Best Lowering Spring or Coilovers
Best Lowering Spring or Coilovers
CL,
I have been a member of the community for many years owning an IS350 for roughly 5 years. I have always dreamed of owning a USB ISF and that became a reality a couple weeks back!!!
I need recommendations for which springs or coilovers you guys prefer?
I am a DIY guy and not noticed we in the F section do not have a thread at the top for DIY maintenance such as the 2IS section does which was very helpful. Hopefully that will change at some point.
I look forward to contributing to the community!
I have been a member of the community for many years owning an IS350 for roughly 5 years. I have always dreamed of owning a USB ISF and that became a reality a couple weeks back!!!
I need recommendations for which springs or coilovers you guys prefer?
I am a DIY guy and not noticed we in the F section do not have a thread at the top for DIY maintenance such as the 2IS section does which was very helpful. Hopefully that will change at some point.
I look forward to contributing to the community!
Intermediate
Joined: May 2012
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From: Ontario
Welcome and congrats on the F. In terms of springs, most people are going to say Swift springs, and i agree (i have them). In terms of coilovers, it really depends on what your price point is. From low to high, the best options are probably BC, KW or HKS Hypermax, Penske then Ohlins.
-R
-R
IMO, the springs and BC route are a cheap alternative if you're just looking to lower the car and not concerned about the performance aspect. I have experience with both the RSR i-Sport coilovers and the KWV3 coilovers on a track and at high speeds and to me they both ride identical. What sets them apart is the high speed rebound and the the KW's requiring OEM top hats. I honestly prefer my 08 suspension over the RSR and KW coils.
I am getting ready to pull my coils off and try a 2012 suspension. I believe this or the Penskes are your best bet if performance is your goal.
I am getting ready to pull my coils off and try a 2012 suspension. I believe this or the Penskes are your best bet if performance is your goal.
Thanks for the responses guys.
The goal is mostly looks as I will be driving the car year round daily. Want the best ride quality with the aesthetics of reducing the factory wheel gap.
The goal is mostly looks as I will be driving the car year round daily. Want the best ride quality with the aesthetics of reducing the factory wheel gap.
If you have no intention of tracking the car I would suggest the swift springs for a mild aesthetic drop. If you're not on a budget the KWs are good for daily use for something comfortable. If you plan to track your car, and have a fat budget, Figs Engineering offers Ohlins and Penske options, and RRRacing offers Penske, both are far superior to any coilover offering on the market.
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Don't mean to thread jack, but I'm selling my Swift Springs if you're interested. I didn't get a chance to install them, but I was going to use them simply to remove the wheel gap. I ended up ordering coilovers recently since the dealer said my struts are currently leaking fluid. :/
PM me if you're interested
Back to your topic, what are your intentions for the car? Tracking, daily driving, some spirited driving with occasional track time?
PM me if you're interested
Back to your topic, what are your intentions for the car? Tracking, daily driving, some spirited driving with occasional track time?
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: California
Front coil length and diameter changed dramatically in '12. Swift PN 4T910 is correct for the late cars.
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If you dont intend on heavily tracking the car I would say swift springs are the best for looks. They are inexpensive and high quality. I have ridden in an F with them and would actually put them on my car based on how well the car rode. I couldnt even tell the car was dropped. When people say "it rides like stock" its usually BS, but these really do . I wouldnt have believed it unless I rode in the car myself
I have BC with swift springs. If you're just daily driving or showing they'll be fine and I see no reason to spend anymore. I love that the spring rates are customizeable and if you blow a shock it's only $90 to rebuild from BC
For the last 2 weeks I have been reading lots of informative threads about finding the right suspension/coilovers. We have a baby on the way and as we all know 08 ISF's don't have the best suspension. I was planning on getting a set of KW V3s to "soften" the ride a little bit so the baby won't be bouncing up and down in the back seat 
since the thread is kind of related, I was wondering if anyone is using a baby seat & KW v3 combination on their cars...
since the thread is kind of related, I was wondering if anyone is using a baby seat & KW v3 combination on their cars...
For the last 2 weeks I have been reading lots of informative threads about finding the right suspension/coilovers. We have a baby on the way and as we all know 08 ISF's don't have the best suspension. I was planning on getting a set of KW V3s to "soften" the ride a little bit so the baby won't be bouncing up and down in the back seat since the thread is kind of related, I was wondering if anyone is using a baby seat & KW v3 combination on their cars...
since the thread is kind of related, I was wondering if anyone is using a baby seat & KW v3 combination on their cars...