lowering springs
01-08-02, 07:33 PM
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lowering springs
I was wondering if anyone can give me suggestions on what kind of lowering springs are good for the IS. I don't want to go to low...probably like 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches. Any suggestions?
01-08-02, 08:58 PM
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Make sure you get new shocks along with the springs. You don't have to, but it's a good idea to get a new set of shocks. I would have to recommend the TRD 5way Shocks, I only hear good things about them. Combine the TRD shocks and Eibach and I believe you should have an very close to OEM ride comfort.
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Originally posted by Chan
Make sure you get new shocks along with the springs. You don't have to, but it's a good idea to get a new set of shocks. I would have to recommend the TRD 5way Shocks, I only hear good things about them. Combine the TRD shocks and Eibach and I believe you should have an very close to OEM ride comfort.
Make sure you get new shocks along with the springs. You don't have to, but it's a good idea to get a new set of shocks. I would have to recommend the TRD 5way Shocks, I only hear good things about them. Combine the TRD shocks and Eibach and I believe you should have an very close to OEM ride comfort.
01-09-02, 10:33 AM
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I have a suspension setup that satisfies me and my wife.
TRD race sway bars
TRD adj. shocks
Eibach Pro Kit springs
For daily driving, I keep the settings soft. My wife drives the IS 300 on weekdays.
When I get the car and head into the mountains, I firm up the shock settings.
The ride of the car at soft settings is very similar to OEM, just at a lower ride height. I got a 1.2" drop all around.
TRD race sway bars
TRD adj. shocks
Eibach Pro Kit springs
For daily driving, I keep the settings soft. My wife drives the IS 300 on weekdays.
When I get the car and head into the mountains, I firm up the shock settings.
The ride of the car at soft settings is very similar to OEM, just at a lower ride height. I got a 1.2" drop all around.
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I got the TRD shocks a while back from Rod Millen. Steve Ganz should be able to get them for you.
I "tighten" or firm up the shocks via a clicker dial on the top of the shock.
Increasing the setting on the shock does not affect the ride height of the car.
Bilstein shocks are not adjustable and I don't know if Tokico currently makes shocks for the IS 300.
I "tighten" or firm up the shocks via a clicker dial on the top of the shock.
Increasing the setting on the shock does not affect the ride height of the car.
Bilstein shocks are not adjustable and I don't know if Tokico currently makes shocks for the IS 300.
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01-12-02, 10:46 AM
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Fairuza11,
I agree. If this guy only knew that the IS 300 is my wife's car and her daily driver and that the suspension setup I did completely meets her criteria. It's not too low and not overly stiff. In fact, she appreciates the improvement in her driving experience.
On a scale of mild to wild, my suspension setup is definitely mild.
I agree. If this guy only knew that the IS 300 is my wife's car and her daily driver and that the suspension setup I did completely meets her criteria. It's not too low and not overly stiff. In fact, she appreciates the improvement in her driving experience.
On a scale of mild to wild, my suspension setup is definitely mild.
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