[Badhobz]

Does anyone know how i can order 4 of these work wheels?

https://i.postimg.cc/jdD6Q2Lz/Capture.jpg

Ive never even heard of work wheels till a few months ago. I was trying to find Japanese wheels in my 21 size (or 22) but its limited. Advan, rays, enkei, all pretty much nothing. Work seems to be the only ones that make it that big. Are they a good wheel brand?

[68style]

Work has been around since the 80’s at least, some of their retro styles have made a comeback.. they are very respected company / solid wheels.

Some designs are cast not forged, little less strong but very high quality wheels.

[Badhobz]

^do you think this is too gaudy on the lc ?

YARG! :heckno:
https://i.postimg.cc/gJ7gWTJ7/Capture2.jpg

[whitev70r]

^ it's hard to find the right tone of blue and if it's off ... it's kinda hmmmm, something isn't quite right.

[Badhobz]

maybe its that bronze lip. its a bit too ricey

[Spectre_Cdn]

The style of this particular wheel (and the Schwert lineup) looks a little… cheap, for the LC.

Yellow is a complementary colour to blue, so maybe something less busy but in gold/bronze would work. No pun intended.

[68style]

I agree I think those look more like something you'd put on a VIP van build or an older JDM sedan or something like that...

Have you looked into Vossen wheels? They make a lot of bigger sizes with tonnes of colour customization.

https://vossenwheels.com/wheels/

Or if you're baller... which you are... HRE... they're broken wheel days are way way behind them now but they are about $3k per wheel?

https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels

I'd say with the calipers already painted yellow... and the interior being red with the blue... gold or bronze wheels are NOT going to work... you need more a gunmetal or darkish centre with polished lip combo.

[68style]

Not to hijack this thread... but does anyone know anyone locally that has Rays wheels in Gun Blue 2?? I cannot for the life of me figure out what colour they are based on online photos. It's very frustrating lol!

Apparently these are all the same colour wheel:

https://img1.jspecperformance.com/prodimage/ProductImage/800/6417ae29-3b10-4cf7-9a62-52f778973983.jpg

https://www.limitlessmotorsports.ca/46408-thickbox_default/gram-lights-57dr-18x95-5x1143-38-offset-gun-blue-2.jpg

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0526/0060/2798/products/57DR_GBL_199525_1910535_5112_1_67ba60e5-5ad0-4c92-b189-e44b80380237.jpg?v=1631299705

Like seriously? What the fuck?

[radeonboy]

Not to hijack this thread... but does anyone know anyone locally that has Rays wheels in Gun Blue 2?? I cannot for the life of me figure out what colour they are based on online photos. It's very frustrating lol!

Apparently these are all the same colour wheel:

https://img1.jspecperformance.com/prodimage/ProductImage/800/6417ae29-3b10-4cf7-9a62-52f778973983.jpg

https://www.limitlessmotorsports.ca/46408-thickbox_default/gram-lights-57dr-18x95-5x1143-38-offset-gun-blue-2.jpg

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0526/0060/2798/products/57DR_GBL_199525_1910535_5112_1_67ba60e5-5ad0-4c92-b189-e44b80380237.jpg?v=1631299705

Like seriously? What the fuck?

The real-life photos are accurate for Gun Blue 2.

I believe there is a serious lead time with ordering aftermarket wheels - most of the time they're special ordered so you'll have to wait. I inquired with Overdrive last year on a set of 57CRs and was told it'll be a 4-6mo wait.

[68style]

Ugh... why such a weird colour... I just want silver/slightly darker than silver wheels... that gun blue 2 might be okay on like a white car?? Atrocious otherwise.

Rays has no flexibility for choosing colours either. It's either that or black. Yay,

I'm not too worried about wait time, way back when (like 2008) I ordered Gram Light 57S Plus for my MR2 Turbo in a custom staggered size... it took like 6-8 months that time too... not just a supply chain issue lol

[Badhobz]

Thanks for the insight gents. Appreciate it.

