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Old 03-21-16, 10:39 AM
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Default RS-R Super Down Lowering Springs - INSTALLED

Just got my super down springs installed yesterday!
I'm starting to regret it though - I might jump onto the down springs instead. I'm not really feeling the wheel being tucked under. What'd you guys think though?

I just took an advice from a buddy without doing my research on down springs (didn't even know they existed until now..) haha

Wish I had taken a BEFORE photo but totally forgot.


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here's my 350 on downs +20mm spacers. i think it's the perfect drop. i'm already scraping on driveways, i dont know how you superdown people survive!

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here's my 350 on downs +20mm spacers. i think it's the perfect drop. i'm already scraping on driveways, i dont know how you superdown people survive!

Damn looks nice - even though there's sort of a small gap, I'd prefer that over the tire tucked in. Since I just recently bought these 2 days ago, I might just get an exchange and get 50 bucks back since the super downs were $280 vs down springs $230.

The hateful part is, I paid a guy $200 just to installed them so I wouldn't want to pay again to reinstall the Down Springs if I get them! I might just have to learn how to install it myself just to save another $200.

So far, I haven't gotten any scrapes yet (thank god) but we'll see... my first day riding it. Haha

At this moment, I really hate myself for not doing my research.
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yeah downs look much better. Super downs look too low.
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Originally Posted by dnasians
here's my 350 on downs +20mm spacers. i think it's the perfect drop. i'm already scraping on driveways, i dont know how you superdown people survive!
If you don't mind me asking, what does the spacers do? (still learning here)
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Originally Posted by dnasians
here's my 350 on downs +20mm spacers. i think it's the perfect drop. i'm already scraping on driveways, i dont know how you superdown people survive!

This looks like a good set up!
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Originally Posted by itzcarol
If you don't mind me asking, what does the spacers do? (still learning here)
It push your wheel out more for a flusher fit. Our oem wheel has a high offset so it gets tucked in.
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Originally Posted by itzcarol
Damn looks nice - even though there's sort of a small gap, I'd prefer that over the tire tucked in. Since I just recently bought these 2 days ago, I might just get an exchange and get 50 bucks back since the super downs were $280 vs down springs $230.

The hateful part is, I paid a guy $200 just to installed them so I wouldn't want to pay again to reinstall the Down Springs if I get them! I might just have to learn how to install it myself just to save another $200.

So far, I haven't gotten any scrapes yet (thank god) but we'll see... my first day riding it. Haha

At this moment, I really hate myself for not doing my research.
there's 1/2 a finger gap in front and zero gap in the rear. it took me 2 hrs to do. not to bad at all. follow CLUM's diy
did the $200 include alignment?
if they let you return/exchange installed springs, go for it! i doubt it tho
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Originally Posted by dnasians
there's 1/2 a finger gap in front and zero gap in the rear. it took me 2 hrs to do. not to bad at all. follow CLUM's diy
did the $200 include alignment?
if they let you return/exchange installed springs, go for it! i doubt it tho
No, it didn't include alignment. I wish it did. These guys were more like a personal shop - they do it themselves. Took about 4-5 hours for them. I just e-mailed about the springs, I hope they allow me for an exchange!! Also, where did you buy your spacers from?
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Originally Posted by itzcarol
No, it didn't include alignment. I wish it did. These guys were more like a personal shop - they do it themselves. Took about 4-5 hours for them. I just e-mailed about the springs, I hope they allow me for an exchange!! Also, where did you buy your spacers from?
i bought my spacers on ebay. they go for $155 a pair
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eibach-20mm-...dWFFqo&vxp=mtr

but i'm selling my spacers! if you want a set, you can check out my fs thread here.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/whe...-for-sale.html
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2016 CDN Spec IS300 F Sport AWD on RSR Super Downs

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Deff too low for my taste. I think RSR half down or just down is good enough. My two cents
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Too low and not practical. No offense, but that takes the elegance away from these cars.
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Originally Posted by itzcarol
Just got my super down springs installed yesterday!
I'm starting to regret it though - I might jump onto the down springs instead. I'm not really feeling the wheel being tucked under. What'd you guys think though?

I just took an advice from a buddy without doing my research on down springs (didn't even know they existed until now..) haha

Wish I had taken a BEFORE photo but totally forgot.


height looks good but honestly they ride horrible i have them on my car taking them off already
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mine with 15mm front 20mm rear






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