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Old 02-12-11, 01:39 PM
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hi , i would like to know if dropping my es 98 will be expensive ? do i only need to change coils to drop or need something else ? can i do it myself or i better go to a garage ?

i would like to drop for about 2'' ( i keep my original rims for the moment who are 15'' with 185 65 15 tire )


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by the way , my car ill be paint in white pearl this summer ill post pick
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need help i know nothing about dropping a car
Old 02-13-11, 10:42 AM
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if you want exactly a 2" drop then I would get coils, so you can adjust it to what want, but if you want to get something close then maybe some springs will help, just my 2 cent
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do both are expensive ?
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Cheaper coilovers will run about $900-$1k. But like DixonPai said, coils will be the best way to drop it exactly 2" and they're fully adjustable.
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oh damn ! 1k i wasnt expected that high lol
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I also agree with the coilover, especially if your going to lower it with the OEM 15 inch rims and tires. Coilovers are adjustable. If you lower it using just springs, theirs a potential that you will have problems with the OEM setup of rims and tires, or if you upgrade your rims and tires. Most peeps get the bigger rims and low profile tires first, then lower it. Also, remember, coilovers start at around $1,000 dollars, but you have to factor in the cost if your going to have someone install them. If your mechanically inclined, you can install them your self, but will take a whole day to them. The front will be easy, but the back is time consuming, you will have to remove the rear seat and back deck.
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Just dont lower your car? Im not a big fan of lowering or doing any mods to our es's just do basic maintance and mod the car for a million miles, that is one serious mod. These cars jsut dont look good at all with any mods, weather rims, lower, intake, exhaust, these cars are just not made for any of that and its hard to have them look remotly good at all with any mods at all. Just save your money man. The only mod I will ever have will be a passport laser jammer so I wont get any tickets lol but dont lower your car
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ok ... cause i was thinking to make the car paint this sumer but , maybe its a bad idea , a wast of money ...
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Are you keeping your car?

I thought that you were going to sell it after your recent accident.
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i was suppose to but it dont worth it ... if i sell my es , i cant offort a other car ... and its so confortable and fun to drive .... i found a nice place to repair my fender , im waiting for a price
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Originally Posted by exxonham
These cars jsut dont look good at all with any mods, weather rims, lower, intake, exhaust, these cars are just not made for any of that and its hard to have them look remotly good at all with any mods at all.
While I agree that one of the best 'mods' for your car is taking care of it and doing the routine maintenance, it's boring (at least for me) to just drive it stock and look like every other grandma on the road. I like my car to stand out, if even just a little bit.

Just take a few minutes and surf through this thread...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-hot-pics.html
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If you really just want a sporty look and just a bit lowered get springs, not to expensive you can get a set for $200
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ok tanks ill look at it with my car shop
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Originally Posted by exxonham
Just dont lower your car? Im not a big fan of lowering or doing any mods to our es's just do basic maintance and mod the car for a million miles, that is one serious mod. These cars jsut dont look good at all with any mods, weather rims, lower, intake, exhaust, these cars are just not made for any of that and its hard to have them look remotly good at all with any mods at all. Just save your money man. The only mod I will ever have will be a passport laser jammer so I wont get any tickets lol but dont lower your car
A stock car is fine and maintaince is a must. That doesnt mean that you can't have the best of both worlds. Modifying your car makes it unique and yours. Stock is great but making it unique is better.

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