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Old 09-29-08, 09:05 PM
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just installed them but i find the comfort of the ride seems like i lowered the car , so is there any way to tell if the springs are good ? what is the stock ride height ? i know i need to change the control arm bushings ,but can it feel like an old car because of the bushings ? i am still running the stock 16 with touring tires and i thought by changing the shocks i would get my neat stock ride back but i have not any ideas ? can the spring be going bad but still have no sag ?
Old 09-30-08, 08:11 AM
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u need a spring with less coils and is stiffer but ur bushing and tires also make a difference in the ride i just added coilovers to my new car and new lo pro is 17's
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The bushings will definitely make it feel like an old car. Also, the Tokico Blues don't exactly give a luxury ride either as they are more performance oriented.
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so going with the tanabe nf210 will it make it better for the setup ? i am going to replace the bushings with oem lexus ones and see what happens
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I am installing my Tokico Blue's + Tanabe NF210s in about a week once they get here, I'll let you know how they are, but majority of people that have them like them as they retain stock ride. Springs will make a huge difference, especially if they are the original ones the car came with. I will need to check my bushings as well to see if I need to switch them out at the same time. Speaking of those, where should I go to buy those polyurethane bushings? Is ebay trustworthy?
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alright man thanks it would be of great help if you can let me know how they ride compared to stock
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I rock Tanabe NF's with Tokico blues and the ride is almost like stock. It'll bring your car down about an inch all around. If your looking for an aggressive drop or your into spirited driving this setup is probably not for you. If your looking for a comfortable ride with a modest drop then this setup should be on your radar.
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