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Old 02-19-07, 07:22 PM
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Default Best Lowering Springs For 97-01 ES300?

What should i get for my lex... im looking for a great balance of ride comfort, style, and handle. But my number one thing is comfort!

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On my 2000 ES I'm running Tanabe springs with the KYB GR-2 Struts. I like the ride its pretty good. The stance is ok. I wish the front was a little lower so that I can have the stance I want but I guess I'm being too **** about it. Everyone else likes the stance. I'll probably be switching to coilovers so I can get the stance I want. But you cant go wrong with the Tanabes.

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Originally Posted by Smitty0881
On my 2000 ES I'm running Tanabe springs with the KYB GR-2 Struts. I like the ride its pretty good. The stance is ok. I wish the front was a little lower so that I can have the stance I want but I guess I'm being too **** about it. Everyone else likes the stance. I'll probably be switching to coilovers so I can get the stance I want. But you cant go wrong with the Tanabes.

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how much did tanabes and he kyb gr-2s all cost for ur car? w/and w/o install..thanks...im just trying to get a price range for it cause ive wanted to lower mine for a while
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Originally Posted by Smitty0881
On my 2000 ES I'm running Tanabe springs with the KYB GR-2 Struts. I like the ride its pretty good. The stance is ok. I wish the front was a little lower so that I can have the stance I want but I guess I'm being too **** about it. Everyone else likes the stance. I'll probably be switching to coilovers so I can get the stance I want. But you cant go wrong with the Tanabes.

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how is the ride quality compared to the stock and do you any before/after pics?


What does everyone think about the tein s. tech... i dont see any made for the es300, do i have to get the one made for the solara or camry?
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We used the Vogtland springs when he did a 1998 ES300 project with 18" wheels the ride was good and it was a nice lowering too (not too aggressive).

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Originally Posted by "that boy"
how is the ride quality compared to the stock and do you any before/after pics?


What does everyone think about the tein s. tech... i dont see any made for the es300, do i have to get the one made for the solara or camry?
The ride quailty is pretty good. Before I had Tanabes I had the B+G springs and the ride quality between Tanabe vs the B+G is totally better. I dont have any problems rubbing with the Tanabes even with people in the rear but the B+Gs I did.

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how much did tanabes and he kyb gr-2s all cost for ur car? w/and w/o install..thanks...im just trying to get a price range for it cause ive wanted to lower mine for a while
I think I payed $275 for my springs and I believe roughly around $300 for the KYB struts all around from a local part store. I know you can get the KYBs on Ebay for cheaper. As far as install I'm not sure how much it would be cuz I did mine myself.
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Originally Posted by Smitty0881
The ride quailty is pretty good. Before I had Tanabes I had the B+G springs and the ride quality between Tanabe vs the B+G is totally better. I dont have any problems rubbing with the Tanabes even with people in the rear but the B+Gs I did.
What kind of tanabe do you have, what is the type and was it specificly made for the ES, or did u have to get the one made for camry or solara?
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
What kind of tanabe do you have, what is the type and was it specificly made for the ES, or did u have to get the one made for camry or solara?
I have the Tanabe DF210s.

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Originally Posted by "that boy"
What kind of tanabe do you have, what is the type and was it specificly made for the ES, or did u have to get the one made for camry or solara?
The tanabe df210's were specifically designed for the ES300. I got mine for 200 shipped. I also ran it with kyb gr2's. The whole setup cost me a little under 600. I don't know how much ride comfort you like, but for a little more, I would definitely invest in the tein ss coilovers. I hear they ride really comfortable.
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Originally Posted by PlatES300
The tanabe df210's were specifically designed for the ES300. I got mine for 200 shipped. I also ran it with kyb gr2's. The whole setup cost me a little under 600. I don't know how much ride comfort you like, but for a little more, I would definitely invest in the tein ss coilovers. I hear they ride really comfortable.
how would you say the difference is between the stock and the tanabe's? do you have any before/after pics?
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
how would you say the difference is between the stock and the tanabe's? do you have any before/after pics?
The tanabes are still smooth when paired with gr2's IMO. You do feel a bit more bumps than the stock ride, but overall, its still very comfortable. Wish you would have made up your mind sooner - I know you go to UH and I could ahve let you test drive my car with tanabes before I got coilovers. Handling wise, its a tad bit better than stock - don't expect it to handle like its on coilovers. I posted before and after pics in this thread:
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260128
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well im just going to be getting springs for now... and once the shocks are worn/gone, thats when i will change it out, since i dont have the money right now
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i have the money and am ready to get my car dropped, but im stuck in deciding if i should get tein or tanabe???
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