Why is the RCF so heavy
02-06-18, 09:53 AM
#136
Lexus Test Driver
Maybe that guy watched the first 2:30 of this video and formed his opinion:
https://youtu.be/iYsVeFko5Ds
With sooo many negative reviews floating around of the RCF, it's not hard for someone with little to no experience to think negatively about it. Only the few and true F owners actually know the difference ☺️
V.
https://youtu.be/iYsVeFko5Ds
With sooo many negative reviews floating around of the RCF, it's not hard for someone with little to no experience to think negatively about it. Only the few and true F owners actually know the difference ☺️
V.
Once I test drove it for 45 minutes (I ended up buying it), I simply could not relate to any of it. I turned as hard as my skills and nerves allowed me to mitigate the minimal lift-off understeer with TVD in track mode. The more throttle I applied, the harder the nose was turning in until the back end slowly started to slide out.
Last edited by 05RollaXRS; 02-06-18 at 11:12 AM.
02-06-18, 11:36 AM
#137
Yes, you are right. I believed this review when it came out since I thought Clarkson did not have a reason to lie since he praised the LFA so highly. Though, him refusing to allow Stig to run a lap in it made me suspicious considering he never has done that for another car. Also, one year later he praised the GSF, which also sounded like a contradiction.
Once I test drove it for 45 minutes (I ended up buying it), I simply could not relate to any of it. I turned as hard as my skills and nerves allowed me to mitigate the minimal lift-off understeer with TVD in track mode. The more throttle I applied, the harder the nose was turning in until the back end slowly started to slide out.
Once I test drove it for 45 minutes (I ended up buying it), I simply could not relate to any of it. I turned as hard as my skills and nerves allowed me to mitigate the minimal lift-off understeer with TVD in track mode. The more throttle I applied, the harder the nose was turning in until the back end slowly started to slide out.
02-13-18, 06:01 PM
#138
Driver School Candidate
Former RCF Owner
I am replying to some of comments made in my discussion of my 2015 RCF. Yes, I did originally have a 2008 ISF and the car felt light and was very enjoyable to drive. The RCF is a beautiful car, but the drive was just not my cup of tea. After I took a hit of $20,000 in less than two years with 4,800 miles on it, I decided to go with another car. I purchased a 2017 Infiniti Red Sport 400 and the car is really enjoyable to drive. It is a 4.4 second car, but feels faster and the steering is unbelievable. Also really enjoy the audio controls, which were awkward to use in the RCF. Also, I decided to get another ISF and I found a nice 2011, which really rides and handles better than my 2008.
02-14-18, 09:23 AM
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02-14-18, 02:57 PM
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02-23-18, 09:21 AM
#147
idk I drove an RCF once and to me the weight was felt, my own opinion I felt the car should've had more power at that weight point. But I will say I liked the interior and liked how the looks rolling. But I can see why it didn't compete well vs other cars in its class. But it does have a rarity factor vs like a mass produced M car.
Basically the same thing the ISF went through in the days of "ISF vs E9x M3"
Basically the same thing the ISF went through in the days of "ISF vs E9x M3"
02-23-18, 10:59 AM
#148
So with all due respect... you decided the Red Sport a car with fake digital steering and the same exact curb weight yet less power would feel more responsive than the RC F? To each their own, but I had a G37S prior to the RC F and test drove the Red Sport. It's perhaps the most boring and underwhelming car with 400hp I have ever driven. It's not even remotely in the same league as the RC F in terms of performance. Sounds like you are chasing comfort and not performance, if thats the case you made the right choice.
Also I am sorry to tell you the IS F weighs just 200 lbs less than the RC F. Hardly a meaningful difference considering both cars weigh roughly two tons. Especially considering the RC F has more than 50 more horsepower and a trick TVD. I also drove an IS F prior to the RC F and was underwhelmed. No LSD, small tires, no where near the tech. The IS F was nice at the time but is woefully outdated now.
Also I am sorry to tell you the IS F weighs just 200 lbs less than the RC F. Hardly a meaningful difference considering both cars weigh roughly two tons. Especially considering the RC F has more than 50 more horsepower and a trick TVD. I also drove an IS F prior to the RC F and was underwhelmed. No LSD, small tires, no where near the tech. The IS F was nice at the time but is woefully outdated now.
I am replying to some of comments made in my discussion of my 2015 RCF. Yes, I did originally have a 2008 ISF and the car felt light and was very enjoyable to drive. The RCF is a beautiful car, but the drive was just not my cup of tea. After I took a hit of $20,000 in less than two years with 4,800 miles on it, I decided to go with another car. I purchased a 2017 Infiniti Red Sport 400 and the car is really enjoyable to drive. It is a 4.4 second car, but feels faster and the steering is unbelievable. Also really enjoy the audio controls, which were awkward to use in the RCF. Also, I decided to get another ISF and I found a nice 2011, which really rides and handles better than my 2008.
02-23-18, 11:09 AM
#149
So with all due respect... you decided the Red Sport a car with fake digital steering and the same exact curb weight yet less power would feel more responsive than the RC F? To each their own, but I had a G37S prior to the RC F and test drove the Red Sport. It's perhaps the most boring and underwhelming car with 400hp I have ever driven. It's not even remotely in the same league as the RC F in terms of performance. Sounds like you are chasing comfort and not performance, if thats the case you made the right choice.
Also I am sorry to tell you the IS F weighs just 200 lbs less than the RC F. Hardly a meaningful difference considering both cars weigh roughly two tons. Especially considering the RC F has more than 50 more horsepower and a trick TVD. I also drove an IS F prior to the RC F and was underwhelmed. No LSD, small tires, no where near the tech. The IS F was nice at the time but is woefully outdated now.
Also I am sorry to tell you the IS F weighs just 200 lbs less than the RC F. Hardly a meaningful difference considering both cars weigh roughly two tons. Especially considering the RC F has more than 50 more horsepower and a trick TVD. I also drove an IS F prior to the RC F and was underwhelmed. No LSD, small tires, no where near the tech. The IS F was nice at the time but is woefully outdated now.
RCF with all FBO and tuned too , ask all the socal RCF which one is better and faster