I’m trying to stick to Japanese wheels (weird requirement I know) but I think it fits the car.

Where do you guys get these wheels from anyways ? Who’s a good distributor for rays ? I’ve looked into popular websites like tire rack but they don’t seem to carry any Japanese wheels.

[JDMDreams]

Rev is the distributor for work, and other JDM brands, bought like 3 sets of work wheels from them. I know the guys there if you need more info.

[GS8]

Thanks for the insight gents. Appreciate it.

I’m trying to stick to Japanese wheels (weird requirement I know) but I think it fits the car.

Where do you guys get these wheels from anyways ? Who’s a good distributor for rays ? I’ve looked into popular websites like tire rack but they don’t seem to carry any Japanese wheels.

I don't know about now but Drivehard Performance on Bridgeport carried Rays and Work wheels. Very easy to go through them, assuming the stock was there. I'm not sure about now. I haven't been there in years.

[68style]

I always got my wheels form the USA… me bad at supporting local

[68style]

When in doubt BBS LM… they’ve successfully crossed the waters for both Euro and JDM :drool

Would make it look a bit like the LFA Nurburgring Edition

[radeonboy]

Ugh... why such a weird colour... I just want silver/slightly darker than silver wheels... that gun blue 2 might be okay on like a white car?? Atrocious otherwise.

Rays has no flexibility for choosing colours either. It's either that or black. Yay,

I'm not too worried about wait time, way back when (like 2008) I ordered Gram Light 57S Plus for my MR2 Turbo in a custom staggered size... it took like 6-8 months that time too... not just a supply chain issue lol

Actually I take back what I said earlier, looking at photos it's not as blue as I remembered. It's quite hard to tell from photos because white balance and/or filters can throw off the actual color, but it looks mostly gray with a hint of dark blue? Here are some photos I found online:

https://www.civicx.com/forum/attachments/img_1674-jpg.266860//
https://www.civicx.com/forum/attachments/img_1676-jpg.266862/
https://www.supramkv.com/attachments/eb41447b-c1df-4304-adbc-acbe7ae7edbb-jpeg.54485/
https://wheelfront.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/8/honda-civic-type-r-with-rays-gramlights-57cr-wheels-2.jpg

[68style]

Yah still disappointing that they don’t offer a bright silver or at least how they first photo looks :(

Silver goes with everything! Not many colours can pull off this weird flat gunmetal.

[bomberR17]

If you know exactly what you want and the part number, I highly suggest going with a Japanese exporter if you want to save the most. I highly recommend Jesse Streeter as he charges a fair fee. If you need advice, he's probably not the best person to ask but you have the forums here anyways.

I got CE28SLs for less than $3k CAD landed. No one local or US can beat it. The wait time is exactly the same since they're all pretty much factory ordered. The only thing is certain local/US distributors have their own special colour way that Rays only make for them so that's why you get limited colour choices.

https://jessestreeter.com/ordering-parts/

[trollface]

Those are too tacky.

[320icar]

Please don’t get those wheels you first posted…. Please…

[Badhobz]

yeah it looks gaudy as fuck. I thoguht the blue would match my wrap but its pretty outrageous :heckno:

[donk.]

Send me a side pic of your car, plus a couple of options that your looking at, and il generate some pics here

I think sites like 1010tires and such still have wheel simulator apps you can use, to get a better idea what wheels will look good for your car

[trollface]

BBS LM

[Badhobz]

Send me a side pic of your car, plus a couple of options that your looking at, and il generate some pics here

I think sites like 1010tires and such still have wheel simulator apps you can use, to get a better idea what wheels will look good for your car

Thanks Mr Donk! im open to your suggestions

Picking wheels is a pain in the ass, there's so many choices and its hard to gauge what looks good and what doesnt unless you can see them in person. maybe these Rays 21's ? but i think it might be too dark and looks sucked in.

https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/DB/wheel/brand/VOLK/wheels/GT090/face_01.jpg?timestamp=1661130367714

https://i.postimg.cc/dVzfd2xb/IMG-4356.jpg

[EvoFire]

The stock wheels on the LC is hard to beat

[fliptuner]

When did you move to Surrey?

