RS-R Best-i Coilovers || FL5 Installation pt.1

[@roblinprasad528]

Got some Rsr Black-i coilovers on my 02 lexus ls430 lowered on staggered 20" Giovanna Bogota wheels.

[@phothrottle]

Seems like RS-R is very popular with Lexus.

[@HuyFishin]

Everyone needs a friend like victor 😂

[@phothrottle]

Yes I'm very lucky to have a friend like him 😊

[@marcospacheco9027]

Japan has the best quality car parts all day every day 😁

[@LazarusP]

Hey man love the videos. Definitely giving you a follow. I plan on running the exact same tyres, but on a 18x9.5 +38 rim. Will be lowered with with spoon springs. Just wondering your thoughts on tyre run or not? I see you have said no rub with your setup. I know it’s only 2mm but that could be the difference. I’ve been told these ad09 run quite wide size for size too.

[@phothrottle]

Yeah you will have no issues.

[@shawnryuken]

This is the way

[@phothrottle]

It's a very easy install if someone shows you the tricks 😉

[@100SeriesLC]

I'm looking for a more track oriented setup. Does RS-R have a more track oriented line-up, or is there a way to change the spring rates of these coilovers to better suit my needs? Like have them come with Swift Springs 12K Front and 10K Rear already setup?

[@phothrottle]

www.rs-r.ca/coilovers/club-racer/honda-civic-type-r-fl5-23-up-xnsph035mp/

[@100SeriesLC]

@@phothrottle hell yes, ask and you will receive. That’s perfect, looks like it’s coming out soon! Thank you 🍻

[@anthonyferreyra30]

Is removing the end link and the other side of the sway bar the “secret” to keeping the axel from slipping out? I’ve seen people run into the axel coming out and having to replace the seal but haven’t seen a video where the remove both of the items mentioned. Video Min. 4:39

[@phothrottle]

Yes that is the way we didn't it and we had no issues. Of course you would use caution and always keep an eye in the seal. It's a petty straight forward install.

[@Gamewithnells]

Amazing vid

[@neptune7291]

are your locking collars seized? i saw you didn't put grease

[@phothrottle]

RS-R didn't put grease as a requirement in the instructions so we didn't.

[@neptune7291]

@@phothrottle they must have updated their instructions. it says to apply a small amount of grease in my instruction booklet.. well my mechanic didn't and now my lock collars are seized 🤣

[@phothrottle]

@neptune7291 thanks for the notice. I will check for the updated instructions.

[@ctrfk8740]

Don't forget the spoon lower ball joints.

[@phothrottle]

Not sure if a need those at this time. I heard the rigid collars makes a huge difference. The Spoon lower ball joints is a huge installation process.

[@michaeljaye6485]

Did you guys have to get a four-wheel alignment after the installation? I've been convinced to go in this direction versus lowering springs. Thanks.

[@phothrottle]

Michael they recommend wheel alignment after the installation. I took mine in and pretty much wasted my money. The alignment was within specs.

[@IntegraTypeS]

Great video, thank you.

[@carminered]

Can we book victor for our FL5s ? Not serious but actually pretty serious.

[@phothrottle]

Haha I will let him know. 🤣

[@BoostAzul_FK8]

Nice video!

[@CoreyPoole]

Any driving impressions compared to the factory setup?

[@phothrottle]

I will have an answer to your question in pt. 2 of this vlog.

[@cal.r35]

Awesome

[@cl0ut984]

Is this install the same as an FK8?

[@phothrottle]

No the process is different foe the fk8.

[@cl0ut984]

@@phothrottle good to know, thank you!

[@neilisnext]

Great video, are you thinking of running rear camber arms?

[@phothrottle]

Hey thanks Neil! Yes I will be adding some rear camber arms in the near future.

[@neilisnext]

@@phothrottle Also, any thoughts on lower ball joints vs. top camber plates for the front?

[@phothrottle]

@@neilisnext it is a big job to replace the ball joints. I have done them on my other vehicles and the ride quality is diminished significantly. I really haven't decided yet if I am going to do it to the CTR.

[@neilisnext]

@@phothrottle couldn’t see in the vid. Did you get the adjustable plates for your front coils?

[@phothrottle]

@@neilisnext the rsr best i doesn't come with the adjustable top camber plates but they do offer them it you need the extra camber. www.rs-r.ca/ they will be able to help you get them.

[@taohunoitaohu6330]

its best-i not sport-i

[@phothrottle]

Yes you are correct.

[@ovdman]

Yet no proper corner weighting done 🤦🏻‍♂️ you hardly know which suspension part is which. These spring rates are too soft and front bottoms out

[@phothrottle]

Corner weighting? Did you mean corner balancing? 🤔

[@ovdman]

@@phothrottle it’s the same thing 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@phothrottle]

What is the same?