RC 350 on Rays Volks

amerikanets · Mar 31, 2015

Rays Volks G27 installed:

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soarer · Mar 31, 2015

While those are great wheels, I'm not a fan of how they look on the RC.
A drop would help to an extent but just not something i'd go with.

amerikanets · Apr 1, 2015

soarer said:
While those are great wheels, I'm not a fan of how they look on the RC.
A drop would help to an extent but just not something i'd go with.

Everyone has their own taste.

For me it's one of the best set-ups I've seen on RC. All these Vossens that everyone puts on look pretty simple to me. Not a fan at all.

As to lowering, although I do agree that front gap is ridiculous, I plan on running my car during track days, and so wouldn't go with a drop that can alter performance over looks.

Lex Luther · Apr 1, 2015

Its great to see these pics. The silver looks great in the lighting that is used in these photos. The rims compliment the silver paint job very nicely. That first picture in front of the stadium is a great shot.

Mickey · Apr 1, 2015

I think those rims look great! Simple but classy. Not too much going on which is what I like. I would drop it maybe an inch or two.

amerikanets · Apr 1, 2015

Thanks

soarer · Apr 2, 2015

amerikanets said:
Everyone has their own taste.

For me it's one of the best set-ups I've seen on RC. All these Vossens that everyone puts on look pretty simple to me. Not a fan at all.

As to lowering, although I do agree that front gap is ridiculous, I plan on running my car during track days, and so wouldn't go with a drop that can alter performance over looks.

True.

Going with something aside from Vossens, and other concave wheels styled like it, is a good route to go, helps to be different.

Do you have in mind how you want to go about lowering it? Going to go for just springs or coilovers?

Sykes · Apr 2, 2015

looks great, needs a slight drop, even half an inch...

soarer · Apr 4, 2015

Sykes said:
looks great, needs a slight drop, even half an inch...

I'd go for more than that, as you can see there's a lot of wheel gap, can easily fit my fist in their, but that's just how I would go about it

amerikanets · Apr 15, 2015

soarer said:
Do you have in mind how you want to go about lowering it? Going to go for just springs or coilovers?

As I said lowering is not at the top of the list for me.
Some aero parts and maybe intake will be done beforehand.

If I decide to lower, I would probably go with just springs as I don't see dropping more than an inch.
i just don't like how it looks with no gap at all.

DCRH · Apr 15, 2015

love this shot of it

thepro78 · Apr 15, 2015

Do you have an specific brand for springs that you want to install?

spoonful · Apr 16, 2015

amerikanets said:
As I said lowering is not at the top of the list for me.
Some aero parts and maybe intake will be done beforehand.

If I decide to lower, I would probably go with just springs as I don't see dropping more than an inch.
i just don't like how it looks with no gap at all.

Agreed, you also retain some its functionality as a regular car... Drops are nice but they become impractical mighty quick...

amerikanets · Apr 17, 2015

thepro78 said:
Do you have an specific brand for springs that you want to install?

I haven't researched anything yet.

Tanabe 1.6 inch fronts look too low for me, so probably will have to wait for Lexus F sport springs, as they offer 1 inch front and back.

But again if they cost insane money I'll wait for something else.

Lex Luther · Apr 17, 2015

Lowering cars looks great, but I just couldn't justify doing it unless all roads I would ever drive on are smooth, without potholes, and also don't ever have large speed bumps. I just don't think its very practical for a car you actually want to drive around regularly.

Sykes · Apr 19, 2015

id love to see one with te37s

V4Point0 · May 19, 2015

What size did you go with? Stuck with 18 or 19, or did you pony up and go 20'?

Also, what tire size?

amerikanets · May 20, 2015

V4Point0 said:
What size did you go with? Stuck with 18 or 19, or did you pony up and go 20'?

Also, what tire size?

I've decided 19 were the way to go, as wanted set up to be as close to OEM F-sport as possible for better handling.

Specs:
19x8.5 R19 +38 front (11.1 kg)
19x9.5 R19 +45 back (11.6 kg)

Tyres OEM sizes:
235/40 R19
265/35 R19

Hepar · May 20, 2015

I think it looks great with the combination of silver paint and the rims. I don't understand why so many want to lower the car. It looks great as is and if you live in an area with high curbs, speed bumps or pot holes it is pretty much a recipe for disaster. So I agree with you, leave well enough alone!!!!!

Lex Luther · May 20, 2015

Hepar said:
I think it looks great with the combination of silver paint and the rims. I don't understand why so many want to lower the car. It looks great as is and if you live in an area with high curbs, speed bumps or pot holes it is pretty much a recipe for disaster. So I agree with you, leave well enough alone!!!!!

It looks cool to lower the car, but it is not practical. The RC isn't necessarily made for people who want a practical car. I think it totally depends on if you use the car as a daily driver or more of a weekend fun car.

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