HELP: What springs to buy?!?
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HELP: What springs to buy?!?
Hi guys, I have a black IS250 (pretty much stock) and I just upgraded my wheels from the 18's to a set of black MRR GT-1's (235/35/19 front; 265/30/19 rear). Now that I have the wheels on, I have realized it needs to be dropped. When it was stock, it had more wheel-well space in the front compared to the back, BUT after I put on the 19's I have noticed that I can fit 3 fingers (about 2") front and back, with absolutely no extra room. It's pretty much exactly the same gap (front compared to back).
Soooooooo... I was curious if I should get the Eibach Pro-Kit (1.4" front, .8" rear) or the F-Sport springs (1" front and back).
Here are some of my concerns:
-I want it to be low, but not tooooo low... right now it looks too high but I also don't want it to be so low that I am scraping the bottom on speed bumps -all the time).
-Should I just get the F-Sports? With an otherwise stock suspension, I should expect a 1" drop all the way around? I had heard the Eibach's can vary from install to install even though they say 1.4" and .8"... same case for the F-sports? I definitely don't want to buy springs only to realize it's not dropped the amount they advertised. A little more is fine, but less (especially with the F's) would suck.
-I realize the ride quality is going to be worse, but is one better than the other?
-Since the front and back now has the same space in the wheelwells (according to my scientific finger test), should I just go with the F-sports since after installing the Eibach's the front would be lower than the rear?
I know there is a lot of info out there in this forum, but I wanted to see if someone could answer my question since I seem to have my front and back at the exact same height. If you guys could give me your quick thoughts I'd really appreciate it.
THANKS... MUCH appreciated. I will definitely post pics once they have been installed.
Also, if I were to get spacers sometime down the road if I feel the need for them, how much would a shop charge roughly? And the spacers are pretty cheap? If it's a $100 or so for everything I'd rather just wait to see if i need them.
Again, I really appreciate it.
Soooooooo... I was curious if I should get the Eibach Pro-Kit (1.4" front, .8" rear) or the F-Sport springs (1" front and back).
Here are some of my concerns:
-I want it to be low, but not tooooo low... right now it looks too high but I also don't want it to be so low that I am scraping the bottom on speed bumps -all the time).
-Should I just get the F-Sports? With an otherwise stock suspension, I should expect a 1" drop all the way around? I had heard the Eibach's can vary from install to install even though they say 1.4" and .8"... same case for the F-sports? I definitely don't want to buy springs only to realize it's not dropped the amount they advertised. A little more is fine, but less (especially with the F's) would suck.
-I realize the ride quality is going to be worse, but is one better than the other?
-Since the front and back now has the same space in the wheelwells (according to my scientific finger test), should I just go with the F-sports since after installing the Eibach's the front would be lower than the rear?
I know there is a lot of info out there in this forum, but I wanted to see if someone could answer my question since I seem to have my front and back at the exact same height. If you guys could give me your quick thoughts I'd really appreciate it.
THANKS... MUCH appreciated. I will definitely post pics once they have been installed.
Also, if I were to get spacers sometime down the road if I feel the need for them, how much would a shop charge roughly? And the spacers are pretty cheap? If it's a $100 or so for everything I'd rather just wait to see if i need them.
Again, I really appreciate it.
Last edited by JATLIFE; 07-15-08 at 06:35 PM.
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When i switched to F sport springs I left no difference in ride quality... even over the poorly maintained bay area roads and LA roads... Mine dropped maybe a little more than an inch...
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i say go for the f sport if u have the money hands down. i remember reading a thread sayin that the fsport are basically eibachs painted blue and stamped with the f sport logo. i think both are good but u have 18s so go with fsport should be good. post some pics when u installed them.
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1st of all, good taste in wheels. I have the 18's, same wheels.
2nd. I learned like the guy above me, whenever you ask about SPRINGS, everyone and their mother will start telling you to spend 3x as much for coilovers...
..to answer you questions, I got the Eibachs. happy with the drop, no scraping.
2nd. I learned like the guy above me, whenever you ask about SPRINGS, everyone and their mother will start telling you to spend 3x as much for coilovers...
..to answer you questions, I got the Eibachs. happy with the drop, no scraping.
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I think I'm going to order the F-sport springs online from Sewell Lexus or Superstition Springs Lexus (about $255 shipped from both places). I think the 1" drop is enough... I just hope it's actually a 1" drop and not less.
I guess I'll wait to get spacers until I see how it looks.
Anybody have any suggestions/advice/tips on the springs? If not, F-sports it is. Thanks to all who responded.
I guess I'll wait to get spacers until I see how it looks.
Anybody have any suggestions/advice/tips on the springs? If not, F-sports it is. Thanks to all who responded.
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buy my pro kit! hahaha im swapping them out this weekend for coilovers. they ride great, I actually love them but its not low enough, Im on 20's and no rubbing.
I was happy with the spring kit when I installed it, handling improved, less body roll and better handling. Good luck
I was happy with the spring kit when I installed it, handling improved, less body roll and better handling. Good luck
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