[TOS'd]

Maybe this?
https://i.imgur.com/bETFDO3.jpg

Another Example:
https://i.imgur.com/Xu1USOF.jpg

[Badhobz]

You awesome bastard !!! Trolololorolla !!! (I should buy that trololorolla and troll myself daily)

[radeonboy]

The Corolla Hatch is like a little pet for your LC.

[EvoFire]

Maybe this?
https://i.imgur.com/bETFDO3.jpg

Another Example:
https://i.imgur.com/Xu1USOF.jpg

If I could give you 2 thankses

[snowball]

im trying to figure out if you guys are doing meme edits or if your photoshop skills are REALLY that bad.

[donk.]

Thanks Mr Donk! im open to your suggestions

Picking wheels is a pain in the ass, there's so many choices and its hard to gauge what looks good and what doesnt unless you can see them in person. maybe these Rays 21's ? but i think it might be too dark and looks sucked in.

https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/DB/wheel/brand/VOLK/wheels/GT090/face_01.jpg?timestamp=1661130367714

https://i.postimg.cc/dVzfd2xb/IMG-4356.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52302629468_3178ab1e73_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nFNDxA)

Pick the wheels that you like, who cares what others think, but im on the same page that original wheels look good as is

[Badhobz]

Much appreciated Donk. That actually looks pretty good. I’m a big fan of rays.

[RCubed]

Work CR 3P in Silver?
https://i.imgur.com/9VUDUgM.jpg

[JDMDreams]

Multi piece wheels plz you need dem phat lips. And at this point you should just buy a blue Corolla hatch just to park it on your driveway next to the LC:troll:

[68style]

Much appreciated Donk. That actually looks pretty good. I’m a big fan of rays.

Me too, I feel like I don't even want to buy from other brands... at least not for JDM cars haha

My MR2 had 57S Pro's on it before collector plates... wish I could put them back on SeemsGood

[bcrdukes]

Badhobz - The wheels TOS'd posted look like my 2017 Corolla iM's factory wheels. Once you see it, it cannot be unseen.

[Badhobz]

Work CR 3P in Silver?
https://i.imgur.com/9VUDUgM.jpg

PogChamp that actually looks better than my rays. thanks Rcubed!

Badhobz - The wheels TOS'd posted look like my 2017 Corolla iM's factory wheels. Once you see it, it cannot be unseen.
I think this mod is more important than the rims right now. Im getting PTSD every time i see a blue corolla XSE (TRIGGERED!!!!!!)
https://i.postimg.cc/cL6sF7Qc/Capture2.jpg

[trollface]

Daytons

[GLOW]

i came in to this thread thinking it was going to be a discussion of what car to get for work purposes :lol

didn't expect the title thread to be so literal :lawl:

[trollface]

https://i.imgur.com/M0YkH0O.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TgMBuUO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7u9kSOH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WW5YkFj.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Ronal teddy bears. Nice.

[Badhobz]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkjjefUy932nV5Zf_T-L3aAM_BEIvJZ0ILhg&usqp=CAU

i dun think my CCP brothers would approve... BUT I FUCKING LOVE IT

I also secretly love this. But im pretty sure i need a white sheet and oil wealth money to pull it off.
https://i.imgur.com/M0YkH0O.jpg

edit: troll successful trollface. FeelsBadMan

[Hondaracer]

Car really deserves some neepers

Honestly the stock rims are about as nice a combo as you’re gonna find imo. Those are like ultra premium look out of the box

[bcrdukes]

I also secretly love this. But im pretty sure i need a white sheet and oil wealth money to pull it off.

