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08-05-11, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by safford197

Thanks for the link, I checked it out, seems to list every lexus except the ES models, how'd you know it would work? Also a bit pricey, I'd prefer to get new wheels with the right offset.

For suspension, I don't know anything except that I've read a few people have used the D2 kit, they sell it on e-bay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D2-RA...ht_1414wt_1182

They had an application for a 2007 Camry SE which I knew would work. The price was $149 including shipping. You can get them for as little as $50 on e-bay but I wanted to go with a reliable brand. I really dont want to get aftermarket rims because I want to keep it looking stock but modified enough to get noticed. The spacers and the springs will give me the look I want. (I just orderd the Eibach Prokit springs yesterday, will post pics shortly.)

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11-14-11, 06:17 AM

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Latest update:

I put on new 18"x8" chrome AMG style rims with a slightly smaller offset with new 235/45/18 Michelin Pilots and removed the wheel spacers. Love the look but the fender gap seems even larger now so I will be installing the Eibach springs in the next couple of weeks and will post another pic. If anyone is interested in either the original UL rims (flawless) with tires (40%) or the HR wheel spacers, let me know.

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11-14-11, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by flipp4

I'm not a big fan of wheel spacers, I know that 10-15mm doesnt sound likie a lot but it def puts unwanted extra stress on your wheel bearings, maybe look into getting rims with a different offset?

I totally agree. Also, if you get a wheel that varies too much from the stock offset, you will apply the same stress in the wrong places as you would with spacers. In addition, be careful with them. Look at this horrid example of what can happen from the IS forum:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...2-spacers.html

Lou

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11-15-11, 09:34 AM

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damn, I just saw that link to the IS thread, Spacers are bad news. If you want a better handling car, skip the spacers and just lower the car, its 1st grade geometry.

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11-15-11, 07:43 PM

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