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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 03:29 PM
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Thanks to everyone on the forum who has been super helpful giving feedback on the questions I have asked. I am taking ownership of a 2018 RC 350 F Sport RWD, and when the transport delivers it, will take a few photos to post. That said, I am anxious to do some mods to the car.

If you could do it all over again, what would be the first 3 mods you would do to your RC?
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NewLexGuy
Thanks to everyone on the forum who has been super helpful giving feedback on the questions I have asked. I am taking ownership of a 2018 RC 350 F Sport RWD, and when the transport delivers it, will take a few photos to post. That said, I am anxious to do some mods to the car.

If you could do it all over again, what would be the first 3 mods you would do to your RC?
I wouldn’t change the order of mine.
Wheels and tires
Airbags
aero splitter kit
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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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Wheels, tires, suspension (springs, coils, airbags)
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Originally Posted by NewLexGuy
Thanks to everyone on the forum who has been super helpful giving feedback on the questions I have asked. I am taking ownership of a 2018 RC 350 F Sport RWD, and when the transport delivers it, will take a few photos to post. That said, I am anxious to do some mods to the car.

If you could do it all over again, what would be the first 3 mods you would do to your RC?
Depends on what you want to do with it? You want to Track it... Daily drive it? ... or have a Garage queen?... etc?
I'm asking because a lot of people do a lot of stuff to their cars and never really utilize what their components are for, ie ( springs and Coilovers) because they want to lower their ride... but they will never AutoX or Track their car to see how they perform.
They will just drive to work and back and maybe go to some car shows to talk about what they have put on the car. Not thats there's anything wrong with it...I'm just trying to get you to figure out what direction you should go in.
Meaning Wheels and tires first or Cosmetics, like a lip and side skirts. Or go with Bolt ons, like Exhausts or Cold Air Intake.
In any case, Good luck and post pics as you travel thru your upgrades!
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Fithamoto
Depends on what you want to do with it? You want to Track it... Daily drive it? ... or have a Garage queen?... etc?
I'm asking because a lot of people do a lot of stuff to their cars and never really utilize what their components are for, ie ( springs and Coilovers) because they want to lower their ride... but they will never AutoX or Track their car to see how they perform.
They will just drive to work and back and maybe go to some car shows to talk about what they have put on the car. Not thats there's anything wrong with it...I'm just trying to get you to figure out what direction you should go in.
Meaning Wheels and tires first or Cosmetics, like a lip and side skirts. Or go with Bolt ons, like Exhausts or Cold Air Intake.
In any case, Good luck and post pics as you travel thru your upgrades!

That is a great point. I tend to be the guy who will not take it to the track, however some upgrades inside and out will make it unique to go to cars & coffee after the pandemic.
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Originally Posted by NewLexGuy
That is a great point. I tend to be the guy who will not take it to the track, however some upgrades inside and out will make it unique to go to cars & coffee after the pandemic.
I'm mot sure about you or your age... however, I am not as young (Stupid) as I used to be... so all of my Mods are really just to make the car look a bit better and sounding better than a stock OEM one. I'm not out to race anybody on the streets so I just a car that people might look at twice and say..."Damn, thats a cool looking ride." Lol
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Originally Posted by Fithamoto
I'm mot sure about you or your age... however, I am not as young (Stupid) as I used to be... so all of my Mods are really just to make the car look a bit better and sounding better than a stock OEM one. I'm not out to race anybody on the streets so I just a car that people might look at twice and say..."Damn, thats a cool looking ride." Lol
I feel the same way. I’m just want my car to look better (all show). My racing days are over, that’s why I’m into luxury sports vehicles now.
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Originally Posted by baggedRC
I feel the same way. I’m just want my car to look better (all show). My racing days are over, that’s why I’m into luxury sports vehicles now.
I'm the same mindset. Reliable luxury as I refer Lexus as lol
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Originally Posted by NewLexGuy
I'm the same mindset. Reliable luxury as I refer Lexus as lol
I just did the Muffler Delete on my RC.... and it sounds great!




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I just did the Muffler Delete on my RC.... and it sounds great!
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