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Not sure how far this build will go, probably more of a mild modification, not extreme. Figured I should get this thread started as a place to track and share the changes.
I picked up the car 2 weeks ago with 17k miles on it. Has all packages including performance pack.
1st thing added was Uniden R3 with mirror mount. Yesyerday, I swapped out the door sills for the illuminated ones. While things were apart, I added the Apexi throttle controller.
Today, I am getting 15% ceramic window tint, black out chrome window trim and smoking the reverse lights and mirror turn signals.
I'm shopping wheels. Don't care for the 20 spoke that came with it. After wheels, will probably be the exhaust. Not sure after that, I think Im going to leave the suspension alone.
I've only put about 50 miles on since adding the Apexi controller and only had a couple hundred before adding it. I won't be the best judge of difference. I added it based on reviews and the lack of tunes available for the car. Seemed like a simple inexpensive way to improve throttle response. In red, it does feel like it removes the stock lag in the pedal. It was raining yesterday, I had car in S+ mode and broke the tires loose leaving a red light without trying. So, it gave me more power instantly that I was not used to. Almost to "notchy" for rainy day city driving. I haven't explored the other modes.
Cool thread. Maybe, write a review of mods you make? How do you like the APEXI controller? Your thoughts?
Thanks. The tint is LLumar ceramic tint, blocks out the heat and harmful sun rays. With a black interior, it not only looks better, it serves a purpose. I also had a windshield brow added. The chrome trim around the windows had to go. I wasn't sold on doing the reverse lights, but so glad I did. Since I was doing them, I did the mirror signals to match. Now looking at the rear, I want to do something about the Lexus logo and the RC F emblems. Probably black out the Lexus emblem, remove the RC and leave the F as is. Also ditch the dealer plate frame for a slim carbon fiber frame.
1st big change will be wheels. I am torn between several options. I like the brushed titanium look. Similar to a semi dark grey will a low gloss. Almost like gunmetal. I am looking at VS Forged VS06 and VS01. Or Forgestar CF7S. Planning to stay with 19 but increasing width ont wheels and tires. These are my top 3. VS06 has my eye right now. I like that the wheel is truly forged and the brushed finish gives it a wicked finish.
07-21-18, 06:23 AM
SoSlow Carbon Red
