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Old 07-03-04, 05:47 PM
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Default new 2inch drop on the CAT

2inch on front 1.8 on back

I'll post more pics later



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Old 07-03-04, 05:48 PM
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Old 07-03-04, 09:17 PM
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Wow gato, you're getting close to that slammin' look Do you have any problems with tires rubbing into your suspension parts while driving and turning?
Old 07-03-04, 09:32 PM
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These are the Intrax springs?

Do you have a system in the back or is someone sitting there? I can only acheive that look with someone in the back. Looking good man!
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Dude, your ride is looking HOT!
Old 07-04-04, 12:24 AM
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Cool kool

Is the ride nice?
Or is bang,bang,bang.
Old 07-05-04, 04:12 PM
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I regret to say... but....they are not intrax

check this out http://www.meganracing.com/ [URL=http://] I got the 97 01 camry springs. I picked them up on ebay for 80 bucks.

actually the ride is a little lower now cause I put the sound system back on. but other than that the ride is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! I love talking a cruise...the cornering is very nice!


lexusk8, no rubbing whats so ever...I like....I like alot know too cause I can start seeing the front settle in.



look at how low the back rides....MEAN
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Old 07-05-04, 06:38 PM
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So you do have a system! I put 4 five gallon water bottles in the back one time and that's the same look I got. Or it's easier if someone is sitting in the back. LOL

Congrats on the new look, it's off the hook!
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Originally posted by juan01
So you do have a system! I put 4 five gallon water bottles in the back one time and that's the same look I got. Or it's easier if someone is sitting in the back. LOL

Congrats on the new look, it's off the hook!
4 five gallon water bottles in the back. A gallon of water weighs 7 lbs. So 7 times 20 = 140 pounds. With only a 140 pounds in the back with the spare and everything and it puts your car down more than an inch and a half... that doesn't sound right.
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Originally posted by Woogie
4 five gallon water bottles in the back. A gallon of water weighs 7 lbs. So 7 times 20 = 140 pounds. With only a 140 pounds in the back with the spare and everything and it puts your car down more than an inch and a half... that doesn't sound right.
I think he meant he got that look after putting that stuff in the back WITH his already 1.6 intrax drop. is this correct?
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That is one pimpin' ES.
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Originally posted by el gato
I regret to say... but....they are not intrax

check this out http://www.meganracing.com/ [URL=http://] I got the 97 01 camry springs. I picked them up on ebay for 80 bucks.

actually the ride is a little lower now cause I put the sound system back on. but other than that the ride is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! I love talking a cruise...the cornering is very nice!
If you want an even lower drop, you can use the Solara version of springs. They drop lower than the Camry version and have a spring rate that will better support the ES300's weight. I would recommend changing out the struts too if you're riding on OEM struts. OEM struts and aftermarket springs = bouncy and leak prone struts.

If you want even lower, get JIC Magic FLT-A2, A1 or even SF1 coilovers for the MCV20 chassis.

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Talking flip

So where can u get that at flipside?
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Originally posted by The_Hitman
I think he meant he got that look after putting that stuff in the back WITH his already 1.6 intrax drop. is this correct?
Correct.

JIC oilovers for the 92-96's also exist, but are rare. I saw a pair going for $400 while fiddling around on Yahoo Japan a weeks ago.
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got brand new tires today and the back rubs really really loud ......and it's not just sometimes its on every turn.....I will probably have to shave some off the inside fenders


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