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Old 08-24-16, 10:28 AM
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Great thread! Super downs has the perfect drop.
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I installed Tein H-Techs on mine. I wanted to go for a conservative drop. Was going for that premium factory look. Nothing slammed. I have to say the car looks quite perfect. I'll post up some pics this weekend.
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Has anyone had RSR Down installed on a 3IS AWD for over 1 year? If so ha you have issues with vibrations and Blown shocks and axles? I just got a Is250 Fsport and i'm not ready to **** it up yet.
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Originally Posted by madenz
Has anyone had RSR Down installed on a 3IS AWD for over 1 year? If so ha you have issues with vibrations and Blown shocks and axles? I just got a Is250 Fsport and i'm not ready to **** it up yet.
I've had mine on for 15 months now and NO problems. Rides just like the day they were put on. And yes my car is AWD
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Originally Posted by madenz
Has anyone had RSR Down installed on a 3IS AWD for over 1 year? If so ha you have issues with vibrations and Blown shocks and axles? I just got a Is250 Fsport and i'm not ready to **** it up yet.
We advise going Swift Springs. We have it on our IS and no problems at all.

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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
We advise going Swift Springs. We have it on our IS and no problems at all.

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Thanks for the advice Josh, I assume that you have it on a AWD? And is the drop similar to the RS*r down?
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Originally Posted by madenz
Thanks for the advice Josh, I assume that you have it on a AWD? And is the drop similar to the RS*r down?
No on a RWD. Drop is similar to RSR. You could always get the RSR like you wanted from us though.

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Default Rear camber kit needed?

Not able to find a definite answer, but lowering on Downs, with 20mm spacer in the rear and 25mm up front, would I need to install a camber kit in the rear? Mine's a RWD
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Originally Posted by Spamboi
Not able to find a definite answer, but lowering on Downs, with 20mm spacer in the rear and 25mm up front, would I need to install a camber kit in the rear? Mine's a RWD
I don't have experience with this particular mod on this car but I see no reason why you'd need a camber kit with that set up. Are you talking about clearing the fenders? I think plenty of people with stock f sport wheels, lowered run spacers and clear just fine (with 20mm) I think i've even seen 25mm.
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Clearing the fender, I saw someone said they rubbed slightly, and to minimize camber wear
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+1 for superdowns
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Hey everyone - I just had my RS*R downs removed and the OEM springs installed back into my '14 IS 350 F Sport AWD. Unfortunately, I am now experiencing some clunking sounds and harsh vibrations when going over minimal bumps. I only had the RS*R downs on the car for 3 months and ~ 3000k miles. Anyone have experience with this issue or suggestions as to why I am hearing these sounds? Much appreciated!

Update: found the issue. Rear sway bar link was loose. Nothing to see here

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downs are the way to go PERFECT drop
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Originally Posted by ISDAS
Side shots of suspension available so far (on OEM wheels)

TEIN H TECH



TEIN S TECH



TEIN Street Flex Coilovers



TANABE NF210



RSR HALF DOWN





RSR DOWN




RSR SUPER DOWN



RSR Super I - Coilovers




RSR Luxury Best - Coilovers



HKS Hipermax IV GT


Hi Guys
I'm new here so I wanted to say Hello to everyone
I have an IS200t rwd F-Sport MY2016 (prelift) and I want to lower it a bit. I wanted to go after your advices and get RS-R spring kit, however there is also another option. Do you have any experience with Triple S Suspension https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.792402564253956&type=1&l=a685b5d1b9 ? Will they be fine? They are about to lower a bit more than RS-R Half Down and bit less than Down (I suppose) - Triple S tells that the drop will be c.a. 25-30mm






WDYT??

Getting back to RS-R. I totally like the F-Sport OEM suspension working with stock 18x8j and 18x8.5j wheels. I wouldn't like to change tha handling at all. Will the RS-R springs make the car more soft and comfortable loosing the performance while cornering and braking?
RS-R specs



The same question for Triple S?
Thanks

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