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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 08:20 AM
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Well, I'm back. About a month ago I was in a collision involving my '14 IS. Yesterday, I picked up my very own Nebula Gray Pearl 2015 RC350, with 30k miles!




Nebula Gray is such a pretty color!

Current Mods:
F-Sport Grille Conversion
F-Sport Gauge Cluster

Recolored Emblems
RRRacing Carbon Fiber Vented 'L' Front Emblem
RRRacing Tune
Tom's Racing front and rear strut bar supports.
Apex Race Parts VS5-RS Wheels (18x10 +40)
Toyo Tires Proxes R888R's, 295/30/18
Takeda Intake(Gone, supercharger replaced.)

Valvetronic Catback
PPE Headers
F-Sport Interior Trim
Lexus Puddle Lights

OEM Trunk Spoiler
Window Chromes Painted in Gloss Black
Aimgain CF Lip, Sideskirts, and Diffuser

CKS Suspension Coilover Suspension, with StanceParts axle lift system.
Custom RGB/Chasing/Sequential Headlights, Taillights, and DRL's from Brock Detter
Lexus RC Console Organizer
Hardwired Radar/Dashcam
DCTMS CF Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
Real CF Paddle Shifters with CF Y Piece
Real CF Shift ****
Real CF Mirror Cap Covers
RRRacing Big Brake Kit (BBK) Front and Rear, BP20 Pads
Stoptech Steel Braided Brake Lines
RRRacing USRS Lower Control Arm Bushings
RRRacing Front Upper Control Arms
ARP Extended Studs
SPC Rear Camber Arms
Sparco Evo Seats
Studio RSR 4 Point Roll Cage
RRRacing Stage 2 Supercharger kit, e50
Factory Torsen Limited Slip Differential
Custom CF Trunk Partition
Lexon Japan RCF Style +7mm Front Fenders, from TopEndMotorSports
2018 RC Multimedia System and DCM Swap

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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 10:04 AM
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 10:41 AM
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How do you like it so far compared to is250?
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Ajowhan
How do you like it so far compared to is250?
It's a complete different animal. Its so much faster and sportier to me. I'm in love with it.
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Originally Posted by Pittsy
It's a complete different animal. Its so much faster and sportier to me. I'm in love with it.
Oh man, I am so jealousss! But I should at least drive around my is for 2-3 years before I can start thinking of changing... happy for you!
How much did your insurance increase if you dont mind me asking.
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ajowhan
Oh man, I am so jealousss! But I should at least drive around my is for 2-3 years before I can start thinking of changing... happy for you!
How much did your insurance increase if you dont mind me asking.
The RC was actually cheaper to insure than a 2015 IS250. Kind of bizzare to me but i'm grateful. Just about doubled. Which is kind of rediculous considering we've had this policy for 30 some years with no claims on it.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 11:05 AM
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Got some new shoes and some new rubber a couple days ago!


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Out of town for the next 10 days, as soon as i get back, it’s going to my local wrap shop yo have the chromes deleted, then off to my local exhaust shop to have 2.5” cutouts installed before the secondary cats!
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Beautiful!
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 05:24 PM
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It’s official. Talked to my service rep at my dealer and the fsport grill swap is definitely possible. Anyone selling a grill?

Also, I was told my card key was not programmable, via looking up the VIN. I have seen quite a few threads saying it can be done anyways, can anyone confirm? Should i push the dealer to do it or just buy my own cable?

Just got the dual exhaust cutouts ordered, will have arrived by the time I get back, then off to the exhaust shop! I’m holding off on the chrome delete while I figure out this fsport grille thing. I don’t wanna wrap the chromes for no reason if I have to change out the grille.
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Are you adding fog lights? If not the chrome trim is it's own piece. Save the money and wrap yourself... ir is not hard. Plus you save the labor for more goodies
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Originally Posted by jonmonkey
Are you adding fog lights? If not the chrome trim is it's own piece. Save the money and wrap yourself... ir is not hard. Plus you save the labor for more goodies
Nope, not adding fogs. Found the whole assembly including the chromes for about 800$
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Originally Posted by Pittsy


Nope, not adding fogs. Found the whole assembly including the chromes for about 800$
Then you could do your delete and use the old wrapped chrome trim on the new grill. I think the vinyl I bought cost $100 but I bought too much. The miscellaneous things you would need will cost another $30-40. The grill takes maybe 30 minutes the windows 30-40 each.
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Not sure if anyone had noticed in the pictures, but I painted all my emblems, as well as painted my calipers black with G2 Paint, and added stickers.



Really happy with how it came out.
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Originally Posted by Pittsy
Not sure if anyone had noticed in the pictures, but I painted all my emblems, as well as painted my calipers black with G2 Paint, and added stickers.



Really happy with how it came out.
Looks good
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