RC-F Track Edition in Sweden
10-06-20, 02:43 PM
#46
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She looks great. I don't know if you saw it or not, but Apex came out with a couple new offsets for their 19 inch wheels. I think you have the +52 version for Mustangs. They just came out with a +42 version for Corvettes that would allow you to forego the spacers. They also now have a 19x11.5 +56 which may work out back with your spacer. It would allow you to run a 305 and actually use the entire 305 tread since the tire won't have any squirm.
Steve
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10-06-20, 06:42 PM
#47
Lexus Test Driver
Linus
If you dont use the hub rings to fill the gap, the weight and torque of the rims are all held by the studs, which isnt so great. The center hub flange is designed to take that weight.
Also there are a good bit of space between the stud and the holes bored in the rim, thus allowing the rim to actually be not perfectly centered, so you may experience some high speed off-balanced vibration.
I would strongly urge you to install the hub centric spacers and inspect you studs for any potential issues.
Studs are considered a wear item, at least for track guys like us.
I have replaced the oem ones once after a few years of tracking, and then recently swapped to Ti ones.
Btw nice pic!!
If you dont use the hub rings to fill the gap, the weight and torque of the rims are all held by the studs, which isnt so great. The center hub flange is designed to take that weight.
Also there are a good bit of space between the stud and the holes bored in the rim, thus allowing the rim to actually be not perfectly centered, so you may experience some high speed off-balanced vibration.
I would strongly urge you to install the hub centric spacers and inspect you studs for any potential issues.
Studs are considered a wear item, at least for track guys like us.
I have replaced the oem ones once after a few years of tracking, and then recently swapped to Ti ones.
Btw nice pic!!
10-07-20, 01:46 PM
#49
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I also agree with you Ming and Lou 👍 I've been taking a risk driving without the hub centric rings, no doubt about that. I will also change the studs during the winter. Thanks for your concern 🙏👍 I appreciate it!
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10-14-20, 10:52 AM
#50
Enough nagging... It is CRAZY expensive to get stuff to your car here in Sweden.
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I hear you!
Same in Norway, maybe even worse. Have wanted to buy exhaust and rear diffuser for months now but not been able to pull the trigger due to crazy shipping and currency...
Linus, you have one hell of a build coming along! Where in Sweden do you live?
Jon, Trondheim. Norway
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I hear you!
Same in Norway, maybe even worse. Have wanted to buy exhaust and rear diffuser for months now but not been able to pull the trigger due to crazy shipping and currency...
Linus, you have one hell of a build coming along! Where in Sweden do you live?
Jon, Trondheim. Norway
10-14-20, 01:33 PM
#51
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Hey Jon! Thanks a lot for your nice comments 👍 Norway is probably the most expensive country to live in here in Europe, so I totally agree with you. It is truly expensive to order parts from the US, and I understand your situation. When I decided to order my parts from FIGS, I didn't realise that it would be so much extra to pay in the end, which was good because I probably wouldn't have pushed the button if I had known from the beginning 😉
What kind of exhaust and diffuser are you thinking of? I live in Motala, not far from Linköping. Still a bit far from Trondheim 😊
What kind of exhaust and diffuser are you thinking of? I live in Motala, not far from Linköping. Still a bit far from Trondheim 😊
10-15-20, 04:32 AM
#52
Hey Jon! Thanks a lot for your nice comments 👍 Norway is probably the most expensive country to live in here in Europe, so I totally agree with you. It is truly expensive to order parts from the US, and I understand your situation. When I decided to order my parts from FIGS, I didn't realise that it would be so much extra to pay in the end, which was good because I probably wouldn't have pushed the button if I had known from the beginning 😉
What kind of exhaust and diffuser are you thinking of? I live in Motala, not far from Linköping. Still a bit far from Trondheim 😊
What kind of exhaust and diffuser are you thinking of? I live in Motala, not far from Linköping. Still a bit far from Trondheim 😊
hi! I visit Mjöllby quite often since I work in Toyota Material Handling, so I know the area at least. :-)
I think I will go with Toms. Diffuser will for sure be the Toms, exhaust is a little bit more an open issue still. My car is the @lexus_rcf_rx on insta
10-15-20, 08:41 AM
#53
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Tom's make great stuff, the diffuser is really cool 👍
Your car looks awesome 🙏👍🙏👍
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11-11-20, 06:02 PM
#55
very nice build! i also have the ppe elite series exhaust (with high flow cats) on my 17. purchased a 21 fuji edition so will be looking to move the exhaust over using stock manifolds. did you have any fitment issues with the ppe exhaust itself? i chatted with ppe and they said i'm all good, no issues. that's encouraging.
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11-14-20, 03:43 PM
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very nice build! i also have the ppe elite series exhaust (with high flow cats) on my 17. purchased a 21 fuji edition so will be looking to move the exhaust over using stock manifolds. did you have any fitment issues with the ppe exhaust itself? i chatted with ppe and they said i'm all good, no issues. that's encouraging.
I had no problem with the fitment of the PPE exhaust. So good luck with yours 👍
11-14-20, 07:19 PM
#57
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Hello, I also have a Lexus RCF Track Edition and was wondering if you get any check engine lights after the PPE header install. I had a 15 RCF with PPE headers and it required a tune (from RR Racing), I was just curious to know if youve encountered that issue on the Track Edition after the headers.
11-14-20, 08:43 PM
#58
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Hello, I also have a Lexus RCF Track Edition and was wondering if you get any check engine lights after the PPE header install. I had a 15 RCF with PPE headers and it required a tune (from RR Racing), I was just curious to know if youve encountered that issue on the Track Edition after the headers.
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11-15-20, 09:19 AM
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Hello, I also have a Lexus RCF Track Edition and was wondering if you get any check engine lights after the PPE header install. I had a 15 RCF with PPE headers and it required a tune (from RR Racing), I was just curious to know if youve encountered that issue on the Track Edition after the headers.
It's a good question about the CEL after installing the PPE exhaust. Though I have no cats at all, I've had no CEL at all at any time since the install 👍 I have the Co2 extenders with the smaller restrictors, and it works just fine 👍 The only extra preparation I've had to do was to weld a pipe on to the exhaust (see pictures). In Europe we have PPF to manage Euro6.2 regulations. And my car came with a PPF on both sides. These filters have a "pipe" that connects to an "exhaust pressure sensor" at the engine, which is reading the exhaust pressure after the PPF. I just welded on a pipe on one side and connected it to a split, and then in to each sensor. It works 👍 But you don't have the PPF in the states yet I presume?
Good luck and post some updates 👍
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