Sport Springs vs. Normal IS 350 Springs
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How much of a ride difference is there between the two ride levels. If I was planning on putting sport spings on my car instead of the normal stock spring that I have on right now, how much of a difference will I see?
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Originally Posted by Dj Rando
How much of a ride difference is there between the two ride levels. If I was planning on putting sport spings on my car instead of the normal stock spring that I have on right now, how much of a difference will I see? ![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
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Spring rate is identical between the two. The only difference is the height being .5" lower on the Sport Package.
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The wheel gap between the FRONT and REAR wheels on the sport package is as significant as it is on the base and luxury models, ie. 0.5 inches, (big wheel gap in the front compared to rear). Performance aside, and if the IS350 sport springs are indeed lower than the base and luxury models, then you might be able to get the drop you're looking for by going sport springs in the front, base model springs in the rear... Just a thought.
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When i look at a IS350 W/Lux package I can spot the difference right away compared
to a IS350 W/SPort package. I think a 0.5" drop is very noticable.. (To my eyes, anyway)
to a IS350 W/SPort package. I think a 0.5" drop is very noticable.. (To my eyes, anyway)
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According to the Lexus website, the sports package comes with "firmer performance springs and shocks"...
Sport-Tuned Suspension
The available sport-tuned suspension (RWD only) comes with firmer performance springs and shocks for taut, more assured handling and increased tire grip.
Sport-Tuned Suspension
The available sport-tuned suspension (RWD only) comes with firmer performance springs and shocks for taut, more assured handling and increased tire grip.
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Originally Posted by PW007
According to the Lexus website, the sports package comes with "firmer performance springs and shocks"...
Sport-Tuned Suspension
The available sport-tuned suspension (RWD only) comes with firmer performance springs and shocks for taut, more assured handling and increased tire grip.
Sport-Tuned Suspension
The available sport-tuned suspension (RWD only) comes with firmer performance springs and shocks for taut, more assured handling and increased tire grip.
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Originally Posted by Dj Rando
How much of a ride difference is there between the two ride levels. If I was planning on putting sport spings on my car instead of the normal stock spring that I have on right now, how much of a difference will I see? ![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
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Is it for sure that the sport suspension is actually 1" lower than stock, as Lexus product literature indicates the only difference in the height of any IS is that of the IS250 AWD which is taller?
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Originally Posted by Alex350
Hey DJ, didn't you have Eibach suspension installed in your car? What happened?? ![Confused](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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Originally Posted by mort
Is it for sure that the sport suspension is actually 1" lower than stock, as Lexus product literature indicates the only difference in the height of any IS is that of the IS250 AWD which is taller?
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Originally Posted by Dj Rando
Encountered way too much rubbing in the front end. Extremly bad. Especially when I would go over bumps...horrible.
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