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Old 09-25-11, 07:45 PM
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Default So who knew coilovers would be this good?

So tell me how when I installed my megan lp's my car barely vibrates on 50-60 mind you I haven't even aligned the car! Is this common? I'm very please with my coilovers, and circuitmotorsport's service!
Old 09-25-11, 07:47 PM
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Yes you should get an alignment
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Originally Posted by Lexustrung
Yes you should get an alignment
I'm working on it. I'm getting it on tuesday I'm just having a hard time determining if I wanna lower the front slightly a little more because if I get it aligned then lower it, didn't i just throw my money down the drain? lol
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No I think once you get the alignment you should be okay. My friend told me if it's already aligned and I adjust my coils to go lower (which I plan to do) there is no need of another alignment.
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^^ yeah, make sure you are at a level you will be willing to stick with for a good time. Alignments are not cheap!
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Originally Posted by Lexustrung
No I think once you get the alignment you should be okay. My friend told me if it's already aligned and I adjust my coils to go lower (which I plan to do) there is no need of another alignment.
incorrect, once you lower it you through off the alignment.
Old 09-25-11, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
incorrect, once you lower it you through off the alignment.
+2 every time you adjust your coils you must go in for an alignment. It could throw off the toe and that's the last thing you want. Also you may want to wait a couple of days before getting an alignment to let the coils settle to the new ride height.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
+2 every time you adjust your coils you must go in for an alignment. It could throw off the toe and that's the last thing you want. Also you may want to wait a couple of days before getting an alignment to let the coils settle to the new ride height.
+3, well said. just find your preferred drop and set it and forget it.
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So how's the ride quality? Bumpy? I'm in the market for some coilovers but not sure which to choose.
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Wait till your coilovers settle at the height you set like others said. If your going to lower it, do it now. Once you align this bad boy and you mess with goin lower, it will throw off your alignment. Every tadbit counts when it comes to having the car aligned right.
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Originally Posted by G2LEXO
So how's the ride quality? Bumpy? I'm in the market for some coilovers but not sure which to choose.
Great! I have my LPs set at 15 and still rides very smooth...almost can't tell I have coilovers.
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Originally Posted by dwilly58
Great! I have my LPs set at 15 and still rides very smooth...almost can't tell I have coilovers.
not bumpy at all... super smooth, i love them. Go with the LPs!
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I'm new to the Lexus scene, where could I go to order me some coilovers and stuff like that?
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Go to the vendors forum and look up. I got mine from Team SNS.
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If you ever touch your suspension stuff most likely you'll be needing an alignment afterwards. Like other said lower and let the suspension settle and just play with it till you like how it sits and then go get an alignment. Or just get lifetime alignment with Firestone.


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