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Old 02-02-09, 10:19 AM
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I am looking to buy these from ebay what do you think. The only thing im wondering is, it says its for the 400 and 430 im sure it would work on my 300 but why does it say that. Who can help install my springs?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=

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Originally Posted by 2000LEX
I am looking to buy these from ebay what do you think. The only thing im wondering is, it says its for the 400 and 430 im sure it would work on my 300 but why does it say that.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
I'm guessing because the spring constants are different to account for the added engine weight. Just a guess....
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Originally Posted by 2000LEX
I am looking to buy these from ebay what do you think. The only thing im wondering is, it says its for the 400 and 430 im sure it would work on my 300 but why does it say that.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
ask them, ebay lets you talk with the buyer
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Also what do you think of the springs??
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Ok i guess ill buy those, who can help put those on?
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I have Tanabe on mine if that helps out. It really depends on the ride and drop you are looking for. Tanabe was the only one that offered a significant drop almost comparable to coils with out spending all that $$. The ride is great and it handles perfect IMO.

The ISx50 guys are using different springs for their cars so I dont see why they wont work. Many have used GS springs for the IS and many IS350 owners used the IS250 springs as it allowed a lower drop.

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Edit: where are you located? if you can get Jeff's garage when it warms up I will give you a hand.
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Im in schaumburg i have no prob driving to downers.
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^ hit up Jeff and see if we can use the shop on a Sunday when its warmer out and I will help you out. Its going to take a few hours so you know.
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Stay away from Ebay springs
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