Steve's Blue RC F build tread
05-28-18, 10:30 PM
#1
Steve's Blue RC F build tread
Hello CL. My name is Steve. I bought this car last year and wanted to build this car to my taste.
This is daily driver for me so just wanted clean street look. So far I am almost done with cosmetic.
Maybe later, I am thinking about headers or super charger but for DD, just borla catback is enough for now~
I love Lexus and from 2008, IS 350 to LS 460 to GS 350 to RC F. My wife only gets Lexus too which is RX 350 to newer RX 350 lol.
I wanted make a build thread and share it with you guys as I was getting parts but got busy at work and got busy with baby so I couldn't find time to do this.
Big big thanks to Josh @ Meraki Autoworks. Man whenever I need something, he gets it for me. Whenever I want something, i meet him
on the same day or day after to pick up parts. His price is the best and he is very quick at responding. Contact him up if you guys need parts.
My goal is to lower the car, get some wheels, get lip kits, exhaust, and more engine mode later.
- Suspension: Swift springs for now but maybe coilover and other suspension parts later
- Tom's full CF lip kit. I always loved Tom's lip kit so I am set on getting Tom's lip kits.
- Wheels: I wanted to get volks or work wheels but decided to get some 20" SSR wheels.
- Exhaust: I really like borla catback. For that price, I think it's best sounding exhaust..
Sorry for crappy phone pix quality.
Most recent pix up to date:
Dec 21st, 2017
Got my car. I had many white, grey cars but I've seen Blue mica on the road and I was set on blue after that.
I found it so I got myself a early Christmas present.
Dec 21st, 2017
After I bought a car, I also bought Borla catback from Meraki autoworks. He was local to me so I picked it up after I bought a car.
Dec 22nd, 2017
I took a time off work and went to install Borla catback exhaust. I heard it so many times on youtube so I decided to get it right away.
Man I love this exhaust. It can be so quiet during cruising on freeway or even local but it really wakes up when you floor it.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Ordered 20" SSR wheels. Ordered CV01 executor wheels SBC color.
I wanted 3 piece wheels with some slight concave.
Jan 4th, 2018
I couldn't stand the wheel gap so I decided to get swift springs. When shop was installing springs, I told them to paint my caliper yellow.
Somehow I like yellow on Blue car.
Jan 11th, 2018
Dropped the car off at the retailer so they can buff it and put ceramic coating on my car. It's so easy to clean my car now!
It always shines and ceramic coating was definitely worth a money and time.
This is daily driver for me so just wanted clean street look. So far I am almost done with cosmetic.
Maybe later, I am thinking about headers or super charger but for DD, just borla catback is enough for now~
I love Lexus and from 2008, IS 350 to LS 460 to GS 350 to RC F. My wife only gets Lexus too which is RX 350 to newer RX 350 lol.
I wanted make a build thread and share it with you guys as I was getting parts but got busy at work and got busy with baby so I couldn't find time to do this.
Big big thanks to Josh @ Meraki Autoworks. Man whenever I need something, he gets it for me. Whenever I want something, i meet him
on the same day or day after to pick up parts. His price is the best and he is very quick at responding. Contact him up if you guys need parts.
My goal is to lower the car, get some wheels, get lip kits, exhaust, and more engine mode later.
- Suspension: Swift springs for now but maybe coilover and other suspension parts later
- Tom's full CF lip kit. I always loved Tom's lip kit so I am set on getting Tom's lip kits.
- Wheels: I wanted to get volks or work wheels but decided to get some 20" SSR wheels.
- Exhaust: I really like borla catback. For that price, I think it's best sounding exhaust..
Sorry for crappy phone pix quality.
Most recent pix up to date:
Dec 21st, 2017
Got my car. I had many white, grey cars but I've seen Blue mica on the road and I was set on blue after that.
I found it so I got myself a early Christmas present.
Dec 21st, 2017
After I bought a car, I also bought Borla catback from Meraki autoworks. He was local to me so I picked it up after I bought a car.
Dec 22nd, 2017
I took a time off work and went to install Borla catback exhaust. I heard it so many times on youtube so I decided to get it right away.
Man I love this exhaust. It can be so quiet during cruising on freeway or even local but it really wakes up when you floor it.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Ordered 20" SSR wheels. Ordered CV01 executor wheels SBC color.
I wanted 3 piece wheels with some slight concave.
Jan 4th, 2018
I couldn't stand the wheel gap so I decided to get swift springs. When shop was installing springs, I told them to paint my caliper yellow.
Somehow I like yellow on Blue car.
Jan 11th, 2018
Dropped the car off at the retailer so they can buff it and put ceramic coating on my car. It's so easy to clean my car now!
It always shines and ceramic coating was definitely worth a money and time.
Last edited by 08sgmis350; 05-29-18 at 12:12 AM.
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08sgmis350 (05-28-18)
05-28-18, 10:54 PM
#3
Jan 19th, 2018
Dropped off the car to get front L logo tinted, gloss black wrap on roof and window chrome trim.
Jan 27th, 2018
Took off all the badges off. Took RC badge, L badge, 3 F badges. Wanted painted it smoke clear so it wont be just too black.
I wanted to have black chrome look on badges.
