A Man in Dandism
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Lexus LC 500 // Meeting Your Heroes
The Lexus LC 500 has been at the top of my attainable dream car list for some time now. What is brings to the table is something so outlandish that only cars like the Mercedes AMG GT and Jaguar F Type can get close to replicating. Absurd concept car styling, full on luxury interior, and a glorious 470 horsepower V8 makes for one of the most well rounded cars I've driven. Whether you are carving up the canyons or eating miles on the highway, the LC 500 doesn't seem to disappoint. It has so much personality that even driving from stoplight to stoplight feels special.
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Lexus LX570 // Confidence in Capability
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The Lexus LX570 is one of my favorite vehicles I've owned. I take a drive around scenic Red Rock National Park to give my thoughts. Then I head off road to test out the LX's legendary off road capabilities that it's inherited from it's sibling, the Land Cruiser.
Does Lexus' Instant Heat System Actually Work?
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I decide to do some fairly scientific testing of the Lexus PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient Heater) system. It's finally been getting cold enough in the mornings where I should start to notice if it is in fact working. However, I've not noticed a difference between my cars, so I want to do some definitive testing once and for all.
The Worst Ride Of My Life? **HIT CACTUS & BROKEN THUMB**
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Finally! After months of searching for good singletrack trails around Las Vegas, I finally found one. Things start to turn south after I make contact with a cactus that is hanging over the trail, but it's when I get complacent and lose my focus that leads me to the worst crash I've had so far. I end the day with a broken thumb that will keep me off the bike for at least 6 weeks.
Escape From Little Red Rock
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Working my way around the Las Vegas valley to try out all the popular riding areas I find myself at Little Red Rock. It turned out getting in and out was a bit of an adventure in itself.
Breaking my TE300 at Nelson Hills
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Working our way around the valley, we decide to try out Nelson Hills, just south of Vegas. The day ended up getting cut short when I was a bit indecisive on a hill climb, and it ended up costing me...
Kia Stinger GT2 AWD // Manage Your Expectations
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I decide to go for a nice morning cruise and talk about my experience owning the Kia Stinger GT2 AWD long term. Build quality, performance, weird issues? I'm trying to go over as much as I can to help anyone looking to buy a used Stinger be confident they're making the right decision.
The Apex Experience
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Apex, Nevada is the home of the Nellis Dunes. The OHV park can be a bit polarizing in the off roading community. I took the day to see for myself what the area is like to ride in.
V6 MR2 Revival
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Bringing the MR2 back to life! It's a sad day when a project car gets buried in a garage. I'm guilty of doing it, so while the weather is nice I'm brining it out of retirement for a scenic drive around Red Rock National Park. Mod list: 24k mile 2GR-FE Ported Lower Intake Manifold New old stock 93 E153 LSD Transmission TCS Motorsports Axles Wilhelm Raceworks Aluminum Knuckles Wilhelm Raceworks S...
Sandy Valley Road | Las Vegas Enduro Adventure
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Wanted to try out Sandy Valley Road today. It is perfect for a beginner dirt bike or dual sport rider, but more intermediate or advanced riders will find it a bit boring. I end up going off the main road and follow the power lines. These offered a good mix of obstacles, rocky, and flowing sections. Let me know in the comments where I should check out next!
Wheeler Pass | Summit to Pahrump | Las Vegas Enduro Adventure
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First time riding Wheeler Pass. We only made it up from Pahrump to the summit and then returned back. Hoping to complete the Cold Creek side soon.
Cottonwood Pass | Las Vegas Enduro Adventure
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Took the day to head over just south of Red Rock national park to assess the storm damage to Cottonwood Pass.
Touge Run - 280whp 2GR MR2 | 400whp Focus RS | 500whp Camaro SS
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Touge Run - 280whp 2GR MR2 | 400whp Focus RS | 500whp Camaro SS
V6 MR2 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Outside Loop Long 2:11.638
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V6 MR2 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Outside Loop Long 2:11.638
1991 Toyota MR2 - V6 Swapped Canyon Run (POV)
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1991 Toyota MR2 - V6 Swapped Canyon Run (POV)
V6 MR2 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Outside Loop Short 1:46.977
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V6 MR2 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Outside Loop Short 1:46.977
2GR MR2 0-60, 0-100 | RaceBox Testing
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2GR MR2 0-60, 0-100 | RaceBox Testing
Testing the Limiter on a 2GR MR2
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Testing the Limiter on a 2GR MR2
V6 MR2 Acceleration Sound
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V6 MR2 Acceleration Sound
Kia Stinger GT2 Cold Start, Warm Up, and Idle
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Kia Stinger GT2 Cold Start, Warm Up, and Idle
2GR MR2 Cold Start, Warm Up, and Idle | Frankenstein Headers | Wilhelm Y Pipe & Muffler
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2GR MR2 Cold Start, Warm Up, and Idle | Frankenstein Headers | Wilhelm Y Pipe & Muffler
2GR MR2 Testing | 0-120 | Top Speed Run
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2GR MR2 Testing | 0-120 | Top Speed Run
Race Prep'd V6 MR2 Weekend Cruise
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Race Prep'd V6 MR2 Weekend Cruise
2GR V6 MR2 Canyon Run
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2GR V6 MR2 Canyon Run
V6 MR2 Drive (LOUD 2GR ACCELERATIONS)
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V6 MR2 Drive (LOUD 2GR ACCELERATIONS)
2GR MR2 Breaks Down on Track
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2GR MR2 Breaks Down on Track
2GR MR2 Streets of Willow CCW 1:35.2
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2GR MR2 Streets of Willow CCW 1:35.2
2GR MR2 Streets of Willow CW 1:31.5
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2GR MR2 Streets of Willow CW 1:31.5

