RS-R springs?

GTRFAN · 09-25-2009, 02:04 AM

Has anyone had any experience with RS-R products, especially springs?

I am looking at doing a simple drop with some decent sways to get me started.

http://www.rs-r.com/store/pc/home.asp

kenchan · 09-25-2009, 02:13 PM

ive had experience with RS-R in the past. good craftsmanship. i hear good things about their springs too.

check the spring rates before purchase.

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 10-06-2009, 01:56 PM

^^ what he said.

I'm a fan of Eibach/TEIN on springs, almost always. Tanabe is awesome too, their springs just don't sell too much though.

kenchan · 10-06-2009, 04:46 PM

tanabe imho is kinda sucky in the paint department. ive had tanabe lowering springs DF210's in the past and the paint just chipped away (in chunks) at the progressive coils in no time (less than 3months).

where as eibach has been chip free for about 5yrs now.
tein's are okay too but check their spring rates. it seems like their engineers just
puts together some assortment of springs as a kit and sells it for a car.

not sure if i got a bad batch but tanabe does not qualify in my
future to-buy department.

res0zsfa · 08-26-2010, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

tanabe imho is kinda sucky in the paint department. ive had tanabe lowering springs DF210's in the past and the paint just chipped away (in chunks) at the progressive coils in no time (less than 3months).

where as eibach has been chip free for about 5yrs now.
tein's are okay too but check their spring rates. it seems like their engineers just
puts together some assortment of springs as a kit and sells it for a car.

not sure if i got a bad batch but tanabe does not qualify in my
future to-buy department.

wow... i wanted to get the tanabe gf210 springs... this makes me rethink some things..

tjlazer · 05-05-2010, 03:57 PM

I was about to post a thread on this and did a search first, so I'll add to this.

Does RS*R make a lowering spring for the 370Z? I liked the ones for the 350 and I want a set for my 370... Their US site has no info, but someone said they are avail in Japan???

tbonesteak · 06-10-2010, 10:47 AM

basing it off the 350 application, this is exactly what i want. I pray they make it for the 370 soon for i need to drop this boat!!!

KaienZ34 · 06-10-2010, 01:03 PM

What setup would give a smooth comfortable ride, as for as springs, shocks, coilovers ? Sorry for the super noob question; i've got the sport pgk, hotchkis sways, and 20" rims and tire setup of 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear. I had eibach pro kit on but it was bumpy as hell, i thought taking them out would help but no. Maybe tires with more profile would help, somthing like 255/35/20 f. 305/30/20 r.... Sorry for highjacking this thread for a min. It's driving me nuts... any help is appreciated. Thanks again

Modshack · 06-18-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

What setup would give a smooth comfortable ride, as for as springs, shocks, coilovers ? Sorry for the super noob question; i've got the sport pgk, hotchkis sways, and 20" rims and tire setup of 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear. I had eibach pro kit on but it was bumpy as hell, i thought taking them out would help but no. Maybe tires with more profile would help, somthing like 255/35/20 f. 305/30/20 r.... Sorry for highjacking this thread for a min. It's driving me nuts... any help is appreciated. Thanks again

Well...Your first problem was putting all this stuff on stock shocks. Heavy 20" wheels/tires, and springs that need additional shock control have overwhelmed the stock dampers. You've simply added too much unsprung weight in addition to a stiffer spring, resulting in a poor ride.

KaienZ34 · 06-18-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Well...Your first problem was putting all this stuff on stock shocks. Heavy 20" wheels/tires, and springs that need additional shock control have overwhelmed the stock dampers. You've simply added too much unsprung weight in addition to a stiffer spring, resulting in a poor ride.

Thanks for the info, as of now i have stock springs. Just the hotchkis sways and rims or after market. I'd be willing the change springs, shocks, tires to whatever is needed for a good smooth ride. Like i was saying smooth as a caddy and handle like a porche as much as possible. I just don't know what route to go....Thanks for your time.

tjlazer · 06-10-2010, 03:15 PM

Since you tried Eibachs your only other option is to go coilovers. You could go H&R but those are 1.2" drop and I'm not sure if they are stiffer than Eibachs or not. Not a lot of options with springs.

