We Found a Crashed Lexus LFA (it’s really bad)

Some cars are created that change the industry forever. The Lexus LFA was definitely one them to make an impact. A Yamaha engineered V10 with a screaming triple exhaust out the back, it became one of the best sounding cars ever built. Only 500 examples of the Lexus LFA were ever made, and when we heard one was in a bad accident, we had to check it out. This actually gives us a lot of insight of how the Lexus LFA was produced, how it worked, and so much more. So let's take a look and see if it's worth restoring a Lexus LFA!
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Would you fix it if you had the chance?

[@ashtonwoods9644]

Absolutely

[@viktorbryce951]

Not a chance. The body work being carbon is all going to have to be custom & done in house. I doubt you'd even get this repaired within a years time. And once you start removing things from the body I'm certain you'll find more issues that'll need repaired/replaced. The cost if I had to say in terms of repairs is going to be well over $550,000 between parts/labor. The Carbon Hood alone is like $17k. And doors I think are between $45-70k apiece. This is going to be a very interesting repair, and is it ever going to be a costly an timely one.

[@ezioahmet4192]

I'd put the engine in my S650

[@adriaanserrao2016]

It needs to be fixed there are so few of them in the first place writing one off to be scraped would be heresy

[@LexusLFA554]

I have a 1:18 model and a 1:47 model of my favorite car now. YES.

[@tavarish]

I AM ON MY WAY

[@almostaskater1324]

“Rebuilding a crash damaged LFA: Part 1”

[@tahjayulett8001]

I swear this video is just tavarish bait 🤣

[@claudedottin1312]

I knew it 😂

[@boomer8512]

Good Ole Tavarish....NEVER disappoints 😂

[@TempoMontages]

swap the v10 into a sc400

[@revelare_xvii6269]

**Tavarish wants to know your location**

[@Six666Xis]

😅😅😅 let that man rest he's got too many cars already

[@claudedottin1312]

😂 he commented too

[@blakehall3623]

He just commented on here too😂😂

[@ramonbriones4487]

*What's tavarish?*

[@blakehall3623]

@@ramonbriones4487 give that name a KZbin search and watch a few videos see what you think

[@automotiverhapsody]

LFA & Carrera GT will eternally transcend time

[@cot998]

LFA WILL

[@defyyourlogic487]

CGT will only

[@sbadaro]

​@@defyyourlogic487where does the CGT stand now?

[@literallyshaking8019]

Exhaust sound GOATS.

[@maudlewis8536]

LFA, CGT, and CLK GTR for me

[@Toyota4Life]

I see LFA I click right away 😮‍💨 Anyway this is extremely depressing seeing a LFA in this condition. The body being full carbon is just a tiny bit of why this car was so expensive. Also for those reading the V10 is as compact as a V6 engine.

[@rpgfreak92787]

Correct 🔥🤩

[@cmreynoso160]

sameeee

[@tamago1756]

Ok Eminem chill!!😅

[@sergiopereira9546]

lighter than any v8 at the time and as small as a v6

[@Electronica27]

well I now know what I'll be putting into my fiero!

[@SPProduction02]

Tavarish be like: "NOPE! i'm not gonna fall for this trick again!"

[@airriderz15]

Yeah I don't think he'll be able to build this better than Lexus/ Toyota. This was a true halo car.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

Three months later: "I really messed up this time" 😅

[@jcat96]

literally under this comment, Tavarish: "I'M ON MY WAY" 😆

[@SPProduction02]

@@jcat96 LOL

[@cire06.]

He actually commented saying he on the way 🤗 im sure he is joking

[@harrisonmechling9143]

Fun Fact: The V10 is the size of a V8 and the weight of a V6🤯.

[@OvercookedTorta]

Parts on that car will be astronomical. Would be an insane project though

[@maximus6327]

Front headlamp alone is $7500 CAD (Dealer price)

[@rodneymacli-ing6123]

are they even selling parts for this car?

[@Kalantinus94]

Toyota could sponsor them. Come on Toyota PR departmanet help this guy out

[@sigmamale4147]

@@maximus6327 no way

[@mikemoore1683]

I love that he actually drives it. And he is happy that it did the most important thing protect him so he's here to tell the story

[@MrGerardgordon]

Matt Armstrong we need you. Lol

[@___---___-_-]

Nah

[@NeverSleepingDemonicEntity]

Nah he'd put ugly cringy wheels and wrap

[@FlyGoodtime]

Nah.

[@EvoraGT430]

To ruin it?

[@all-flat-engines]

1:31 Previous owner's sticker looks like it belongs on a 2005 Nissan Altima, but it helps to explain how someone could mangle a masterpiece like an LFA

[@focussport]

Came here for this. Who buys a literal legend then mucks it up with a sticker you'd see on the back of a nerds Jeep Compass at a comicon. Especially cringey since the sticker implies he knows what hes doing or something while he spins off the road in the rain.

[@fiftysteps]

That's what I thought as well. You get an LFA and put a dollar store sticker on it. Not surprised of the crash. Hope the car sees better days.

[@Anon.G]

What's funny is tge sticker applies to you

[@HockeyJockOne]

I was going to comment the same 😂 def explains the crash

[@2k_eddie]

@@focussportthe guy used to let his kid jump on top of the car at meets so that also tells how much he gave a fuck about the car

[@AceGT55]

I was so sad to see when this LFA crashed since I’ve seen it so many times, hopefully the rebuild will go well and it will be back on the road again!

[@Romanrothmanphotography]

Chu is one of the most humble guys around, can’t wait for the LFA to be back on the road. I’m not surprised that he’s fixing it he loves that car, im glad I got to sit in it a few times

[@customconnections2425]

While in the video he’s wearing a “I have fuck you money” tee-shirt… 😂

[@smamq]

@@customconnections2425 And the sticker above the exhaust tips. Sooooo..... idk bro

[@fazebugatti988]

can u drop his socials. I live in atl asw, always wanted to see his car at c&o but never got the chance to

[@nostalgic_pokemon_memories]

That Lexus LFA owner is awesome! He actually drives it and enjoys it! Mistakes happen its ok as long as the person is ok. The car is fixable & im so happy your going to fix it!

[@recklessgarage3314]

I used to do parts at Lexus and LFA parts *if available* were not as much as you'd imagine but still wild. It's also super cool to see the underneath of such a rare exotic car. Hope it gets some love

[@blu_is500]

You guys are the only ones who were empathetic and interested in the next steps. Everyone else online had crass inappropriate jokes, like Chu wasn’t sad and devastated his damn self. I’ve met him and what you see on camera is what you get. He did well to choose your team to help document the rebuild. Thanks for posting!

[@JdmDev1225]

Dude I used to see this guys car at Caffeine and Octane every now and then. That's really depressing

[@sentientdogma1206]

Of course my comment got deleted when I was being critical of the previous owner. I guess KZbin is for kids now and adults don’t get to talk. I’ll clean it up a bit: previous owner is a complete 🤡

[@carsaregood911]

@@sentientdogma1206 Why is he a clown? Just cause he crashed?

[@SomeOne_86]

@@sentientdogma1206 What did the previous owner do exactly?

[@RestrictingSignalProductions]

@@carsaregood911there’s videos of his kids climbing on the car and jumping on the windshield at car shows. He puts them up there for attention and likes the hate

[@n2Fast_]

@@RestrictingSignalProductions If I'm understanding correctly, he's putting them on his own car... ? sounds fine to me. Does it make the average car person cringe? Absolutely, but it's his car & he can do what he wants.

[@BryanAcosta4200]

Orlando has the only certified body shop to fix the LFA

[@donaldlester1997]

Prop rod is like $900 Mirrors $1200 each Looking forward to following this rebuild

[@dragzjtc9333]

I love chu man, the picture on my profile pic is me sitting in this exact car. He knew this was my dream car because he saw me wearing a LFA hoodie and that was my first time ever seeing one lol .Every time I went to caffeine and octane I had a nice convo with him. When I heard it was wreaked felt like I lost a family member man shit was crazy. Glad to see you made this video.🙂

[@TTDM_Wolf]

It was the first LFA I ever say also, then saw it with the one other in GA that’s black on black next to it

[@Pfetzer23]

This one and the black one are the only two in Georgia! Chu is a G! He literally daily drove this LFA

[@cormayo5071]

Good luck on the repairs! It would be awesome to see the process. LFA is an iconic machine👍🏻!

