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Old 07-17-07, 07:55 PM
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I really need your opinions on this one guys. I am running 245/30/20 front and 275/30/20 rear. My goal is to drop my car as low as possible without rubbing. At the same time I want the drop to be even with all 4 wheels. I also want the ride as smooth as possible as I am not into cornering and stuff like that. I know all the springs out there will have the back drop lower than the front so i can't get springs. My delima is between the Tein CS and Tanabe Sustec Pro FIVE. Hopupracing has the Teins for 1330 and the Tanabes for 1030. Is the Teins worth the extra $300? Any of you guys have experiences with either or both of them? Where can I find a good deal on them? Thank you in advance for all your help.
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There are springs that offer an even drop but wont make your car as low as possible... Check the is250/350 classifieds--there are some nice coilovers posted recently.
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Once you install tein CS, is it easy to add/install EDFC?
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Originally Posted by rroy
There are springs that offer an even drop but wont make your car as low as possible... Check the is250/350 classifieds--there are some nice coilovers posted recently.
they are zeal and JIC, they are really rough for the street I think, beside I dont' want to pay more than 1300 for coilovers.

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In My opinion JIC's are worth every penny!
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Tein CS is a bit soft for my liking...
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I guess nobody has the tanabe yet. What's the spring rate on the Tein CS?
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According to the tein website the front and rear are 7kg. There is a group buy going on right now for the Tein CS for 1190. That includes tax and shipping. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=293940

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Originally Posted by 07IS350
According to the tein website the front and rear are 7kg. There is a group buy going on right now for the Tein CS for 1190. That includes tax and shipping. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=293940
I bought it a few hours after they announced the GB lol
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