The RS*R's were great on the 350Z with a mild .6" drop and were linear which were nice and stiff. Exactly what I am looking for in a drop and handling.

KaienZ34 · 06-10-2010, 03:45 PM

Should the Ebach ride smoother than stock or the other way around ?

kevr6 · 06-10-2010, 07:30 PM

H&R springs are the best!! All the euro background I have an H&R always outperforms
Eibach! There are other threads here also stating the Eibachs start to get bouncy w/ wear! I'm running the H&R now and they feel just like stock but with 1.3" drop. Just need rear camber kit ($200). Front isn't needed.

wishihadnav · 06-11-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

H&R springs are the best!! All the euro background I have an H&R always outperforms
Eibach! There are other threads here also stating the Eibachs start to get bouncy w/ wear! I'm running the H&R now and they feel just like stock but with 1.3" drop. Just need rear camber kit ($200). Front isn't needed.

^^this...by FAAARR the best looking stance for the 370 hands down..rides like stock as well..

tbonesteak · 06-11-2010, 11:09 AM

i just wish the h&r dropped a little bit less.

09-25-2009, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 18	RS-R springs? Has anyone had any experience with RS-R products, especially springs? I am looking at doing a simple drop with some decent sways to get me started. http://www.rs-r.com/store/pc/home.asp __________________ My Zed

10-06-2009, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 18	^^ what he said. I'm a fan of Eibach/TEIN on springs, almost always. Tanabe is awesome too, their springs just don't sell too much though. __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

05-05-2010, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I was about to post a thread on this and did a search first, so I'll add to this. Does RSR make a lowering spring for the 370Z? I liked the ones for the 350 and I want a set for my 370... Their US site has no info, but someone said they are avail in Japan??? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 06-10-2010 at 03:18 PM.*

06-10-2010, 03:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Since you tried Eibachs your only other option is to go coilovers. You could go H&R but those are 1.2" drop and I'm not sure if they are stiffer than Eibachs or not. Not a lot of options with springs. The RS*R's were great on the 350Z with a mild .6" drop and were linear which were nice and stiff. Exactly what I am looking for in a drop and handling. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

06-10-2010, 07:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 667	H&R springs are the best!! All the euro background I have an H&R always outperforms Eibach! There are other threads here also stating the Eibachs start to get bouncy w/ wear! I'm running the H&R now and they feel just like stock but with 1.3" drop. Just need rear camber kit ($200). Front isn't needed. __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

09-25-2009, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive had experience with RS-R in the past. good craftsmanship. i hear good things about their springs too. check the spring rates before purchase.

10-06-2009, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	tanabe imho is kinda sucky in the paint department. ive had tanabe lowering springs DF210's in the past and the paint just chipped away (in chunks) at the progressive coils in no time (less than 3months). where as eibach has been chip free for about 5yrs now. tein's are okay too but check their spring rates. it seems like their engineers just puts together some assortment of springs as a kit and sells it for a car. not sure if i got a bad batch but tanabe does not qualify in my future to-buy department.

06-10-2010, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	basing it off the 350 application, this is exactly what i want. I pray they make it for the 370 soon for i need to drop this boat!!!

06-10-2010, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	What setup would give a smooth comfortable ride, as for as springs, shocks, coilovers ? Sorry for the super noob question; i've got the sport pgk, hotchkis sways, and 20" rims and tire setup of 255/30/20 front and 305/25/20 rear. I had eibach pro kit on but it was bumpy as hell, i thought taking them out would help but no. Maybe tires with more profile would help, somthing like 255/35/20 f. 305/30/20 r.... Sorry for highjacking this thread for a min. It's driving me nuts... any help is appreciated. Thanks again

06-10-2010, 03:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Should the Ebach ride smoother than stock or the other way around ?

06-11-2010, 11:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	i just wish the h&r dropped a little bit less.

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