RS-R or Tanabe lowering springs on F-Sport?
#1
Rookie
Thread Starter
RS-R or Tanabe lowering springs on F-Sport?
Trying to decided between the RS-R or the Tanabe lowering springs, I read one comparison that said the RS-R springs don't work well with the F-sport and that the Tanabe spring bottom out in the rear. Does anybody have any other feedback?
Also, do I need anything extra for the alignment? I see that SPC sells camber bolts for the front and camber arms for the rear? Are they required?
Thanks!
Also, do I need anything extra for the alignment? I see that SPC sells camber bolts for the front and camber arms for the rear? Are they required?
Thanks!
#2
Lead Lap
I have a 300h, not a F-Sport, but it is AWD and am running the RS-R springs and have had no trouble with them at all. I am on 20x9 +35 AG M610s, with 255/45 tires. No camber bolts or plates were needed.
#3
Racer
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oldwineguy,
I can't remember if I asked previously or not but can you post pictures of your NX lowered. I'm debating doing this to my wife's NX... I remember seeing pictures somewhere and I like how it took a some of the wheel gap away.. just wanted to see how your's looked.
Thanks,
-Nigel
I can't remember if I asked previously or not but can you post pictures of your NX lowered. I'm debating doing this to my wife's NX... I remember seeing pictures somewhere and I like how it took a some of the wheel gap away.. just wanted to see how your's looked.
Thanks,
-Nigel
#6
Intermediate
Some old photos from the RSR setup. The front always sat lower than the rear for some reason, even with a spring helper already installed in the former. Take note that my unit is AWD and AVS-equipped.
NOTE: Fast forward to today and I'm not quite happy with the Tanabe setup anymore. The springs are shorter than stock yet almost as soft as stock, bottoming out rather often even with spring helpers in the rear. One thing the RSR has going for it is that bottoming out was never a problem, but it sure was harsh on our crater-riddled Philippine roads. The AVS struts, with Eco/Normal damping presumably similar to non-AVS models, had a hard time controlling the RSR spring rates, too.
Given the cost of complete AVS damper replacements (almost $2000) and how I find them inadequate, I might just go with TEIN Flex Z's + EDFC Active Pro in the future. The latter is essentially an AVS system that you can program to your liking. It comes complete with front/rear and left/right G-sensors, so you can set dampers to be stiff when accelerating/cornering and soft when you're cruising along.
Hope the above info helped.
NOTE: Fast forward to today and I'm not quite happy with the Tanabe setup anymore. The springs are shorter than stock yet almost as soft as stock, bottoming out rather often even with spring helpers in the rear. One thing the RSR has going for it is that bottoming out was never a problem, but it sure was harsh on our crater-riddled Philippine roads. The AVS struts, with Eco/Normal damping presumably similar to non-AVS models, had a hard time controlling the RSR spring rates, too.
Given the cost of complete AVS damper replacements (almost $2000) and how I find them inadequate, I might just go with TEIN Flex Z's + EDFC Active Pro in the future. The latter is essentially an AVS system that you can program to your liking. It comes complete with front/rear and left/right G-sensors, so you can set dampers to be stiff when accelerating/cornering and soft when you're cruising along.
Hope the above info helped.
#7
Lead Lap
oldwineguy,
I can't remember if I asked previously or not but can you post pictures of your NX lowered. I'm debating doing this to my wife's NX... I remember seeing pictures somewhere and I like how it took a some of the wheel gap away.. just wanted to see how your's looked.
Thanks,
-Nigel
I can't remember if I asked previously or not but can you post pictures of your NX lowered. I'm debating doing this to my wife's NX... I remember seeing pictures somewhere and I like how it took a some of the wheel gap away.. just wanted to see how your's looked.
Thanks,
-Nigel
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#9
Racer
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Some old photos from the RSR setup. The front always sat lower than the rear for some reason, even with a spring helper already installed in the former. Take note that my unit is AWD and AVS-equipped.