[@DarkTyr]

As the LFA is my ultimate Dream car, the car i would chose if i could only drive 1 car for the rest of my life, i would absolutely fix this. It may be expensive and time consuming. But these cars are too legendary to just scrap and throw away. Look forward to seeing this LFA get another chance at life.

[@brizuhk5043]

Truly a car that almost wasn’t even produced but still made it, just like this crash and car, truly such a story behind it, Bless Chu for fixing it, a true enthusiast

[@masi_man_tony9503]

OMG thats amazing Chu's LFA is now a KZbin car, CHU is an amazing guy and has a bunch of amazing rides, this was definetely one of his most amazing.....I sure hope it gets repaired.

[@l3m0n0sc1ty]

I'm excited to see this build process when it happens. Easily in my top 3 favorites, always heart warming that he actually drives and it and even more better that he was able to walk away and he's more than willing to rebuild it back to it's glory.

[@that_guy_milly1991]

I’m here for every bit of this rebuild. Let’s go! Noti’s on

[@cpftank09]

So glad it’s going to be fixed! Curious what the final cost is and who is actually authorized to fix it. Not many places are authorized to fix those. I’m guessing it’s gonna be around $500k to fix, but absolutely worth it!

[@pandagear6730]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DO THIS VIDEO!!!

[@gearsandtears9085]

Awesome guy have met him multiple times very humble and very cool to talk to, definelty used the car as intended

[@CapnFlappyJaw42]

I don't think I could live with myself if I totaled an LFA 😭

[@toddb6640]

I’m not quite sure but I believe one of the engineers wrecked an lfa and died soo

[@toddaulner5393]

It really would ruined your street cred.

[@kio9922]

@@toddb6640 He died from the wreck...think it was on the nurburgring iirc

[@adamhayden5152]

I’ve seen a LFA once in the wild. A black one in Rochester MN of all places. Omg hearing that motor was heaven!

[@AutoEthan]

Thanks for throwing in my clip of the LFA driving off!

[@ami_Happypeople]

レクサスlfaはコレクションとして扱われることが多い。日本でも500代のうち走ってるのは2.3台です。クラッシュしたのは悲しいけど走り続けてくれる姿はとても素敵だしトヨタ、レクサスはそれを望んでいたしこれからもサウンドを楽しんで欲しい🫶

[@AlexDyerNoCalRealEstate]

It's fascinating to observe the repair process of modern supercars because it allows us to gain insight into their construction and what lies beneath the bodywork. I'll definitely keep an eye on it.

[@drasticmart]

I am here for this rebuild, subscribed

[@anpredictable]

Carera GT, lfa, e60 m5. These cars are going to be 💯💣

[@morpheus232001]

Just yesterday I was watching LFA videos and was thinking I've never seen one with problems, be it engine, electrical, crashed, etc. Then BOOM voila!

[@electrikoptik]

The creation of the V10 was lead by Lexus' chief engine designer Okamoto Takamitsu. The engine starts life at Toyota's Myochi plant. It is at this plant that the engine block is made from molted aluminium. The block is then sent to Toyota's Honsha factory. The same factory that used to be Toyota's F1 engine facility. The block will get milled, drilled and polished and emerges as a precise engine block. In a sealed room Takumi’s hone every sharp edge using precision polishing tools. After this a highly skilled Takumi pre-assembles the finished engine blocks to check if they fit precisely. Disassembled they travel as unit to Yamaha’s Iwata city plant. It is at this plant that 4 highly skilled Yamaha Takumi’s fully assemble V10. A process that takes 2,5 days for one engine. Before the engine gets put into an LFA, it undergoes a half day of exhaustive testing.

[@patrickm4566]

People are so hyped for the LFA now, and rightly so, they’re awesome. I remember them sitting in showrooms unsold with dealers looking to get out of them for almost any deal.

