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Old 07-10-09, 10:31 PM   #1
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Smile 07 AWD Lowered with F-Sport Springs! (Pics)
Well... My buddy finally had time to squeeze me in his busy schedule and lowered my AWD today with the F-Sport springs! Thanks KB! (He's got a sweet turbo'd SportDesign 2GS)

First impression after driving it for about 4 miles is that I can feel the road more as the suspension is tighter, there is less body lean in the corners, and it definitely makes the 3GS feel sportier. My gf just says it's more fun to drive now haha. The springs have obviously not settled yet but I think the front is still a little bit higher than the rear. I suspect that's just an AWD thing. Anyways, no error with the leveling thing and I'm lovin' it!

P.S. I could measure again and post pics after the springs settle and an alignment if people want.

Before


Before front


Before rear


During install


F-Sport springs on!


F-Sport vs. stock spring


F-Sport springs in!


Right after installation


After front


After rear
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Old 07-10-09, 10:37 PM   #2
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Looks good so far.....can you take pics on a level road? Thanks
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nice hmm how much did you get the springs for?
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Old 07-11-09, 06:07 AM   #4
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looking good. any vibration?
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Old 07-11-09, 06:04 AM   #5
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Wow that looks good. Great option for the AWD owners. Calipers look good in red. Nicely done!
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yeah, the front will measure and look even lower on level ground....not much though.

also curious about vibrations.

looks good though...thanks for being one of the first to put these on the AWD!!
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Old 07-11-09, 07:34 AM   #7
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Looks good so far.....can you take pics on a level road? Thanks
Will do!

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nice hmm how much did you get the springs for?
With Lexus and Sewell's promotion, it was about $210 shipped.

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looking good. any vibration?
Not that I can feel yet but I only drove it for four hours haha.

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yeah, the front will measure and look even lower on level ground....not much though.

also curious about vibrations.

looks good though...thanks for being one of the first to put these on the AWD!!
Thanks! I'm super excited too! I've wanted to lower mine for awhile and when the F-Sport springs came out, I knew that was the one I wanted.
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Old 07-11-09, 09:17 AM   #8
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Now it's time to slap on some rims....
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Looks good
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that little drop makes all the different...
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Now it's time to slap on some rims....
Nah I'm happy with the stockers For us AWD owners, those rims are already "aftermarket."

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For us AWD owners, those rims are already "aftermarket."
Not even close. Get some rims cheapskate.
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Is it worth it I mean is the springs a good enough drop or should go with coilovers. Note there will be some weight in this car too.
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Wow that is a big difference for a mild drop. Very good job, thanks for sharing!
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got the same car in same color! nicely done man!!!

any vibrations? any problems at all on the AWD with f sport spring?
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