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Weswork's RCF
Thought I would start a build thread to show progress and changes to my RCF. Not going crazy with it but hopefully the subtle changes will differentiate it. Picked her up in November, trading in my ’08 ISF. Some may have seen my ISF previously. It was also an exercise in restraint but, I went to great lengths to try to integrate items into the car that I thought enhanced it but, would look factory (e.g., rear diffuser). Like my ISF, my RCF is my DD. Here are a couple of pics of my old ISF and link to old thread.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/...c9af529d_z.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/...e9d5e76a_z.jpg https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-f-update.html For my “Crazy” fix, I have this: https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/...a987783e_z.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/...806625ea_z.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/...77223345_z.jpg 1998 Quicksilver 6sp Toyota Supra w/HKS big twins. I’m the original owner of this car. It’s currently back in a state of upgrade/update. Swapped to new engine mgmt. system (ProEFI) and redid the fuel system to run E85. This necessitated a dash redo (gauges, etc.) but, that’s a story for another thread… My RCF is a ’15 Liquid Platinum w/all options, including Perf Pkg w/carbon roof and spoiler (of course). Also had the factory accessory lighted door sills installed. Here is how she sat when I got her. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5826/...dec0c333_z.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5660/...f4df725e_z.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/606/2...61205941_z.jpg This was my first mod. Haha. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5671/...b2018993_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1567/...153e6b4a_z.jpg |
A few early items that I’ve already received and installed:
Figs front LCA bushing Figs rear camber arms Swift lowering springs Ebay spacers – 20mm/front, 15mm/rear Apexi intake suction kit (drop-in filter and silicone tube) Full front end and side rocker ppf (SunTek) 30% tint Cquartz Finest ceramic coating Blendmount and Wiretap for V1 The springs and spacers really helped the looks of this car. Kinda crappy cell phone pics https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1697/...188a755f_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1457/...f5b22cc2_z.jpg Baseline dyno’d the car to track the mod changes. Was very surprised by the gains from the Apexi intake but, don’t expect them to stick/hold. Did 3 runs (followed my checklist :) ) with a best of 377 rwhp and 349 Tq, with all runs within 3 rwhp of each other. Swapped out the intake pieces while the car was still strapped to the dyno (took about 5-7 minutes) and ran the car 2 more times back-to-back and it put down 390 rwhp and 350 Tq (yes, tq basically didn’t change). Again, once the ECU relearns and adjusts, it will probably wipe out some of those gains. |
Got a few things that I’ve received and hope to get on the car in the next week or two.
Meisterschaft SS GTC exhaust LEMS CF mirror housings LEMS CF lower front grill surround https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1636/...beb511e8_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/...89887e81_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1655/...f952a80a_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1610/...cecc832e_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/...2545a68e_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/...52684ae4_z.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1551/...c00d2a0a_z.jpg The LEMS CF pieces match the factory CF exactly. VERY happy about this. I decided not to go with a lip kit for this car based on my experience with my ISF. With it being my daily and lowered, it limits you, and inevitably those beautiful front lips go bye-bye. |
Have a number of things in the works but, with Japanese / Custom lead times it will likely be a couple of months before I see any of these items.
BC Forged monoblock wheels (Mike F, are you seeing this?? :D ) TRD engine cover / tower brace CF center console panel CF rear seat center divider CF hood vent trim RacingBrake 2-piece rotors & pads Will post pics and updates as these things come through and get installed. |
Side by side pics of the before and after for the springs and spaces. The car looks like a 4x4 comparing the before to the after. LOL
BEFORE: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5826/...dec0c333_z.jpg AFTER: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1697/...188a755f_z.jpg |
Great start with some really nice quality pieces!
I daily drive my RCF as well. and need to keep it as practical as possible especially with the way the roads and weather are around here. |
Love LP Silver!
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Sooo glad you kept that Supra.. Classic car, probably a lot more fun than the RCF too!
The RCF has some expensive parts.. Kudos to you sir! Keep it up! -Josh |
Awesome looking build! Looking forward to seeing it progress further.
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Looking great!! You're not wasting any time..lol.
How does the lower front grill surround attach? Can I ask where you purchased your CF parts? Took a look at some of the BC Forged series wheels, and I like what I see. Thanks for mentioning BC because I've been shopping some wheels and it seems like all the wheels I'm interested in are >$1.8K each and these look like a great alternative. |
Originally Posted by Phinatic
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Looking great!! You're not wasting any time..lol.
How does the lower front grill surround attach? Can I ask where you purchased your CF parts? Took a look at some of the BC Forged series wheels, and I like what I see. Thanks for mentioning BC because I've been shopping some wheels and it seems like all the wheels I'm interested in are >$1.8K each and these look like a great alternative. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/...18dc2cc6_z.jpg I got the LEMS pieces through Carson Toyota. They are a vendor here. You'll need to deal directly with Luis Salazar. Been working with him for a while. On my GS, then my ISF, now my RCF. Has access to a lot of the JDM stuff. Yes, I hear you on the wheels. Very excited about getting this deal done. Working with Mike Figaro (Figs) on the wheels. He is working on a proper standard (offsets) fitment for the RCF with BC like he did for the ISF. Trying to get measurements,tire sizing and availability worked out. Lots involved but, think it will be worth it in the end. And the monoblocks will be much less than the competition. The RCF is a little tricky since the front brakes are so large and I want to stay with a 19. |
Looking good. Nice choice in quality parts.
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This Lex' is Pure Sex: We Can't Wait to See More of this Lexus RC F Build
This Lex' is Pure Sex: We Can't Wait to See More of this Lexus RC F Build
https://www.clublexus.com/wp-content...xus-RC-F-5.jpg Forum member weswork has only had his Liquid Platinum 2015 Lexus RC F for a few months, but it's already off to a great start. Read the rest on the ClubLexus.com homepage. >> |
Saw Wes's RC in person last weekend, super clean! Exhaust with and without cutout sounds great and very trick switching :)
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looking great so far.
I didnt know LEMS offered the carbon grill surround. good to know. :) |
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