Tell me about RC-Z's

[NelsonP]

So, I've been playing a lot of GT Sport during lockdown on PS4 and the RC-Z seems to be an awesome machine. It walks over all of the other cars Ferrari's included.

What are they like in real life? Am seriously considering getting one.

I've been watching YouTube clips and saw this, looks amazing. Does anyone know how much it would cost to get this done?

Also, what are the common issues to watch for?

 

[Nemi]

Is it even legal to wrap whole car in chrome?

For petrol engines common issues are failing high pressure fuel pump, rattling chain, leaking thermostat housing. Take a look at this website Peugeot-Citroen/Mini 1.6 THP engine naming, maintenance and servicing – 101 – eTuners

 

[NelsonP]

Is it even legal to wrap whole car in chrome?

Not sure, but it looks so great, who cares?
If I find an RC-Z at the right price I plan to make it look awesome (not that it doesn't already btw)

Really keen to hear your first hand experiences. Are they the road rocket that I think they are?

 

[Nemi]

Not sure why you put dash after RC It is RCZ, not RC-Z

Mine has THP 200 engine which does 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds so i wouldn't call that a rocket. RCZ-R is a different story but i haven't driven it. For me RCZ is more about looks and feel than performance.

 

[Ian J.]

I've got the lowest spec THP156 engine and its not as quick as it looks but who cares when you don't need to slow down for corners . Handling on these cars is great. If you want super quick you'll need the RCZ R which has got 270 bhp which is more than enough on something that weights as much as a skateboard. Expect to pay well over £12k for a good low mileage one.
They are becoming rare so depreciation will be low
Reliability wise what can I say , they are french , so don't expect trouble free motoring .

 

[Marmite]

Get a R they go like shit of stick there as quick as a golf R and much nicer looking an way cheaper

 

[2retro]

Leave the tin foil finish though - looks like the Terminator's gentleman's sausage!

 

[neilgsxr69]

I actually passed this car once on the road it definitely took your attention as everything around it were reflected in it very strange look indeed.
The original owner who had this done sold the car and I haven’t seen or heard of it since I reckon the dealer who put it up for sale eventually removed the wrap.
I play a lot of Battle field on the Xbox but I ain’t looking to buy a M16 assault rifle!

 

[NelsonP]

If it can beat a golf r, then I reckon it might be able to take a ferrari too, if you tune it a bit, put some coilovers and the right rims on it.

That's what I'm hoping, as I love smoking 458s on gt sport and would love to be able to do that in real life.

Has anyone tried fitting a new rear wing, for more downforce.

So, an rc-z r sounds like the best base for this project. How well do they take chipping?

Also, what are the sound system options, does the car come with a sub as standard?

 

[NelsonP]

The original owner who had this done sold the car and I haven’t seen or heard of it since I reckon the dealer who put it up for sale eventually removed the wrap.

Man, that would be a real shame if true. I love the look of that chrome rc-z

 

[Kerr]

There's a few videos of the RCZ R beating the Golf R on track.

I'm afraid the Ferrari 458 is on another level. It won't be close.

 

[NelsonP]

There's a few videos of the RCZ R beating the Golf R on track.

I'm afraid the Ferrari 458 is on another level. It won't be close.

Dunno. It's pretty close. I reckon with a stage 2 tune you'd be on the money....

 

[Marmite]

Yes taking on 458 or any other car in that class is never going to happen I had a RS4 b7 an anything above 80-90 it would wipe the floor with the R and the RS would not get a look in with a 458 ether

 

[Ian J.]

Got to agree, my XKR had 510 BHP, nearly double the RCZR but wouldn't have kept up with the Ferrari.

 

[NelsonP]

Good to hear that the RZ-Z-R is in the same league as Audi RS4s and Jag XKRs. I'm sure with the right mods it could get pretty close to a 458, especially for road races,traffic light grand prixs etc, which rarely go over 100mph anyway.

 

[Marmite]

Let us know how u get on then !

 

[NelsonP]

Let us know how u get on then !

Yeah, well there is the small issue of budget...

 

[RCZ-R]

This must be a joke, right? RCZ R against 458 Italia? Common guys, the RCZ R doesn't stand a chance if the Ferrari is driven by a capable driver.

I once had the joy of following a Ferrari F12 in the alps. Sure, I was able to keep up because of all the winding roads and hairpin turns. But each time he slammed the accelerator there was only a V12 howl to be heard and a vanishing red car somewhere in front of me. Sure, the F12 is above the 458. But the 458 isnt feeble either. Just completely another beast compared to any RCZ.

I think you can go against a F360 with the RCZ R on a race track. Not more than that.

 

[NelsonP]

What do you guys think of this one?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202007171360214

It's black, which is a bit dull for such a quick car, but that's OK as I plan to do a chrome wrap anyway...

 

[NelsonP]

This must be a joke, right? RCZ R against 458 Italia? Common guys, the RCZ R doesn't stand a chance if the Ferrari is driven by a capable driver.

I once had the joy of following a Ferrari F12 in the alps. Sure, I was able to keep up because of all the winding roads and hairpin turns. But each time he slammed the accelerator there was only a V12 howl to be heard and a vanishing red car somewhere in front of me. Sure, the F12 is above the 458. But the 458 isnt feeble either. Just completely another beast compared to any RCZ.

I think you can go against a F360 with the RCZ R on a race track. Not more than that.

No joke. In GT sport the RC-Z is actually quicker then a 458 on most circuits. Most of the cars on there reproduce the performance figures of the actual vehicles very accurately, so you should be able to get pretty close.

I realise that I'd probably need a tuned RC-Z R to get near in reality, but most ferrari's are driven by ponces anyway. You'd be surprised how slowly they are driven a lot of the time.