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

Oh My God Yes, Yes, A Thousand Times Yes! I dont care if it take you 10 years or longer, I will watch you build this! 💯💪🏽💯

[@ar.sujaymore]

You have my subscribe ❤ Built that Monster💯

[@charliefox7206]

This will make a great year long video. Perhaps the car should be sent to LNC in California

[@Gritt982]

My 2017 corolla also had the aero gills on the mirrors. Interesting which tech trickles down to the masses.

[@safteyhazard]

The owner of this car is so cool, he took it out to shows and I saw him driving it around like at least once a month before it crashed. Sometimes i even saw it stuck in my old high school’s morning traffic, it was wild.

[@kenngo3690]

Would be a great engine swap for the drift coupe David.

[@Ghost_717]

This hurt my SOUL 😫 what sucks is these were limited production and arent made anymore so there probably isnt that many spare parts to fix it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@HappyTrading86]

subbed for LFA Rebuild part 1. Intro done.

[@MrSelmo85]

Theres a video of a lfa hitting the barriers on the side of the highway, is that the one that was fixed??

[@TheLifeOfJavi]

I guess you won't be able to get any of those parts at Pick-N-Pull. Such a sad sight to see it in this state, but it will be fun to watch this journey back to life.

[@rund3306]

it hurts me to see such a legend in such condition

[@bricegraham8256]

Yoooo whaaaaaaattt!!! So frigging dope. Lexus LFA bro. Oooooh it'll be such a cool build

[@sentientdogma1206]

Delusional. This is not a cool build, this is bandaging up ruined art because a complete clown has money. The world is filled with rich 🤡

[@kennethporst4359]

OMG YES I was PRAYING someone would fix one of these.

[@cj41079]

Props for owner to be driving….very unfortunate but glad he is restoring it 😅😅

[@kleemanjad]

I think there is one lfa crash in singapore but dont know what happen to it. *Updated they send it to poland to repair it ecpsgroupeu

[@aspanger]

yeah, on the road since like 2022. Guys at ECPS are great at rebuilding cars

[@JoeyJenrette]

When is the video from Baker Built dropping?

[@NKPGarage]

Worth every bit of effort to restore!!

[@aedanmincey9615]

No way! I have pictures of this car in the shop to get work done last September! 😮

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

I'm glad it's not just getting junked or something insane. Who knows though what will be found with that kind of impact - bent frame rails or something.... Lets hope not, I hope it's in all its former glory in a year!

[@Ke7inz]

How can u find the replacement part man

[@HumbleHonkingEnthusiast]

Swap it into an lc500

[@ArchangelJuicy]

more like a 76/77 celica liftback

[@gettricksdietryin]

eww@@ArchangelJuicy

[@maxmustermann3536]

Swap it into an Aygo

[@whitefoxcoupe2024]

I have a feeling it might not be repairable due to the parts. Good luck. You’re alive the car can be replaced.

[@RyanLarivee]

My dream car. I would like to get the new LC/RC replacement in a year or two

[@joshuacstorlie]

Arguably the best sounding v10 on the planet.

[@samgong1125]

In kor some guys pulls interior and engine out from veloster N and swap it into the 92 elantra or that stuff. Whole suspensions too. LFA interior & engine swap into the sc400?

[@Mr.Ghost_og]

I found a lot of the parts to repair it already and it doesn’t look like there is much in terms of frame damage. All the parts are 3-8k even a mirror if you find a drivers side one.

[@That_Stinger_GT5]

**Mat Armstrong has entered the chat** 😂😂 MAT WHERE YOU AT?!?!?!

[@chrissal4759]

I believe only the second lfa to be crashed. Never seen one on isnurance auctions thats for sure. This would be cool and original to watch it get rebuilt.

[@Tieaga]

Oh I'm definitely watching this. It's my unobtainable dream car

[@coolbro7695]

This car was a staple in the Atlanta area. I have some videos and pictures of it at car shows and some rollers if you would like them.

[@idontwantafrickinhandle]

Does anyone know any of Chu's socials? I'd be keen to reach out as I have LFA parts that he might need!

[@MrBundy91]

Please post more details on the cost of parts and repairs once you've them..

