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Old 04-13-06, 04:43 PM
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My bro took a few pics of my IS and just wanted to share with you guys. Finally lowered it on 06 GS 430 Tein s-tech.








Old 04-13-06, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by IS_250
My bro took a few pics of my IS and just wanted to share with you guys. Finally lowered it on 06 GS 430 Tein s-tech.
you can really lower the car w/ GS430 Springs? will that go w/ Coilovers too? Hows the ride and everything

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Old 04-13-06, 05:09 PM
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Very Nice. GS suspension works on the IS?
Old 04-13-06, 05:15 PM
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did you have to quote when youre the second poster
Old 04-13-06, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
did you have to quote when youre the second poster

LOL quoting is not a problem, its when they quote and leave the IMG tags, so we get the same pics AGAIN!! (lol j/k and busting chops )

Car looks great, althought the front gap could be closed just a tad. I really like the new Lexus designs, they seem to have much more of a familial appearance (kinda like the 1993 -95 model years when the cars had similar cues)
Old 04-13-06, 05:54 PM
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wheel size?

tire size?

rubbing issues?
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im sure the front could have come down more, but i have a slight rub as-is. who knows, it might settle some more since the springs were put on yesterday. im running 20x8.5 all around with 225/35 F and 245/35 R.
Old 04-13-06, 07:20 PM
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Nice rims. What color is it?
Old 04-13-06, 07:49 PM
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the front being a little higher than the rear seems to be a big issue with springs and the 2gIS
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Wow, I'm surprised there's still a bit of wheelgap in the front with the s-techs.

Taking a look at the pics again... and other pics with 20's... IMO... they are too big for the car. 19's or even 18's with a nice drop will look perfect for me. But for a nice clean car!

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Old 04-13-06, 08:09 PM
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Very nice color combo. My compliments on the choice!
Old 04-13-06, 08:23 PM
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Very nice, looks awesome
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omg wtf front tire are you running? your wheel looks like its trying to escape
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the front is 225/35/20.. which is smallish for an 8.5" wheel. i would go with 235/35, but it would probably rub a bit more. i was trying get a taller overall diameter so that it would still ride decent.
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Originally Posted by IS_250
the front is 225/35/20.. which is smallish for an 8.5" wheel. i would go with 235/35, but it would probably rub a bit more. i was trying get a taller overall diameter so that it would still ride decent.
Nice Set-up now i know what mine will look like when i lower it

We have pretty much the same set up but im thinking going back to 19's with staggared setup
the Rubber is just to thin for me


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