Supercharged Lexus RCF 174 MPH Run!
07-28-17, 09:33 AM
#16
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I'm sorry but only 9 degree raise in air intake wouldn't result in any timing change but I do agree on a better design like what they did on the new lc500... Dual intakes pulling cold air in from the front...
07-30-17, 08:40 PM
#18
08-01-17, 05:07 AM
#22
Good launches - seemed to get away quicker than all of the other cars including the Supra. I don't find the RCF as easy to launch as my manual cars or as automatics that let you brake torque. I still don't have it down but maybe I need some open space and all nannies (as close as possible) off.
08-01-17, 06:04 AM
#23
Good launches - seemed to get away quicker than all of the other cars including the Supra. I don't find the RCF as easy to launch as my manual cars or as automatics that let you brake torque. I still don't have it down but maybe I need some open space and all nannies (as close as possible) off.
08-01-17, 09:38 AM
#24
It's on my instagram but I will try to get them on youtube ASAP, enjoy! 
VS 1500 rwhp Supra
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...82202624_n.mp4
VS R8
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...77139968_n.mp4
VS Viper
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...35545088_n.mp4
VS Z06
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...44900352_n.mp4
VS CTS-V
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...35708160_n.mp4
VS 1500 rwhp Supra
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...82202624_n.mp4
VS R8
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...77139968_n.mp4
VS Viper
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...35545088_n.mp4
VS Z06
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...44900352_n.mp4
VS CTS-V
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...35708160_n.mp4
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08-01-17, 09:58 AM
#25
Good launches - seemed to get away quicker than all of the other cars including the Supra. I don't find the RCF as easy to launch as my manual cars or as automatics that let you brake torque. I still don't have it down but maybe I need some open space and all nannies (as close as possible) off.
Depending how the Supra is setup they can launch pretty hard with sub 2 sec 60 foot but most that are setup for runway pulls like this aren't concerned about off the line take off. Once they get to top of 2nd into 3rd and turbo is spooling that's where they shine. Launching a manual car is no easy feat either, for Supra you can stage turbo, use line lock, dump clutch etc...again no easy feat. Props to the RC-F that torque coming on early really showed on the launches. This is the most impressive RC-F I've seen, kudos to all involved.
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08-01-17, 10:13 AM
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Awesome runs! I was genuinely worried about the CTS-V one when you had that issue, lol! Bet you surprised a bunch of people there.
Supra when it it full boost was crazy
Supra when it it full boost was crazy
08-01-17, 04:36 PM
#27
Supra was definitely crazy and something to see. Even crazier was the Lambo that made that Supra look slow😨. Supra was consistent at 190+ mph (believe the run vs the RCF was 174mph and highest of the day I saw for him was 194mph). Twin turbo Lambo (street legal at that) trapped 224mph as the highest I saw😲.
But again, good driving by RCF500! Can't wait for another event!
V.
08-01-17, 04:57 PM
#28
Most definitely! I enjoyed watching him run! VERY consistent trap speeds as well. I believe the lowest was 138mph vs the CTSV and highest was 141 vs the R8. Had a ton of people looking under the hood trying to figure out why this Lexus was running those times, lol!
Supra was definitely crazy and something to see. Even crazier was the Lambo that made that Supra look slow😨. Supra was consistent at 190+ mph (believe the run vs the RCF was 174mph and highest of the day I saw for him was 194mph). Twin turbo Lambo (street legal at that) trapped 224mph as the highest I saw😲.
But again, good driving by RCF500! Can't wait for another event!
V.
Supra was definitely crazy and something to see. Even crazier was the Lambo that made that Supra look slow😨. Supra was consistent at 190+ mph (believe the run vs the RCF was 174mph and highest of the day I saw for him was 194mph). Twin turbo Lambo (street legal at that) trapped 224mph as the highest I saw😲.
But again, good driving by RCF500! Can't wait for another event!
V.
08-02-17, 05:35 AM
#29
Pole Position
I just don't understand why the rc-f even with a little boost cannot get a decent amount of torque. Everyone knows that's what kills our car performance is its weight but with at least 500wtq would make a huge difference. I'm now shopping for a z06 and or a used 17 gtr...
Last edited by cosmo1; 08-02-17 at 05:41 AM.
08-04-17, 04:38 AM
#30
Well, we know that the OEM hood is good for up to the factory MPH limited top speed...and from the video it confirms it I am sure Lexus R&D testers had the RCF in the wind tunnel for consist 174mph wind for an extended time...sure they went above that, too, before releasing the car to the general public for sale. And I would safely assume Lexus has great QC. Above 174, you take the risk on yourself. Best to have some extra safeguards in place
I am sure Lexus R&D testers had the RCF in the wind tunnel for consist 174mph wind for an extended time...sure they went above that, too, before releasing the car to the general public for sale. And I would safely assume Lexus has great QC. Above 174, you take the risk on yourself. Best to have some extra safeguards in place 
Last edited by GetKinetic; 08-05-17 at 06:50 PM.