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Old 01-05-19, 12:13 PM
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Hello, I’m looking to meet ppl near Gwinnett, GA.
Have ton of questions to ask about my new ISF.
Exhaust are custom, got the car like that.
Thanks....
sorry i forgot Pics

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Old 01-05-19, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Indiobrew




Hello, I’m looking to meet ppl near Gwinnett, GA.
Have ton of questions to ask about my new ISF.
Exhaust are custom, got the car like that.
Thanks....
sorry i forgot Pics
Welcome to Clublexus, what are your questions how can we help.
Old 01-05-19, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Weapon F
Welcome to Clublexus, what are your questions how can we help.
can you guide me to the right way to lowering it?
would like it to be flush to the fenders
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Welcome. Swift springs are the cheapest way to go and some just put them up front. You can alway go full coilover if you have money to burn or plan to track often. Where about in Gwinnett?
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If you want flush you will need spacers or lower offset / wider wheels.
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Originally Posted by Indiobrew

can you guide me to the right way to lowering it?
would like it to be flush to the fenders
Before I even talking about which setup to go with my first question is how are you roads? If you live in area with great smooth roads then swift springs with Blistien B6 or quality set of coilovers depending on your budget will work well with your situation.

But if you have pot holes, crown's in road, patch upon patch, just poor roads I wouldn't not advise it unless your 1. willing to deal with horrible ride, no lower springs or coilovers will help with that situation unless your willing to install bags from companies such as airlift or accuair suspension these are probably two of best airride companies with accuair having the most advanced setup but your looking at over $4500 installed for all bells and whistles. And will change the ride characteristics of ISF, though I have read some very good things about the Accu air system.

Do you plan to just cruise around with some straight line pulls? Or perhaps track your car? Or hit some nice Back roads. Do you drive aggressively or more laid back. All of these are factors you need to consider before going for flush ride there will always be trade off usually that's ride quality. Now if you live in area with great roads I would always recommend coilovers over lower springs more adjustability with ride height and rebound and some coilover with damping as well. Here are some coilover and price ranges to start with their are additional coilover companies this is just few for you to start with.
Lower tier price wise
BC Coilovers with Swift springs
Greddy/KW
HkS and few others
Midway price tier
RRRACING coilovers
KWv3
Higher tier
Ohlins coilovers
Penske coilovers
Do your research don't rush, if it means waiting bit longer to make sure you get right set up for your needs. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by mr2dave
Welcome. Swift springs are the cheapest way to go and some just put them up front. You can alway go full coilover if you have money to burn or plan to track often. Where about in Gwinnett?
I’m in Lawrenceville. Actually the guy that sold me the car gave me the Swift spring too, but been told coilover. I don’t plan to track at all, it’s mainly for looks
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The streets here are good. I have the Swift springs, but would I need anything else to bring the tires out more? or just buy wider tires?
thanks
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Here is what mine looked like with swift springs and wheel spacers. 15mm back and 20mm front
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To bring the wheels out spacers are a good bet. Weapon F is right about ride, mine sucked with swift springs. I’m saving for custom Ohlins, but those may not be much better (IDK).
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Thanks guys, I’ll go with the swift springs (since I got them for free) and wheel spacer.
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what brand are your spacers and can i purchase them online?
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You need to replace that F-sport license plate frame
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Originally Posted by NCis300
You need to replace that F-sport license plate frame
lol why?...
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Originally Posted by Indiobrew

lol why?...
Because your car is an ISF, not a F-sport.
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