Car Dropped - Before and After Pics
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Car Dropped - Before and After Pics
Uncle sam was nice to me this year so I decided to put a little money into my honey. Not really, my struts were gone so I had to change it anyways.
Anyways, I took some before and after pics in case anyone was trying to decide which springs to go with. I originally had my heart set on the H&R but after seeing the results of this plus saving $70 I'm glad I went with the Teins.
The before pictures are kind of crappy as I received the tein springs on friday and was able to get the install done this past weekend. The pictures were taken last minute.
A big Thanks! to everyone who took the effort on making the information available.
Anyways, I took some before and after pics in case anyone was trying to decide which springs to go with. I originally had my heart set on the H&R but after seeing the results of this plus saving $70 I'm glad I went with the Teins.
The before pictures are kind of crappy as I received the tein springs on friday and was able to get the install done this past weekend. The pictures were taken last minute.
A big Thanks! to everyone who took the effort on making the information available.
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Thanks, the wheels are from IS300 so they are stock. I bought 215/50/17 because it matches the ride height from the factory rims (15") within -.1% so no difference.
No more ES 4X4 for me.
Edit:
The stock IS300 tires are 215/45/17 so if you keep it as is there will be a height difference from factory which will slightly alter your speedometer.
No more ES 4X4 for me.
Edit:
The stock IS300 tires are 215/45/17 so if you keep it as is there will be a height difference from factory which will slightly alter your speedometer.
Last edited by kphu; 03-27-08 at 06:04 AM.
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I should mention that if you buy the Teins make sure their not counterfeits because there are some out there. Here's how you check if their real or not.
http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html
http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html
#7
Look amazing K! I think you made a great choice. The es looks very sexy, she was already sexy, but now she's sweet and sexy :-) How's the ride? So you lowered 2 inches all around?
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#9
Hugs me and the corners really well.
According to the manufacture specs its 1.7" front and 1.4" rear. I'll wait another week to let it settle before I get a final number.
My cars will never be as sexy as you LexGrl
Yup, ordered them seller high_performance_outlet_llc
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160208992456
$170 shipped! which saved me $80 over the H&R I originally was planning to get.
#11
Sweet I just ordered mine from the same guy now I know they are not fake. How long did it take to get in? The tint looks good from this distance but its hard to tell by the pics.
#12
I honestly can't say how long it took cuz I wasn't there. My bro just took the car and was suppose to have it done on sunday but he ran into a problem taking off the front exhaust downpipe (small exhaust leak) so he had take an extra day after work to do it.
Yeah, I checked the springs according to tein's website and their legit.
Tint is smooth with no bubbles. When I get the chance I'll post up more pics. I'm considering about having her repainted but I'm planning to get the GS350 in 2 or 3yrs so kind of on the fence about that.
I must admit I'm lucky to have my brother to do all of the work on my car. He did all 4 struts, CV joint, oil pan gasket and exhaust downpipe and it costed me about $1K for everything including giving him some $$$ for his time.
Yeah, I checked the springs according to tein's website and their legit.
Tint is smooth with no bubbles. When I get the chance I'll post up more pics. I'm considering about having her repainted but I'm planning to get the GS350 in 2 or 3yrs so kind of on the fence about that.
I must admit I'm lucky to have my brother to do all of the work on my car. He did all 4 struts, CV joint, oil pan gasket and exhaust downpipe and it costed me about $1K for everything including giving him some $$$ for his time.
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I got it pretty quick. Ordered it late monday and because I couldn't make a decision on which springs to buy and finnally saw the teins at the price I could justify. Came in on thursday so i called my brother to see if he could do it on saturday as oppose to this coming weekend.
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Sup Ken, Looks good man so you're running Tein springs with what struts? Hey do you ever carry a full load in the car. You know like 5 peeps at one time? I want to lower the wifes car but am afraid it will rub with a full load. I'm kind of a heavy guy to begin with. So with that many adults in the car I don't want to bottom out or rub. Not to mention the wife will be pissed if that happens. LMK
Thanks,
Thanks,
Last edited by lexusnb; 03-27-08 at 10:45 AM.