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Old 08-31-13 | 12:19 PM
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probably some nice Tanabe DF springs and bilstein springs and struts. lower than OEM and should be tight in the corners .

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1. Whats the drop in height of the Tanabe springs?
2. Which particular Bilstein struts? Sport or HD? Not interested in a harsh ride anymore. Something like most OEM Honda suspensions .
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I'm pretty sure the DF is 1.5" all around. not sure about the bilstein . that was an example but there are others like tokico and KYB.

are your coils just worn out?

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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I'm pretty sure the DF is 1.5" all around. not sure about the bilstein . that was an example but there are others like tokico and KYB.

are your coils just worn out?

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No idea what might be wrong with the coilovers. Bottom line is that even if they can be fixed, the Flex is just too hard and noisy.

I need something quiet and not harsh. Is that impossible to achieve???
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I know you don't want coils again but the Megan EZ have been pretty popular and many are happy with them. plus there are around $650 new

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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I know you don't want coils again but the Megan EZ have been pretty popular and many are happy with them. plus there are around $650 new

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From the few reviews I've read they seem pretty hard as well. Maybe I should just go with Ltuned springs and shocks.
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I'm pretty sure the DF is 1.5" all around. not sure about the bilstein . that was an example but there are others like tokico and KYB.

are your coils just worn out?

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Thanks again tmf2004. This is exactly what I got ^.

I also got a new set of 20 inch forged wheels. See pics below. InDIVid Logic.

The centers are gloss brushed titanium, outer barrels have a layer of chrome to make them scratch resistant and inner barrels gloss black powder coated.


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Old 08-10-14 | 09:12 AM
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Finally some pictures of the new wheels on my car! These pictures are courtesy of flipside909 when he was up here in Toronto last week for the first ever Lexus meet hosted by Erin Park Lexus.

Thanks Ryan!








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great update Hameed. what tire sizes did you end up going with? new wheels fit the GS perfectly .

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Originally Posted by tmf2004
great update Hameed. what tire sizes did you end up going with? new wheels fit the GS perfectly .
Thanks! They absolutely look amazing - the brushed titanium centers go with the CF hood.

Falken Azenis PT 722 A/S - fronts are 245/35/20 and rears are 275/30/20

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looks awesome.
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Looking good! Like the finish on the wheels.
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Thanks guys!
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Looks awesome Hameed! The wheels really compliment the hood as well.



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