RC-F on 20" Rennen Forged
02-03-15, 02:59 PM
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RC-F on 20" Rennen Forged
Here are some quick teaser pics of the F just after install. I will upload better ones once i have a chance to wash it. These are the RL55's custom built by Rennen Forged, machine finish w/ clear coat. A beautiful finish in person but I am still on the fence as to whether or not to powder coat gunmetal color. I am going to have the calipers painted USB 2.0 first and then decide.
Here are specs:
Front: 20 x 9.5 265/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Rear: 20 x 11 295/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Few other details.
1. Suspension? Car is lowered 1.5 inches all around on BC Racing, BR Series Coil-overs (the kit I am using is for the 14+ IS350)
2. Does it scrub? ... not now but only because I already addressed the areas that will rub. With this coil-over type, I still get full suspension travel so it's impossible to be this low, this wide, that much strut travel without it rubbing. Oddly enough it's the front that is the biggest issue for rubbing. Even though it has wider front fenders, the way the fender liner is setup, it really doesn't equal wider room for tires (when lowered) ... some creative trimming (front and rear) is required.
3. How does it ride? ---excellent, this suspension is excellent and even with the 20" wheels I still maintain that it rides as good as stock if not better. Granted I have the struts adjusted to the softest dampening setting.
Happy to hear all opinions from my fellow enthusiasts.
Here are specs:
Front: 20 x 9.5 265/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Rear: 20 x 11 295/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Few other details.
1. Suspension? Car is lowered 1.5 inches all around on BC Racing, BR Series Coil-overs (the kit I am using is for the 14+ IS350)
2. Does it scrub? ... not now but only because I already addressed the areas that will rub. With this coil-over type, I still get full suspension travel so it's impossible to be this low, this wide, that much strut travel without it rubbing. Oddly enough it's the front that is the biggest issue for rubbing. Even though it has wider front fenders, the way the fender liner is setup, it really doesn't equal wider room for tires (when lowered) ... some creative trimming (front and rear) is required.
3. How does it ride? ---excellent, this suspension is excellent and even with the 20" wheels I still maintain that it rides as good as stock if not better. Granted I have the struts adjusted to the softest dampening setting.
Happy to hear all opinions from my fellow enthusiasts.
Last edited by RetroGamerJP; 02-11-15 at 11:44 AM.
02-03-15, 03:08 PM
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Here are some quick teaser pics of the F just after install. I will upload better ones and details once i have a chance to wash it. These are the RL55 from Rennen, 9.5 x 20 Front and 11 x 20 in rear... machine finish w/ clear coat. A beautiful finish in person but I am still on the fence as to whether or not to powder coat gunmetal color. I am going to have the calipers painted USB 2.0 first and then decide.
Happy to hear all opinions from my fellow enthusiasts.
Happy to hear all opinions from my fellow enthusiasts.
Please share offsets
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02-03-15, 06:57 PM
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Sizes are not custom but offsets are. Butler Tire here in Marietta is where I have done all my wheel projects. They were the ones who facilitated the Renned build.
02-03-15, 07:01 PM
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