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Old 12-22-11, 12:24 AM
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I was wandering how much clearance you have for the front bumper after dropping it with road magnets?

any pictures?
Old 12-22-11, 08:48 AM
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Dude this is your what third thread, about the same thing? I am not trying to be a jerk but I posted pictures in your previous threads and even pm'd with information... what exactly is it u want to know..? I would be glad to help you stop making threads about this and get the information you need.

What size rims are you looking to get?

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i just debating if i should get just road magnets or go coils, can decide >.< sorry

im getting the 19x9.5 +22 front and rear 19x10 +22
Old 12-22-11, 09:31 AM
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Coils will get you a lot more options....
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yea i aware of it but my work parking lot has a BIG BIG dip going up so i know i cant clear that even if i move up side ways so i want to go low as possible with springs and switch over to coils on summer
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just wait till summer then!!! Save the $$$ for more mods!
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i wanna drop now but if i cant slam, i want some what dropped >.<
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well if u have a BIG BIG dip road magnets will not let your clear it if you have a front lip. I KNOW TRUST ME. also u should post pics of said dip, it will help me, do u have a front lip or not?

also 10+22 in the rear is very aggresive, IMO you will need stiffer spring rates than the road magnets offer.... matter of fact, find out what the spring rates are for the road magnets and report back,
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I'd say don't rush it before you run into problems....Road Magnets and big dip= not good. Especially if you have a front lip or plan to get one.
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^ this. had I known I would have waited and just spent the money on coils... $280 shipped for springs plus another $180 to install... thats about $460 right there... add another $200 and you have a brand new set of megan EZ, which I am running now and I LOVE THEM, just wish I had as many suspension components as ^^^ this guy so i can tuck rim at all times
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off topic.. what's the big deal about Road Magnets springs, anyway? they only lowered your car 1.5in F/1.25in R. Just get coils.
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^ not true. Road magnets give you a full 2" drop all around... dont believe me?

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Originally Posted by mong
off topic.. what's the big deal about Road Magnets springs, anyway? they only lowered your car 1.5in F/1.25in R. Just get coils.
BAAAAAAAMMM!! nowthere you have it!
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their website even say 1.5inF/1.25in R http://www.roadmagnet.com/products-b...us/lexus-is350
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Reviving an old thread instead of making a new one. I'm stuck between Sportlines and Road Magnets. I'm running 19in wheels and sitting mm's away from flush but I have a 3 finger gap all around. I'm looking to close up the gap as much as possible. I had sportlines on my previous car (mazda3) and I liked them but I've never really looked into road magnets. Suggestions?
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