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After you guys lowered your car, would you still be able to bring your car to those car wash machine???? I ordered my Tein S. Tech springs and Bilstein shocks. It will approx. lowered 1.7" for the front. Would I still be able to get into those machines??? I went to a car wash place last nite and try to measure it, and it is very likely that after I put my new spring on, I will not be able to use those machine. Anyone anyone?? Especially for those who live in Bay Area.
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Originally posted by XO119
After you guys lowered your car, would you still be able to bring your car to those car wash machine???? I ordered my Tein S. Tech springs and Bilstein shocks. It will approx. lowered 1.7" for the front. Would I still be able to get into those machines??? I went to a car wash place last nite and try to measure it, and it is very likely that after I put my new spring on, I will not be able to use those machine. Anyone anyone?? Especially for those who live in Bay Area.
After you guys lowered your car, would you still be able to bring your car to those car wash machine???? I ordered my Tein S. Tech springs and Bilstein shocks. It will approx. lowered 1.7" for the front. Would I still be able to get into those machines??? I went to a car wash place last nite and try to measure it, and it is very likely that after I put my new spring on, I will not be able to use those machine. Anyone anyone?? Especially for those who live in Bay Area.
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I have the tein flex and lowered about 1.2 inches and have the TTE front lip spoiler which adds another 1/2 inch drop from the front. I go to a hand carwash, but it still goes through that automatic roller thing which moves the car forward on its own when in neutral. I was very concerned that i was not going to be able to clear it and it comes very close. I have about a .5 inch clearance from the front spoiler. If it makes it from the front than you need not worry about the rest of the car. I also have the l-tuned side skirts and they clear with ease.
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Originally posted by BLiu
My suggestion, wash the car yourself...or go somewhere that performs hand washes. Your car deserves better...![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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My suggestion, wash the car yourself...or go somewhere that performs hand washes. Your car deserves better...
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After you guys lowered your car, would you still be able to bring your car to those car wash machine???? I ordered my Tein S. Tech springs and Bilstein shocks. It will approx. lowered 1.7" for the front. Would I still be able to get into those machines??? I went to a car wash place last nite and try to measure it, and it is very likely that after I put my new spring on, I will not be able to use those machine. Anyone anyone?? Especially for those who live in Bay Area.
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I agree... wash it yourself. That's when you will find that new ding or the paint chip on front bumper or hood.
Its actually beneficial because in the past (on 3 occasions), I found a nail in my tire during my wash. Had it pulled out and patched up before something bad happened.
Its actually beneficial because in the past (on 3 occasions), I found a nail in my tire during my wash. Had it pulled out and patched up before something bad happened.
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Well, Sometimes I get a little lazy too and take mine to one of the Handwash's... I have over 2.5 drop with a L-Sport Bodykit and 20's... No problems at all... But now since the Rezax's are going on in the Spring I don't think my car is going back again.. I can't risk that that belt driven machine and also that metal guide rail.. Oh no... No more... I don't want to scratch my babies..
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Originally posted by MrSypher
Well, Sometimes I get a little lazy too and take mine to one of the Handwash's... I have over 2.5 drop with a L-Sport Bodykit and 20's... No problems at all... But now since the Rezax's are going on in the Spring I don't think my car is going back again.. I can't risk that that belt driven machine and also that metal guide rail.. Oh no... No more... I don't want to scratch my babies..
Well, Sometimes I get a little lazy too and take mine to one of the Handwash's... I have over 2.5 drop with a L-Sport Bodykit and 20's... No problems at all... But now since the Rezax's are going on in the Spring I don't think my car is going back again.. I can't risk that that belt driven machine and also that metal guide rail.. Oh no... No more... I don't want to scratch my babies..
Lazy is our middle name when it comes to washing and waxing
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My local lexus dealer hand washes my car whenever i want. The dealership here actually will hand wash any lexus that comes to the dealership. I go once a week and they hand wash it, dress it up and all. Benefit of having a lexus. Otherwise it costs like $20 for a nice hand wash up the street.
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^^^ I always hit my Lexus dealership for washes all the time..
But for the people who don't know what Dagr8 is talking about.. I pay a friend of my brother's to wash and wax my car.. I'll give him like $40. and he'll put up to 3 coats of wax for me..
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But for the people who don't know what Dagr8 is talking about.. I pay a friend of my brother's to wash and wax my car.. I'll give him like $40. and he'll put up to 3 coats of wax for me..
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Originally posted by XO119
After you guys lowered your car, would you still be able to bring your car to those car wash machine???? I ordered my Tein S. Tech springs and Bilstein shocks. It will approx. lowered 1.7" for the front. Would I still be able to get into those machines??? I went to a car wash place last nite and try to measure it, and it is very likely that after I put my new spring on, I will not be able to use those machine. Anyone anyone?? Especially for those who live in Bay Area.
After you guys lowered your car, would you still be able to bring your car to those car wash machine???? I ordered my Tein S. Tech springs and Bilstein shocks. It will approx. lowered 1.7" for the front. Would I still be able to get into those machines??? I went to a car wash place last nite and try to measure it, and it is very likely that after I put my new spring on, I will not be able to use those machine. Anyone anyone?? Especially for those who live in Bay Area.
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I think the benefits of a lowered suspension far outweigh the inconvenience of not taking your car to an automatic car wash or having to slow down for pot holes.
I have just had my car lowered with the L-tuned springs/shocks and I know that I will never ever drive this car without this upgrade.
I don't have any body kits on the car - and I have not had to alter my driving style at all - I drive carefully anyway and with my family in the car (two kids under 7) and my wife - dips or any other undulations on roads are not any problem at all.
I have just had my car lowered with the L-tuned springs/shocks and I know that I will never ever drive this car without this upgrade.
I don't have any body kits on the car - and I have not had to alter my driving style at all - I drive carefully anyway and with my family in the car (two kids under 7) and my wife - dips or any other undulations on roads are not any problem at all.
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Originally posted by MrSypher
I pay a friend of my brother's to wash and wax my car.. I'll give him like $40. and he'll put up to 3 coats of wax for me..
I pay a friend of my brother's to wash and wax my car.. I'll give him like $40. and he'll put up to 3 coats of wax for me..
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