Notices
NX - 1st Gen (2015-2021)

Tanabe or Rs R

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 25, 2016 | 07:52 AM
  #1  
maurois250's Avatar
maurois250
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 108
Likes: 2
From: Fl
Default Tanabe or Rs R

I'm a new owner but this height is killing me . Any reviews about tanabe or Rs r springs. Looking for smooth ride and a decent drop
Thank you
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2016 | 10:20 AM
  #2  
maurois250's Avatar
maurois250
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 108
Likes: 2
From: Fl
Default

WHAT I FOUND... maybe someoone can help us over here

TANABE Spring Rates F/R (kg/mm): 2.8 / 6.1 | Down Data F/R (inches): 1.6 / 1.6
RS R Drop F/R (mm): 30-35 / 30-35 | Rate R/R (kg): 3.51 / 7.27

TKS

Last edited by maurois250; Apr 25, 2016 at 01:47 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2016 | 05:08 PM
  #3  
corradoMR2's Avatar
corradoMR2
The pursuit of F
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 8,296
Likes: 303
From: Toronto, Canada
Default

RSR typically creates their spring rates to closely match OEM so that ride comfort is similar. If ride comfort is your first priority, on paper, the Tanabe's are softer than RSR because of the lower spring rate.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
VNN326
Suspension and Brakes
10
Jan 7, 2008 05:56 PM
alwayzspeedin
Suspension
13
Sep 4, 2007 07:59 PM
Tanabe USA
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
2
Jun 6, 2007 12:03 PM
Tanabe USA
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
7
Jun 2, 2007 07:08 PM
Tanabe USA
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
9
Jun 1, 2007 01:48 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:18 PM.

story-0
Toyota and Lexus Join Mille Miglia For The First Time

Slideshow: A five-car lineup spanning more than five decades of Toyota performance and engineering will tackle one of Italy's most celebrated automotive routes.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-15 16:53:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
Lexus NX 350h: A Fuel-Sipping Secret Hot Hatch???

Slideshow: a quick review of the 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport Handling

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-15 15:25:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
5 Best & 5 Worst Lexus Daily Drivers

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Lexus daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 11:14:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 5 Hottest Lexus & Toyotas in 2026 (Hardest To Buy)

These five Lexus and Toyota models are the most sought-after on the market right now.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 10:47:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

Slideshow: the 2026 IS 350 isn't all that new, and that's why we love it!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-04 14:35:23


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

Slideshow: 10 most confusing things Lexus has ever done.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-04 09:40:55


VIEW MORE
story-6
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Slideshow: Our First-Drive Review of the 2026 Lexus ES!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-29 20:30:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Slideshow: 10 Lexus bargain that are cheaper than a new Toyota.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 10:28:20


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Slideshow: From hoverboards to luxury yachts, these are the strangest projects Lexus has ever attached its badge to.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-16 11:34:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE