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Old 02-19-08 | 03:58 PM
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When i was in the market for switching my IS to a smoother riding spring i searched and couldn't find any pics of an IS on Tein H-techs. I switched from Eibach Prokit IS250 ones to the Tein's. The drop isn't as even as the Eibachs but i would pick ride quality over looks anyday. I would have road with the stock springs but i couldn't deal with the 4" fender gap. The Tein H-techs in my opinion ride better than the stock springs, you can barely feel the road even on 20"s. So heres some pics. I know it looked better with the Eibachs but its not all about looks. Its a Lexus i'd like to keep it riding like one.
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I like this pic a lot for some reason.
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Old 02-19-08 | 04:00 PM
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a pic of the rear...
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Nice! any closer side shots?
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ReLexin, thanks for the photos, I think it looks wicked! I too am considering lowering as I currently have g-spider 18inch wheels and the fender gap is a tad too big, however don't want to change the ride qualities of the lexus!
It looks like these are the springs for me, but I'm unsure whether they will fit a 2WD drive (rear) is250, which is what I have! the tein website says these are for the is350. I have tried emailing them but am getting no response what so ever! Help?!
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What??? No snow?? Not even a trace...
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Thanks ReLexin!! I was wondering what your H-tech S/U looked like. I agree with you, it isn't always about the looks. I too would prefer to keep my car riding as smooth as possible, even though I'm on 20"s. Can you take some more pics of the front and rear wheels/wheel-wells up close? Thanks!
Old 02-20-08 | 01:50 PM
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Does the ride feel softer with more comfort than stock?
If so, isn't it too bouncy?
I'm trying to choose between tanabe NF210 vs. Tein.
Old 02-20-08 | 02:05 PM
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Wow the leaves grew back on the trees already?
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I'm still trying to decide myself on which springs. Did the Eibachs ride much different then stock? I assume they felt uncomfortable enough to make you change. I have a 350 w/ISP 18" wheels and was looking at the Eibachs or possibly the new F-Performance springs. I want it lower too but I really worried about ruining my ride. I think I have read every spring lowering thread on this site. Just can't decide.
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So ReLexin, where are some more pics!!
Old 02-22-08 | 01:32 PM
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I'll go take some pics now. They are gonna be from in my garage due to the 8" of snow that just fell and the many more inches to come.

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Lookin' good!
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Originally Posted by ReLexin
I like this pic a lot for some reason.
reason why?
Answer= look at that FAT lip
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Front Fender Gap...
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