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Old 02-09-13, 09:23 PM
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A drop will have the most visually impact; so that's my vote.

FAIL...no poll!
Old 02-10-13, 07:20 AM
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ok, Thanks to everyone... and ya, i poll should have been the way to go.. I loved the input though. My heart says to drop it, and HIDS/Spoilers next. I have seen variations, some extremely lower than the others. I would want to drop it just a few inches, nothing too Extreme where the wheel is getting swallowed in the well. Can anyone offer some insight on exact coilovers to get? I heard its not that hard to install, and was thinking of doing it myself.
Old 02-10-13, 08:16 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^ Not for your $200 budget!!! springs yes coilovers nope
Old 02-10-13, 08:18 AM
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Dropping it an inch isn't really uncommon, as the F-Sport springs only drop about an inch all around. When you drop, definitely look into sways as you are already modding the suspension and I've heard a lot of good things about sways with the RWD IS.
Old 02-10-13, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver10
^^^^^^^^^^ Not for your $200 budget!!! springs yes coilovers nope
Ok, so i will need just new springs? 1 inch sounds perfect for what I am wanting it to look like.

Which ones should I get, taking into account my budget and the overall smoothness of my ride?
Old 02-10-13, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Downtuned
Ok, so i will need just new springs? 1 inch sounds perfect for what I am wanting it to look like.

Which ones should I get, taking into account my budget and the overall smoothness of my ride?
Keep in mind, the cost of labor for installing springs will be more than the cost of labor for installing coilovers, unless you're going to DIY.
Old 02-10-13, 01:18 PM
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I am under the impression that eibach or f sport springs might be my best bet, with that in mind, ill probably go with F sport, just because its made for the lexus. My wheels are 18 inch stock, and I was wondering if the F sport tires are the same size. my concern would be in the f sport springs dropping my car too far.
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Originally Posted by Downtuned
I am under the impression that eibach or f sport springs might be my best bet, with that in mind, ill probably go with F sport, just because its made for the lexus. My wheels are 18 inch stock, and I was wondering if the F sport tires are the same size. my concern would be in the f sport springs dropping my car too far.
I think u should drop it too. Eibach and fsport will have the conservative drop u r looking for.
Old 02-11-13, 06:47 AM
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well, i found F Sport springs 1st Version for $200 + shipping. I am about ready to buy, any thoughts before I make the purchase?
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go for it!
Old 02-11-13, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Downtuned
well, i found F Sport springs 1st Version for $200 + shipping. I am about ready to buy, any thoughts before I make the purchase?
My honest opinion would be to avoid springs, especially Fsports. The original Fsport springs had a clunking noise issue and will barely drop your car. I would suggest to save your money and get a set of coilovers since most people who go with springs end up getting coils.

If you dont want to get coils and really want a conservative drop, get H&R springs.
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Unless you want a VERY minimal drop of stay away from F Sport. I also suggest H&R or Eibach's. coils run $800 the cheapest to over 1K. If say for the money you want to spend and the drop you want to go, get the springs I recommend. If you search you can find pics of cars with those springs.
Old 02-11-13, 07:29 AM
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Dude get springs and drop your car..for $200 you can get H&R or Eibach like said above...for a little more you can go Tanabe which has the best ride out of all springs or Road Magnets which you can get the lowest drop...

or you can go HID's and roof spoiler
Old 02-11-13, 07:31 AM
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My suggestion would be to drop it but its not gonna cost $200, megan should be the cheapest at around $600 but for under $200 i say trunk and roof Spoiler should run u about that
Old 02-11-13, 08:28 AM
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Ok, ive done a bit more research, and I will most likely get the H&R or Eibachs..because:

F-Sport Springs on a non F-Sport setup make the ride VERY rough, to the point of some CL members stating it moves their headlight bulbs around. From what you all have said, Eibach and H&R's are the way to go for springs. If i wanted to spend 1k id get coilovers, but that is just not an option at this point. I do want a conservative drop, but not to the point where I barely notice it. SO!

Between the H&R's, and Eibachs, which one gives the lowest drop?? That will be what I will purchase, assuming both wont drop my car a relatively over-extensive amount.

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thank you all again for helping me with my decision. This has been extremely helpful!


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