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @clutch1141
    @clutch1141 9 днів тому

    I think the thing you have to keep in mind when talking about, or criticizing the stinger is the price. What you get for the price is what makes it a great car. You could easily spend almost twice the money to get a car that is undeniably nicer and faster, but not by much and certainly not enough to justify another plus 20k-40k. If budget is at all a concern and you can live with having a kia badge on your car its damn hard to beat the stinger with anything in its class for the money. Thats why I bought one and why I'm still more than happy with it plus it just looks sexy as hell

  • @isaacmack1316
    @isaacmack1316 16 днів тому

    Sounds like a guy that drives more luxurious cars to me. This would be to me. In what i can afford.

  • @geoffmcwiggan2814
    @geoffmcwiggan2814 19 днів тому

    Great sound….. needs a 6 speed box

  • @xRitaritaa
    @xRitaritaa Місяць тому

    so that's how my moms rav4 sounds like

  • @mumenrider862
    @mumenrider862 Місяць тому

    Would have been faster without bouncing off the rev limiter, but that sound is worth a 1/2 second haha.

  • @jodyjohnstein
    @jodyjohnstein Місяць тому

    Dude. Let off the the throttle before you disengage the clutch

  • @bperwien08
    @bperwien08 Місяць тому

    I don't get the noise stuff on mine. I have the Grand Tourer GT2 so a sick suede interior. Also with some mods it can be super fast. In no way was it average stock. Not sure where he is getting stuff.

  • @boostedstinger
    @boostedstinger Місяць тому

    Omg this guy......ive had 2 2018 models. The most resent one now has over 100,000 miles lol. You sir dont have much experience in many cars do you.

  • @goldiilockzz7556
    @goldiilockzz7556 Місяць тому

    Dudes a crybaby 😂. What car in its class can you get that compares to the stinger for 50k? You’re spending anywhere from 10-20k more with the Germans.

  • @Mister2_
    @Mister2_ 2 місяці тому

    How’s the throttle feel It being dbw instead of the usual dbc. Is it still responsive?

  • @phaze_shift_pr
    @phaze_shift_pr 2 місяці тому

    Given that Toyota and lexus are moving toward the hybrid & EV business model you'll feel less sting at the pump moving forward.

  • @zig8100
    @zig8100 2 місяці тому

    Those 2grs got some Rev

  • @MichaelDillin
    @MichaelDillin 3 місяці тому

    I like your wheels please tell me exactly what they are where you got them how much they cost. Some people are putting wheels on. I don’t like method wheels particularly but it seems like they are the new enlightenment of the 2020s. I also would rather not remove my mud it looks like you still have yours on. Keep on posting! UA-cam will find your target and u will expose the rest to new things👍🤠🇺🇸

    • @williambiel
      @williambiel 3 місяці тому

      They’re TRD Rock Warriors. You can fit 33” 285/70r17 tires without modification and with no rubbing.

  • @lotusesprit38
    @lotusesprit38 3 місяці тому

    The car sounds amazing even better than my stock 1992 Honda Nsx .

  • @c41man
    @c41man 3 місяці тому

    Sounds good 🏎 I have a ported lower intake on my 2GR FE Camry and it made a difference.

    • @williambiel
      @williambiel 3 місяці тому

      For sure. Ported lower intake manifold alone makes ~10whp.

  • @kid1027
    @kid1027 3 місяці тому

    Funny that this is the same motor as a sienna.

