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Old 02-01-2014, 04:12 AM   #1
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Which Springs to get?

Hey guys im planning on buying some lowering springs and i was wondering which ones would you guys recommend to get im trying to get a good drop with out the saggy look and good performance im trying to decide on the Swift springs or RCE or RS*R superdowns which ones would be the best choice!
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Old 02-01-2014, 05:17 AM   #2
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I daily drove and autocrossed on the RCE yellows for a year and loved them. They didn't slam the car, just improved the performance and gave it a bit of drop. Ended up upgrading to the RCE T2s which are also very nice.
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Those springs really aren't the same at all. The RCE yellows are what really should have been on the car stock. Track oriented and barely lower, like .8". The RSR Superdowns are what I use and are alot stiffer than stock. With 18s, I need to brake for alot of serious dips into the road if I don't want my head to hit the roof or my spine to whimper in pain. On a nice road, the RSRs are nice, but they are what any low drop (1.2-1.4") of springs on stock shocks give you, a very stiff ride sacrificed for looks and handling. If you've ever been in a lowered car before then you've got nothing to fear.


Supposedly Swifts are the best all arounded, they just cost more

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I've been on Swifts (FR-S model) half a year, no complaints, they really check all the boxes
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Those springs really aren't the same at all. The RCE yellows are what really should have been on the car stock. Track oriented and barely lower, like .8". The RSR Superdowns are what I use and are alot stiffer than stock. With 18s, I need to brake for alot of serious dips into the road if I don't want my head to hit the roof or my spine to whimper in pain. On a nice road, the RSRs are nice, but they are what any low drop (1.2-1.4") of springs on stock shocks give you, a very stiff ride sacrificed for looks and handling. If you've ever been in a lowered car before then you've got nothing to fear.


Supposedly Swifts are the best all abounded, they just cost more
im also on the super downs. and in my amateur opinion , it was a noticeable improvement at the track. i could get on the throttle much sooner on exits. i do wish they werente quite so low, but i liked the rates better than the regular downs or whatevr they were called, and i found them on sale for $160 so what can ya do.
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Im rocking the super downs. theyre comfortable and look great. I have zero complaints about the rsr's.
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Alright thanks guys! Im probably gonna go with the swifts does anyone know a good place to buy them from for a good price
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For me, I'm looking to get some Hotchkis springs. 1" drop and work with the stock shocks. Should be a hassle free setup and are also one of the lowest priced on the market.
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