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My Atomic Silver with wheels and a drop

Old 12-02-14, 12:53 PM
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sweet... congratz on the ride and nice wheel choice. you can go lower...
Old 12-03-14, 09:08 AM
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Great looking RC.. Good Luck..
Old 12-07-14, 10:08 AM
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Here are a few more pics. It has settled a bit more since the springs were installed a week ago




Old 12-07-14, 10:50 AM
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I don't like the stock F-Sport wheels, but LOVE these. I often don't like the look of aftermarket wheels, but these look like they were made for the car. They blend well with the Atomic Silver.

Who did the work and what was the cost breakdown (wheels, tires, lowering)?

I've been waffling on getting the RC350 (believe it or not) because of the wheel choices from Lexus. I don't like any of them.

Beautiful!
Old 12-07-14, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by RC350Fan
I don't like the stock F-Sport wheels, but LOVE these. I often don't like the look of aftermarket wheels, but these look like they were made for the car. They blend well with the Atomic Silver.

Who did the work and what was the cost breakdown (wheels, tires, lowering)?

I've been waffling on getting the RC350 (believe it or not) because of the wheel choices from Lexus. I don't like any of them.

Beautiful!
Thanks! I had KC Trends do the work. They are a custom car shop here in Kansas City and do fantastic work. The wheels were right around $2100. With tires, springs, TPMS sensors and labor it was just under $4000 for the entire package.
Old 12-07-14, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by sajonf
Thanks! I had KC Trends do the work. They are a custom car shop here in Kansas City and do fantastic work. The wheels were right around $2100. With tires, springs, TPMS sensors and labor it was just under $4000 for the entire package.
$4,000 was worth every penny, IMO. And you have a separate set of wheels for the winter.
Old 12-07-14, 11:36 AM
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The envy of your neighborhood !
Old 12-07-14, 05:57 PM
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Sajon - thanks for the update. I assume you've still had no issues with bottoming or rubbing at all and that you have not felt any wobble or vibration? Searching the CL threads it feels like even some of the GS's the springs we're engineered for have had some wobble issues over time using the Tanabe springs. I am very interested in hearing about your experiences over the long term.

Car looks spectacular in thats light btw.
Old 12-08-14, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishman350
Sajon - thanks for the update. I assume you've still had no issues with bottoming or rubbing at all and that you have not felt any wobble or vibration? Searching the CL threads it feels like even some of the GS's the springs we're engineered for have had some wobble issues over time using the Tanabe springs. I am very interested in hearing about your experiences over the long term.

Car looks spectacular in thats light btw.
So far so good a week and a half in and around 600 miles. I haven't experienced and vibrations at all. The only issue I had was that the steering wheel was crooked until I had it aligned. I will update the thread if I have any issues down the road.
Old 12-09-14, 09:46 AM
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That is a very nice looking car ! Congrats
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Sweet ride bro! Ah I can't wait for mods on this car..
Old 12-09-14, 05:57 PM
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Your car looks fantastic bro. How's the ride quality with the GS springs? Any major camber issues given that these cars don't have camber adjust?
Old 12-09-14, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RetroGame
Your car looks fantastic bro. How's the ride quality with the GS springs? Any major camber issues given that these cars don't have camber adjust?
Actually I can't really tell any difference from stock. I expected to be able to tell the difference but was pleasantly surprised that it feels no different. It is stiff but not harsh in Sport + and plush and comfortable in other modes.

When I had it aligned they were able to get it back to factory tolerances so no camber issues.
Old 12-09-14, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RetroGame
Your car looks fantastic bro. How's the ride quality with the GS springs? Any major camber issues given that these cars don't have camber adjust?
Didn't you post a pic of your RC-F already lowered Retro? Assumed you used the GS springs, no? Did you experience camber issues when you did it?
Old 12-09-14, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishman350
Didn't you post a pic of your RC-F already lowered Retro? Assumed you used the GS springs, no? Did you experience camber issues when you did it?
Pretty sure those aren't the same springs I used. His looks a hell of a lot lower.

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