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Old 07-17-18, 04:41 PM
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Default ‘18 F Sport...Just lowered on RS-R Down



Outside shop. “Sloped” entry


Decided to take a pic while on lift


Garage


Rear: zero gap?


Front


Hello. As per RS-R website:

Front - 1.0 - 1.2 in
Rear - 1.4 - 1.6 in

The rear seems to me has zero gap and front maybe needs more time to settle. It was a 25 mile ride from my indy shop and the ride seems stock to me but might change once I have passengers.

I paid $279 shipped from Ebay an seller and $250 to install at my local indy shop here in San Diego, Ca.

My questions..

-how long should I wait to get wheels aligned?
-has anyone exprienced scraping using this set up with stock wheels/shocks?
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Originally Posted by Etep


Outside shop. “Sloped” entry


Decided to take a pic while on lift


Garage


Rear: zero gap?


Front


Hello. As per RS-R website:

Front - 1.0 - 1.2 in
Rear - 1.4 - 1.6 in

The rear seems to me has zero gap and front maybe needs more time to settle. It was a 25 mile ride from my indy shop and the ride seems stock to me but might change once I have passengers.

I paid $279 shipped from Ebay an seller and $250 to install at my local indy shop here in San Diego, Ca.

My questions..

-how long should I wait to get wheels aligned?
-has anyone exprienced scraping using this set up with stock wheels/shocks?
Looks good, your rear does look a bit lower than when I first dropped mine on the same RSR Downs, the fronts did settle a little more after a week or so. I had mine aligned about 2 weeks after.
Shot the day it was lowered.


No rubbing or any issues lowered with the OEM wheels.
Currently running aftermarket wheels
19x8.5 +30 & 19x9.5 +42 with OEM tires and still no issues rubbing even with a full load of people and luggage.

I did install SPC Camber arms when I switched to the aftermarket wheels.
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Old 07-18-18, 09:44 AM
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Nice set up you got there! Is the grill (outside lining) wrapped or plasti-dipped? Any other mods? I’m glad to know there is no scraping with using oem shocks/wheels.
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Originally Posted by Etep
Nice set up you got there! Is the grill (outside lining) wrapped or plasti-dipped? Any other mods? I’m glad to know there is no scraping with using oem shocks/wheels.
The grill surround, window trim & B pillars, chrome trim on trunk and rear valance all wrapped with Avery Dimensions Gloss Metallic Black. IMO perfect match to the color of the grill itself and the lower inserts on the bumper. The Emblems were done with Plasti Dip Black Sapphire with 3 coats of glossifier after.



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Oh wow! You can’t really tell that the grill surround is wrapped. If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for the chrome delete?
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Oh wow! You can’t really tell that the grill surround is wrapped. If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for the chrome delete?
For the all the chrome delete its was $250, most places quoted me $450-$800 but turns out my sons friends dad has a shop that does this so I think I got a deal. I did the plasti dip myself ~$20 for the cans and plastic drop cloth from Home Depot.
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Originally Posted by Etep


Outside shop. “Sloped” entry


Decided to take a pic while on lift


Garage


Rear: zero gap?


Front


Hello. As per RS-R website:

Front - 1.0 - 1.2 in
Rear - 1.4 - 1.6 in

The rear seems to me has zero gap and front maybe needs more time to settle. It was a 25 mile ride from my indy shop and the ride seems stock to me but might change once I have passengers.

I paid $279 shipped from Ebay an seller and $250 to install at my local indy shop here in San Diego, Ca.

My questions..

-how long should I wait to get wheels aligned?
-has anyone exprienced scraping using this set up with stock wheels/shocks?
That looks great! My RSR down springs just came in the mail this weekend. can you send me the info for the shop you used to do yours? I'm in Anaheim but I have other shipmates stationed there in San Diego. LMK thanks.
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Looking good - hopefully it evens out more once settled.
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Does anyone know what the difference is between the 13-15 GS350 FSport RWD and the 16+ GS 350 Fsport RWD that causes the two to have two different chassis codes? I’ve scoured the internet looking at pictures of this drop and it seems like the 16+ is lower than the 13-15. The 16+ is the look I desire but I have a 15 😑... or maybe I’m just seeing things? I’ve asked RSR but never received a response. For example I’ve included another members picture with rsr down on the 13-15 as well as a Vossen team members GS that had down springs (both later switched to super down). Point being the first looks higher to me and the second photo looks similar to you guys with the 16+ (Which I would be happy about). I’m running Vossen vfs-10s 20x9 front 20x10 rear.


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Which RSR model is this? i recently looked one up and seller mention it lowered to 2-3 inches. thanks in advance!
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