Remeber that AWDs sit at least an inch higher than RWDs. Get H&Rs for the lowest drop. Not sure if you can put coils on an AWD.

 

they created new coils for the AWD.. selling them now in the vendor marketplace.

i thought the reason why the AWDs sit half an inch higher was just because the springs were higher too. if you swap out the springs... you should have the same drop?

didn't somebody say that the 2009's sat higher than the 06-08s anyway? that might be the problem too.

 

I beg to differ cause i have them on rite now only BC Racing make them and they go from to stock height to drop it like its hott

 

OP, If you don't want to go much lower, then perhaps you should wait until the springs are completely settled and see if it is what you want. When I installed my Tanabe NF210s I wasn't convinced at first that it was even lowered. Then it settled and it gave me the tasteful drop I wanted, 1" in the rear and .8" in the front. I drive aggressively on 20's so I can't slam it like others have on this forum.

However, if you want at least an inch lower, then S-Techs or Coilovers are the way to go...good luck.

 

hahahaha..... thats funny.

 

I really miss that car Mike, and those wheels were the nicest looking wheel for our car imo, shoulda bought them from you when i had the chance anyways, did you have spacers for your rear? looks pretty flush

 

These Hotchkis look great, anyone have any info on how these would go w/ an AWD?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-pie-time.html

 

The F sport actually drops really nice.... on the rwd.

Basically any spring will give disappointing drop on the awd, no point in looking for springs.

 

ROFL... ive been saying this all along, do not buy fsport springs... either buy eibach prokit is250 (not the 350 even if you have a 350) or tanabe df210

honestly~ i really dont know why ppl buy the fsport springs...

 

yes, that IS my 2is, circa mid-2008.

it's about a finger gap up front and half a finger gap in the rear on oem 18's. i think everyone else on s-techs will tell you the same.

if you're looking to get an even drop at all four corners for your awd 2is, your only option is to go w/ coilovers.

 

Most of the spring are around $200, eg Tein & Tanabe, and I guess they do about the same as your o/e-sports set.

I never recommend spring drop since there won't be adjustment available when installed.

Try coilovers if you can spare a bit more love to your car. Come on!! $200 springs for a $40k car? It drops your car and the value.

Good luck with your shopping.

 

can someone with H&R springs post a pic up? Same with eibach 250... I want to see the difference between the two.... Im guessing the eibach will give a more balanced look...

(1.4F - 1.0R eibach) -vs- (1.4F - 1.3R H&R)

 

hey man... i think u should go for the tein s-techs i got them on my ride pretty even drop and sits nicely barly any wheel gap for me, u can check it out in my sig... or get HnRs those are always a good route too !

 

the awd models now have an available coilover which is basically only way to go for a drop since it sits so high. the rwd models can sit perfect on springs and/or coilovers depending on wheel/tire setups and only way to be fully adjustable...coil$$$

 

i'm not on AWD, but i'm very happy with the eibach pro 250 for the road conditions, driveway angles, and the zero cost to me.