Does the SJ Forester Sports-i fit both the Forester and the Forester XT?

Yes. RS-R lists XBIF905M for the 2014 to 2018 Forester and Forester XT, chassis SJ5 and SJG, with 6.0 kg/mm springs at both ends. RS-R gives the XT its own recommended height figures, so the installer should use the XT values when setting up a turbo car.

How much lower will the SJ Forester sit on the RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for SJ?

At the RS-R preset the Sports-i Coilovers for SJ kit sets the SJ Forester about 35mm to 40mm lower at both the front and the rear. RS-R recommends minus 15mm to minus 60mm at the front and minus 25mm to minus 75mm at the rear, and the full-length bodies keep the same stroke at any height.

Is the Sports-i comfortable enough to drive every day on the SJ Forester?

Yes, with the damping set toward the softer end. RS-R developed the Sports-i for winding roads and circuit days, and the adjustable dampers let a SJ Forester owner soften the ride for the commute and firm it up for a track day or a fast back road. Ride quality also depends on wheel and tire choice and on keeping the height inside the recommended range.

Can the SJ Forester dampers be rebuilt when they wear?

Yes. RS-R assembles the Sports-i range in-house in Japan, so the dampers on this SJ Forester kit can be overhauled to restore their original damping rather than replaced. RS-R USA covers the kit for 1 year or 12,000 miles from purchase, and Bulletproof Automotive handles any warranty claim with RS-R for the owner.

Should the RS-R coilovers on the SJ Forester be installed by a shop?

It is the safer choice. Fitting coilovers involves the suspension mounts, hubs and brake lines, and the SJ Forester 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 Sports-i Coilovers for SJ Subaru Forester and Forester XT (2014-2018)

RS-R’s Sports-i Coilovers for SJ Subaru Forester and Forester XT (2014-2018) lower the fourth-generation Forester about 35mm to 40mm for a stance closer to a sport wagon. RS-R fits 6.0 kg/mm Ti2000 springs front and rear and monotube dampers with 36 steps of adjustment at the front and 24 at the rear, so the ride can be set firm for a twisty road or softer for family use. RS-R recommends 15mm to 60mm down at the front and 25mm to 75mm at the rear.

Features

36-step damping adjustment at the front and 24-step at the rear
Monotube dampers with a large bore and oil volume to resist fade
Full-length adjustable bodies that keep stroke at any ride height
Ti2000 springs, RS-R’s lightweight, sag-resistant spring range
Assembled in-house in Japan and serviceable through RS-R overhaul

Specifications

Spring rate, front: 6.0 kg/mm
Spring rate, rear: 6.0 kg/mm
Damping adjustment: 36 steps front, 24 steps rear
Preset ride height, front: -35mm to -40mm (-1.4inch to -1.6inch)
Preset ride height, rear: -35mm to -40mm (-1.4inch to -1.6inch)
Maximum adjustment, front: +5mm to -115mm (+0.2inch to -4.5inch)
Maximum adjustment, rear: -5mm to -120mm (-0.2inch to -4.7inch)
Warranty: 1 year or 12,000 miles from purchase

What’s Included

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

Applications

Subaru Forester / Forester XT: SJ (SJ5 / SJG) | 2014-2018

Notes

The Sports-i Coilovers for SJ kit uses manual dampers adjusted at each corner
RS-R lists separate height figures for the Forester XT; the specifications shown are for the Forester
To keep or add ground clearance, see the RS-R Best-i Jouge Coilovers for SJ Subaru Forester (2014-2018)
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the SJ Forester Sports-i fit both the Forester and the Forester XT? Yes. RS-R lists XBIF905M for the 2014 to 2018 Forester and Forester XT, chassis SJ5 and SJG, with 6.0 kg/mm springs at both ends. RS-R gives the XT its own recommended height figures, so the installer should use the XT values when setting up a turbo car.
How much lower will the SJ Forester sit on the RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for SJ? At the RS-R preset the Sports-i Coilovers for SJ kit sets the SJ Forester about 35mm to 40mm lower at both the front and the rear. RS-R recommends minus 15mm to minus 60mm at the front and minus 25mm to minus 75mm at the rear, and the full-length bodies keep the same stroke at any height.
Is the Sports-i comfortable enough to drive every day on the SJ Forester? Yes, with the damping set toward the softer end. RS-R developed the Sports-i for winding roads and circuit days, and the adjustable dampers let a SJ Forester owner soften the ride for the commute and firm it up for a track day or a fast back road. Ride quality also depends on wheel and tire choice and on keeping the height inside the recommended range.
Can the SJ Forester dampers be rebuilt when they wear? Yes. RS-R assembles the Sports-i range in-house in Japan, so the dampers on this SJ Forester kit can be overhauled to restore their original damping rather than replaced. RS-R USA covers the kit for 1 year or 12,000 miles from purchase, and Bulletproof Automotive handles any warranty claim with RS-R for the owner.
Should the RS-R coilovers on the SJ Forester be installed by a shop? It is the safer choice. Fitting coilovers involves the suspension mounts, hubs and brake lines, and the SJ Forester 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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