Next Stock & Noob meet, you might have to dress up in brownface but that would be totally racist and socially unacceptable lol

[Badhobz]

well if justin can do it, maybe i should as well :badpokerface:

[yray]

https://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/f32445c11bbd349a418aa9039edaa9ec/7/4/74160_bright_pvd_circle_insert.jpg

:troll:

too bad they only come in 18s

[radeonboy]

How about some TRD LC500 wheels from Japan?

https://www.nengun.com/trd/lexus-lc500-21inch-forged-aluminum-wheel
https://www.trdparts.jp/english/product/lexus/lc/index.html

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2034/4497/products/TRD_Black_Edition_Body_Kit_with_Ultra_Premium_21_i nch_Forged_Rims_03_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1574607348
https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/17-06-06-lexus-lc-trd-body-kit.jpg
https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/17-06-06-gallery-lexus-lc-trd-kit-2.jpg

[fliptuner]

https://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/f32445c11bbd349a418aa9039edaa9ec/7/4/74160_bright_pvd_circle_insert.jpg

:troll:

too bad they only come in 18s

Love20bee can turn them into 20 or 21" 3pc

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VwAB_nSwM/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

[JoshuaWong]

That's proper, hits right in every spot:hotbaby:
How about some TRD LC500 wheels from Japan?

https://www.nengun.com/trd/lexus-lc500-21inch-forged-aluminum-wheel
https://www.trdparts.jp/english/product/lexus/lc/index.html

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2034/4497/products/TRD_Black_Edition_Body_Kit_with_Ultra_Premium_21_i nch_Forged_Rims_03_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1574607348
https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/17-06-06-lexus-lc-trd-body-kit.jpg
https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/17-06-06-gallery-lexus-lc-trd-kit-2.jpg

[Badhobz]

How about some TRD LC500 wheels from Japan?

https://www.nengun.com/trd/lexus-lc500-21inch-forged-aluminum-wheel
https://www.trdparts.jp/english/product/lexus/lc/index.html

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2034/4497/products/TRD_Black_Edition_Body_Kit_with_Ultra_Premium_21_i nch_Forged_Rims_03_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1574607348
https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/17-06-06-lexus-lc-trd-body-kit.jpg
https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/17-06-06-gallery-lexus-lc-trd-kit-2.jpg

oooo daddy likes!! hopefully it doesnt take 6 months to get them in. Even that TRD bodykit isnt half bad, though its REALLY sedated.

[BIC_BAWS]

maybe these Rays 21's ? but i think it might be too dark and looks sucked in.

https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/DB/wheel/brand/VOLK/wheels/GT090/face_01.jpg?timestamp=1661130367714

Wow the GT090 really looks like my ZE40 but flat faced and one extra spoke

https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/DB/wheel/brand/VOLK/wheels/ZE40/face_01.jpg?timestamp=1661040000042

[bcrdukes]

I gotta say, that TRD kit looks pretty slick. A+

[Badhobz]

I got my eyes on this modellista kit.. i think its a good blend of tuner/elegant look
https://i.postimg.cc/W3Xx6JYk/Capture.jpg
https://www.modellista.co.jp/product/lc/image/keyvisual_rear.jpg

[68style]

Boom… TRD does it right that’s frickin hot

[trollface]

I dont even wanna know how much those TRD wheels are.

[bcrdukes]

Genuine Question: What will you do with the body kit once the lease is up on the LC? Or did you buy it out right (cuz you be ballin')

I ask because how many LCs exist on the road today and what are the chances of someone (reasonably) wanting it? Or will you return to Lexus as-is? LOL

[Badhobz]

Looks like 6k usd for 4.

[trollface]

Looks like 6k usd for 4.

Wanna buy me a Golf R instead? Your wheels are like 25% of a 2018.

[Badhobz]

Genuine Question: What will you do with the body kit once the lease is up on the LC? Or did you buy it out right (cuz you be ballin')

I paid cash. The interest rate was 6.9% on the lease and the total cost of financing would have been 30k in 4 years.


