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Old 03-23-16, 03:54 PM
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I want to lower my car on lower springs and would like to know if they also increase handling performance or not. Also if it reduces understeer and the like. Will I still be able to use the sport s+ modes suspension dampening?
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Yes, my IS is lowered on Swift Springs and it helped handling. I can still use all the Sport modes without any issue. Let me know if you want to pick up a set, I have them in stock!

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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Yes, my IS is lowered on Swift Springs and it helped handling. I can still use all the Sport modes without any issue. Let me know if you want to pick up a set, I have them in stock!

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Josh, what's the drop on the swift springs and do they fit is250 awd?

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Josh, what's the drop on the swift springs and do they fit is250 awd?

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The drop is about 1-1.2" all around. Swift says they are not 100% sure if it fits the AWD model, but for the AWD, I can offer your the RSR springs.

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Hey do you still have those Swift Springs in stock?
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Originally Posted by Kendyli
Hey do you still have those Swift Springs in stock?
Yup, customer just picked one up. I have one left! I could always restock though.

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okay cool, would you recommend these over the RSR downs? Seems most people go the RSR route..
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Originally Posted by Kendyli
okay cool, would you recommend these over the RSR downs? Seems most people go the RSR route..
Theres threads all over. Lets just say on my car I have Swift..

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Originally Posted by Kendyli
okay cool, would you recommend these over the RSR downs? Seems most people go the RSR route..
It could be because the RSR were released first. I'm running Swifts and the ride is close to stock and slightly stiffer. It definitely improved handling over stock. The drop is just perfect for aggressive 19s. Check out my recent posts for photos.
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