About to lower my BRZ series blue, need input - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jfheisenberg · 03-21-2016, 10:56 AM

Before starting, I have searched in regards this all over the forum/online.

Anyways, I’m about to lower my BRZ series blue. The main reason is to kill that ugly "wheel gap", however i do not have to compromise the handling of the car or any suspension performance that this car is already great at.
My two options are Eibach prokit lowering springs & RCE yellow lowering springs.

For Eibach Prokit
-1 Inch drop
-I read that this a progressive spring so the ride might be a bit rough?
-Not sure if this improves the handling of the car or makes it bad?

For RCE yellow springs:
-0.8inch drop (or 22mm)
-This springs have great reviews when used with the OEM shock/strut
-Based on what I have read this maintains the handling of the car and it improves handling performance.

TBH, im leaning more towards the RCE yellow, however is the 0.8 inch drop going to kill the wheel gap? That is the main reason why I want to lower the car without compromising handling.

I have try to look for BRZ with RCE yellow lowering springs, but can’t find a decent/clear quality picture. Keep in mind that i do not want to slam my car to the ground.

What do you guys think?

MisterSheep · 03-21-2016, 11:00 AM

RCE Yellow springs from what I hear are a great and comfortable spring. Nice amount of drop with keeping oem-like feel.

go_a_way1 · 03-21-2016, 11:01 AM

RCE are the better choice here.
@jawn for pics

Gear_One_Performance · 03-21-2016, 11:26 AM

If you're sticking with a strut/spring combo the RCE's are the best way to go.

jawn · 03-21-2016, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

RCE are the better choice here.
@jawn for pics

RCE Yellows. Wheels are Enkei NT03+M 17x7.5 +35 for reference.

Jfheisenberg · 03-21-2016, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawn

RCE Yellows. Wheels are Enkei NT03+M 17x7.5 +35 for reference.

I have 17 inch STI wheels, i think the 0.8 drop is close/similar to the 1 inch drop that the eibach offers. It would be good to see a before and after shot of the same angle of your car but i kind of get the idea with this picture.

Thanks.

Hyper4mance2k · 03-21-2016, 09:21 PM

The RCEs will be more "trackable," and they will be more predictable, but they lower the car less.

The Pro-kit is progressive, thus will be more comfortable, but they won't handle as predictably. However, you get moar low. Also, the TRD springs are the Eibach Pro-Kit, so there's that to interpret it as you wish.

I run neither. I went with Swift Spec Rs with Bilstein struts. I did not like the Swift Spec Rs on stock struts because I believe the car was unpredictable on the stock struts. There are at least 10 reviews on every spring available.

ryoma · 03-21-2016, 09:27 PM

here's a before and after... no full pic though since I didn't think to do it before deleting the images lol

D_Thissen · 03-21-2016, 09:59 PM

Lowered on RCE yellows.

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Jfheisenberg · 03-22-2016, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

here's a before and after... no full pic though since I didn't think to do it before deleting the images lol

exactly what i was looking for, much thanks!

Jfheisenberg · 03-22-2016, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k

The RCEs will be more "trackable," and they will be more predictable, but they lower the car less.

The Pro-kit is progressive, thus will be more comfortable, but they won't handle as predictably. However, you get moar low. Also, the TRD springs are the Eibach Pro-Kit, so there's that to interpret it as you wish.

I run neither. I went with Swift Spec Rs with Bilstein struts. I did not like the Swift Spec Rs on stock struts because I believe the car was unpredictable on the stock struts. There are at least 10 reviews on every spring available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Thissen

Lowered on RCE yellows.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

exactly what i was looking for, much thanks!

Thanks for everybody that provide information in regards this.

I will be going with the RCE yellow springs. RCE seems to do their hw pretty well, and besides lowering the car to make the wheel gap less noticeable, i will gain a bit more handling performance.

Jfheisenberg · 03-26-2016, 09:54 PM

Just got installed the RCE yellow springs on my Series blue. Drop is mild, feels good, springs still needs to settle and take it to the mountain and see how it performs on twisty roads:

Before:

After:

Captain Snooze · 03-26-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

kill that ugly "wheel gap",

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x1UP · 03-26-2016, 11:36 PM

I'm interested to hear your feedback. I'm also looking for a lower ride height to kill that wheel gap, but i'm going full coilovers, not springs.

03-21-2016, 10:56 AM	#1
Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	About to lower my BRZ series blue, need input Before starting, I have searched in regards this all over the forum/online. Anyways, I’m about to lower my BRZ series blue. The main reason is to kill that ugly "wheel gap", however i do not have to compromise the handling of the car or any suspension performance that this car is already great at. My two options are Eibach prokit lowering springs & RCE yellow lowering springs. For Eibach Prokit -1 Inch drop -I read that this a progressive spring so the ride might be a bit rough? -Not sure if this improves the handling of the car or makes it bad? For RCE yellow springs: -0.8inch drop (or 22mm) -This springs have great reviews when used with the OEM shock/strut -Based on what I have read this maintains the handling of the car and it improves handling performance. TBH, im leaning more towards the RCE yellow, however is the 0.8 inch drop going to kill the wheel gap? That is the main reason why I want to lower the car without compromising handling. I have try to look for BRZ with RCE yellow lowering springs, but can’t find a decent/clear quality picture. Keep in mind that i do not want to slam my car to the ground. What do you guys think?

03-21-2016, 09:21 PM	#7
Hyper4mance2k Shadetree Project Ratchet Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: series.Blue Location: Greater DMV Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 1,578 Thanked 634 Times in 376 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The RCEs will be more "trackable," and they will be more predictable, but they lower the car less. The Pro-kit is progressive, thus will be more comfortable, but they won't handle as predictably. However, you get moar low. Also, the TRD springs are the Eibach Pro-Kit, so there's that to interpret it as you wish. I run neither. I went with Swift Spec Rs with Bilstein struts. I did not like the Swift Spec Rs on stock struts because I believe the car was unpredictable on the stock struts. There are at least 10 reviews on every spring available. __________________ The Shadetree Project: I turn wrenches

03-21-2016, 09:27 PM	#8
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	here's a before and after... no full pic though since I didn't think to do it before deleting the images lol __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

03-21-2016, 09:59 PM	#9
D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Lowered on RCE yellows. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

03-26-2016, 11:36 PM	#14
x1UP One & Done (AOZORA) Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: '15 Series.Blue BRZ (WRB) Location: New York City Posts: 932 Thanks: 340 Thanked 217 Times in 160 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm interested to hear your feedback. I'm also looking for a lower ride height to kill that wheel gap, but i'm going full coilovers, not springs. __________________ "I have the need....the need for speed! - Maverick (Top Gun)

03-21-2016, 11:26 AM	#4
Gear_One_Performance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ SCCA STU endurance car Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania Posts: 199 Thanks: 2 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you're sticking with a strut/spring combo the RCE's are the best way to go.

03-26-2016, 09:54 PM	#12
Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just got installed the RCE yellow springs on my Series blue. Drop is mild, feels good, springs still needs to settle and take it to the mountain and see how it performs on twisty roads: Before: After:

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