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Installed my CF mirror covers - super quick and easy. They add a nice touch to the car and should go well with my fender ducts when I get them. I may just switch to Elvin's full CF mirror in the future.
Changed out the boot to red stitching. A few hiccups here and there due to the connecting piece of the RC350 shift boot not matching the RC-F but aside from that, easy install.
I'm waiting to speak with Josh @ DCTMS to purchase a CF steering wheel and shift **** to get rid of the rest of the blue/white stitching. I'll also be purchasing the ARK exhaust through a group buy soon too so keep an eye out for that.
If anyone knows where to get a good CF overlay let me know
How do you like the airforce suspension? What made you go with airforce vs Airlift/air runner/Air rex?
Airforce are surprisingly good - I really like them as a more budget conscious option for air. I've only had them for two months but rides nice and handles well. I think they're great bags if all you care about is daily driving and going to shows. As for really spirited driving/track use, I'm still testing it out and will consider taking it to Laguna Seca.
Off the research I did, only a few air struts would allow you to keep your rear endlinks which were Airrunner, Airrex, and Airforce. Airlift does not have an application for our cars but I've spoken to them to see if we can make the RC350 application work as they were my first choice. I heard amazing things about Airrunner from multiple people but at their price point for just struts alone, it's a hard pill to swallow. If budget was of no concern, I'd probably just shell out for Airrunners but for the time being, I'm happy with my Airforce struts. I'd say the biggest thing is just making sure you have a good installer because at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what setup you have if the install is bad.
Let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you!
Snapped a pic at the house and at a nearby empty parking lot
Josh from Meraki got me RR Racing USRS and I have to say it is a MUST have. The install itself was easy but I'd recommend doing it with two people if you don't have access to a lift. Steering is insanely responsive now, bump steer is eliminated, and the braking is so ridiculously smooth. Corner carving in the twisties is even more fun now and the car inspires a lot more confidence without the nose diving heavily when braking. Josh also set me up with the ARK Grip exhaust which I received last week - I'll install soon I promise LOL.
Got to catch up with Josh from DCTMS who I haven't seen in years. He hooked me up with a shift **** with a beautiful cf weave and I put a deposit down for the steering wheel. I can't wait to get that and finally get rid of the blue stitching.
Artisan Spirits fender ducts are something I think every RC-F should have. It goes so well with the car just like the Rowen rear blades. It looks amazing!
Hopefully next week I can install the ARK Grip exhaust and get you guys some sound clips! I'll be dropping off the car to get my calipers painted (black is too boring). I gotta find some time to run to the DMV and pick up my legacy plates too. I've also decided on a set of wheels and I'll be ordering end of the month but SSR tells me it'll be quite the wait.
Got some new goodies! Sorry about the quick pics but it's raining and the car is dirty.
Dropped the car off to have my brakes painted Lotus Solar Yellow - really makes the car pop and looks awesome. Once weather clears up a bit I'll try to get more photos.
C-West trunk lip came in - big shoutout to SP Engineering for the short wait time, great price and quality customer service. Quality of the lip isn't amazing especially for a part from C-West (clear coat very dull and fitment 8.5/10) but easy fixes nonetheless.
What's coming up:
ARK Exhaust install if I can get some time on my friend's lift
Reclear coat the C-West trunk lip
Ordering my SSR on Monday - the set and finish will be a surprise
Ordered my wheels! I personally think they're going to look insane and I'm excited for when they get here. I'll try to keep it a secret but most likely going to share with you guys in like a week LOL.
In the meantime...
Ran Airlift controller line around center console to mount - it was inconvenient to have it sit in the cupholder.
A fellow RC-F owner and I painted the strut bar and towers anodized blue which came out nicely.
C-West wing will either get clear wrapped or polished + clear coated by a shop soon
ARK exhaust will go in this weekend if it isn't raining
DCTMS steering wheel will be done by end of the year
