RSR Down vs Super down
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I’ll admit , did little to no research but handles like a dream to be very honest . Besides slowing down for speed bumps and the occasional bad bump , it feels and rides just a tad stiffer than OEM.
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usually not recommended due to spring rates specially if the poundage is different. you may find swapping rear end (or front) on the corners if the poundage isn't right.
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My observation of the handling characteristics with RSR Downs front and rear is roughly the same as what you describe.
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I had super downs installed for bout 2-3 weeks. Great drop, rear was just bit too low imo and ride quality was poor-fair. Was able to get Downs rears , installed those in rear. Gave car imo perfect drop. Front could be lower by maybe .5” but amazing drop nonetheless and the car legit feels like stock ride, just changing the rear springs was night and day difference. Maybe a tad stiffer but def daily drivable 100%. Will take pics tmrw.
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Interesting, as your Supers-Downs ended up with an even symmetrical stance. I've thought of pairing front Downs with rear Halfs as Downs don't drop too much in the front for AWDs so they could well match like yours did but of course, RSR doesn't specify the Halfs for AWD so no idea how they'll work. Can't even really compare spring rates because they aren't relative -- rear Halfs higher than Downs but lower than Supers.
Still, would think it has to drop the back, even just a little, and not much is needed. Yours are all for AWD, right?
Still, would think it has to drop the back, even just a little, and not much is needed. Yours are all for AWD, right?
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Interesting, as your Supers-Downs ended up with an even symmetrical stance. I've thought of pairing front Downs with rear Halfs as Downs don't drop too much in the front for AWDs so they could well match like yours did but of course, RSR doesn't specify the Halfs for AWD so no idea how they'll work. Can't even really compare spring rates because they aren't relative -- rear Halfs higher than Downs but lower than Supers.
Still, would think it has to drop the back, even just a little, and not much is needed. Yours are all for AWD, right?
Still, would think it has to drop the back, even just a little, and not much is needed. Yours are all for AWD, right?
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sell em or keep me for emergency back up. And I removed the springs in late Dec, had to file an insurance claim. Didn’t want them pointing the finger at my springs for the claim.
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