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Old 05-02-09, 12:27 PM
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Default i need a drop... what springs should i get??

all i need is a drop.. i want atleast a 2' drop.. what springs should i get??
Old 05-02-09, 12:47 PM
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Eibachs or Tanabes might be what you're looking for. maybe Megans? F-Sports only provide a "mild" drop.

If you decide to change your mind, you can always go for a full coilover setup.
Old 05-02-09, 12:49 PM
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megan coilovers..

Or s-techs
Old 05-02-09, 01:34 PM
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s-techs are 1.6" up front and 1.2" in the rear.

road magnet springs will get you that 2" lowering.

anything lower, and you should look into coilovers.
Old 05-02-09, 01:51 PM
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if you want AT LEAST 2" you have to get coilovers... even roadmagnet does not really go down by 2
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2 feet of drop will require at least a coilover system. I'd go with air though if you're looking to drop 2'.
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The lowest drop you can get on springs would be either the H&R or road magnets and those would be around 1.6" and 1.2" rear.

If you want 2" drop your only choices are coilovers or air.
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i dunno bro, i would go with coils over springs, but i heard that the tanabe's are good..
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im dropped on Tanabe DF210 for a gs350. rear is tuckin tire and front has like a 1.5" gap between the fender and tire

these are 20s btw

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This is javyLSU's car on H&R ...



Best drop for the 2IS IMO.... When I get springs ... its goning to H&R for me
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I like the H&R!! BTW, how's your alignment, specifically camber in the rear with the H&R??
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Originally Posted by rob stolen
I like the H&R!! BTW, how's your alignment, specifically camber in the rear with the H&R??
That's javyLSU's car. Im sure he can give you that info, just send him a PM.


and I agree, I love the look of H&R as well!!
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I also think Javy was running a larger tire in the front, confirm that with him though im not postive.

Here are TeinS Techs on IS350...





front

rear


Was within factory spec after lowered and TOE was corrected.
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^^ Yeah I believe he is on 19"s as well.
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Anyone knows what brand and size of this rim?

Thanks
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