Feb 1st, 2018
Picked up Carbon fiber Tom's rear lip diffuser and rear spats. Also picked Tom's start button. Wrapped red reflector to gloss black.
It looked weird with red reflector so I just wrapped it with gloss black vinyl.
My borla exhaust tip went in too much after installing Tom's diffuser. I have to buy tips and extend it out.
Feb 9th, 2018
Decided to buy some blue tips and weld it on borla exhaust. It kinda stuck out too far out so I'll have to go to shop again to adjust it again.
March 1st, 2018
Got myself a Tom's key fob.
Dropped off the car to get front L logo tinted, gloss black wrap on roof and window chrome trim.
Jan 27th, 2018
Took off all the badges off. Took RC badge, L badge, 3 F badges. Wanted painted it smoke clear so it wont be just too black.
I wanted to have black chrome look on badges.
Feb 1st, 2018
Picked up Carbon fiber Tom's rear lip diffuser and rear spats. Also picked Tom's start button. Wrapped red reflector to gloss black.
It looked weird with red reflector so I just wrapped it with gloss black vinyl.
My borla exhaust tip went in too much after installing Tom's diffuser. I have to buy tips and extend it out.
Feb 9th, 2018
Decided to buy some blue tips and weld it on borla exhaust. It kinda stuck out too far out so I'll have to go to shop again to adjust it again.
March 1st, 2018
Got myself a Tom's key fob.
05-28-18, 11:28 PM
#5
March 12th, 2018
Bought Kics neo chrome R40 iconix lug nuts for my ordered wheels.
March 22nd, 2018
Picked up some carbon fiber goodies.
- CF Tom's side skirts
- CF Tom's front lip kit
- TRD Lexus RC F "Circuit Club Sport Parts" Rear Carbon Spoiler
- CF side mirror cap
- RR racing CF overlay for front bottom lip
- CF license plate frame
March 24th, 2018
Got some Tom's steering wheel, CF shift ****, CF overlays interior pieces, all weather mats and LED
March 25th, 2018
Got Apexi smart throttle controller. Only used red mode and it really makes difference. Install was really easy and quick.
Bought Kics neo chrome R40 iconix lug nuts for my ordered wheels.
March 22nd, 2018
Picked up some carbon fiber goodies.
- CF Tom's side skirts
- CF Tom's front lip kit
- TRD Lexus RC F "Circuit Club Sport Parts" Rear Carbon Spoiler
- CF side mirror cap
- RR racing CF overlay for front bottom lip
- CF license plate frame
March 24th, 2018
Got some Tom's steering wheel, CF shift ****, CF overlays interior pieces, all weather mats and LED
March 25th, 2018
Got Apexi smart throttle controller. Only used red mode and it really makes difference. Install was really easy and quick.
05-28-18, 11:48 PM
#6
March 27th, 2018
Ordered tires for my new wheels. Wheels are not here yet but wanted to have tires ready.
Got Michelin pilot sport 4S 255/30/20 for the front and 285/30/20 for the rear. I read lot of good reviews on this tire.
Wanted to get some wider tires but 255 and 285 combo is almost max spec for the wheels that I ordered (offset +25).
My current MPSS tires are great so I wanted to stick with Michelin again. Got tires but no wheels yet.
April 21st, 2018
Got some slanted tips and finally re-weld the muffler tips so it won't stick out too much.
May 25th, 2018
Finally picked up wheels. Waited almost 5 months for this. JDM wheels = long wait but worth it.
Wheel specs: 20 x 9 + 24 Hyper disk, 20 x 10.5 +25 Normal disk with SBC coat.
Ordered tires for my new wheels. Wheels are not here yet but wanted to have tires ready.
Got Michelin pilot sport 4S 255/30/20 for the front and 285/30/20 for the rear. I read lot of good reviews on this tire.
Wanted to get some wider tires but 255 and 285 combo is almost max spec for the wheels that I ordered (offset +25).
My current MPSS tires are great so I wanted to stick with Michelin again. Got tires but no wheels yet.
April 21st, 2018
Got some slanted tips and finally re-weld the muffler tips so it won't stick out too much.
May 25th, 2018
Finally picked up wheels. Waited almost 5 months for this. JDM wheels = long wait but worth it.
Wheel specs: 20 x 9 + 24 Hyper disk, 20 x 10.5 +25 Normal disk with SBC coat.
05-28-18, 11:55 PM
#7
May 25th, 2018
Finally installed the wheels on my car. SBC color is really cool. Looks dark at night and shines alot when sun hits. Love this color.
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Finally installed the wheels on my car. SBC color is really cool. Looks dark at night and shines alot when sun hits. Love this color.
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05-29-18, 09:29 AM
#9
Steve.. This build turned out so damn well.. Definitely need to see you soon to take pictures/videos.. I LOVE IT!!!!!!
Thank you!
-Josh
Thank you!
-Josh
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Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
05-29-18, 08:20 PM
#12
Man I'm so jealous at how good it looks! I'd get a Toms kit also if it didn't cost an arm and a leg for the CF pieces 
SSRs look amazing though - I'll be going with SP3s myself
SSRs look amazing though - I'll be going with SP3s myself
05-29-18, 08:33 PM
#14
Lexus Test Driver
Car looks well put together. Great attention to detail. Very nicely done!