PICs of your RC !

[Levi]

What are you driving for winter if you mind?

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

What are you driving for winter if you mind?

At the moment, I have a Lexus RX450h that is the family hauler. Awesome SUV. I also have my original car still, which is a 2ZZ-GE modified Corolla XRS (2005), which I purchased new in 2004 when I was starting out my career and then had modified it for 12 - 13 years until I bought the RCF. Now, Corolla XRS is only for short trips and commuting to the office. It runs very well, but it is very old now so I put minimal load on it.

 

[Levi]

Ok, everything in the Toyota family, fine. Was just curious about snow and awd and all this, because "winter car" depends where one lives.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Ok, everything in the Toyota family, fine. Was just curious about snow and awd and all this, because "winter car" depends where one lives.

Yes exactly. The RX450h does a great job. Also, I drove the Corolla XRS for 15 winters every day with winter tires on and it did OK.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Thought I can share on this thread. Just made a quick walkaround video with a few cold revs and future plans for the RCF

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

New pic of the RCF sleeping in-between a CT200h and a Honda Civic




As I mentioned above, my family hauler RX450h AWD (that is dirt on it and not the paint)

 

[NXracer]

Since your RCF sleeps during the winter months, any special preps method you use to keep things in shape? Tire flat spotting prevention or brake rotor buildup?

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Since your RCF sleeps during the winter months, any special preps method you use to keep things in shape? Tire flat spotting prevention or brake rotor buildup?

Hey man,

Yes, I usually overinflate my PS4S tires up to 42 PSI. I also roll the car out of the stall after a few weeks and drive within the garage. I have the Anti-gravity Lithium Ion lightweight battery so it holds charge very well and it has an internal battery management system to ensure the battery does not drain (and a built in jump-start) so it has never run out of charge even when the car sits for several weeks. Still, I disconnected the battery to make sure it does not have an impact on the battery life. Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer is another good thing to have as it removes moisture from the fuel lines etc. Let me know if that answers your question.

 

[Will1991]

What a combination, congrats on your garage!

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

What a combination, congrats on your garage!

Thanks very much. Much appreciated.

 

[NXracer]

Hey man,

Yes, I usually overinflate my PS4S tires up to 42 PSI. I also roll the car out of the stall after a few weeks and drive within the garage. I have the Anti-gravity Lithium Ion lightweight battery so it holds charge very well and it has an internal battery management system to ensure the battery does not drain (and a built in jump-start) so it has never run out of charge even when the car sits for several weeks. Still, I disconnected the battery to make sure it does not have an impact on the battery life. Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer is another good thing to have as it removes moisture from the fuel lines etc. Let me know if that answers your question.

Thanks for the insight!

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Reviving this thread. RCF is back on the streets after 4 months of sleep. Still not properly clean as it needs a full detail for the dust to properly get removed. Over the winter, I added carbon fiber mirrors so the first picture in the sun. Now, planning the next mod, which will be a ECU tune.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Another pic today. Working on software tune on the ECU as far as most recent mods go. Should net me another +10 whp and +17 ft-lbs of wheel torque

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

New picture from 19,000 KM oil change and service. Sandwiched between an NX and RX. Nicely detailed by Lexus of Royal Oak. I was told by a manager a while back they have been an avid supporter of LexusEnthusiast.

 

[NXracer]

New picture from 19,000 KM oil change and service. Sandwiched between an NX and RX. Nicely detailed by Lexus of Royal Oak. I was told by a manager a while back they have been an avid supporter of LexusEnthusiast.

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Nice, I thought the general rule of thumb was never wash at the swirlership?

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Nice, I thought the general rule of thumb was never wash at the swirlership?

Thanks. I know exactly what you are saying as I have heard those stories. I have been quite happy with what this dealership has been doing for detailing. I always check in the sun to see if there are any swirl marks or imperfections, but usually the gold flakes really come out in the sun after their detailing. They are pretty good from my experience. I am super cautious with my RCF so definitely I will not let any imperfection slide. Cheers

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Last picture of wash and fill up before storing it for the winter. Already having withdrawals so ordered a couple of new modification parts for spring LOL

p.s. I know there is noticeable gap in the fender/wheels, but I love how dialed in the stock suspension is so not going to mess it up just to get a "slammed" look

 

[Randen Montalvo]

The family stable includes a Supra , M6GC and my fav the RCF.