RSR Half downs
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Sorry should correct that, meant that the RSR Downs do not drop as much in the front on the AWD 350s as the RWDs, skewing the way it sits. The numbers from Tanabe are likewise, and they believe it's because the AWD has shorter range of movement shocks in the front. The Supers look fairly even but I don't want that much drop and no, I haven't seen an AWD 350 with Halfs anywhere. If so then it would certainly resolve the question. The Ark springs are likewise not AWD-certified but look perfect on the AWD 250 (see: YoungRider). Need someone who can do it themselves or doesn't mind spending on the labour to try it out. You are hereby knighted, good sir
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Got it, makes much more sense. Yeah, I asked YoungRider too, confirmed, but I wonder if the 250 AWD would make a difference, I have the 300 AWD, so same weight up front as the 350 AWD. i'm not sure how that would impact it, otherwise I might try out the Ark springs. I don't want supers either, not sure I want to commit to coils, just want a mild drop that improves the rake. I'm also tempted by the half downs since that's more in line with what drop I want, even the Arks are a hair beyond where I want to be, although doable.
Sounds like we're in the same boat -- just want a bit of a drop, to even out the stance. The Tanabes, Arks, and maybe even Swifts might be more of a drop than I'd like, but it would really be helpful to see them actually installed on a comparable car.
#48
Couple of updates:
- Godspeed says their springs will work on AWD. Could not confirm drop, suspected .2" difference.
- Swift says "many" have been installed on AWD but they haven't had any feedback to confirm the results.
- Godspeed says their springs will work on AWD. Could not confirm drop, suspected .2" difference.
- Swift says "many" have been installed on AWD but they haven't had any feedback to confirm the results.
#52
I'm currently casually interested in being a guinea pig for the half downs on AWD, or not risking it, spending a LOT more and just getting the sports-i coilovers.
#53
Interesting about Godspeed, although not sure I'm too interested in their springs since they list the drop as 1" front and back, so not getting rid of that raked look I'm trying to avoid.
I'm currently casually interested in being a guinea pig for the half downs on AWD, or not risking it, spending a LOT more and just getting the sports-i coilovers.
I'm currently casually interested in being a guinea pig for the half downs on AWD, or not risking it, spending a LOT more and just getting the sports-i coilovers.
Regarding Halfs, there is a 3xx AWD here that has put them on:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9594055
As expected, slight drop overall, less up front than with RWD. As for guinea pigs, I have taken the plunge. Santorini did front Supers and rear Downs, and it came out very well. I just bought his front Downs and am looking for rear Halfs, and should get the same effect according to pics of AWDs with those on them. If I cannot find just rear Halfs then I will buy a full set and sell the fronts. Would expect/hope that someone will want to just even-out the stance with a small drop on the front instead of doing an all-round lowering.
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#54
I haven't found any reviews or feedback on Godspeed either. Btw, someone is selling a set of Swifts in the Marketplace.
Regarding Halfs, there is a 3xx AWD here that has put them on:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9594055
As expected, slight drop overall, less up front than with RWD. As for guinea pigs, I have taken the plunge. Santorini did front Supers and rear Downs, and it came out very well. I just bought his front Downs and am looking for rear Halfs, and should get the same effect according to pics of AWDs with those on them. If I cannot find just rear Halfs then I will buy a full set and sell the fronts. Would expect/hope that someone will want to just even-out the stance with a small drop on the front instead of doing an all-round lowering.
Regarding Halfs, there is a 3xx AWD here that has put them on:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9594055
As expected, slight drop overall, less up front than with RWD. As for guinea pigs, I have taken the plunge. Santorini did front Supers and rear Downs, and it came out very well. I just bought his front Downs and am looking for rear Halfs, and should get the same effect according to pics of AWDs with those on them. If I cannot find just rear Halfs then I will buy a full set and sell the fronts. Would expect/hope that someone will want to just even-out the stance with a small drop on the front instead of doing an all-round lowering.
When do you plan on doing the hybrid? I might follow suit.
I wonder if stock rear and half rsr in the front would ride funny because of different spring rates not being matched well.
#56
Interesting, didn't see either of those, thanks for linking the half downs. Link to Santorini?
When do you plan on doing the hybrid? I might follow suit.
I wonder if stock rear and half rsr in the front would ride funny because of different spring rates not being matched well.
When do you plan on doing the hybrid? I might follow suit.
I wonder if stock rear and half rsr in the front would ride funny because of different spring rates not being matched well.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l#post10352904
Problem of course is it requires we buy two sets of springs, and even if we find used ones separately the shipping isn't cheap -- cost us about $40 to ship just the one pair cross-country (NJ to WA). Regarding only changing out the fronts, SoCalISF did just that, although it's on an ISF:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post9817686
Like with Santorini he stated no problems. Would expect the Swifts to drop more than the Halfs, even on the 3xx AWD, and front-Halfs/rear-OEM should at least be closer to if not even, plus the fact the Halfs are closer to OEM than all the others. I would have tried it but want a bit more overall drop, but if you're at all interested in doing it maybe we can work out a split-shipment with Meraki Josh or someone. As mentioned, I'll have the Downs this week and am just shopping for the Halfs.
Last edited by AtomicAWD; 01-22-19 at 08:57 AM.
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