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View Poll Results: who wants lowering options for AWD RC350 all wheel drive
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Old 03-07-15 | 05:09 PM
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Exclamation rc350 AWD lowering options

Would like to see bow many RC350 All Wheel drive owners would like a lowering package specific for the ALL WHEEL DRIVE. The car sits unevenly and is the only thing I cant.stand.about my car I wouldn't mind it so much if it were level but it's not the front in is jacked up like a Bronco and I don't see a reason why

Coil overs not cool overs smh embarrassing

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Old 03-13-15 | 07:55 PM
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FYI i just got this response from RS-R:

Thank you for your inquiry! We are indeed working on RC350 RWD and AWD suspension options and are currently in the development process. We are expecting the suspension options to be available for purchase in the coming couple of months. We will be sure to add you to our contact list, and we will inform you when they are available! Thank you!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.


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Anyone on this forum uses springs for AWD?

I just got this reply from Tanabe:
Thank you for the inquiry.

We currently offer NF210 Springs for the 2015 RC350 F-Sport RWD but here in Southern, California finding an AWD is a bit challenging. I believe on the ClubLexus Forums people with the AWD have installed our GS350 Springs but since we have not tested them ourselves we cannot confirm if they would installed without any issue. You may want to check with your Lexus Dealership to see if the spring part numbers on the RWD and GS350 are the same as the AWD RC350. If the part numbers are the same, there should not be an issue if installed.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.
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Originally Posted by pvo
Anyone on this forum uses springs for AWD?

I just got this reply from Tanabe:
Thank you for the inquiry.

We currently offer NF210 Springs for the 2015 RC350 F-Sport RWD but here in Southern, California finding an AWD is a bit challenging. I believe on the ClubLexus Forums people with the AWD have installed our GS350 Springs but since we have not tested them ourselves we cannot confirm if they would installed without any issue. You may want to check with your Lexus Dealership to see if the spring part numbers on the RWD and GS350 are the same as the AWD RC350. If the part numbers are the same, there should not be an issue if installed.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.
they are different part numbers i have checked
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Originally Posted by LRCSALES
they are different part numbers i have checked
Doesn't matter. The spring mounts are the same, and the NF210's work with the RC350 perfectly.
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Originally Posted by jspridge
Doesn't matter. The spring mounts are the same, and the NF210's work with the RC350 perfectly.
May I ask if you have the AWD car? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jspridge
Doesn't matter. The spring mounts are the same, and the NF210's work with the RC350 perfectly.
So let me get this straight. The Tanabe springs for a GS350 AWD have the same spring seats and will fit our RC AWD cars ? Has anyone verified this with an install ??
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I hope so, I'm getting the GS Tanabes installed on my AWD tomorrow.
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I hope so, I'm getting the GS Tanabes installed on my AWD tomorrow.
Please let us know how it goes.
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I hope so, I'm getting the GS Tanabes installed on my AWD tomorrow.
yes yes please let us know pictures if possible! Ill pay ya!
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The springs for the GS fit without any issues. It will take a couple of days for the springs to settle but so far it looks to be between an inch to an inch and half drop in the front and about half an inch in the back. Before the install the gap in the front was all five fingers and now its about two if that helps. The car rides exactly like it did before. I'll try to snap some pictures tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by NYCRC
The springs for the GS fit without any issues. It will take a couple of days for the springs to settle but so far it looks to be between an inch to an inch and half drop in the front and about half an inch in the back. Before the install the gap in the front was all five fingers and now its about two if that helps. The car rides exactly like it
did before. I'll try to snap some pictures tomorrow.
Awesome man! Also could you get me the tanabe part number I still don't know which one I know it's the TF210
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Patiently waiting for the f-sport springs to be rolled out. It probably won't be as much of a drop as tanabe, but at least it'll be covered under warranty should anything go wrong with my suspension components.
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Originally Posted by NYCRC
The springs for the GS fit without any issues. It will take a couple of days for the springs to settle but so far it looks to be between an inch to an inch and half drop in the front and about half an inch in the back. Before the install the gap in the front was all five fingers and now its about two if that helps. The car rides exactly like it did before. I'll try to snap some pictures tomorrow.

Wher in NYC? I'm in nj and would love to see the lowered awd in person? Every cross the bridge or hit the Tunnel?
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The part number is TNF170. I'll try to get some pics up later today after a carwash.

I'm in Midtown Manhattan, where in NJ are you? I go to Central NJ almost every weekend.



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