NOTE: Fast forward to today and I'm not quite happy with the Tanabe setup anymore. The springs are shorter than stock yet almost as soft as stock, bottoming out rather often even with spring helpers in the rear. One thing the RSR has going for it is that bottoming out was never a problem, but it sure was harsh on our crater-riddled Philippine roads. The AVS struts, with Eco/Normal damping presumably similar to non-AVS models, had a hard time controlling the RSR spring rates, too.
Given the cost of complete AVS damper replacements (almost $2000) and how I find them inadequate, I might just go with TEIN Flex Z's + EDFC Active Pro in the future. The latter is essentially an AVS system that you can program to your liking. It comes complete with front/rear and left/right G-sensors, so you can set dampers to be stiff when accelerating/cornering and soft when you're cruising along.
Hope the above info helped.
NOTE: Fast forward to today and I'm not quite happy with the Tanabe setup anymore. The springs are shorter than stock yet almost as soft as stock, bottoming out rather often even with spring helpers in the rear. One thing the RSR has going for it is that bottoming out was never a problem, but it sure was harsh on our crater-riddled Philippine roads. The AVS struts, with Eco/Normal damping presumably similar to non-AVS models, had a hard time controlling the RSR spring rates, too.
Given the cost of complete AVS damper replacements (almost $2000) and how I find them inadequate, I might just go with TEIN Flex Z's + EDFC Active Pro in the future. The latter is essentially an AVS system that you can program to your liking. It comes complete with front/rear and left/right G-sensors, so you can set dampers to be stiff when accelerating/cornering and soft when you're cruising along.
Hope the above info helped.
Just noticed the rear bumper reflector LEDS.. do you have more pictures of them and where did you get them? I've seen them listed on amazon and eBay but some of them looked off in terms of matching the rest of the lights.
-Nigel
#10
Intermediate
I'm not sure under what brand this is sold in the aftermarket. We just got it from our supplier who also supplies for Toyota Genuine Accessories in Taiwan. The fitment is the same as the 2006 Camry, if I remember right. As far as selection goes, anything from Taiwan ought to be more reliable than those from China. eBay provides the country of origin in each listing to make things easier. Cheers
#12
Driver School Candidate
Some old photos from the RSR setup. The front always sat lower than the rear for some reason, even with a spring helper already installed in the former. Take note that my unit is AWD and AVS-equipped.
NOTE: Fast forward to today and I'm not quite happy with the Tanabe setup anymore. The springs are shorter than stock yet almost as soft as stock, bottoming out rather often even with spring helpers in the rear. One thing the RSR has going for it is that bottoming out was never a problem, but it sure was harsh on our crater-riddled Philippine roads. The AVS struts, with Eco/Normal damping presumably similar to non-AVS models, had a hard time controlling the RSR spring rates, too.
Given the cost of complete AVS damper replacements (almost $2000) and how I find them inadequate, I might just go with TEIN Flex Z's + EDFC Active Pro in the future. The latter is essentially an AVS system that you can program to your liking. It comes complete with front/rear and left/right G-sensors, so you can set dampers to be stiff when accelerating/cornering and soft when you're cruising along.
Hope the above info helped.
NOTE: Fast forward to today and I'm not quite happy with the Tanabe setup anymore. The springs are shorter than stock yet almost as soft as stock, bottoming out rather often even with spring helpers in the rear. One thing the RSR has going for it is that bottoming out was never a problem, but it sure was harsh on our crater-riddled Philippine roads. The AVS struts, with Eco/Normal damping presumably similar to non-AVS models, had a hard time controlling the RSR spring rates, too.
Given the cost of complete AVS damper replacements (almost $2000) and how I find them inadequate, I might just go with TEIN Flex Z's + EDFC Active Pro in the future. The latter is essentially an AVS system that you can program to your liking. It comes complete with front/rear and left/right G-sensors, so you can set dampers to be stiff when accelerating/cornering and soft when you're cruising along.
Hope the above info helped.
#13
Intermediate
I'm currently back on stock springs and dampers, with front and rear Cusco sway bars and Jeep active bump stops on the rear. This setup is a hoot to drive, if you don't care much about lowering/aesthetics. Hope this helped.
Last edited by chezgk; 04-25-19 at 07:15 PM.