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My IS350 with H&R springs and new rims before and after pics

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Old 08-27-10 | 06:02 PM
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Default My IS350 with H&R springs and new rims before and after pics

I picked up some 19" AXIS Super Hiro's and had them lowered on H&R springs. Here are some before and after shots!

Before rims


After rims


After lowering


After lowering pic 2


Front before lowering


Front after lowering


Now gotta get an alignment, but all in all I'm happy

PS I have my X-Package rims for sale PM me
Old 08-27-10 | 06:04 PM
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Nice, I ordered my H&R springs today, did You drive on them? Is it big diffrents?
Old 08-27-10 | 06:31 PM
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You should wait a little (3-4 weeks) and let your springs settle before you get an alignment.
Old 08-27-10 | 07:24 PM
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inwood thats a good suggestion
i was bout to align mine right after i got the coilovers put in but yea thanks for the suggestion i mma wait a few also
Old 08-27-10 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by koksik
Nice, I ordered my H&R springs today, did You drive on them? Is it big diffrents?
+1, I want to know how they ride as well... Thanks.
Old 08-27-10 | 07:43 PM
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Congrats on the new wheels and suspension
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Nice wheels!
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Thanks guys, the ride seems just a bit stiffer and noisier, but the drivers front wheel is rattling a bit now. I'll see if it goes away. Thanks for the tip on the alignment too.
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Any rubbing issues?
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Originally Posted by CCM03
Any rubbing issues?
None. Damn rattle is bothering me though.
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Very clean look. Good job.
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pm'd about wheels ;]
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Where did you order your springs from? Linky........
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Looks clean. Nice setup
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Originally Posted by Silver10
Where did you order your springs from? Linky........
www.elementwheels.com

They are local to me so I went and did it all in-person.


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