Lowering my FR-S - Guidance needed

[smg1138]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

At my 1.5ish inch drop the biggest issue I face is speed bumps and slopped driveways.

Just curious, how are you measuring that 1.5" drop? I'm currently sitting at 13" from hub center to fender and I can't figure out how much I'm dropped from stock. I think it's either a 1.5" or 1.75" drop, but I've read conflicting info on the stock ride height. I gave up measuring ground to fender since tire sizes and camber can affect that so much.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, I got the picture - but, my question is, what were you doing down there?




humfrz

Working. Mostly sitting through meetings that had little or nothing to do with me but I had to be there anyway.
When we were building the new plant I was there twice a week to monitor the new equipment being built. The border guards were starting to ask more questions.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by smg1138

Just curious, how are you measuring that 1.5" drop? I'm currently sitting at 13" from hub center to fender and I can't figure out how much I'm dropped from stock. I think it's either a 1.5" or 1.75" drop, but I've read conflicting info on the stock ride height. I gave up measuring ground to fender since tire sizes and camber can affect that so much.

I'm sorry - I'll go take my meds -


humfrz

[Lynxis]

Here is a pic of a car on Eibach Pro-kit with the ~1 inch drop:



Here is one on the Eibach Sportlines with the 1.5 inch drop:



I'm partial to the 1.5 inch drop in terms of looks but I run coilovers with only a 1 inch drop due to the need to get over some tall speed bumps on the way to work and anything lower than this scrapes. It's also been suggested anything more than a 1.2 inch drop may negatively impact suspension geometry and I track and autocross so....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by smg1138

Just curious, how are you measuring that 1.5" drop? I'm currently sitting at 13" from hub center to fender and I can't figure out how much I'm dropped from stock. I think it's either a 1.5" or 1.75" drop, but I've read conflicting info on the stock ride height. I gave up measuring ground to fender since tire sizes and camber can affect that so much.

I measured from the bottom of the stock mud guard (all Canadian ones have them) and compared to a couple at stock height. It was in the showroom so the floor was smooth and level. The front is about 1.25 and the rear 1.5. I think the spec sheet say something like 1.2 and 1.4 so I am within the margin of error to meet those.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Lynxis

Here is a pic of a car on Eibach Pro-kit with the ~1 inch drop:



Here is one on the Eibach Sportlines with the 1.5 inch drop:



I'm partial to the 1.5 inch drop in terms of looks but I run coilovers with only a 1 inch drop due to the need to get over some tall speed bumps on the way to work and anything lower than this scrapes. It's also been suggested anything more than a 1.2 inch drop may negatively impact suspension geometry and I track and autocross so....

The 1.5 is OK for geometry but I wouldn't want to go any more.

[Decep]

The rce yellows are a good choice but if your commute has a lot of dips and potholes you are gonna be getting launched out of your seat daily. Kind of a pain for a DD imo. Just depends on condition of the roads around there. I went back to stock 2017 springs and it's a actually a huge difference in ride quality despite what a lot of people say. Smaller high frequency bumps are fine but potholes, train tracks, dips on the freeway (get your shit together caltrans) are going to dictate your driving experience more than you'd think.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Decep

The rce yellows are a good choice but if your commute has a lot of dips and potholes you are gonna be getting launched out of your seat daily. Kind of a pain for a DD imo. Just depends on condition of the roads around there. I went back to stock 2017 springs and it's a actually a huge difference in ride quality despite what a lot of people say. Smaller high frequency bumps are fine but potholes, train tracks, dips on the freeway (get your shit together caltrans) are going to dictate your driving experience more than you'd think.

RCE are not progressive springs like the TRD or Eibach prokit. One of the reasons I went with prokit springs.

[Decep]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

RCE are not progressive springs like the TRD or Eibach prokit. One of the reasons I went with prokit springs.

That's a good point, but progressive springs are going to matter more for the littler bumps not the big dips in the road. I think its the 250 lb/in front springs on the RCEs that give it a bit of harshness on bumps. Usually you feel that more in the rear springs on this platform.

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by Rawdgir

@Gunman
Close up the gap mostly. There can be a finger or 2 space between the tire to fender.

1" or so drop springs. Take a look at the Hotchkis, I really like them.

[Rawdgir]

Sorry for the late reply guys, busy weekend.

I am really glad to have made this post. I have a good idea of what I want to get and I am leaning towards a 1.2 or 1.3 inch drop all around. As soon as I make the changes I'll post some before and after pics (It may be a while since I am going on vacation early next month and can't throw money around right now).

Thanks everyone for your response/input. Really appreciate it.

[mPlasticDesign.com]

Originally Posted by Rawdgir

Sorry for the late reply guys, busy weekend.

I am really glad to have made this post. I have a good idea of what I want to get and I am leaning towards a 1.2 or 1.3 inch drop all around. As soon as I make the changes I'll post some before and after pics (It may be a while since I am going on vacation early next month and can't throw money around right now).

Thanks everyone for your response/input. Really appreciate it.

I live in your area and have a 2018 BRZ with HR springs that lower about 1.5"

[Rawdgir]

@mPlasticDesign.com

Pics?

[Rawdgir]

@mPlasticDesign.com

Pics?