The chip shortage and how it affects cars. Deeper explanation.
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The “chip shortage” explained — How it drastically slowed down LC300 production
It’s no doubt that over time we’ve been using more electronics. We almost treat those electronics as an essential rather than a luxury we can choose to live without. This means that more chips will be required to produce more electronics. A modern car already requires more than 3,000 chips to make all the creature comforts inside work, as compared in the past decade where a car only needed a hundred chips to operate.
However this isn’t the only reason why we’re lacking in chips, there is also the fact that the silicone used in producing those chips are the same silicone material used in making Covid-19 vials. And with no doubt, healthcare will and should get a priority over new tech.
But besides Covid-19 and innovation, this doesn’t mean the chip makers are lagging behind.
Since the US-China trade war, the United States have been running short on chips because China plays a big role on supplying chips globally. But that isn’t the main reason why the rest of the world is now on the shortage of chips as well.
It actually has something to do with Taiwan. The world literally relies on one chip maker to keep the supply going. This company is called “Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.” or TSM. They have been the most depended chip maker for the past decade with producing 92% of the chips used in the world today. TSM’s factory is in huge demand for water, but since the June of 2021, there had been a drought in Taiwan, causing TSM to not meet the global demands for the chips.
This means Toyota will be cutting 40% of their manufacturing in Japan and it could take years for the next customers to get their car.
So when will there be Land Cruiser inventories in the Philippines? If you’re thinking by the end of the year or somewhere 2022, then you may be disappointed by hearing that it may take up to 3 to 4 years for our local market to keep up with inventories. Because besides production shortage, the Philippines doesn’t get a big allocation from Toyota despite the high demand of Land Cruisers in Philippines.
So in conclusion, the reason why the LC300 won’t be purchasable at SRP price for the next few months (or years) is because the climate decided to take away the water from the world’s most depended factory, and there’s a extended distribution channel happening in the Philippines because of limited supply from the primary and secondary source.
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Last edited by EQAddict; September 12th, 2021 at 01:19 PM.
Nakakatuwa.
The suspension of the LC 300 has electronically selectable damping.
So i tried comfort, normal and sport.
How i tested: went over the same series of speed bumps and corners in my village.
Findings:
COMFORT - 3 rebounds after each speed bump in decreasing intensity
Normal - 1 to 2 rebounds after each speed bump
Sport - 0 to 1 rebounds after each speed bump.
At least its noticeable, measurable and not a placebo!
In edsa i keep it in comfort.
But if i wanna drive hard i move it over to sport. I dont use normal.
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Anytime bro!!!!!! Always a pleasure!
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How's the 2nd row and 3rd row seats? Were they considerably roomier or just the same as the 200?
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2nd row Same as the LC200. 3rd row more space than LC200 BUT it sacrifices cargo room. Have to fold the 3rd row down for cargo room.
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Ahh not mine hehe. And ang mahal ng ppf na iyan. You can repaint your 2x over and it will still be less expensive than that ppf
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Go with Supagard at Uberwerke Auto Salon bro! I remember they quoted me 25k for my mom's BMW X1 last December. They have other brands. Posting here what they quoted me before:
Hi, currently we have three ceramic coating packages. One is our (A) SONAX CC36 Ceramic Coating, the 2nd one is (B) SUPAGARD Ceramic Coating, the 3rd one is (C) IGL Kenzo 10H Ceramic Coating.
PACKAGE A. SONAX CC36 CERAMIC COATING (MADE IN GERMANY) INCLUSIONS:
1. Sonax Exterior Paint Detailing / Correction
2. Application of Sonax CC36 coat to exterior painted parts (windshield, lights, plastic/rubber trims ARE NOT included).
The process will take 3 days.
Warranty is 1 year but coat may last up to 3 years.
Cost is P17000
PACKAGE B. SUPAGARD EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COATING (MADE IN UK) INCLUSIONS:
1. Sonax Exterior Paint Detailing / Correction
2. Sonax Interior Detailing / Conditioning
3. SUPAGARD coat application to exterior including the ff: exterior paint, headlights, taillights, plastic / rubber trims (windshield and windows NOT included)
4. SUPAGARD coat application to interior including the ff: Seats (either fabric or leather) , lower carpets, door siding / door sills (headliner, dashboard, removable floor mats, trunk NOT included).
The process will take 3 days.
Warranty is 5 years.
Cost is 23000 (w/leather interior)
PACKAGE C. IGL Kenzo 10H Ceramic Coating INCLUSIONS:
1. Sonax Exterior Paint Detailing / Correction
2. Sonax Headlight Detailing
3. IGL Kenzo coat application to exterior including the ff: exterior paint (windshield and windows NOT included)
3. IGL Trim coat application to exterior plastic and rubber trims
4. IGL Headlight coat application to Headlights and tail lights.
The process will take 3 days.
Warranty is 4 years for paint coat. 1 year for the trim and headlight coating.
Cost is 20000
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The 2 22 Lexus LX 6 Is North America's Premium Land Cruiser
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My barkada went to Lexus Ph yesterday and reserved one (even if they arent taking reservations yet).
He has an LX450d currently.
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0.-100 in 8.2sec
I wonder if Toyota will put this engine in the LCPrado
Last edited by StockEngine; October 15th, 2021 at 07:11 PM.