Is the Black-i too firm for a daily-driven LS 430?

It is firm by design. RS-R Japan rates the springs at 18.0 kg/mm front and 12.0 kg/mm rear to control a very low car, so the ride is far stiffer than the factory setup. Owners who want comfort at a lower height may prefer the RS-R Sports-i kit for the LS 430.

How much lower will the LS 430 sit on the RS-R Black-i Coilovers for UCF30?

At the RS-R preset the Black-i Coilovers for UCF30 kit sets the LS 430 about 50mm to 55mm lower at the front and about 40mm to 45mm lower at the rear. RS-R recommends minus 50mm to minus 70mm at the front and minus 35mm to minus 70mm at the rear, and the full-length bodies keep the same stroke at any height.

How firm is the Black-i compared with the Sports-i on the LS 430?

Firmer. RS-R built the Black-i for the lowest ride heights, with short-stroke dampers made for each model, high spring rates that keep the tires away from the inner fenders and aero parts, and a firm damping setting that controls those springs. The LS 430 will ride stiffer than on a Sports-i kit, which suits owners who put stance first.

Can the LS 430 dampers be rebuilt when they wear?

Yes. RS-R assembles the Black-i range in-house in Japan, so the dampers on this LS 430 kit can be overhauled to restore their original damping rather than replaced. Bulletproof Automotive can arrange the overhaul with RS-R USA, which keeps the original valving and spring rates for the car.

Should the RS-R coilovers on the LS 430 be installed by a shop?

It is the safer choice. Fitting coilovers involves the suspension mounts, hubs and brake lines, and the LS 430 needs a wheel alignment afterwards. A shop familiar with the car will also set the ride height evenly side to side and torque everything to specification before the alignment is done.

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RS-R Black-i Coilovers for UCF30 Lexus LS 430 (2001-2006)

RS-R’s Black-i Coilovers for UCF30 Lexus LS 430 (2001-2006) are the RS-R kit for a deeply lowered third-generation LS, preset about 50mm to 55mm lower at the front and 40mm to 45mm at the rear. RS-R Japan specifies 18.0 kg/mm front and 12.0 kg/mm rear springs, short-stroke dampers with 36 steps of adjustment, and selectable spring rates for owners who want to tune the ride.

Features

36-step damping adjustment front and rear
Short-stroke dampers built for each model to reach very low ride heights
High spring rates with a firm damping setting to control them
Full-length adjustable monotube bodies with Black-i lower brackets
Assembled in-house in Japan and serviceable through RS-R overhaul

Specifications

Spring rate, front: 18.0 kg/mm
Spring rate, rear: 12.0 kg/mm
Damping adjustment: 36 steps front and rear
Preset ride height, front: -50mm to -55mm
Preset ride height, rear: -40mm to -45mm
Maximum adjustment, front: -40mm to -185mm
Maximum adjustment, rear: -30mm to -170mm

What’s Included

Front and rear dampers (x4)
Front and rear Ti2000 springs

Applications

Lexus LS 430: UCF30 / UCF31 | 2001-2006

Notes

The Black-i Coilovers for UCF30 kit is built for very low ride heights and rides firmly by design
Specifications are RS-R Japan figures for this part number
For a softer daily kit, see the RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for UCF30 Lexus LS 430 (2001-2006)
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-i too firm for a daily-driven LS 430? It is firm by design. RS-R Japan rates the springs at 18.0 kg/mm front and 12.0 kg/mm rear to control a very low car, so the ride is far stiffer than the factory setup. Owners who want comfort at a lower height may prefer the RS-R Sports-i kit for the LS 430.
How much lower will the LS 430 sit on the RS-R Black-i Coilovers for UCF30? At the RS-R preset the Black-i Coilovers for UCF30 kit sets the LS 430 about 50mm to 55mm lower at the front and about 40mm to 45mm lower at the rear. RS-R recommends minus 50mm to minus 70mm at the front and minus 35mm to minus 70mm at the rear, and the full-length bodies keep the same stroke at any height.
How firm is the Black-i compared with the Sports-i on the LS 430? Firmer. RS-R built the Black-i for the lowest ride heights, with short-stroke dampers made for each model, high spring rates that keep the tires away from the inner fenders and aero parts, and a firm damping setting that controls those springs. The LS 430 will ride stiffer than on a Sports-i kit, which suits owners who put stance first.
Can the LS 430 dampers be rebuilt when they wear? Yes. RS-R assembles the Black-i range in-house in Japan, so the dampers on this LS 430 kit can be overhauled to restore their original damping rather than replaced. Bulletproof Automotive can arrange the overhaul with RS-R USA, which keeps the original valving and spring rates for the car.
Should the RS-R coilovers on the LS 430 be installed by a shop? It is the safer choice. Fitting coilovers involves the suspension mounts, hubs and brake lines, and the LS 430 needs a wheel alignment afterwards. A shop familiar with the car will also set the ride height evenly side to side and torque everything to specification before the alignment is done.

About RS-R

RS-R began in 1968 as a car parts shop in Osaka and has produced its own suspension, coilovers and mufflers since 1972. Now headquartered in Toyonaka, Osaka, where its plant has been since 1999, RS-R manufactures in-house in Japan, with coilover ranges including Sports-i, Black-i and Best-i and the Ti2000 spring range.

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