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Thanks for all the positive comments.
I actually purchased the Tanabe DF210 springs; after thinking about it for a night, I decided that for me, there is such a thing as too slammed. According to some that have the DF210s, the gap in the rear is reduced to a paper thin amount
(I'm use to judging by finger lengths, 2 fingers, 3 fingers.. you get the story).
For the Eibachs the gap is about 1 1/2 Fingers in the Rear, 2 Fingers in the Front - I was told to expect the Springs to settle about 1/8th to 1/4th inch more.. we'll see. For me, that would be excellent.
The offsets are +38 for the front and +42 for the rear.
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors. They can work....BUT...if you chose to use them they stand straight up behind the spokes of the Volk SF-Winning. It would be Moderately difficult for a normal person to fill your tire with air with the TPMS installed. I chose not to do this for the following reasons:
1. Difficulty in adding additional air to tire.
2. Could scratch up rims when filling up with air.
3. If tire gets flat, the sensor will most likely be destroyed - in this case one would incur even more labor costs.
Please god, let the Wheelbarrow in the trunk loaded with TPM Sensors Fix work.
So far, the ride quality is not much different than stock Sport Suspension. I do notice the little bumps in the road, but I'm not sure if it's because I'm more aware of them now that I'm looking for them. I'll report more as I have the chance to drive the IS350 more.
I actually purchased the Tanabe DF210 springs; after thinking about it for a night, I decided that for me, there is such a thing as too slammed. According to some that have the DF210s, the gap in the rear is reduced to a paper thin amount
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For the Eibachs the gap is about 1 1/2 Fingers in the Rear, 2 Fingers in the Front - I was told to expect the Springs to settle about 1/8th to 1/4th inch more.. we'll see. For me, that would be excellent.
The offsets are +38 for the front and +42 for the rear.
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors. They can work....BUT...if you chose to use them they stand straight up behind the spokes of the Volk SF-Winning. It would be Moderately difficult for a normal person to fill your tire with air with the TPMS installed. I chose not to do this for the following reasons:
1. Difficulty in adding additional air to tire.
2. Could scratch up rims when filling up with air.
3. If tire gets flat, the sensor will most likely be destroyed - in this case one would incur even more labor costs.
Please god, let the Wheelbarrow in the trunk loaded with TPM Sensors Fix work.
So far, the ride quality is not much different than stock Sport Suspension. I do notice the little bumps in the road, but I'm not sure if it's because I'm more aware of them now that I'm looking for them. I'll report more as I have the chance to drive the IS350 more.
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Originally Posted by unit74
Nice.....very nice............
I can't tell about the drop though................My idea of a drop is slammed, and I don't understand the concept of a .75 or 1" drop. What does it do?
I can't tell about the drop though................My idea of a drop is slammed, and I don't understand the concept of a .75 or 1" drop. What does it do?
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Originally Posted by NINEZeRO
That looks awesome!! And your neighborhood looks very charming ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Why thank you.. I aim to change that! It's a quaint little neighborhood with lots of bimmers, SUV's, and minivans - like my own! Oh and one neighbor that I think is a professional motorcycle rider or something.
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Originally Posted by lexus_gse
i know where you live! my moms friend lives in that same area.. very nice houses
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Thanks... my moms son lives in that area
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Originally Posted by IS350_PHIL
Nice. I like them a lot. I notice you have the sport package (so do I). How much lower did the Eibach kit drop your car? I am interested in lowering it a bit, but I am not sure about 1.2 to 1.6k for coil-overs.
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Looks awesome
could you please post a closeup shot of the front from the side and also a seperate shot of the rear from the side. I want to see the amount of gap between the tire and the wheel well, I think thats the perfect amount of drop
If it's not to much trouble I would like to know the gap spacing in inches between the tire and wheel well..
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Originally Posted by varok
Looking good, Keeeez!
All you need now are the ground effect kits and we'll be twins!
.. Except for the color of course..
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Thanks varok... i gotta say you are the OG, bro... the inspiration - if you will. I got the rear spoiler, but waiting on alternatives for the front (front lip spoiler possibly). Then the tint.. or maybe the other way around.. but ya, you know; I'll probably keep it up until I get my own car (my wife will appreciate that).
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Originally Posted by Smooth1
Looks awesome
could you please post a closeup shot of the front from the side and also a seperate shot of the rear from the side. I want to see the amount of gap between the tire and the wheel well, I think thats the perfect amount of drop
If it's not to much trouble I would like to know the gap spacing in inches between the tire and wheel well..
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No Prob, bro...I'll do it ASAP.
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