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Lowering Springs on Prius v

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by tudes, Feb 14, 2016.

  1. tudes

    tudes LA commuter

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    What springs lower more than the Tanabe? Not coilovers. Overkill for what I will be using my Prius v for.
     
    #1 tudes, Feb 14, 2016
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    i realized you said no coilers.. but.... I'm selling my megan coilovers and they are height adjustable. fyi
     
    #2 AlexNatividad, Feb 19, 2016
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    Still have your megan coilovers if so how much? And also where are you located?
     
    #3 Sinoman83, Mar 6, 2016
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    The RSR Superdown is the lowest drop i could find at 1.6 front and 2.0 rear. Honestly after a year i perfer a lower drop. But they offer great drivability over ramps and driveways with no scraping. Here is what they look like. Im on 18" with 225/45 profile tires. 20151002_123701-2.jpg 20160121_145953-1.jpg
     
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    I don't have a prius V , prius , trd spring they are brutal! Went with RSR low , they are very comfortable drops frt 1.2 rear 1.0 . Very Happy Now!
     
    #5 Toppcat, Mar 11, 2016
  6. tudes

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    Hi everyone, thanks for those that replied.

    @AlexNatvidad - thanks for the offer, I didn't catch your reply and I went with the RSR Super Down springs.

    Overall, happy with the look and ride. I would have wanted it lower, but limited support accessories of the Prius v.
     
    #6 tudes, Mar 12, 2016
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    looks very nice.
     
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    Looks really good!
     
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    How harsh is the ride, compared to stock? Did you change out dampers as well?

    Thanks ,
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    #10 MVPLRJohnson, Apr 5, 2017
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    Cool. A set of RS-R Super Downs are on my wish list now for the Firebrid.

    Bill the Engineer
     
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    Any updates on ride quality or how the stock shocks and struts have held up? Also, any odd tire wear or is your alignment still good?
     
    #12 Bmr4life, Sep 9, 2017
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    Any updates on ride quality with the RSR down low springs or how the stock shocks and struts have held up? Did this require a kit to get alignment back in spec?
     
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