OEM+ Suspension Alternative
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OEM+ Suspension Alternative
I was wondering for those with coilover experience. Typically what is the smallest drop that can be done? How close to stock ride height can you get versus how low can it go? Roads are not great here so I wouldn't mind the smallest drop possible with aftermarket coilovers for the price of OEMs. Essentially an OEM+ like option minus the AVS but in exchange you get a ton of adjustability.
BC Racing BR coilovers are a pretty decent value per dollar option that comes in at or even less than OEM pricing. What do you guys think about these coilovers and anyone know what the smallest drop possible would be for them?
Also I noticed when researching into what is available, there are very few options for 2014 IS350 F Sport AWD. Everything seems to be for the RWD version. After live chatting with BC Racing and a coilover reseller, it seems like the 2014 GS350 AWD is compatible with the 2014 IS350 AWD. Anyone tried using the GS ones on the IS?
BC Racing BR coilovers are a pretty decent value per dollar option that comes in at or even less than OEM pricing. What do you guys think about these coilovers and anyone know what the smallest drop possible would be for them?
Also I noticed when researching into what is available, there are very few options for 2014 IS350 F Sport AWD. Everything seems to be for the RWD version. After live chatting with BC Racing and a coilover reseller, it seems like the 2014 GS350 AWD is compatible with the 2014 IS350 AWD. Anyone tried using the GS ones on the IS?
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As a partial answer to your questions, the GS and IS AWD have the same physical suspension.
Given that the GS is a bigger/heavier vehicle, the stock spring rates and damper internals will likely be different.
From the standpoint of the BC Coilovers bolting in, you will be fine.
And since the dampers are adjustable, then you should be able to dial in whatever comfort level you want.
The only consideration would be the spring rates.
I would have a look at what the RWD spring rates are for the IS in the BC Coilovers and then compare it to the GS AWD coilover spring rates.
Given that the GS is a bigger/heavier vehicle, the stock spring rates and damper internals will likely be different.
From the standpoint of the BC Coilovers bolting in, you will be fine.
And since the dampers are adjustable, then you should be able to dial in whatever comfort level you want.
The only consideration would be the spring rates.
I would have a look at what the RWD spring rates are for the IS in the BC Coilovers and then compare it to the GS AWD coilover spring rates.
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As a partial answer to your questions, the GS and IS AWD have the same physical suspension.
Given that the GS is a bigger/heavier vehicle, the stock spring rates and damper internals will likely be different.
From the standpoint of the BC Coilovers bolting in, you will be fine.
And since the dampers are adjustable, then you should be able to dial in whatever comfort level you want.
The only consideration would be the spring rates.
I would have a look at what the RWD spring rates are for the IS in the BC Coilovers and then compare it to the GS AWD coilover spring rates.
Given that the GS is a bigger/heavier vehicle, the stock spring rates and damper internals will likely be different.
From the standpoint of the BC Coilovers bolting in, you will be fine.
And since the dampers are adjustable, then you should be able to dial in whatever comfort level you want.
The only consideration would be the spring rates.
I would have a look at what the RWD spring rates are for the IS in the BC Coilovers and then compare it to the GS AWD coilover spring rates.
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