Half Inch Drop? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ray_32 · 08-27-2013, 08:47 AM

Hi guys, is it possible to do a half inch (0.5") drop on the FRS? I've recently ordered some 18 inch rims (Gramlights 57FXX 8J +45 Offset) and have decided to use 225/40/18 rubber over 35s for a more compliant ride. The fitment calculator shows that I'll have about 1cm (0.4") increase in ride height after installing the wheels and tires. I know the difference shouldn't be noticeable but I'm a bit anal about that.

As such, I'm looking to lower the car by about half an inch with just springs rather than a complete coilover kit to save money. I'm actually quite happy with the stock suspension as is and don't need anything firmer. I don't want to go any lower as I'll be scraping the bottom on every-badly designed ramp and road bumps. I was wondering if there are any spring sets out there which fits my requirements? Or is it just a dream?

Note: Springs only. Similar spring rates to stock and approximately 1cm or half inch drop.

wparsons · 08-27-2013, 10:10 AM

The STI pink springs are about a half inch drop I believe.

Enraged21 · 08-27-2013, 11:31 AM

Yeah STI Pinks are about ~0.6 inch drop. I think that's the shortest drop.

DSOmegaX · 08-27-2013, 11:43 AM

TRD springs are also a half inch drop

Ray_32 · 08-27-2013, 01:46 PM

Oooh thanks for the info. Any idea where I can find the TRD springs? A link would be much appreciated! Cheers.

DSOmegaX · 08-27-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_32

Oooh thanks for the info. Any idea where I can find the TRD springs? A link would be much appreciated! Cheers.

You're looking for the JDM TRD springs. PN is MS250-18001. Japanparts will probably have it. This is an ebay link just for reference for what you're looking for (or just buy it off that link haha): http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271112421236

Note that there is also a USDM TRD version as well. This is NOT what you want as these are essentially rebranded eibachs with a 1-1.5" drop.

bakerr6 · 08-28-2013, 07:17 AM

would you be willing to go .75 in? I'm running on mach v springs and the drop is what I think you would like.

jumbaco · 08-28-2013, 05:44 PM

check out this thread: BRZ/FR-S Suspension Options List (Springs and Coilovers

08-27-2013, 08:47 AM	#1
Ray_32 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '12 Toyota 86 (RED) MT Location: Malaysia Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 36 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Half Inch Drop? Hi guys, is it possible to do a half inch (0.5") drop on the FRS? I've recently ordered some 18 inch rims (Gramlights 57FXX 8J +45 Offset) and have decided to use 225/40/18 rubber over 35s for a more compliant ride. The fitment calculator shows that I'll have about 1cm (0.4") increase in ride height after installing the wheels and tires. I know the difference shouldn't be noticeable but I'm a bit anal about that. As such, I'm looking to lower the car by about half an inch with just springs rather than a complete coilover kit to save money. I'm actually quite happy with the stock suspension as is and don't need anything firmer. I don't want to go any lower as I'll be scraping the bottom on every-badly designed ramp and road bumps. I was wondering if there are any spring sets out there which fits my requirements? Or is it just a dream? Note: Springs only. Similar spring rates to stock and approximately 1cm or half inch drop.

08-27-2013, 11:43 AM	#4
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Enraged21 #RememberTheBuster Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS MT Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 597 Thanks: 637 Thanked 154 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah STI Pinks are about ~0.6 inch drop. I think that's the shortest drop.

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Ray_32 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '12 Toyota 86 (RED) MT Location: Malaysia Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 36 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oooh thanks for the info. Any idea where I can find the TRD springs? A link would be much appreciated! Cheers.

08-28-2013, 07:17 AM	#7
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	would you be willing to go .75 in? I'm running on mach v springs and the drop is what I think you would like.

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jumbaco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FD Location: socal Posts: 176 Thanks: 31 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	check out this thread: BRZ/FR-S Suspension Options List (Springs and Coilovers

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