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So the whole lowering thing is new to me. Thinking about dropping my BASE RC 300 AWD. My question is this, if the F SPORT is already lowered by an inch or whatever compared to the base, if I put the springs on that some are using on their F Sports (like the Tanabe springs) to lower them more, is the total drop then like 2"+? Does that make sense?
Thanks.
Last edited by UncleMoney; 01-30-18 at 07:28 AM.
Reason: clarity
So the whole lowering thing is new to me. Thinking about dropping my BASE RC 300 AWD. My question is this, if the F SPORT is already lowered by an inch or whatever compared to the base, if I put the springs on that some are using on their F Sports (like the Tanabe springs) to lower them more, is the total drop then like 2"+? Does that make sense?
Thanks.
The factory F Sport is not any lower than the non-F Sport. Same springs, different shocks.
Hope this helps
No. The F Sport lowering springs are an accessory option. I had them installed on my RC 350 F Sport when I purchased it.
I was a little irritated that I bought an RC 350 F Sport but had to pay extra to have the F Sport lowering springs installed.
Thanks all for the feedback. I def looked at the Tanabe springs but I am leasing so prob want to keep the springs all Lexus. That being said, the cost I got from my deal for the springs was pretty $$$. About $1100 parts and labor. Like $250 parts plus $850 labor. Not at all what I was expecting.
Thanks all for the feedback. I def looked at the Tanabe springs but I am leasing so prob want to keep the springs all Lexus. That being said, the cost I got from my deal for the springs was pretty $$$. About $1100 parts and labor. Like $250 parts plus $850 labor. Not at all what I was expecting.
That's too high. My local Lexus dealership installed the springs and did a 4 wheel tire breakdown to install the F Sport forged wheels for a total of $600 labor cost (sorry I don't know what the breakdown was). Granted, I negotiated the price with them at the time of purchase (lease) before I took delivery of the car. The springs were about $240 parts cost.
I went with the F Sport springs for the same reason you are considering them. I am leasing and wanted to keep it all OEM parts. But if I were to do it again I would probably go with the RS-R down springs as I like the ride height and firmness better than the F Sport springs. Of course it's my wife's car and I don't think she would like the RS-R springs. Plus with the RS-R (and Tanabe) you really have to be more careful with nose clearance and road conditions.
Here is a pic with the F Sport springs.
That's too high. My local Lexus dealership installed the springs and did a 4 wheel tire breakdown to install the F Sport forged wheels for a total of $600 labor cost (sorry I don't know what the breakdown was). Granted, I negotiated the price with them at the time of purchase (lease) before I took delivery of the car. The springs were about $240 parts cost.
I went with the F Sport springs for the same reason you are considering them. I am leasing and wanted to keep it all OEM parts. But if I were to do it again I would probably go with the RS-R down springs as I like the ride height and firmness better than the F Sport springs. Of course it's my wife's car and I don't think she would like the RS-R springs. Plus with the RS-R (and Tanabe) you really have to be more careful with nose clearance and road conditions.
Here is a pic with the F Sport springs.
I have the RC-300 F-sport AWD...and I put "RSR Down" springs on the *front only*. Took a while to find a shop that would do that...but it looks like the way it *should* have come from the factory.
01-29-18, 12:41 PM
Lowering question - 2" DROP???