I ask because how many LCs exist on the road today and what are the chances of someone (reasonably) wanting it? Or will you return to Lexus as-is? LOL

I don't think anyone will want it till its discontinued and v8s are completely gone. Given the amount of 911s there are in Vancouver, its not a money problem. Its that most people don't want to spend 150k+ on a Lexus that has worse performance than a BMW supra or a CTR.

Trust me. Ill die with this v8 drop top corolla.

[Badhobz]

Wanna buy me a Golf R instead? Your wheels are like 25% of a 2018.

Not when you don’t even show to stock and noob meats!!!!! Humph !!

[68style]

I mean... they're basically the GS-F wheels no?

I guess they're 19's... but same design... they're BBS wheels

[radeonboy]

Looks like 6k usd for 4.

Do itttt :toot:

That TRD body kit looks pretty sick too :drool
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2034/4497/products/184629752018100809571505_L_1024x1024.jpg?v=1574607 348

[trollface]

Those are what 60k for 4?

[68style]

Literally the LFA Nurburgring wheels... and yes made by BBS... although the LFA ones are magnesium I believe:

https://www.netcarshow.com/Lexus-LFA_Nurburgring_Package-2012-1600-3e.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Given the amount of 911s there are in Vancouver, its not a money problem.

trollface is one of these jerks in Vancouver with a 911. On a flatbed that is. :whistle:

[GLOW]

I paid cash. The interest rate was 6.9% on the lease and the total cost of financing would have been 30k in 4 years.


start at 3:20 that's how i'm picturing you paying for the car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atGibiLhAE4

[JDMStyo]

LC looks amazing and I think most 21+ low profile wheels will look siiiick



Thing is, I can't unsee these Camry lights

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/k4gAAOSwf~ZhQvfM/s-l300.jpg

[asian_XL]

https://s.yimg.com/aah/wheelsperformancecom/lexus-lc500-hre-rs200m-30.gif

[BIC_BAWS]

I agree I think those look more like something you'd put on a VIP van build or an older JDM sedan or something like that...

Have you looked into Vossen wheels? They make a lot of bigger sizes with tonnes of colour customization.

https://vossenwheels.com/wheels/

Or if you're baller... which you are... HRE... they're broken wheel days are way way behind them now but they are about $3k per wheel?

https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels

I'd say with the calipers already painted yellow... and the interior being red with the blue... gold or bronze wheels are NOT going to work... you need more a gunmetal or darkish centre with polished lip combo.

Vossen is cheap shit. Would not buy lol. Can't be a balla with a LC500 and buy Vossen. Neither HRE or Vossen has clout or resale lol, so that if you change your mind you don't shoot yourself in the foot. Remember that guy with a 325ci who was asking for 20K or smt stupid cause of his 10K BC Forged wheels that no one wants lol

Also don't buy: Niche, Stance, VMR, Avid1, Adv.1, Voresteiner (idc if they make CF bodykits now), ESR, Touren, TSW, Avant Garde

Wow the Advan GT does not look great on this car... also questionable mods.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/1297x975/20inch2_72faf8b2cc009810b600870bc63431d84bec4063.j pg

I just realized the LC500 is 5x120... good luck if you're buying used, all you'll find is the above brands I listed for do not buy. But on the flip side, since you got coin, there are nice options cause 5x120 was also previously BMW up until G series. Not a lot of options as it's really just expensive or yuck LOL. 5x120 is tough.

Oh hey - since you like the type r so much, how about I sell you the wheels? They're 20s :troll:

[Badhobz]

Things that look good on this coupe doesn't necessarily look good on the vert. The coupe looks more tuner while the vert is a bit more classy in its silhouette. But these trd/bbs wheels are pretty much a sure thing

start at 3:20 that's how i'm picturing you paying for the car
I wish. I had a very angry wife next to me who kept yelling say chun (idiot) for spending this kind of money on a lexus.
The finance manager lady was like uhhhh awkward :badpokerface:

[BIC_BAWS]

BBS Japan Product Page for the LC (https://bbs-japan.co.jp/en/products/category/vehicle/LEXUS/100%E7%B3%BB::332001/)

RI-D -> looks like a cleaner version of the FI-R (which is the new most rep'd wheel)
RI-S -> fancy version of the FI-R
RZ-D -> looks like your classic multipspoke, go with Work/Rays Homura
LM -> no explanation needed
LM-R -> Get these.

