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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Default F-Sport Stock height before install

Here are the photos of current stock F-Sport RWD with 18" F-Sport wheels. Stock F-Sport has too much gaps. Next week I will post photos after RS-R Super Down springs are installed but without alignment. Then finally on the March 15th I will have the Vossen CV4 installed and aligned.

Received one 1 of the 4 tires.

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Attached Thumbnails RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-20130302_123800.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-front-driver-side-2.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-front-driver-side.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-rear-driver-side-2.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-rear-driver.jpg  


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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Default F-Sport Stock height before install [PASSENGER SIDE]

Here are the photos and measurement for the passenger side. Also include one tire 245/35R20 Michelin Super Sport. Notice that the tire are very light in weight.

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Attached Thumbnails RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-front-passenger-side.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-rear-passenger.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-new-tire.jpg  
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Something strange .. I thought those were the wheels for the LUXURY version? The F-Sport should have 19" wheels with a different design.

F-Sport Pictures Here:

http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/gallery/?i=1

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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by terrycs
Something strange .. I thought those were the wheels for the LUXURY version? The F-Sport should have 19" wheels with a different design.

F-Sport Pictures Here:

http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/gallery/?i=1
Go back to the dealership and get the 19... Much nicer. got ripped off?
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by terrycs
Something strange .. I thought those were the wheels for the LUXURY version? The F-Sport should have 19" wheels with a different design.

F-Sport Pictures Here:

http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/gallery/?i=1
In our area (Guam) all GS F-Sport on comes with 18" dark graphite version like those found on Luxury version which is silver. We can't get 19" F-Sport stagger wheels and tires.

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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ChuH
In our area (Guam) all GS F-Sport on comes with 18" dark graphite version like those found on Luxury version which is silver. We can't get 19" F-Sport stagger wheels and tires.

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Awe man!! I wonder why?! I thought it was only the US domestic market got screwed with missing features!
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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What day are you installing the springs? Can't wait to see pic of results
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
What day are you installing the springs? Can't wait to see pic of results
Scheduled for March 11th if I want a Lexus loaner and earlier if I don't need one. I may be able to drop off the car this week. Need to find a temp car while it is at the dealer for the spring install and if I have time this week.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Default Spring installed!!!

Just pickup my GS. RS-R Super Down Springs installed but not aligned.

First picture is stock and second is RS-R (Driver Side). Front then rear sets
Attached Thumbnails RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-front-driver-side-2.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rsr-front-driver-2.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-rear-driver-side-2.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rsr-rear-driver-2.jpg  

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Default RS-R Springs Installed (Measurements)

First picture is stock and second is RS-R (Driver Side). Front then rear sets.

Front drop is about 1.5"
Rear drop is about 1.25"

This may change after the springs settle and get it aligned when I get my Vossen CV4 wheels. Wheels will be here at next weekend and tires (received only 1 out of 4 ).
Attached Thumbnails RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-front-driver-side.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rsr-front-driver.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-f-sport-stock-rear-driver.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rsr-rear-driver.jpg  

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Default Full car view before and after

First picture is stock F-Sport and second RS-R Super Down Springs.
Attached Thumbnails RS-R Super Down Springs-resized-20130302_123800.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rsr-overall-rear-view.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rsr-overall-front-view.jpg  
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ChuH
First picture is stock F-Sport and second RS-R Super Down Springs.
How is the ride on those springs. Please describe the difference from the stock springs. It is jarring hitting abrupt bumps in the road and expansion joints? I have always had waaaaay better luck with coilovers than springs, but I have heard nothing but good things about these RSR springs.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyrepower
How is the ride on those springs. Please describe the difference from the stock springs. It is jarring hitting abrupt bumps in the road and expansion joints? I have always had waaaaay better luck with coilovers than springs, but I have heard nothing but good things about these RSR springs.
I was also worrying about the ride quality as well when I ordered these springs. The ride is very close to stock. When on normal setting I say it is almost ride like at Sports+ mode with stock springs but a little bit softer. So with the RSR springs and on normal shock setting the ride quality is between the normal and Sports+ setting on stock springs. You do feel more smaller bumps. On bigger bumps the rebound is quicker and more pronounce. Not uncomfortable but definite firmer. With the RSR spings and Sports+ mode the ride is still very comfortable but a lot firmer not jarring (very well control rebounds). Now with my 20" wheels I hope the ride is not going to be too much worse. I spent the extra money on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports which has the best ride quality base on past experiences and reviews.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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Default Stock F-Sport vs RS-R Super Down Springs Comparison

First is Stock F-Sport and second is RS-R Super Down Springs
Attached Thumbnails RS-R Super Down Springs-stock-f-sport-springs.jpg   RS-R Super Down Springs-rs-super-down-for-gs.jpg  
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Nicely reviewed! Thanks for your input!
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