lexi90

+1

I will be interested in finding out whether this will fit an AWD. I will lower mine soon and I am trying to decide between RSR Downs or F-Sports. Thanks

faisal11ir

Get swifts you won't regret it, I've tried fsports and they're harsh/subtle not worth it

lexi90

For an AWD, though?? Do they make them for AWD?

albertgoq

+1 on this I had them on my 2IS and they were so harsh even with f-sport shocks I had to switch to swiftsprings, how does it feel in the 3IS

rex2lex

It was posted in this thread that the 3IS fsport springs feel the same as stock. My dealer also told me they are different from the 2IS springs (but didn't say what that difference was). I'm not concerned about the ride being stiffer if it is, that's one reason I lower, not just for looks. I drive around in sport+ all the time and that feels a bit soft to me sometimes. I'd welcome a little harshness / stiffness. Since I live in the country, a stiffer ride on the twisty back roads would be nice. Using two lanes to carve turns and doing 100 mph is a daily event for me. If you live in the city I could see how a harsher stiffer ride might not be ideal. And if my passengers don't like it, I give them the standard response...... if you don't like it, drive your own car.

I'm still waiting to find out if the Fsports will fit awd. I'll call tomorrow if they don't call me. If they fit and I get them, I'll post a full review to help others decide. I can't get anything except Lexus approved accessories because I'm leasing my car.

LexoDAV

i have a set that i bought from my workplace. 220 + tax, i will do a detailed review on it, not on looks but mainly on stability and performance. stay tuned

cp2

iTrader: (1)

if possible, can you please take pictures of the f sport springs to the stock springs for height comparison? thanks in advance

rex2lex

I heard back from the dealer today. They spoke with Lexus, but they didn't have any other info to offer. Lexus had the same info as the dealer that says the FSport springs are for 2wd vehicles (but they also didn't have info saying they won't fit awd). So we really don't know. Lexus did say they'd try to get more info for the dealer if they can.

So with that info I decided to contact RS-R and ask why their RS-R Down springs for 2014+ IS350 have a RWD and AWD version. I also asked if the RWD would fit the AWD because if the RS-R were interchangeable I imagine the F Sports would be. They said that their RWD and AWD springs are completely different and they don't recommend installing RWD springs in an AWD because they haven't tested that setup and have no idea if they'd fit or what kind of drop you'd get. So idk, RS-R has two versions for a reason, so I can only assume the RWD Fsport springs won't work or may not work correctly on an AWD.

dizlex

Interesting. Does anyone have the info on the stock springs, if they are different between RWD and AWD?

leo877

I installes the lowered springs today at lexus dealer. I dont notice anything at the front but the back is definitely lowered. Also I did alignment right after the springs installed. I am wondering do I need to do alignment again after they settled? The picture with the measurement tape was taken before the installation. And the alignment sheet

after that.

leo877

My whip right now after a month. The springs have settled.

Answer

Sucks they are not available in Canada! And the fact that nobody knows if they fit the AWD version!

flexspace

iTrader: (2)

Looks good! Did you have the alignment done under factory warranty (1 year, 20k miles)?

It appears it's somewhat of a grey area since it's a factory part, but it didn't come that way for the factory.

Mrg02d

So how much better skid pad and figure eights performance can these springs achieve? Lowering does look a bit less "jacked up" huh?

s13charles

Bump waiting on some pics!