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So many people like the M2 exhaust...

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Old 11-11-12, 03:03 AM
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Default So many people like the M2 exhaust...

How about M2 springs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2012-Le...037346&vxp=mtr

Has anyone used this?
Looks like M2 performance is moving up lool
Seems a bit sketch and other car forums are like 50/50 on whether they like it or not. Same goes with their exhausts

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Old 11-11-12, 05:21 AM
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I don't see any downside to giving them a shot. You should get them now since they're so cheap and will likely move up in price once they're popular... Or just go with a set of coilovers and call it a day
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wow, great price for a set of springs...
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thats really really cheap!! sounds good
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2006-2012 Lexus IS250 IS350 (All Models) Only
Hmm...really now....do they know there's AWD and RWD?

I think for something like exhaust it doesn't matter much because it's just a pipe, can't do any more harm than maybe lose some power, as well HUGE price difference between authentic and replica
But when it comes to suspension-related where there's so much safety involved.....I think better be safe than sorry........get something legit, it doesn't cost that much more

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Old 11-11-12, 03:56 PM
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^ well said @_@||
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In for a bouncy ride with spring rates that low...!
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Are the spring rates really that low?
I thought it was stiffer up front and looser out back compared to stock.
What I find is that people from other forums just get M2 springs while they hold out for coilovers haha.
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I had Tein with 364F and 381R spring rates
and these are 280 / 225! hope you like bouncy ride!
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Really?

I would trust them for lowering springs, exhaust for the price...good dollar for the value

but for lowering springs...no thanks

Rather go with a name brand and not risk any complications

for the price of those M2 Lowering Springs...

you can get Hotchkis Lowering springs:

http://www.hotchkis.net/search.html?...mitForm=Search


very well known company for suspension products with years of experience
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wow, another set of really affordable springs @@
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Huh I didn't know Hotchkiss was so cheap
Isn't the Hotchkiss drop pretty conservative? Like less than an inch for the back

**I just read through they're description, yea it's less than an inch in the back xD
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FYI H&R run for $231 USD on Tirerack for you American fellas....I'm sure there's e-tailers and vendors that sell for even cheaper
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I just got H&Rs installed on my 350 and LOVE them. The drop was enough to get rid of the visible fender gap. The ride is still Lexus smooth but stiff enough to notice a great handling difference. I can't recommend them enough.
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2006-2012 Lexus IS250 IS350 (All Models) Only
Each set is tested and dynoed to make sure that the fitment and performance meets our goals.
They add power too????


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