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Old 01-05-15, 08:03 AM
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Default Coils or Springs for my 3is

Everyone and their mother seems to have the RSR Down Springs or Super Downs.

If I were to go with coilovers I'd go with a set of J5's.

I like the look of a little negative camber. However, my friends think it's pretty lame (my car my rules though).

Just thought I'd ask for suggestions. Just pretend for a second money isn't an issue ---- which would you go for?

Going to start ordering soon.
Here's my build so far.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...h-old-one.html
Old 01-05-15, 09:30 AM
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Coilovers.

Camber can be fixed with any setup you want whether you're on springs or coils.
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I would probably go with BC racing because i can always pick my custom rate springs setup......
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Originally Posted by juvi22003
I would probably go with BC racing because i can always pick my custom rate springs setup......
J5 has custom rate springs as well. I have 12/10 on and I know they offer 14/12 and higher if requested. Great guys to deal with and their product is top notch. Highly recommended, especially if you have the 350 FSport with AVS.
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OP, since it looks like youre AWD, then J5 is about your only option for coilovers right now. I've got a set on my 250 AWD. Shawn is probably the best manufacturer rep I've ever dealt with. Their customer service really is top class. Build quality is solid. If money isnt an issue, then I'd highly recommend them.
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if choosing between coils or springs, I would say that Coils are the way to go. You will have a lot of adjustability with the coils that you do not have with just doing springs. Coils are typically rebuildable and serviceable. it is meant to ride at the different heights, where springs just cut your stock shocks motion. J5 are great I have been looking into them for a little while, RSR also makes some coils they just do not utilize the AVS that we have on our cars...
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