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Old 05-02-19, 06:34 PM
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Which manufactures offer “conservative” lower springs? Just trying to have a flush fitment with 18s and a meatier tire compared to the low profiles that come stock
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Flush fitment means pushing the thr wheel out, lowering means closing the wheel gap. What are you trying to do because your most does not make sense
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Originally Posted by TonyN
Flush fitment means pushing the thr wheel out, lowering means closing the wheel gap. What are you trying to do because your most does not make sense
Flush to the fender - closing the gap
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Lexus F Sport
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RSR Half Downs
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Originally Posted by Neat
Flush to the fender - closing the gap
If you are looking for spring specifically RSR downs a friend who is also on the forum is looking to sell his set. He is located in NJ.
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Looks like he's going for a conservative drop though ^ I think he's not trying to slammy whammy it
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I didn't put lowering spring but slapped on some wheels spacers...gave it few thousand miles, and that did it lol. Car lowered itself for about an inch, wheels are now flush to the fender and it kills the gap pretty well.
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Lexus F Sport
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RSR Half Downs
Echoing this, these will all result in a .5 to .75 inch drop. If you are wishing to make the fender flush or close to flush with no rubbing, I'd suggest RSR Downs with 15mm rear spacers and 20mm front spacers.

The RSR downs will be a little bit more aggresive of a drop, about 1-1.25 inch drop, but looks the best IMO when it comes to flushing the wheels and fenders.

unless you want to go bags or coils
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Looks like he's going for a conservative drop though ^ I think he's not trying to slammy whammy it
RSR Downs don't even remotely make the car look slammed. You're super annoying about that lol. I hate slammed cars and I have RSR Downs.
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The Lexus F Sport springs have the least amount of drop of any, and they are literally made for the car, so it sounds like they would work for you.

Next in line would be the RSR's.
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Rsr half downs were perfect for me with 19in wheels it gave just the right amount of drop!



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Originally Posted by Tim151
Rsr half downs were perfect for me with 19in wheels it gave just the right amount of drop!


That looks so good! Nice job.
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