Lexus 430....

Ty'97Cobra · 12-21-2001, 04:25 PM

Coming from the airport terminal today, when I see a nice Lexus 430 ahead getting ready to make a right turn onto the highway. I come up behind him and he takes off to the right. I'm wondering to myself, I wonder if he's going to run it or just baby it down the highway. I look right to make sure any on-coming traffic is clear and look to see how far he's gone. As I swing my head back around I could have sworn I saw a little fishtale.
Traffic is clear so I get on it trying not to spin...(going up a little hill and a right turn). I'm now behind him and I see two puffs of brown smoke come out of his exhaust pipes. He's gettin on it so I slam the hammer down and go. I speed shift from first to second and get some spin. He is still on it. We go up to 85 then had to slow for traffic. I was gaining a little, but not much.

Anyone raced one of these from a dead stop? What do they run in the 1/8 or 1/4?

302 LX Eric · 12-21-2001, 05:09 PM

Not sure what they run. Where is Unit when you need him?

I think they have a 270 HP V8, but with the weight factor, I wouldn't imagine that they are that fast - but maybe not based on your experience?

I would guess maybe a low 15 sec. lux-o-box?

E

StoplightWarrior · 12-21-2001, 07:41 PM

Was it a GS430 or an LS430. The GS's have 300hp and run around a 14 flat 1/4. The LS's I think have the same hp, but Im not sure of their times, although the LS is not quite as quick. My buddy's got a modded GS430 and it's very fast. They are almost Too quick for a sedan.

Rev · 12-21-2001, 08:18 PM

My son just got one of those 400 series retractable hard top Lexus. He had to wait almost a year from the time he ordered it . I'm going to visit him tomorrow in Dallas, so I'll get to see how it runs. Maybe he'll bring it next time he visits me in Houston.

I would love to kick it's $70,000 a$$ with my 35 year old Mustang, hee ,hee.

Rev

Rev · 12-23-2001, 06:39 PM

Went for a ride in the SC430 yestrerday. It's a really nice car and handles well for a sporty luxury car. It has good power (300 HP) but I think it's pretty heavy. My son says it's supposed to run 14.7 in the 1/4 mile. I bet the LS430 is .5 slower, putting it 15.2-15.5 in the 1/4.

Rev

12-21-2001, 04:25 PM	#1
Ty'97Cobra Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: NC Posts: 308	Lexus 430.... Coming from the airport terminal today, when I see a nice Lexus 430 ahead getting ready to make a right turn onto the highway. I come up behind him and he takes off to the right. I'm wondering to myself, I wonder if he's going to run it or just baby it down the highway. I look right to make sure any on-coming traffic is clear and look to see how far he's gone. As I swing my head back around I could have sworn I saw a little fishtale. Traffic is clear so I get on it trying not to spin...(going up a little hill and a right turn). I'm now behind him and I see two puffs of brown smoke come out of his exhaust pipes. He's gettin on it so I slam the hammer down and go. I speed shift from first to second and get some spin. He is still on it. We go up to 85 then had to slow for traffic. I was gaining a little, but not much. Anyone raced one of these from a dead stop? What do they run in the 1/8 or 1/4? __________________ 2003 Cobra Convertible - Dark Shadow Gray #2459 of 5082 Visit my city http://diggstown.myminicity.com/

12-21-2001, 05:09 PM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Not sure what they run. Where is Unit when you need him? I think they have a 270 HP V8, but with the weight factor, I wouldn't imagine that they are that fast - but maybe not based on your experience? I would guess maybe a low 15 sec. lux-o-box? E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-21-2001, 07:41 PM	#3
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Was it a GS430 or an LS430. The GS's have 300hp and run around a 14 flat 1/4. The LS's I think have the same hp, but Im not sure of their times, although the LS is not quite as quick. My buddy's got a modded GS430 and it's very fast. They are almost Too quick for a sedan. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

12-21-2001, 08:18 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	My son just got one of those 400 series retractable hard top Lexus. He had to wait almost a year from the time he ordered it . I'm going to visit him tomorrow in Dallas, so I'll get to see how it runs. Maybe he'll bring it next time he visits me in Houston. I would love to kick it's $70,000 a$$ with my 35 year old Mustang, hee ,hee. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe Last edited by Rev; 12-21-2001 at 08:33 PM..

12-23-2001, 06:39 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Went for a ride in the SC430 yestrerday. It's a really nice car and handles well for a sporty luxury car. It has good power (300 HP) but I think it's pretty heavy. My son says it's supposed to run 14.7 in the 1/4 mile. I bet the LS430 is .5 slower, putting it 15.2-15.5 in the 1/4. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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