  • @shazmaster
    @shazmaster 4 місяці тому

    damn with some fast shifting you would be in the low 4s! Idk if you have already, but you should check out frankenstein motorworks, this guy has been making some real good numbers out of the 2gr. Also, I saw you only dynoed 280whp, I would assume with your mods you would dyno much higher as I've been seeing the IS350 guys hit over 300whp. Maybe because you had an lsd it increases the drivetrain loss slightly? Great build regardless :)

  • @rlester39
    @rlester39 4 місяці тому

    I don't think you know what you want in a car! For 50,000 the stinger has great value and features! I've had a 19 gt2 and just purchased a 23 gt2. Trade the car and get an suv or van sounds more like your style!

  • @MR2GR
    @MR2GR 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video. Good 2gr noises. The first half was pretty fun with the focus gaining going into the turns and falling off coming out, then the second half.... damn. It looked like you were pushing it a decent amount harder and you pretty quickly were on your own.

  • @Online_ToughGuy
    @Online_ToughGuy 5 місяців тому

    Man, I remember coming across your 2GR swap videos awhile back. I bought a 2009 lx at the height of fake 🦠 prices and have a bit of buyers remorse on the one I ended up with. I also purchased mine thinking I would be doing a Tampa to SW Texas trip annually but my family sold the property and that’s a no go (although I did get to experience Big Bend for one day). I have a lot of cosmetic damage from the prior owner, some rust from them living in Massachusetts, and I’ve had to change water pump, idler pulley, serpentine, starter (one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever done) and my radiator/alternator/valley plate have not been done so it’s only a matter of time. They are killer vehicles and are pretty much the penultimate road tripper/off roader I just wish I was more patient when purchasing and held out for a better example. 😢

  • @FLG8r
    @FLG8r 6 місяців тому

    great vehicle ... own a '14 LX ... my forever car; love it! like you said, gas mileage is the only negative, especially in California!

  • @panick.attack
    @panick.attack 6 місяців тому

    OMG! Sounds amazing!

  • @panick.attack
    @panick.attack 6 місяців тому

    Wow that exhaust sounds so good! Almost like an F1 car.

  • @YouPlusTuber
    @YouPlusTuber 6 місяців тому

    I own a 2016 Lx570 and those cars are extremely popular where I live which is Saudi Arabia. Spare parts are relatively cheap and easy to work on. I have used mine in an extreme off road conditions in the desert for 8 years now and yet interior is as new and 0 mechanical problems . Maybe the only downside i could think of is that the infotainment system is outdated.

  • @Brb1236-i6u
    @Brb1236-i6u 6 місяців тому

    Mazda H0200

  • @accordv6er
    @accordv6er 6 місяців тому

    I'm looking for one for a rally car so that's perfect. Your 2gr sounds incredible

  • @BOEHHO89
    @BOEHHO89 6 місяців тому

    Great car ,terrible color .

  • @salegado71
    @salegado71 7 місяців тому

    I got a 2013 LX 570 and it's been the most capable luxury SUV you can take to the trail and off roading without any worries. I have driven it about 50k miles and all I did was the radiator and valley peak coolant leak, I've never been stranded with this truck, and it handles extreme off roading like a dream. I currently have 173k and it's still run like new and it's impressive for a vehicle this age.

    • @chadmoon5228
      @chadmoon5228 28 днів тому

      Any issues with the ahc so far ? Common issues ?

    • @salegado71
      @salegado71 28 днів тому

      @@chadmoon5228 I have not have any issues with the AHC , I have it checked yearly to make sure the fluid is in good condition. It will be expensive to replace the Globes according to my mechanic but it is a very good system and as long as you change the fluid it’s a very reliable system. I’m going 200k mile range already and it has not give me any problems yet. Be aware that this 5.7 liter is notorious to have Valley Peak coolant leak and I have mine done , the work to replaced the gasket is around $850 and I also replaced the radiator because it has a pinhole leak . Other than that it’s been solid and this is my daily driver and adventure truck.

  • @azranhazemijusoh6770
    @azranhazemijusoh6770 7 місяців тому

    what a scenery! it suits the car and your drive pretty well!

  • @hyplerai
    @hyplerai 7 місяців тому

    Do you live in Vegas? I saw one with this wrap around here. It was also a Turo rental.

  • @freedomoverriches
    @freedomoverriches 7 місяців тому

    Like nothing

  • @Aglai76
    @Aglai76 7 місяців тому

    What are your power numbers?

  • @pdoggo64
    @pdoggo64 7 місяців тому

    This noise issues must have been resolved in later years... I've got a 23 gt2 and it has zero rattles or interior noises, road noise and wind noise are well controlled...i love it...

