RS*R Half Downs Installed on F Sport
06-05-14, 07:37 PM
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RS*R Half Downs Installed on F Sport
These were actually installed by mistake. I ordered RS*R Downs initially, well I did not get a chance to check the actual springs before install. Surprisingly though, I like the drop and ride comfort the HD's offer. This is how it should have come stock IMO.
Comfort- I'm not going to lie and say its better than stock, but it is close to stock. You do feel the road a bit more, it does absorb small imperfection and bumps well. It does feel stiffer than stock also. There is also a bit more road noise, but nothing that would want you go back to stock. It still feels more comfortable than my Fiesta ST. I drove about 60 miles in D. I have not tried Sport or SPort + yet.
Handling- There is improved handling. Less body roll and more composure when taking turns. Love the improvement.
Braking- I think this is where I noticed the most improvement. there is no longer a feeling of heaviness if that makes sense when braking.
Overall- I'm happy with my purchase, I think with the downs I would have loved the look but hated the loss of comfort.
Whats Next- Ill be getting some wheel spacers until I collect enough money to get some TE37 SL's.
Pics are bad since I took them late in the day. Ill take better ones later on:
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Half Downs
Comfort- I'm not going to lie and say its better than stock, but it is close to stock. You do feel the road a bit more, it does absorb small imperfection and bumps well. It does feel stiffer than stock also. There is also a bit more road noise, but nothing that would want you go back to stock. It still feels more comfortable than my Fiesta ST. I drove about 60 miles in D. I have not tried Sport or SPort + yet.
Handling- There is improved handling. Less body roll and more composure when taking turns. Love the improvement.
Braking- I think this is where I noticed the most improvement. there is no longer a feeling of heaviness if that makes sense when braking.
Overall- I'm happy with my purchase, I think with the downs I would have loved the look but hated the loss of comfort.
Whats Next- Ill be getting some wheel spacers until I collect enough money to get some TE37 SL's.
Pics are bad since I took them late in the day. Ill take better ones later on:
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Half Downs
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06-19-14, 11:09 AM
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Just installed Half Downs in my IS350 Fsport, and can confirm everything the OP said is 100% true.I too actually like the look of Downs but half down was the compromise since I went to 19" wheels. Super happy with set-up and negligible increase of noise or decrease of comfort. Two small finger gap all round which makes it look perfect and practical. Stock should be this height!
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06-19-14, 06:23 PM
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Just installed Half Downs in my IS350 Fsport, and can confirm everything the OP said is 100% true.I too actually like the look of Downs but half down was the compromise since I went to 19" wheels. Super happy with set-up and negligible increase of noise or decrease of comfort. Two small finger gap all round which makes it look perfect and practical. Stock should be this height!
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