Lexus LFA Stops by Forged Performance.

Tray@Forged · 09-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Look what just showed up at Forged Performance....

East Coast Lexus LFA Pre Production Demonstration vehicle.

Sharif was given the opportunity to give it a very extensive and thorough test drive. I will let Sharif chime in a give his first impressions

Videos to come soon...

Tray@Forged · 09-20-2010, 04:07 PM

Here are some little video clips for you to check out.

YouTube - Lexus LFA

YouTube - Lexus LFA

YouTube - Lexus LFA

ClemsonWill · 09-20-2010, 04:22 PM

That car is amazing. Looking forward to the review.

Tray@Forged · 09-20-2010, 05:01 PM

Today, we had the rare opportunity to be the first performance shop in the country to get their hands on the new Lexus LFA. One of our local clients is a huge car buff, and was the first person in the country to put a deposit down on his very own LFA. Although his custom prepared LFA won't arrive until Jan, a representative from Lexus corporate was charged with introducing a demonstration car to each buyer and allowing them to drive it for a half day. This yellow LFA is the East Coast demo car, and there is only one other in the country out on the West coast.

This particular client not only has done business with us in the past, but is also a good personal friend. So when he called me at 12:30pm and said he'd be at my shop in 20 mins with the LFA I was ecstatic! When the car rolled up, it brought our shop to a complete standstill...

Much like the GT-R, the LFA looks infinitely better in person. The body line is similar in many ways to the GT-R but with a more compact form factor and a tall broad shoulder line. It's physically a much smaller car. I took about 20 mins simply to take the car in and examine all of it's lines closely. This is a precision designed car with aggressive and sharp body lines along with some magnificent technology underneath the skin. From the carefully placed air inlets to the sturdy support structures for the active wing, it's all very well thought out and designed. The interior of the car is all business. Carbon fiber racing steering wheel, seats wrapped in alcantera and all gauges and controls well placed.

After my viewing it was time to give the LFA a well deserved test drive. After a 2 minute orientation by the nice lady from Lexus, I grabbed the paddles and set the transmission to "SPORT" mode. After making a right turn out of the parking lot I wasted no time in doing a quick 1,2,3 to 9000rpm down Cobb Parkway buzzing past a half dozen car dealerships in the process. One word: MAGIC! The exhaust note is by far the best sounding I have ever heard. It's a sharp Formula 1 inspired note, with very little bass or drone. The gearbox shifts were very sharp in SPORT mode but had that slight delay between power application that I've experience before in the gearbox from Ferrari and Lamborghini, and Audi. It's a shame the gear changes aren't instantaneous like our GT-R's, as it would have made this amazing machine that much better.

I kept heading southbound on Cobb Parkway on my way to my favorite "test track" also known as Delk Road by the Air Base. Noticing that my passenger was a little agitated with my 105mph blast down Cobb Parkway. I assured the Lexus representative that I was a licensed race car driver and I knew what I was doing. She seemed relieved and started to relax a little bit. She mentioned that nobody has taken this car above 4500rpm yet...oops...and she was really impressed with how fast the car was. Fortunately, she was unnerved and gave me full rein to drive the car as hard as I wanted to. One favorite section of my "track" is a nice right hand ramp with two sharp right hand turns inter-spaced with two short straights. I dropped the LFA down to 2nd gear and dove in. Body roll is nearly flat, and the brakes are tremendous. With my foot on the floor we rocketed out of the last right hander and enjoyed the music coming from the engine....another 2, 3, and part of 4 and we are 120mph in a heartbeat.

Overall, the OEM handling of the car is the best I have ever experienced. Flat and firm suspension manners and razor sharp steering make this one really fun car to drive fast. The power delivery is extremely linear with loads of power from 2500rpm all the way to the 9000rpm shift point I chose. No turbos, no turbo lag, just loads of power everywhere. It's a very different car from the GT-R; the LFA has a more purist feel to it despite it's high end hardware and technology behind it. Once our client takes delivery of his own LFA, you better believe we'll have it on the dyno, and tested right away. Maybe even a few "track" comparo's as well....perhaps some twin turbos?! Stay tuned!

Sharif

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2010, 05:05 PM

Photoshop!

SoCal 370Z · 09-20-2010, 05:11 PM

What I love about the LF-A is that it looks hand-built when seen in real life. Nothing is perfect on the car further adding to its limited production credo.

DeLRo · 09-20-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tray@Forged

Once our client takes delivery of his own GT-R, you better believe we'll have it on the dyno, and tested right away. Maybe even a few "track" comparo's as well....perhaps some twin turbos?! Stay tuned!

Sharif

Tray@Forged · 09-20-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeLRo

We got it. Thanks!

370Zsteve · 09-20-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Photoshop!

