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I promise I won't post photos of it every week, but I thought a quick update would be in order after my first few days with the old thing.
It's great! Drives so smoothly with no untoward rattles or noises, almost all of the toys work, got the original large battery charged and refitted and all I've had to do otherwise is put petrol in it.
It came with half a tank, but it was already going down so I've filled it to the brim to see what kind of economy it's doing (or not!).
I hope the MoT at the end of the year doesn't reveal anything too dramatic, it is undoubtedly something I want to keep on the fleet and I'm already wondering what might have to be sacrificed....
It's been interesting to compare it with the modern Lexus RX I was also using some days of the week, and also my Camry estate of similar vintage. Similar languid, lazy feel to the Camry, and the LS's V8 gives a similarly muted, wafty performance to the RX's V6/hybrid combination. Interesting to have an auto 'box with conventional torque convertor rather than the eCVT set-up in the RX.
After a year of sporadic building, I've finally finished my scale model of the Lexus LFA. The LFA is one of my top five favorite cars, along with the Enzo Ferrari and Pagani Zonda, which I have also built in LEGO. The design is understated compared to most exotics, but still very striking at the same time in my opinion.
Overall, this was a very fun car to build. It took me a while to produce a front end that I was satisfied with; although I am still not entirely happy with the exposed studs above the headlights (LEGO needs to make wedge tiles!).
My favorite part is probably the rear half. I'm quite pleased with the way the side air intakes above the rear wheels turned out, as well as how smoothly the rear spoiler fits when retracted.
Thanks for visiting, and I hope my next car doesn't take an entire year to build!
Afgelopen winter kregen we helaas geen sneeuw, maar toen de lente aanbrak begon het toch nog te sneeuwen. En dan wil ik maar één ding: naar buiten en foto's maken!
Oosterblokker, Nederland
Unfortunately we didn't get any snow last winter, but when spring arrived it started to snow. And then I only want one thing: to go outside and take pictures!
Oosterblokker, The Netherlands
Kenteken / License plate:
Netherlands: onbekend / unknown
Car: Lexus LS 400.
Date of first registration: 18th June 1998.
Region of registration: Bristol.
Latest recorded mileage: 177,908 (MOT 13th May 2019).
Date taken: 22nd October 2019.
Album: Street Spots
Car: Lexus LS400.
Year of manufacture: 1995.
Date of first registration in the UK: 30th March 1995.
Place of registration: Not known.
Date of last MOT: 28th April 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 215,248.
Date of last change of keeper: 22nd April 2019.
Number of previous keepers: 9.
Date taken: 9th April 2023.
"In 2000 Lexus engineers began the journey that culminated in the production of an amazing supercar.
Three different processes of carbon fiber construction are used throughout the LFA's chassis. However, when it came to forming the A-pillar and roofline, there was no way to create such a complex three-dimensional shape. The solution: We invented a loom that weaves carbon fiber strands in 3-D.
Nearly every element of the LFA's suspension was conceived, tested or modified while testing at the Nürburgring. Ultimate refinement took place while competing in the endurance races held on that legendary course..."
Source: Lexus
Photographed at Goodwood Festival of Speed - the event which offers enthusiasts an unrivalled opportunity to get close to the action, and to meet the great champions who gather at Goodwood each summer.
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