Eric's Review of RS-R Springs

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Name: Eric Eskandari
Email: [email protected]
Product: RS-R Springs (Racing Beat)
Model: Down Hard - Linear
Store: must import them (I think)
Price: ?
Car: '90 240SX Coupe
Worth_it: Yes
Difficulty_Rating: 7
Date: 18 Dec 1998

Problems

Tips

Thoughts

These are not the standard low-priced RS-R springs that many resellers are advertising. These springs, unlike the common progressive ones, are linear with a 508 lbs/in rate in front and 420 lbs/in in the rear. These springs are beyond stiff. There have been times where my passenger literally hit his head on the ceiling when I hit a dip.

In terms of performance I would say that these are absolutely the best springs you can get if you don't want coil-overs. The car has nearly zero body roll in a corner.

They lower the car over two inches.

Other

These springs are extremely stiff. They make a mid 80s Corvette feel like a soft and cushy Buick. They are too stiff for the Tokicos I am using. If you watch my car follow the imperfections on a road surface you'd think I have air bags in my suspension.

It was very hard to get used to these springs. I am not sure if I would recommend these over Eibachs because the ride is extremely stiff. The car feels like a go kart and *I* like it.