Jamaica · 09-20-2010, 06:37 PM

faster then the GT-R?

daleks · 09-20-2010, 06:55 PM

I'd drive a Ford Focus if it made the same noise as that.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-20-2010, 07:19 PM

Wood!

370Zsteve · 09-20-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951

faster then the GT-R?

No.

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2010, 07:35 PM

nuffing is fassa zan gahzeerra!!!!

370Zsteve · 09-20-2010, 07:40 PM

Whatever happened to Project Mothra lol

09-20-2010, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Lexus LFA Stops by Forged Performance. Look what just showed up at Forged Performance.... East Coast Lexus LFA Pre Production Demonstration vehicle. Sharif was given the opportunity to give it a very extensive and thorough test drive. I will let Sharif chime in a give his first impressions Videos to come soon... Last edited by Tray@Forged; 09-20-2010 at 06:03 PM.

09-20-2010, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	That car is amazing. Looking forward to the review. __________________ Slightly modded

09-20-2010, 05:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Today, we had the rare opportunity to be the first performance shop in the country to get their hands on the new Lexus LFA. One of our local clients is a huge car buff, and was the first person in the country to put a deposit down on his very own LFA. Although his custom prepared LFA won't arrive until Jan, a representative from Lexus corporate was charged with introducing a demonstration car to each buyer and allowing them to drive it for a half day. This yellow LFA is the East Coast demo car, and there is only one other in the country out on the West coast. This particular client not only has done business with us in the past, but is also a good personal friend. So when he called me at 12:30pm and said he'd be at my shop in 20 mins with the LFA I was ecstatic! When the car rolled up, it brought our shop to a complete standstill... Much like the GT-R, the LFA looks infinitely better in person. The body line is similar in many ways to the GT-R but with a more compact form factor and a tall broad shoulder line. It's physically a much smaller car. I took about 20 mins simply to take the car in and examine all of it's lines closely. This is a precision designed car with aggressive and sharp body lines along with some magnificent technology underneath the skin. From the carefully placed air inlets to the sturdy support structures for the active wing, it's all very well thought out and designed. The interior of the car is all business. Carbon fiber racing steering wheel, seats wrapped in alcantera and all gauges and controls well placed. After my viewing it was time to give the LFA a well deserved test drive. After a 2 minute orientation by the nice lady from Lexus, I grabbed the paddles and set the transmission to "SPORT" mode. After making a right turn out of the parking lot I wasted no time in doing a quick 1,2,3 to 9000rpm down Cobb Parkway buzzing past a half dozen car dealerships in the process. One word: MAGIC! The exhaust note is by far the best sounding I have ever heard. It's a sharp Formula 1 inspired note, with very little bass or drone. The gearbox shifts were very sharp in SPORT mode but had that slight delay between power application that I've experience before in the gearbox from Ferrari and Lamborghini, and Audi. It's a shame the gear changes aren't instantaneous like our GT-R's, as it would have made this amazing machine that much better. I kept heading southbound on Cobb Parkway on my way to my favorite "test track" also known as Delk Road by the Air Base. Noticing that my passenger was a little agitated with my 105mph blast down Cobb Parkway. I assured the Lexus representative that I was a licensed race car driver and I knew what I was doing. She seemed relieved and started to relax a little bit. She mentioned that nobody has taken this car above 4500rpm yet...oops...and she was really impressed with how fast the car was. Fortunately, she was unnerved and gave me full rein to drive the car as hard as I wanted to. One favorite section of my "track" is a nice right hand ramp with two sharp right hand turns inter-spaced with two short straights. I dropped the LFA down to 2nd gear and dove in. Body roll is nearly flat, and the brakes are tremendous. With my foot on the floor we rocketed out of the last right hander and enjoyed the music coming from the engine....another 2, 3, and part of 4 and we are 120mph in a heartbeat. Overall, the OEM handling of the car is the best I have ever experienced. Flat and firm suspension manners and razor sharp steering make this one really fun car to drive fast. The power delivery is extremely linear with loads of power from 2500rpm all the way to the 9000rpm shift point I chose. No turbos, no turbo lag, just loads of power everywhere. It's a very different car from the GT-R; the LFA has a more purist feel to it despite it's high end hardware and technology behind it. Once our client takes delivery of his own LFA, you better believe we'll have it on the dyno, and tested right away. Maybe even a few "track" comparo's as well....perhaps some twin turbos?! Stay tuned! Sharif Last edited by Tray@Forged; 09-20-2010 at 05:53 PM.

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09-20-2010, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Here are some little video clips for you to check out. YouTube - Lexus LFA YouTube - Lexus LFA YouTube - Lexus LFA

09-20-2010, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	faster then the GT-R?

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daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	I'd drive a Ford Focus if it made the same noise as that.

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09-20-2010, 07:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	nuffing is fassa zan gahzeerra!!!! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-20-2010, 07:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Whatever happened to Project Mothra lol __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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