Installed: RS-R Half Down Springs
#1
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Installed: RS-R Half Down Springs
Hello CL,
Today I got my RS-R Half Down lowering springs installed. Here are some before and after pictures with my stock 17" wheels. The installation took about 3 hours. Even though it was a mild drop I noticed the handling increased significantly and body roll was reduced. I will provide more pictures after the springs settle in along with the new wheels I purchased.
RS-R Half Down Specs:
Front - 20mm to -25mm (-0.8inch to -1.0inch)
Rear - 10mm to -15mm (-0.4inch to -0.6inch)
Update 6/24/2016
Installed wheels today.
Today I got my RS-R Half Down lowering springs installed. Here are some before and after pictures with my stock 17" wheels. The installation took about 3 hours. Even though it was a mild drop I noticed the handling increased significantly and body roll was reduced. I will provide more pictures after the springs settle in along with the new wheels I purchased.
RS-R Half Down Specs:
Front - 20mm to -25mm (-0.8inch to -1.0inch)
Rear - 10mm to -15mm (-0.4inch to -0.6inch)
Update 6/24/2016
Installed wheels today.
Last edited by atomic250; 06-24-16 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Made a typo
#3
Driver
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The installation was done by an independent installer. With the RSR Half Down it's a mild drop so getting in and out driveways and going over speed bumps is same as stock suspension. The only thing you have to worry about is to not driver over those cement bumps in a parking space.
Last edited by atomic250; 06-24-16 at 08:51 PM.
#4
Hello CL,
Today I got my RS-R Half Down lowering springs installed. Here are some before and after pictures with my stock 17" wheels. The installation took about 3 hours. Even though it was a mild drop I noticed the handling increased significantly and body roll was reduced. I will provide more pictures after the springs settle in along with the new wheels I purchased.
RS-R Half Down Specs:
Front - 20mm to -25mm (-0.8inch to -1.0inch)
Rear - 10mm to -15mm (-0.4inch to -0.6inch)
Today I got my RS-R Half Down lowering springs installed. Here are some before and after pictures with my stock 17" wheels. The installation took about 3 hours. Even though it was a mild drop I noticed the handling increased significantly and body roll was reduced. I will provide more pictures after the springs settle in along with the new wheels I purchased.
RS-R Half Down Specs:
Front - 20mm to -25mm (-0.8inch to -1.0inch)
Rear - 10mm to -15mm (-0.4inch to -0.6inch)
#6
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It looks good. Half Downs are so mild it's really hard to tell. I didn't really notice a big difference with mine, but just enough. Now I can't imagine having gone any lower.
I may have missed the thread - what size wheels are you going with??
I may have missed the thread - what size wheels are you going with??
#7
Congrats! Very popular option for our 3IS customers. Looks good!
-Josh
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Looks great. Mild drop but classy. I'm thinking of going this route or F-Sport springs(just for warranty reasons). Wondering what the clearance for wheels is though. I had some 18x9.5 work emotions on my 250 and they would rub with stock suspension, had rsr coilovers.
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Can't wait to see how it looks after it settles and also after you add your new wheels. I've seen different results based on tire size/width in reducing the gap even more. So you can make it look lower without actually lowering it further.
I have had my half-downs sitting in my garage for months. I'm still debating on wheels.
I have had my half-downs sitting in my garage for months. I'm still debating on wheels.
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Can't wait to see how it looks after it settles and also after you add your new wheels. I've seen different results based on tire size/width in reducing the gap even more. So you can make it look lower without actually lowering it further.
I have had my half-downs sitting in my garage for months. I'm still debating on wheels.
I have had my half-downs sitting in my garage for months. I'm still debating on wheels.
Front - 18x8.0 +40
225/40R18
Rear - 18x9.5 +40
265/35R18
Last edited by atomic250; 06-16-16 at 05:23 PM.
#14
the springs aren't designed to do that. you could go on and try but will more than likely suffer some kinda of suspension travel/rebound issue, possible under/oversteer issues, etc. its better and safer to stick to the set and not mix and match, as the springs are designed at different lengths with different stiffness and travel in mind.
#15
The Niche Misanos are great, I just got the Niche Targas 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 offset 35 front and back. It is very flush with the car and gives a very nice aggressive stance. Zero rubbing issues on Half downs. The drop is perfect as it will settle quite a bit. On day 1 it was exactly like yours, barely noticeable. After two weeks they were noticeably lower and have stayed steady. Can share some pics if you'd like to see what that looks like.
By the way, these are the only offsets available:
Size Offset
19 x 8.50 33
19 x 8.50 45
19 x 9.50 35
There is no 40 offset Misanos in our bolt pattern.
33 in front and 35 in the back won't rub if you go with the tire specs I have above and half downs. Did a lot of research before hand. Again zero rubbing issues, even with 3 adults in the back.
By the way, these are the only offsets available:
Size Offset
19 x 8.50 33
19 x 8.50 45
19 x 9.50 35
There is no 40 offset Misanos in our bolt pattern.
33 in front and 35 in the back won't rub if you go with the tire specs I have above and half downs. Did a lot of research before hand. Again zero rubbing issues, even with 3 adults in the back.
Last edited by TorontoR; 06-17-16 at 02:09 PM.