Nervous as hell... (installing F sport springs tomorrow)
09-03-09, 11:09 AM
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I really want H&Rs... it's the best drop IMO on springs, and is linear compared to the F-Sport's progressive springs (resulting in the clunking noise) but I already scrape on some ares on STOCK suspension ...so even though I don't want to, I may go for f-sports... but im still thinking...
can't wait for some pics!! It may help me decide lol
can't wait for some pics!! It may help me decide lol
people think about lowering their car to much its just freaking springs "just do it" you won't regret it
09-03-09, 11:19 AM
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Any update? I personally will like to know if the ride height are equal on all corners. I heard this is a huge problem with Lexus...you will notice one side is higher than the other after installing lowering springs.
09-03-09, 11:59 AM
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but projectdna, the installer guy claims to have the magic touch when installing springs. that is the reason why no alignment needed. i guess u dont believe in such thing.
I always thought alignment is required after any spring installed. its better to be safe than sorry.
I always thought alignment is required after any spring installed. its better to be safe than sorry.
with all due respect to Fizzboy7's installer, he can be a certified lexus master technician, or he can be some random john doe working out of a makeshift garage and making claims of this or that, i don't care. the "the magic touch" doesn't mean anything. if i'm getting major work/removal/replacement of major suspension components, i know i'm going to require an alignment.
on the other hand, if he is that damn good that he can eyeball the post-install alignment and get it within half a hair of the oem alignment specs, i'm not going to rest on his word. again, no disrespect, but numbers don't lie.
i'm not being skeptical; i'm being realistic. prove it to me, and i'll stand corrected.
thank you.
btw, i thought he was in norcal, so with that regard i stand corrected. but if he wants a quality installer in socal who's worked on quite a few 2is's, i can recommend someone to him...
09-03-09, 12:04 PM
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but projectdna, the installer guy claims to have the magic touch when installing springs. that is the reason why no alignment needed. i guess u dont believe in such thing.
I always thought alignment is required after any spring installed. its better to be safe than sorry.
I always thought alignment is required after any spring installed. its better to be safe than sorry.
09-03-09, 12:12 PM
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"magic touch" doesn't apply to auto mechanics. if that was the case, i'd like someone with a "magic touch" to make my 2is handle like a go-cart, but i digress...
with all due respect to Fizzboy7's installer, he can be a certified lexus master technician, or he can be some random john doe working out of a makeshift garage and making claims of this or that, i don't care. the "the magic touch" doesn't mean anything. if i'm getting major work/removal/replacement of major suspension components, i know i'm going to require an alignment.
on the other hand, if he is that damn good that he can eyeball the post-install alignment and get it within half a hair of the oem alignment specs, i'm not going to rest on his word. again, no disrespect, but numbers don't lie.
i'm not being skeptical; i'm being realistic. prove it to me, and i'll stand corrected.
thank you.
btw, i thought he was in norcal, so with that regard i stand corrected. but if he wants a quality installer in socal who's worked on quite a few 2is's, i can recommend someone to him...
with all due respect to Fizzboy7's installer, he can be a certified lexus master technician, or he can be some random john doe working out of a makeshift garage and making claims of this or that, i don't care. the "the magic touch" doesn't mean anything. if i'm getting major work/removal/replacement of major suspension components, i know i'm going to require an alignment.
on the other hand, if he is that damn good that he can eyeball the post-install alignment and get it within half a hair of the oem alignment specs, i'm not going to rest on his word. again, no disrespect, but numbers don't lie.
i'm not being skeptical; i'm being realistic. prove it to me, and i'll stand corrected.
thank you.
btw, i thought he was in norcal, so with that regard i stand corrected. but if he wants a quality installer in socal who's worked on quite a few 2is's, i can recommend someone to him...
09-03-09, 01:28 PM
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I'm in SoCal. Leaving in 30 minutes. Will post my thoughts tonight if I am not going out late to celebrate (this is big!).
As Glenn Frey once said, "The Heat is On!" (before you're times)
As Glenn Frey once said, "The Heat is On!" (before you're times)
09-03-09, 07:17 PM
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When I had my Fsports installed, I went in for in an alignment the next day and my car was in spec, including toe, which is critical to tire wear. Camber was around 1.6-8 ish in the rear. Waited a month later after the springs settled and returned to the same shop, and the car was slightly out of spec. (toe) and got it aligned.
I think the Fsports are mild enough and may not need an alignment directly after the install, but may need one after they settle. I always wait for the springs to settle and do another alignment after a drop on any of the cars I've owned.
When I first dropped the car, the look was very modest. Now after 6 months, the car has lowered even more and looks much better. The Fsports are great if you want something mild. Slamming my car wasn't an option if I have to have clients in the car with me.
I think the Fsports are mild enough and may not need an alignment directly after the install, but may need one after they settle. I always wait for the springs to settle and do another alignment after a drop on any of the cars I've owned.
When I first dropped the car, the look was very modest. Now after 6 months, the car has lowered even more and looks much better. The Fsports are great if you want something mild. Slamming my car wasn't an option if I have to have clients in the car with me.
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09-03-09, 08:59 PM
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When I had my Fsports installed, I went in for in an alignment the next day and my car was in spec, including toe, which is critical to tire wear. Camber was around 1.6-8 ish in the rear. Waited a month later after the springs settled and returned to the same shop, and the car was slightly out of spec. (toe) and got it aligned.
I think the Fsports are mild enough and may not need an alignment directly after the install, but may need one after they settle. I always wait for the springs to settle and do another alignment after a drop on any of the cars I've owned.
When I first dropped the car, the look was very modest. Now after 6 months, the car has lowered even more and looks much better. The Fsports are great if you want something mild. Slamming my car wasn't an option if I have to have clients in the car with me.
I think the Fsports are mild enough and may not need an alignment directly after the install, but may need one after they settle. I always wait for the springs to settle and do another alignment after a drop on any of the cars I've owned.
When I first dropped the car, the look was very modest. Now after 6 months, the car has lowered even more and looks much better. The Fsports are great if you want something mild. Slamming my car wasn't an option if I have to have clients in the car with me.
