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Old 04-10-15, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Megaman
Which springs fix the reverse rake in the car the best?
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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Originally Posted by DENNiiEE
Defiantly going with RSR Down with 20mm spacers, but I do have the same questions like everyone else. How is the tire wear and do you need the camber to be adjusted after installing the springs.
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.
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Originally Posted by BOBFSPORT
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.
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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by andy1gg
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by Jbreezie
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.
No need for alignment drop is very moderate and since u don't have adjustable camber kits it's useless
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Originally Posted by andy1gg
No need for alignment drop is very moderate and since u don't have adjustable camber kits it's useless
You need to adjusts the toe tho...
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So, in short, springs really arnt worth it. Spending the money on coilovers is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by Megaman
So, in short, springs really arnt worth it. Spending the money on coilovers is the way to go.
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.
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Coilovers + Swift
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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!
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Originally Posted by CalvinXxxx
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!
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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Will be installing rsr downs and will post pictures after its done AWD model
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Originally Posted by OFFICIALis
Will be installing rsr downs and will post pictures after its done AWD model
If all goes well,I'll be following your lead. Please take good pics of the rear,which is my only concern.
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Originally Posted by Napalvr
If all goes well,I'll be following your lead. Please take good pics of the rear,which is my only concern.
+1 I also want to get them RSR Down Springs. I'll wait for your pictures!


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