[GLOW]

I wish. I had a very angry wife next to me who kept yelling say chun (idiot) for spending this kind of money on a lexus.
The finance manager lady was like uhhhh awkward :badpokerface:

say chun :lawl: sounds like something my mom would say to me if i ever spent...well...anything LUL

so i guess you didn't tell the finance lady to "keep the change"? :badpokerface:LUL

[BIC_BAWS]

This was way too much work for it to look this bad (and it looks like it has curb rash cus i messed uplol)

Meet HobzR

https://i.imgur.com/miINoxF.png

[Badhobz]

I’m not a huge fan of the blacked out wheels as they look too sucked in (almost like there are no wheels) but that red lip and Calipers also look very clean. Sexy stuff baws. Appreciate the effort.

[EvoFire]

Just get FI-R and call it a day

[BIC_BAWS]

TWS Forged (Taneisya) aka the company that produces magnesium blanks for F1 and wheels for other OEMs.

TWS Exlete 205s (https://www.tws-forged.com/tws_exlete_205s.html), 22x10f 22x12r (More images (https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/lexus-lc-convertible-tws-froged-exlete-205s-20220810/))

https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_3305.jpg

https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_3306.jpg

TWS Exspur RN2+udm 21x9f 21x10R (https://www.tws-forged.com/tws_exspur_rn2udm.html) (more images (https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/lexus-rc-f-tws-forged-rn2-udm-20220401/))

https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LEXUS_LC_TWS-FORGED_RN2-udm_20220401_1002.jpg

https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LEXUS_LC_TWS-FORGED_RN2-udm_20220401_1008.jpg

https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LEXUS_LC_TWS-FORGED_RN2-udm_20220401_1009.jpg

Lexus Page of wheels, got your FIL's SC, got your wife's SUV, got the LC (https://www.tws-forged.com/gallery/category/lexus/)

[Badhobz]

woah... magnesium is epic looking. Also that white vert has rear seat caps. ive never seen anything like this before. THANKS MR BAWS!!!!! more research needed now to find pricing and where to get those color matched rear seat caps

https://www.trdparts.jp/lexus/lc/images/exterior/exterior_508.jpg

I found it! Aerodyanmic TRD air cowl-cow-wow-wowow-wowowoowow. also i found the price.... 17k USD :heckno:

[Badhobz]

TRD rimz is 6-8 months out right now. I inquired with a couple of places and its all the same


https://c.tenor.com/bLpnub0MTWkAAAAC/darth-vader-no.gif

[68style]

Perfect! Just in time for next summer :)

[Badhobz]

I wonder if i can just steal these 21's off the new lexus RX :D
too bad its these arent wide enough...
https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/960x/filters:format(jpg)/https://www.forbes.com/wheels/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2023_Lexus_RX_2B.png

[trollface]

woah... magnesium is epic looking. Also that white vert has rear seat caps. ive never seen anything like this before. THANKS MR BAWS!!!!! more research needed now to find pricing and where to get those color matched rear seat caps

https://www.trdparts.jp/lexus/lc/images/exterior/exterior_508.jpg

I found it! Aerodyanmic TRD air cowl-cow-wow-wowow-wowowoowow. also i found the price.... 17k USD :heckno:

Wtf 17k

[TOS'd]

Should just use that money towards a blue corolla instead.

[trollface]

Who actually creates the business case to make these parts? They will sell what, a dozen at 17k?

17k is outragous.

