LexusDan22

Hi fellow Lexus friends,

I'm thinking about lowering my 2014 Lexus IS 350 (F-sport, RWD). I don't want to slam my car, but I am looking for a good drop that eliminates gap. The Tanabe NF210 lowering springs claims it offers a decent drop that eliminates a lot of the gap while still maintaining excellent ride quality per factory standards.

Does anyone have these springs installed on their car? Or does anyone have good insight into these springs? Is the bounce too much or not? How is the ride quality?
Please share your thoughts/feedback. Thanks!

sandiegoer

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i currently have a set of f sport springs and shocks for sale in so-cal if u wanna buy it. has less than 7k miles on them and decided to go with rsr isport instead.

Meraki Autoworks

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Very popular option.

We have sold a lot of these, Swift, and RSR.

RSR tend to be the most popular, then swift, then Tein.

Tein is best bang for your buck.

-Josh

LexusDan22

Are RSR lowering springs better than Tanabe for the Lexus IS350 3rd gen?

Meraki Autoworks

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RSR gives a lower drop. In terms of quality.. Everyone has a different opinion on "comfort levels"

-Josh

LexusDan22

Got it. I'm curious then what other Lexus owners' takes are on RSR vs Tanabe lowering springs.

CLUM

I did the prototype for Tanabe NF210 and switched to RSR half downs with no regrets. The Tanabes put the car too low...i was scraping everywhere. I also felt that the spring rate was too soft on the Tanabes. The RSRs feel perfect though and the minor drop is just enough to close the wheel gap.

LexusDan22

What was the front and rear drop you had with the Tanabe? And ... what is the front and rear drop you have with the RSR half-downs?

MasonGrey

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My preference is towards Swift springs. I feel that it offers the best performance while giving the car a good stance.

CLUM

i don't know the numbers off hand, you can look them up on their websites though.

Tanabe w/ OEM 17" vs RSR w/ Volk 18"
The drop looks similar between the two but now i have 18" wheels with a higher-than-stock sidewall to help raise the car a bit so it also closed the wheel gap a bit too. I think it sits perfectly w/ half downs and 18" wheels.

Jmaarc13

RSR Coilovers... no gap, smooth ride.
FSPORT springs, advertised as 1 inch drop and plenty of gap and stiffer ride.
Not sure if it's ever in the budget, but if you can, I would replace the springs with Coilovers. I initially wanted to purchase the RSR super downs but was concerned about the added pressure put onto the stock shocks. Based on feedback on other threads and found on-line, I realize the ride would suffer for a specific look and the shocks would eventually go out so to the added force placed on the shocks. Imagine the suspension being placed under constant pressure without any relief? That's like placing 500 pounds or 4 adults in the car at all times? Results, quicker wear and eventual replacement required.
I eventually went to the RSR Coilovers and can't believe the smooth ride, better then stock and the adjustability. Check the pics and Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Good luck.

LexusDan22

Nice looking car! How much were the RSR coilovers?

Jmaarc13

They set me back $1700 shipped but were cheaper to install then the FSPORT springs. I wasted $300 on springs and $500 on the install. Another $100 for the alignment. That's a $900 investment. For $800 more you could Coilovers.
By the way, I waited almost 5 months before I pulled the trigger. A lot of research because I did not want to ruin the investment in the car.
let me know if I can answer any more questions.

sandiegoer

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when i got my f sport lexus install it for free + free alignment as well. lucky me