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Finally, some pics of my car!

Old 06-09-05, 01:00 PM
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Default Finally, some pics of my car!

They are here at car domain:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1202769


ive got a couple questions though:

1.do u guys think i should get the
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspens...82.2&perfCode=S
which are 1.3 drop or just the eibach one inch drop? With the one inch drop im sure it wont rub but with the 1.3 it might and i dont know if its worth the risk,do u guys think the wheel gap in the front with a 1 inch drop will be too bad???

2. what color caliper\disk brimm do u guys thinki should paint them? i have high heat black and thats hat im leaning towards since its not too flashy . but do u guys think there is a different color that will look better but isnt to flashy? i also have red but i think tthats gonna be too honda civic. i was thinking maybemaybe silver woudl blend in...

3. is there anything i can do or put on my chrome wheels so that everytime it rains there isnt big water spots,and also after everyt drive theres liek brake dust. what can i do to mybe repel this?

Tell me what you guys think and any suggestions!

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Old 06-09-05, 01:52 PM
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drop it like its hot, drop it like its hot!!
Old 06-09-05, 03:37 PM
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For the calipers, if you want it to "blend", silver is fine and understated. It will just be barely different from stock. As for other colors, although opinions will vary, I like black for OEM brakes. It gives it just the little extra without standing out. I leave the reds, blue, and gold to the BBKs.
Old 06-09-05, 07:14 PM
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i agree slam it as much as u can .
Old 06-09-05, 10:20 PM
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I agree as well. Slam it to the ground. Ride looks clean btw. Nice ES!
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thanks everyone. anyone know a way that i can get the H&R springs for the front and hte eibachs for the back? i see these sets are for 4,are there any places i can buy sets of 2? That woudl be perfect ,the wheel gaps would sorta even out.
Old 06-10-05, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Spyder187
I agree as well. Slam it to the ground. Ride looks clean btw. Nice ES!
lol,thanks. just spent 5 or 6 hours washing polishing and waxing it.never did polish b4 and i tihnk it really is worth it,paint looks better.
Old 06-10-05, 03:05 AM
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Looks good. Try the H&R's, I don't think anyone has them on here. Either they have Eibachs (1") or Intrax (1.6").
Old 06-10-05, 03:54 AM
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lookin good man! I like the wheels, but definitely needs a drop. Try out the H&R's and let us know how it goes. For the calipers I'd go black.
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Main reason i dont want to do the H&R is b\c its for a camry and since noones done it to a lexus before i dont want to end up getting the wrong spings.
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My springs are from a Camry.... As long as you get the springs that coincide with your year (92-96 V6 Camry=92-96 ES300) then you will be fine. Also you have to make sure that you get Camry V6 springs, not the 4cyl.
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ok everyone i just ordered the H&R 1.3F and 1.25R lowering springs form tirerack. should get them within 3-4 days. Also ordered off ebay some strut bar
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

does anyone on here have a link that will help me install the springs?? My friend has a spring compressor and also has put on his springs for his 1993 mitsubishy eclipse AWD. I just want to still have a guide or instructions just in case somethings different and know any precautions i should take. Thanks!
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