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09-12-06, 03:49 PM
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Took the time to install Tanabe springs a few days ago. In all not too hard to do with the right tools. Turned out great I think. The paint matched grille turned out nice. I also installed the black Fujita intake. Just need tires for the new wheels and I'm set...... Next will be exhaust, XM, and HID. Need to restock on the bank account first hehe.
09-30-06, 07:56 AM
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My IS250 dropped on Eibach Pro Kit. MTEC 6000K HIDs and MTEC 4750K Cosmos Blue halogen fogs. HID fogs later. 50% front and 30% rear tint. Exhaust maybe later. Anything is better than those dinky stock exhaust tips. So I replaced them with better looking ones. Added OEM spoiler. For now, thinking about 19" silver Racing Hart RS-721 or RS-451. If I see something better, I'll condsider.
10-02-06, 01:33 PM
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My IS250 dropped on Eibach Pro Kit. MTEC 6000K HIDs and MTEC 4750K Cosmos Blue halogen fogs. HID fogs later. 50% front and 30% rear tint. Exhaust maybe later. Anything is better than those dinky stock exhaust tips. So I replaced them with better looking ones. Added OEM spoiler. For now, thinking about 19" silver Racing Hart RS-721 or RS-451. If I see something better, I'll condsider.
10-02-06, 01:35 PM
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10-02-06, 02:56 PM
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Yes, I kept the stock shocks on. Yes, I took it to the alignment shop.I don't have the specs here with me at the moment but cambers weren't totally off. I believe it was within -1.5 deg. All they adjusted is toe.
10-02-06, 04:30 PM
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How's the car ride with the springs and stock shocks? tight? Also, how's the steering wheel, any vibrations, pulling, etc?
10-02-06, 07:28 PM
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The car rides close to stock. No vibrations on steering wheel. No pulling before and after alignment. Best of all, the car looks sportier (IMO) and handling is more responsive. It will look even better when I put on wider wheels. The stock wheels are just not wide enough to be flush to the fender. But I know someone who used spacers. It looks much better if you don't plan to get aftermarket wheels.
10-02-06, 09:46 PM
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The car rides close to stock. No vibrations on steering wheel. No pulling before and after alignment. Best of all, the car looks sportier (IMO) and handling is more responsive. It will look even better when I put on wider wheels. The stock wheels are just not wide enough to be flush to the fender. But I know someone who used spacers. It looks much better if you don't plan to get aftermarket wheels.
10-03-06, 02:32 AM
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So have you guys talked to your local dealerships to see if they will honor your warranty after lowering the car? I talked to Lexus direct and spoke with 3 different people, and I also talked to 2 dealerships in my area, and all have told me the same thing. Lowering the vehicle voids the entire warranty and they will NOT fix anything on the car if it is lower via aftermarket parts.
Anyone found a dealership still willing to honor it?
Anyone found a dealership still willing to honor it?