All the RD, moulds etc surely this part will make no money, and are they stocking this thing on a shelf in japan somewhere?

[donk.]

^
The same way people pay 4000$ for rims, there is someone that pays 17k for rims

[68style]

The more expensive a car is, the more ridiculous prices for accessories are.

Prancing horse fender badge option on a Ferrari years ago used to be $10,000+... for 2 painted metal badges.

Because Ferrari.

[trollface]

^
The same way people pay 4000$ for rims, there is someone that pays 17k for rims

Well kinda, but a car needs wheels and needs badge if it gets messed up.

4k on big-ass 19x10 wide wheels is not THAT crazy. Any crappy OEM wheel for a civic will lick you for 300-400.

This TRD thing is a VERY niche vanity item with an out of world price tag that only fits on this car.

10k on 400k F car is not that crazy, 14k USD on a 120cnd car is INSANE.

The market for WORK XYZ wheel for your bmw/audi/vw/benz for 5k is wayyyyyyyyyy bigger than the market for a LC500 TRD Air thing. That's why I'm asking what the business case is.

[68style]

A lot of those cars lose money though... didn't Lexus lose tens of millions on the LFA?

At least they're letting their engineers have some fun... make a few bespoke products for discerning individuals (rich people) and have a whole lot of people yearning for them... they end up eventually giving up hope of owning it and buying other stuff to satisfy that craving right?? hahaha why not if they got some extra CF around, make a few of these covers and get some great photoshoots/marketing material and sell them at cost.. brand mystique!

Guy who wanted a LFA buys a LC... guy who lusts after a LC buys an IS... guy who lusts over an IS but can't afford it buys a Corolla... guy in Corolla trolls guy in LC... round and round the world goes

[radeonboy]

I assume it's made-to-order, and I'm sure a sizable chunk of global LC owners are wealthy enough to the point where $17k is pocket change. Especially in the JDM / Asian market where their taxes / fees make this vehicle way more expensive than what we pay here in North America.

We aren't the main demographic for this product, and that's okay. It doesn't need to make sense for us, and at the end of the day it's up to Toyota to decide if producing and offering the part makes sense for them. If the market isn't there then it's only their loss.

[donk.]

10k on 400k F car is not that crazy, 14k USD on a 120cnd car is INSANE.



Cue rolling up to a ricescene Spanish banks meat, and seeing 3000$ work wheels on a 750$ shitbox '92 civic
Or 4000$ BBS rims on a '96 GTI worth 1200$

you know who are you are

[trollface]

These days? That GTI is worth 20k.

[Badhobz]

Even people with bucket full of money can’t really justify this 17k piece of CF. I’m on a few different LC clubs and I’ve only ever seen this on the one car bic baws showed me.

It’s ridiculous!

Also I’m pretty sure Lexus loses money on every LC they sell. The machining to create this low volume car with all the CF crap can’t be a good business model. I read that Akio toyoda wanted the LC to be a big middle finger to other manufacture like Porsche and Mercedes’ as they are always on the red carpet of classic car shows. I guess we’ll see in 20-30 years if this thing will hold its value.

[trollface]

Does that part even have a part number? Does it actually exist? lol

[JDMDreams]

I want a LC but is it worth $20k more than a Ls :pokerface: and I can have the excuse to haul parents gf around but stonks FeelsBadMan

[Badhobz]

i saw a few 2018 ones for around 80k.. not much savings but better than 150k for a new one

[68style]

One of those cars where pricing is way way better in Canada… all the USA ones are $80k USD and up unless they’re totally thrashed

[Badhobz]

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/da018dfc-9ec1-4c53-94d7-fee251339604/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

i just went on auto tempest and US wide, this is the cheapest LC at 65k USD w/ 65,000 miles

not horrible i guess. these things hold their values quite a bit better than a S class mercedes or a bmw 8 series

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/12338494-f3b5-4e98-8dbb-1a007610577b/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

Just ran the 911's and it seems to be on par w/ their depreciation in the states. MSRP w/ the 911 is significantly higher than the LC500 so technically the LC is hold itself better than the 911

https://youtu.be/QV3ql6Q0ZlI?t=510

[68style]

I really like some of the oddball colours that you don't really see up here for the LC... there's that green (which is actually quite a nice colour I think) but only comes with the bizarre Arizona desert interior colour scheme... the yellow with white (???)... the blue with blue/orange/white interior... things got a little weird on a few of the special editions.

