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RS*R Down Lowering Springs vs Super Down
#166
Tanabe NF210s do but i found the front spring rate too soft (as did others) so now I'm running RSR Downs up front and Tanabe NF210s in the rear and the car is sitting positive. Im still not so sure that this benefits handling as most street cars nowadays are designed with a little negative rake but if you like the look of your front lower than the rear I've found this to be the best setup.
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bobbyexe (09-19-21)
#167
I would actually advise against any camber kits and adjustment as I've seen it cause more harm than good (mainly in the form of rubbing). You should be able to get within spec or damn near close to it with Rsr Downs and not have any crazy excessive tire wear.
#168
Driver School Candidate
What about with super downs? I plan on keeping the stock F-Sport 18's, dropping with the super downs and using 20mm spacers all around. I was already planning on a camber kit, based on others alignment readouts. Thoughts?
#169
Driver School Candidate
My experience with RSR down springs are mixed. Car rides exceptionally well as for comfort but handling has suffered slightly. Seems like they are softer than the factory F-Sport springs. Body roll is more evident. Overall they are not bad but you cant expect much from just lowering spring.
#170
My experience with RSR down springs are mixed. Car rides exceptionally well as for comfort but handling has suffered slightly. Seems like they are softer than the factory F-Sport springs. Body roll is more evident. Overall they are not bad but you cant expect much from just lowering spring.
#171
Driver School Candidate
It smells like body roll has improved for me. I hit the same corners at the same speed and it feels like it doesn't roll as much. It it softer going over bumpers though. I just got it so maybe it needs to settle in. I wonder when i should do the alignment? Maybe this Saturday. A week has passed 300+ miles.
#172
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#174
Swift springs are worth it. Linear springs with performance AND function in mind. Look up their reputation, it's flawless for the most part. I have them and don't regret not going coils at all.
#176
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Anyone know if there are differences between the down spring for RWD and AWD? The official site says that the AWD version drops the rear a bit lower then the RWD version. Does it matter which version I got for my RWD 3IS? Thanks!
#177
Supposedly the spring rates are quite different. I was going to try the half downs on my AWD knowing that they are for RWD and RSR told me that they would advise me not to. If I were you go with the version meant for your car. Just my .02
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dappy9 (02-18-21)
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