[@user-ie8uj1qi6z]

Quanto custou pra ajeitar toda carroceria do LFA ?

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

When did he wreck his LFA? I saw this same car at a car show last year in Buford GA. Hope you all can fix it.

[@sleepymayne4053]

LFA content i’m all for it

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

The CF Hood Prop is $5k cost.....The Fender "F" Badges are Titanium too!

[@RedWhiteandBoosted]

David, Larry in Buford can do the carbon fiber repair. if the owner chooses to buy new parts it will cost 400k+

[@keyokei]

holy shit, not only have i seen this car in person, but i met the guy who owns it when he brought his GT2RS to the porsche dealership i worked at. really cool guy, insane to see this happened to it. glad no one lost their life

[@iLikpie110]

Love that he actually drives it like its supposed to be drivin

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

Sideways into a hydrant?.....I'm pretty the owners manual states: 'Never drive the LFA into a hydrant."

[@amgone75dm]

1000% hahaha . stupidity at it's finest ​@imtheonevanhalen1557

[@BaseSRKI]

Subbed! Ty

[@CGJ7755]

Is the rebuild progress up yet?

[@easternequinox9324]

This is easily one of the hardest to watch videos you've ever made dude. This beautiful machine...damn.

[@shortvidz9576]

How do you even get parts for that thing

[@snider2588]

WOW I met this guy at a car show and when I saw his LFA I personally have never been that close to one because when you do go to the car show they tell you not to touch it and they always have tape around it I asked this guy can you rev your LFA in the back of my mind I thought he was going to saying no he then actually said yeah no problem I was like......wait what....... and he revved it up and it sounded amazing then I asked him a question I said why did you drive this car out like this aren't you afraid that it could be damaged he replied bro it's a car it's meant to be driven I don't care how expensive it is I enjoy driving it and anybody who keeps their car in the garage collecting dust is an idiot his word still stuck to me to this day because I have a car that I cherish and I try to keep it in the garage and now I drive it out as much as I can as I can

[@ericfan1223]

omg the best content is coming.

[@3v4761]

I'd like that engine setup in an IsF

[@shekharmoona544]

When he said a million dollars. I had to Google current prices. I had no idea these cars were up there today.

[@LouisSubearth]

Between their scarcity and reliability, prices tend to climb.

[@derekkuehn]

What are the mfg dates on those tires?

[@SuperMohd1985]

This is very rare car and the value will shoot to the sky it definetly worth saving.

[@BossDemo]

Seeing my dream car in a state like this hurts so bad. Please do this gal justice and give her the second chance at life she dererves

[@rileys8741]

Honestly if you did the drifter fix with holes and zip ties it would look really cool.

[@jaykua6193]

How old are the tires on it?

[@mitchsterling3266]

Driving this down the highway in ATL would be a dream.

[@12secta81]

At least Lexus can still get you parts. The front bumper for my G8 is out of production. The best option I have been able to find is a damaged one that was in worse shape than mine for $5k.

[@falldarkraven3]

This is something I want to see, finally someone has a wrecked LFA and we can see it be brought back to life.

[@martindworak]

OMG, when I first saw the thumbnail I just skipped it, I had a brain fart, I thought it was Corolla or a ta86. Wow!! Holly crap, wrecked P1 - Tavarish vs!!! wrecked LFA - TDiB 2024 might be an interesting year, assuming WWW3 doesn’t kick off. 😕

[@dustinvq37]

Got to sit in that lfa, glad the owner is okay he’s a super cool guy.. hope to see it back on the road soon!

[@abusias]

Makes me actually sad. This has been at the top of my big 3 since watching Richard Hammond on Top Gear in 2010. The noise it makes in person is incredible. Sad just sad. plz fix it. Or send it over here and I will sell my house and fix it =D

[@LexusLFA554]

Seeing this makes me really sad. I hope it makes a speedy recovery.

[@Re-InCarNation]

Please try and do a manual conversion.

[@jnagime]

Thats a sweet machine!

[@racer14glr91]

If, huge if, parts are available. Gonna be so difficult to get and expensive AF. Best of luck