Super downs or Tanabe?

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Apr 17, 2018 | 05:12 PM

Dons07

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Super downs or Tanabe?

I have both sets, but don’t know which one to install. I also bought the Figs engineering essential kit which has their adjustable rear arms and the lower control arm bushings for the front. I went the polyurethane bushings in both. I also have a set of Vossen CV5 20x9 and 20x10.5 with 245/35/20 and 275/30/20. I like the look of the super downs, but it seems people are getting a lot of rubbing with those, then others say they get no rubbing. I’m really want to use those, but if they’re going to cause me problems, I’ll stick with the Tanabes. Looking for opinions from people that have either one.

Apr 17, 2018 | 05:13 PM

Dons07

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Forget to mention car is a 2015 F-Sport RWD.

Apr 19, 2018 | 01:59 PM

Tommastie

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I love my super down. Great drop, but the ride is harsher.

Apr 19, 2018 | 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommastie

I love my super down. Great drop, but the ride is harsher.

How harsh are we talking... an analogy will help. I was looking at the super downs and these coilovers. Coilovers are probably a better option since I'm not entirely certain the spring rates work well with OE shocks. Too many horror stories of leakage and suspension issues with the Tanabe NF210's, not so much the super downs.

http://www.rs-r.com/product/lexus-gs...ers-2013-copy/

Apr 19, 2018 | 07:56 PM

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I’m considering the same right now with stock awd, but I really don’t want a harsh ride.

Apr 20, 2018 | 11:11 AM

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Apr 20, 2018 | 01:29 PM

eddie420

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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks

Get Swift!!

Best ride and performance.

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Really?! I almost bought the RSR coilovers from you the other day lol. Are Swifts really better.. any details? I might just sell the old rims I have and buy the coilovers from you. Let me know.