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Old 11-08-07 | 04:15 PM
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Default H&R Drop complete!

Got my 06 IS350 dropped today (PlusOne Motorsports, Portland OR )

Here it is before wheels:



After wheels/before drop:



Closeups before :

Front



Rear:



And Finally...After



front




Rear



Only have a few miles on them so far..but no rough ride or noise and the handling seems to be improved
Old 11-08-07 | 04:20 PM
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nice and clean as it should have been from the factory! great choice all around! thanks for the pics!
Old 11-08-07 | 04:23 PM
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That looks great, love the wheels
Old 11-08-07 | 04:24 PM
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Make sure you get an alignment!!! It's a must after a drop. Nice wheels
Old 11-08-07 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by danger4o5
Make sure you get an alignment!!! It's a must after a drop. Nice wheels
Done deal...all done at the same time
Old 11-08-07 | 04:34 PM
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Hopefully this doesn't happen to you, but a gal in my area who installed some H&R springs on her IS350 is having some serious regrets. I saw her car in the late spring and it was lowered and I asked what springs cause it looked awefully low. Sure enough 6 months later I see her again and she showed me her tires which were severely worn on the inside. Keep an eye on your drop as it's settling and have the camber checked 2 or so months after the spring install. There is currently no way to adjust the camber on this car.
Old 11-08-07 | 04:50 PM
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very clean.....Nicely done...
Old 11-08-07 | 07:23 PM
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looking very clean! i wanted them wheels also!
Old 11-08-07 | 07:43 PM
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TOOOOo sexy.... U should get Roadmagnet spring 2 inches drop around...

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Old 11-08-07 | 07:51 PM
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What are the specs of you wheels and the specs of the drop? Looks the front looks a little better compared to those with the Eibachs. I wonder how they perform vs the Eibachs though...? Did you have Sports/X package before or the regular suspension?
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Originally Posted by 92 SC400
What are the specs of you wheels and the specs of the drop? Looks the front looks a little better compared to those with the Eibachs. I wonder how they perform vs the Eibachs though...? Did you have Sports/X package before or the regular suspension?
Wheels are:
fr 18x8 +34
rear 18 x 9 +38

According to H&R the drop is 1.4" Front and 1.3" Rear

Actual measurements were/are (ground to high point of fender arch)

LF 26" >> 24 7/8" RF 26 1/2" >> 25 3/8"
LR 26 3/4" >> 26" LR 26 3/4" >> 25 7/8"

I suspect they will settle a bit so it comes closer to spec

I started with the sport suspension (06)
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wheels look way too small.. stockers looked better cuz the spokes go further out.. 18's + lips = rims that look like they're 16's.
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Originally Posted by ba-b4
wheels look way too small.. stockers looked better cuz the spokes go further out.. 18's + lips = rims that look like they're 16's.
Yeh i'm not a fan of these type of wheels, i don't think they can call it 18s when it looks nowhere near 18s.
Old 11-08-07 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ba-b4
wheels look way too small.. stockers looked better cuz the spokes go further out.. 18's + lips = rims that look like they're 16's.
Not my taste for wheels also, but they look small because of the inner piece, not the lip.
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It doesnt matter the rims look small.. I love this rims cuz it look more sporty on his ride.. He need to lower more and more agressive look.. 19 inch rims are damn too big for me..
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