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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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Hello all, I purchased my Molten RC350 F-Sport AWD in June and immediately wanted to get started on mods. I'm currently done for the season other than some small items to keep the fires burning. So I'll list what I've done so far and post some before and after pics. I'm sure some will ask me "hey! Why no new rims?"... I actually like the Stock F-Sport wheels (I did dress them up tho and really enjoy the very cost effective alternative to very expensive custom alloys) I will mention I'm in the process of adding a nitrous system next spring. I can list the parts I've acquired so far if anyone's interested but my builder and I are looking to up the HP an additional 75-100hp. Here is the list of mods so far.

*K & N typhoon cold air intake.
*Greddy axle back exhaust..
*Both secondary cats removed (added some nice snarl to go with the Greddy and added 10hp at the wheels)
*​​​​​RSR Super down lowering springs (an absolute must with the AWD model, the gap in front was embarrassing, lol).
*Spacers 22mm rear and 20mm front. I've seen the thread on here discussing this and I can tell you that the consensus of 15 square just isn't enough. Also 25 rear will have you sticking out...if that's your thing. My builder and I think the 20/22 set-up is just about perfect and I have zero rub.
*RR Racing front lower control arm bushings. These are a must if you want your car to handle, feel and brake better and they are very inexpensive. Check out their website and definitely watch the video.
*Megan racing adjustable rear upper control arms. You'll probably need these if you go with the Super down springs to control camber.
*Real Carbon fiber front spoiler, side sills and rear diffuser. Non-carbon fiber rear trunk spoiler but it will be carbon wrapped soon. Carbon look wheel well protector's.
*Color coded RimBlades for the wheels. Great for protecting from curb rash as well as dressing up the stock rims.
*Translucent black out of the front headlights and rear taillights. Peels off easily if you want to adjust the look...I know I've done the front 3 times. Rust o'leum product like plasti-dip.
*Body color front lower blade (see before n after)
*Carbon Fiber F license plate frame.
*Plasti-dipped rear badges (fun project) ​​​​​​

Here's the to do list: Nitrous. Ultra performance summer tires, paddle shift extenders, carbon roof wrap, spoiler wrap. The nitrous and tires are spring projects the others are the winter projects. And other fun stuff as I come across them. Now here's some pics. I hope you like.

*Note 2nd side picture on the driver's side is before spacers.

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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 12:06 AM
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Stock front other than headlights
Finished front 1
#2
Perfect sunlight and shows side sills and rimblades

Stock rear end
Finished rear #1
#2
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Lighting was begging for a photo.

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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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Very nice! Car is coming along very nicely.

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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Very nice! Car is coming along very nicely.

-Josh
Thank you Josh, it's been a labor of love and I totally get off on the hunt for new ideas and products...as I think we all do, lol
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 05:55 AM
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Great Build man! Looking sick

the front lip is from where?

also Governor eleminator how?!? I thought lexus cannot be tuned or cracked
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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Love it...just got 2015 same color. I will post mods and pics soon. In shop as we speak
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that last shot is sick
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 05:52 AM
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Damn! Where did you get your carbon fiber front and side sills?
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by troyhuynhv
that last shot is sick
Thanks bro!
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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I found the carbon fiber pieces on eBay. There are all in the 300-500 range per piece
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by martin35
Damn! Where did you get your carbon fiber front and side sills?
I found the carbon fiber pieces on eBay. There are all in the 300-500 range per piece
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Trevor36
I found the carbon fiber pieces on eBay. There are all in the 300-500 range per piece
do you have the link? or the name for it man?
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by martin35
do you have the link? or the name for it man?
This is the seller but there are several others as well http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-16-Lexus-...item2a7b571755

Btw...I just busted my second front spoiler, I probably won't replace it. If you don't plan on lowering your ride then you'll probably be ok. Otherwise be prepared to replace them anytime to kiss a concrete lip, speed bump or any driveway with an incline
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Trevor36
This is the seller but there are several others as well http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-16-Lexus-...item2a7b571755

Btw...I just busted my second front spoiler, I probably won't replace it. If you don't plan on lowering your ride then you'll probably be ok. Otherwise be prepared to replace them anytime to kiss a concrete lip, speed bump or any driveway with an incline

Ill be using this soon. when i get my wheels. I think it will lower my car an inch something like that. hopefully that works.
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Just stumbled across this thread. Looks great!
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