BEST LOWERING SPRINGS FOR TYPE R WITH OEM DAMPERS

[Jotun]

For a good balance of more low with good spring rates check out the Ktuned springs.

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[nYdGeo]

I'm in the area. I've got a million rock chips already from daily driving it on the highways through QC.

I live in S. LA but road trip up to the Deals Gap area a few times per year and just all over in general. I feel that pain, or I should say my Type R does. Poor thing is a rock magnet.

 

[nYdGeo]

For a good balance of more low with good spring rates check out the Ktuned springs.

+1 ! The most under-rated option out there. Probably closest to the Spoons in ride quality for literally half-price.

 

[Seandingo]

Anyone ever order from Nengun? Are they legit? The spoon springs here seem to be significantly cheaper than on other sites.

https://www.nengun.com/spoon/progressive-springs

 

[Jotun]

Anyone ever order from Nengun? Are they legit? The spoon springs here seem to be significantly cheaper than on other sites.

https://www.nengun.com/spoon/progressive-springs

They are completely legit. You’ll pay more for shipping because it comes directly from Japan.

 

[Seandingo]

They are completely legit. You’ll pay more for shipping because it comes directly from Japan.

Ah got it thanks!

 

[ichiban]

Legit, and ships pretty damn fast for coming from Japan

 

[cameron.hill]

My car is running Spoon. It feels a lot like OEM and I do 90% of my driving in sport mode.

I have more pics in the CBP thread and the Titan7 thread.

I'm definitely getting Spoon springs. Did you have to get any other parts along with the springs? or just springs

 

[r712]

I'm definitely getting Spoon springs. Did you have to get any other parts along with the springs? or just springs

Only have the springs installed. Running different wheels now (18x9.5 +38) and still don't have any issues with the setup.

 

[nYdGeo]

For a good balance of more low with good spring rates check out the Ktuned springs.

I had the K-Tuned spring and liked them a great deal at first. Perfect, even .75" drop, a little firmer than stock, but seriously close to OEM ride.

I don't know if the heat treating on that batch was botched or what, but the compliance (soft) sections were completely collapsed on all four corners in around 10K miles. Was dropped about 1.5" and rode like it was on struts. It became miserable.

Since I'm less concerned with creature comfort and want the best possible handling with the stock dampeners, I replaced them with Swift Spec R springs with a 1" drop. Seriously, I would not recommend them for everyone. They still have a compliance (softer) section that provides a comfortable ride over smoother surfaces, but it's a serious performance ride. You feel every imperfection in the road surface...which I actually like. I'm fine with this as I'm the type that makes several trips per year to The Dragon area to race some of the best mountain roads in our nation, occasionally track the car, etc. I didn't purchase an FK8 to putt around.

I've ridden in at least a dozen Type R's and the best compromise for a near OEM ride, with a bit better wheel well gap and slightly improved handling is the way too expensive Spoon springs. Like a seriously OEM ride quality. I've experienced nothing that compares.

So, for what it's worth, my recommendation if you want to keep the stock suspension components and want a nicer stanced, slightly enhanced OEM ride, go Spoon. If you are hardcore, the Swift Spec R will not disappoint. Both of the options are, IMHO, perfect for their nature.

 

[JohnInATL]

I had the K-Tuned spring and liked them a great deal at first. Perfect, even .75" drop, a little firmer than stock, but seriously close to OEM ride.

I don't know if the heat treating on that batch was botched or what, but the compliance (soft) sections were completely collapsed on all four corners in around 10K miles. Was dropped about 1.5" and rode like it was on struts. It became miserable.

Since I'm less concerned with creature comfort and want the best possible handling with the stock dampeners, I replaced them with Swift Spec R springs with a 1" drop. Seriously, I would not recommend them for everyone. They still have a compliance (softer) section that provides a comfortable ride over smoother surfaces, but it's a serious performance ride. You feel every imperfection in the road surface...which I actually like. I'm fine with this as I'm the type that makes several trips per year to The Dragon area to race some of the best mountain roads in our nation, occasionally track the car, etc. I didn't purchase an FK8 to putt around.

I've ridden in at least a dozen Type R's and the best compromise for a near OEM ride, with a bit better wheel well gap and slightly improved handling is the way too expensive Spoon springs. Like a seriously OEM ride quality. I've experienced nothing that compares.

So, for what it's worth, my recommendation if you want to keep the stock suspension components and want a nicer stanced, slightly enhanced OEM ride, go Spoon. If you are hardcore, the Swift Spec R will not disappoint. Both of the options are, IMHO, perfect for their nature.

I was going to get the K-tuned then they were discontinued. Guess I’m happy I didn’t get them. I ended up with Tein S.tech’s which have almost identical spring rates to the K-Tuned if I’m not mistaken. I’m happy with them, but I haven’t ridden in any other FK8s on lowering springs to have a basis of comparison. Curious if you’ve ever ridden in an FK8 with Tein S.tech?

 

[AlphaDigital]

I was going to get the K-tuned then they were discontinued. Guess I’m happy I didn’t get them. I ended up with Tein S.tech’s which have almost identical spring rates to the K-Tuned if I’m not mistaken. I’m happy with them, but I haven’t ridden in any other FK8s on lowering springs to have a basis of comparison. Curious if you’ve ever ridden in an FK8 with Tein S.tech?

I love my S Techs

 

[nYdGeo]

I was going to get the K-tuned then they were discontinued. Guess I’m happy I didn’t get them. I ended up with Tein S.tech’s which have almost identical spring rates to the K-Tuned if I’m not mistaken. I’m happy with them, but I haven’t ridden in any other FK8s on lowering springs to have a basis of comparison. Curious if you’ve ever ridden in an FK8 with Tein S.tech?

I have not. Most of the FK8's I've driven or ridden in have had Spoon springs, or one of the two Swift springs. Though I went with the hard core option, I must say that for an improved OEM ride/handling package, the Spoon springs are simply amazing.

I hope the Tein S. Tech's serve you well, bro! Wish I knew more about them. AlphaDigital seems happy with them and that's a good sign!

 

[GavinOC]

If you are going with the Spoon springs, you may as well get rigid collars and the zero bump steer kit while you are at it. It’s not that much more money and works very well as a kit.

Fit everything once and get your alignment done right after.

 

[clam102988]

Spoon on 18x9.5

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