Lexus LC500: Black Inspiration
Discussion
andy43 said:
No you need MAX noise. Always. How much difference does the valve controller make? Is is noticeable when you press the remote? Fitted mine yesterday and it clicks the relay and changes voltage from zero to 6v on one of the pins but I’m not sure actual volume alters…
The way the controller works is to open the additional valves below 4000rpm. What I've noticed is that it's a richer, less tinny sound now at lower RPM, more of a rumble?It's not significantly louder, but it is defintely better.
A pre-GPF car will have a much more pronounced difference with the valve controller. (IIRC 2021 MY was when GPF got forced into the build)
I'd love an Armytrix, but concerned how long it would last as I intend to keep her forever. Maybe a trip to Hayward & Scott?
After 13 months, and swearing I would take her to my grave... I've sold her back to Lexus. 
A few things got me to this stage, (sorry LC, it's not you - it's me):
Living in the middle of a massive dairy farming area, with miles of single track roads to cover before hitting any kind of sensible road was massively stressful any time I wanted to take her for a drive... in a year I've done 1900 miles.. a qtr of which were just to and from the dealer when I collected it/serviced it/sold it.
I don't have enough money or space to run a car I don't want to risk driving.
Lexus' apathetic response to the theft issues.
So she's gone... I actually feel a bit of relief overall, and will post up a thread about what I have replaced her with soon.
Overall though, I cannot fault the LC500 - they are simply sublime... you can spend twice as much money and not get twice as much car.
Looks, sound and presence.
So long my friend!
A few things got me to this stage, (sorry LC, it's not you - it's me):
Living in the middle of a massive dairy farming area, with miles of single track roads to cover before hitting any kind of sensible road was massively stressful any time I wanted to take her for a drive... in a year I've done 1900 miles.. a qtr of which were just to and from the dealer when I collected it/serviced it/sold it.
I don't have enough money or space to run a car I don't want to risk driving.
Lexus' apathetic response to the theft issues.
So she's gone... I actually feel a bit of relief overall, and will post up a thread about what I have replaced her with soon.
Overall though, I cannot fault the LC500 - they are simply sublime... you can spend twice as much money and not get twice as much car.
Looks, sound and presence.
So long my friend!
andy43 said:
Shame! I get the road thing - it’s quite wide and narrow country lanes aren’t its ideal habitat. The thought of dinking the wheels is absolutely terrifying. On wider sweeping stuff it’s sublime despite its weight - had mine since March and I’ve done 1500 miles in it - that’s a years worth of previous TVR or Maserati use. Looking at Portugal with it in the autumn too.
So… what’s next?! If it’s something similar to fit the same sort of size, use, design profile I’d love to know what you’ve picked - I can’t see anything that compares…
I've gone for something a bit further down the food chain - a manual A90 Supra!So… what’s next?! If it’s something similar to fit the same sort of size, use, design profile I’d love to know what you’ve picked - I can’t see anything that compares…
I did consider some other GTs but the issues would have been the same - my theory is that the Supra is a little smaller, and much less painful if I have to take to a hedge row!
Matty_ said:
I've got an LC on my wishlist for a next car...prices have been rock solid for years.
What are you pros/cons of ownership? For those who don't live on farms, of course
Pros:What are you pros/cons of ownership? For those who don't live on farms, of course
Just look at it! Stunning in any colour, exceptional attention to detail inside and out.
Makes you feel a bit special even at walking pace.
Sounds amazing.
Exceptional value for money.
Running costs are very good. (Excluding fuel)
Cons:
Not easy to use on anything other than a UK A road or similar. (OK, it's a big coupe/GT so that's more of a Me problem!)
Literally more than the sum of its parts - the price of some of the carbon & CRP panels is eye watering, a low speed whack from the rear could easily be £30-50k of damage.
Has the same theft vulnerabilities as the rest of the Lexus/Toyota line up. Whilst aftermarket mitigations are available, a thief may not know that until they have ripped off the bodywork.
Overall there is nothing wrong with the LC500, I just should have used my head a little more before buying it!
Saying that - I have zero regrets, it was a wonderful experience. If you can stretch to one, do it.
bolidemichael said:
Mezzanine said:
BrettMRC said:
bolidemichael said:
I’d like to know what colour the Supra is… I do like blue but really like yellow.
As far as I can tell it is the exceptionally well named "black metallic" 
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