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View Poll Results: who wants lowering options for AWD RC350 all wheel drive
leveling of the front end only
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rc350 AWD lowering options

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Old 05-09-16, 06:49 AM
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Mine is lowered on Tanabe's. Height is just about perfect to how i wanted it.

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Bagged my 350 AWD.

Does anyone know if BC makes coilovers for the the AWD?

The rear bags sit very close to the rear sway bar and actually touch it if aired out. Anyone on bags completely removed the sway bar if that's even possible?
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Originally Posted by JohnnyL102
One other thing. The headlight aim on the wall came down 2 inches at 20 feet.
Yes head lights need to be readjusted even tho the streets are still visible. The real draw back I noticed to lowering the car tho, is the headlights of other owners cars which seem to be right in my face now...

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Old 05-21-16, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RealMCR12
Mine is lowered on Tanabe's. Height is just about perfect to how i wanted it.

Looks great! Any complications with the install or post launch?
Old 05-21-16, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RealMCR12
Mine is lowered on Tanabe's. Height is just about perfect to how i wanted it.

RealMCR12, I know the model number is all over these forums but could you share which model ot Tanabe's that you installed?

Thank you!

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Old 05-26-16, 04:35 PM
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AWD dropped on RS-R Superdowns.


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Originally Posted by ZeroG
Just completed my front-only drop of about 1.4" with the RS-R AWD Down Sus Springs 2015+ (#T996D)
Feels like what stock should have been... very happy with them.




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My bad, I indicated the drop on the Superdowns. My drop was 1"
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Just ordered a set of Tanabe NF210's. Everyone (AWD) running those still happy with their purchases?
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Originally Posted by SpeedRcr
Just ordered a set of Tanabe NF210's. Everyone (AWD) running those still happy with their purchases?

Running for over a year now with no issues. No rubbing even with my rims on and the comfort level hasn't degraded. Very close to stock but a barely rougher ride just so you can actually feel the road.
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Originally Posted by SpeedRcr
Just ordered a set of Tanabe NF210's. Everyone (AWD) running those still happy with their purchases?
For me, the NF210's left my front too high, with uneven fender gaps front to back, so I cut a half coil in the front. I'll be installing my J5 coilovers very soon!

NF210 drop:


Half-coil cut from fronts:


Custom J5 coilovers with AVS:

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Old 04-12-17, 05:45 PM
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Heres a more recent pic after being worn in over a year although I felt they were even right from the start.

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Old 04-21-17, 11:33 AM
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Default Lowering just the front

I'm looking to lower just the front and "Level out" my ride on my 350 AWD. Has anyone done this by using the factory RWD front springs? I really don't want it any lower than the stock RWD ride height as I still drive the car in the snow.
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Originally Posted by SigmonC
I'm looking to lower just the front and "Level out" my ride on my 350 AWD. Has anyone done this by using the factory RWD front springs? I really don't want it any lower than the stock RWD ride height as I still drive the car in the snow.
I installed the RSR super down springs in the front only on my RC 350 AWD F Sport and IMO it was the perfect setup. I had the same gap in the front and rear.
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Originally Posted by bsheets
I installed the RSR super down springs in the front only on my RC 350 AWD F Sport and IMO it was the perfect setup. I had the same gap in the front and rear.
That makes sense as that's what I'm going for, However they do tend to settle more over time as I've heard. How long have they been installed for now?
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Thank you everyone for the photos and documenting which set up works well for you. I had heard that some people were experiencing problems with suspension, handling, and even slowing of the automatic gear changing when the car is placed in sport + mode after changing to aftermarket springs. I have heard this from two different people (one of them being my Lexus service rep who had someone come in with this problem after installing RSR springs). Has anyone experienced this? I would really appreciate your input as I am very interested in lowering my RC AWD but do not want to run into any problems.


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