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Old 05-08-08, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Seize
Oh yeah...that looks so much better
thanks again seize. you and your bro have been such a great help this entire time to me. you guys truely are value-add to the CL arena.
Old 05-09-08, 08:11 PM
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GREATTTT <----- on the HKS man major props. how much did they run for? just wondering.
Old 05-19-08, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by StanCe
GREATTTT <----- on the HKS man major props. how much did they run for? just wondering.
dont know if the HKS RS coils are still being mfr'd or not check MVP and/or Carson for up-to-date pricing.
Old 09-13-08, 10:30 PM
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Just a quick question on running Espelir's. Can i use 245/40/R18 and 275/35/R18 with no rubbing? 02 GS430.
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Originally Posted by Debonair
Just a quick question on running Espelir's. Can i use 245/40/R18 and 275/35/R18 with no rubbing? 02 GS430.
ya, you'll be fine.
on stock 17s with 45 series, there's still about a 2 finger gap.
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
ya, you'll be fine.
on stock 17s with 45 series, there's still about a 2 finger gap.
Awesome. Thanks.
Old 09-14-08, 12:10 AM
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Question camber question

Originally Posted by 4ntvings
dont know if the HKS RS coils are still being mfr'd or not check MVP and/or Carson for up-to-date pricing.
question? with your coilovers in pics 6-10. how's the camber issues? does the factory lexus camber adjustments go far enough? also, are you stating that you are gonna return to springs and kyb struts like in pics 1-2 and why?


so far, I've got Tein S TECH SPRINGS (1.8" and 1.7"rear) I just got an alignment and now the camber is near perfect. I'm okay with em, but wish I could go lower.

I don't wanna eat tires all the time.

But, I love to see the other CL members cars dumped. They look sweett all layed out on the ground.

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Originally Posted by VIP-209
question? with your coilovers in pics 6-10. how's the camber issues? does the factory lexus camber adjustments go far enough? also, are you stating that you are gonna return to springs and kyb struts like in pics 1-2 and why?

so far, I've got Tein S TECH SPRINGS (1.8" and 1.7"rear) I just got an alignment and now the camber is near perfect. I'm okay with em, but wish I could go lower.

I don't wanna eat tires all the time.

But, I love to see the other CL members cars dumped. They look sweett all layed out on the ground.
-my camber is bad, really bad in the rear
-i'm still debating whether to go espelir/kyb or full stock. reason: personal issue + i dont want to kill my control arms in the long run
-i realized when i 1st got my s/s combo, i always want to go lower. solution: get the right set of coilovers and i realized the CS v2 dont satisfy me, being on 19s
-eating tires: i swap my stocks about every 1/4-1/2 year and raise her up as high as my hands/arms can withstand the pain of adjusting coilovers
-4play4dr says: GO LOW or GO HOME...i'm starting to believe in that as well.
-you're car looks nice keep in mind, each person has their own personal reasons for their amount of drop; at the end of the day, she parks in your garage
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look very nice now!
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Smile 4ntvings, Thanks for the info./advice

In pics 6-10 your almost tucking, your GS looks sweet......

Tuck with perfect camber, I guess we can't have it all. hehe.....

Thanks for the info. 4ntvings.
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VIP-209...is that your car above? If so nice work on the wheels!!
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Originally Posted by VIP-209
In pics 6-10 your almost tucking, your GS looks sweet......

Tuck with perfect camber, I guess we can't have it all. hehe.....

Thanks for the info. 4ntvings.
no prob at all always happy to help w/suspension concerns

i'm actually lower now, than in those pics. if my finger is perfectly horizontal (parallel with the ground), and try to insert into the wheel well), it will only hit tire (on all 4s).

what do you mean, 'tuck with perfect camber'? i camber like crazy now
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
no prob at all always happy to help w/suspension concerns

i'm actually lower now, than in those pics. if my finger is perfectly horizontal (parallel with the ground), and try to insert into the wheel well), it will only hit tire (on all 4s).

what do you mean, 'tuck with perfect camber'? i camber like crazy now
... Damn

I think I want coil overs now...

"Who cares about tire wear" haha
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Originally Posted by KNEXX
VIP-209...is that your car above? If so nice work on the wheels!!
Thanks, KNEXX
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The GS looks great. Pic 6 and 7 look the best imho.. Nice work...
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