My favourite is the Nightfall Mica dark blue, next being the red you got.

The green:
https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/6e5f3a579ef57433473ecdedbe6f24eec2920f89/2020/04/04/279aaf20-b07d-40b4-b7bc-f8a0131df6bf/2020-lexus-lc-inspiration-005.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200

The yellow's egg interior:
https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201808/the-lexus-lc-yellow--7_800x0w.jpg

The blue's crazy interior:
https://l1-cms-2.images.lexus-europe.com/lexusone/lexeuenv11/2018-lexus-lc-blue-additional-features-810x1080_tcm-3154-1138033.jpg

[68style]

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/da018dfc-9ec1-4c53-94d7-fee251339604/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest

i just went on auto tempest and US wide, this is the cheapest LC at 65k USD w/ 65,000 miles

not horrible i guess. these things hold their values quite a bit better than a S class mercedes or a bmw 8 series


See that's pretty bad... over 100,000kms on it and after exchange and taxes+duty that's well over $100,000cdn landed here

[Badhobz]

Ah true. I keep forgoing the disparity of the dollar is so much. And the stinking taxes.

[radeonboy]

I really like some of the oddball colours that you don't really see up here for the LC... there's that green (which is actually quite a nice colour I think) but only comes with the bizarre Arizona desert interior colour scheme... the yellow with white (???)... the blue with blue/orange/white interior... things got a little weird on a few of the special editions.

My favourite is the Nightfall Mica dark blue, next being the red you got.

The green:
https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/6e5f3a579ef57433473ecdedbe6f24eec2920f89/2020/04/04/279aaf20-b07d-40b4-b7bc-f8a0131df6bf/2020-lexus-lc-inspiration-005.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200

The yellow's egg interior:
https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201808/the-lexus-lc-yellow--7_800x0w.jpg


I've seen the Nori Green / Toasted Caramel LC around the city, and the green can be optioned with a black interior as well.

The Yellow / Egg White interior is from the '19 LC Inspiration - only 12 made it to Canada. I saw one for sale on FB a few weeks back, but can't find the listing anymore..

[68style]

I would take a Nori green with black interior... so elegant, matches my greying hair

[Badhobz]

The black interior is exactly why I went with the red on red. To be honest all the Color’s of the LC wasn’t too tempting as they seem to cater towards a more geriatric crowd. The flare yellow was the only one I liked but it came in a black interior. I could have bespoke built it but it would have take 8 months to a year and the choices for the interior was only black and that tan color. No option for white. I would have taken that white interior with a yellow exterior but as mr raedon said, it was limited inspiration edition.

This red on red is ultimately a safe choice and I’m just lucky the guy who ordered it wasn’t able to get his money together. Otherwise I would have executed on my initial order, which was a black on black on black on black combo. Not exactly inspiring for a 150+k car

https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/643a75cd-artisan-spirits-lexus-lc500-.jpg

[68style]

I feel personally attacked by that geriatric comment :D

[Badhobz]

You’re probably younger than me. I’m old as fuck. I should attack myself for that geriatric comment.

[jing]

https://i.imgur.com/FcklURG.png

In case you needed some inspo @Badhobz

[Badhobz]

Thanks Jing!

He’s brave for not running a front plate too. Richmond rcmp doesn’t like that shit. I’ve gotten a few warnings about it when I did that on my old car

[LancerBoy]

What's wrong with the Vossens?

[JDMDreams]

^^ made in China? Taiwan? Not JDM yo