  • @andresmattos7541
    @andresmattos7541 7 місяців тому

    This guy is bit Ching for everything seems he is comparing a quiet luxurious rolls royce with the stinger just complaining

  • @MrROTD
    @MrROTD 7 місяців тому

    The stinger looks big until you look at it side by side with other cars, it feels big because it's heavy.

  • @MrROTD
    @MrROTD 7 місяців тому

    I went from a Forte KOUP R to this car, it's not as sporty as as the KOUP, it's much heavier than the KOUP, the KOUP has much sharper handling. The Stinger is a great car for long trips I drove for 8 hours no problem .It's flashy, its fast , its comfortable, it's a GT car. I'm actually thinking about how I can lower the weight of my Stinger it would be better and to be honest I miss My KOUP R because it was lighter and more agile.

  • @jorgeolivera92olivera46
    @jorgeolivera92olivera46 7 місяців тому

    My Borla pro xs doesn’t sound like this 😕

  • @elesjuan
    @elesjuan 7 місяців тому

    Dude this thing sounds friggin SWEET!!

  • @desparky
    @desparky 8 місяців тому

    Just be aware that the different tyres almost certainly wouldn't have the same speed rating as the original tyres. All good as long as you don't get out on the highway and try to find out it's max speed. I've still got the original 18" wheels on my 2008 LX, but changed out the tyres to BF Goodrich A/T's. They've been great, but same issue with speed rating. It's actually a legal modification here in Australia provided the car is a proper 4WD with Low Range (despite our very strict rules compared to the US). I got around the poor MPG by having an EV for daily driving. Great combination of cars.

  • @english4live510
    @english4live510 8 місяців тому

    Japanese tank

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow 8 місяців тому

    Great video, love the lc

  • @cosettezosel9716
    @cosettezosel9716 8 місяців тому

    P R O M O S M

  • @darkhorse2036
    @darkhorse2036 8 місяців тому

    This guy has lost his mind I’ve driven many German cars Japan sports cars and the stinger has it on all of them. Maybe because it’s awd but rear wheel one is so good. Doug manro biggest review channel on yt he bought one that says a lot.

  • @upperleftnorthwest4278
    @upperleftnorthwest4278 8 місяців тому

    What size tires are you running?

  • @chriseppley8272
    @chriseppley8272 8 місяців тому

    I have a GX460 currently, but this is certainly on my radar. Cant go wrong with either vehicle, but I like the bigger size of the LX.

  • @unjabbed
    @unjabbed 8 місяців тому

    I have never been so torn about a review video. I agree with a lot of this and found it very informative, but you contradict yourself, even, many times, it seems. I think the whole Stinger ownership experience is kind of a love/hate thing though. The oil dipstick that is nearly impossible to read (due to the colour), the hatch rattle from day one, that that Kia pretends isn't a known issue, and the fact that you can't lift the windshield wiper blade high enough to clean the glass or clear snow (seemingly not an issue for you, as it looks warm there).. Still one of my favourite Singer review videos though, no disrespect meant. Appreciate the brake pad buildup info cuz mine shakes, and I just had them "serviced" to the tune of almost $300, so good to know.. I do love my car though. I can not imagine ever parting with it, in spite of it's short comings. There simply is nothing else like it, for better or worse..

  • @xtnuser5338
    @xtnuser5338 8 місяців тому

    My guess about the road noise: I suspect that the designers are constrained by certain targets of performance, gas mileage, etc....and these constraints, within a certain target price bracket, require a target weight also. I suspect sound deadening efforts are one of the first things to sacrifice in the effort to meet that weight target. I have eight cars, but I always like to make sure one of them is in this category. A "sporty-ish" daily sedan. My current choice is an Audi RS3, but I think the Stinger gives you a lot of car for its price point, and if I were on a bit tighter budget, it would have been a strong contender.

  • @xtnuser5338
    @xtnuser5338 8 місяців тому

    I don't care about Lexus at all, but it's always nice for me to watch a video with somebody actually testing something. Even if it's just a seat of the pants, informal test...I like it. I tire of hearing marketing fluff without any data actually backing it up. Good job.

  • @xtnuser5338
    @xtnuser5338 8 місяців тому

    "I like how you have a visual que in the dashboard that turns orange when you're supposed to change gears." Translation: Dude, why are you riding the rev limiter over and over?

  • @hiper2d
    @hiper2d 8 місяців тому

    Great review bro. I'm looking at Stinger gt2 as a replacement to my Dodge Charger RT and I think I got a lot from this video