iexpress

Basically im looking for an intake and im confused on which one to get. I did my research on all of them, but i guess that isnt enough. So i would like your help....

I want some springs also.. but people tell me to get coilovers.. but im not interested in losing the comfortable ride the IS gives.

Exhaust.. umm well.. i dont even know if i should get HKS or Tanabe.. so help me out..

- Iexpress

RocketGuy3

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I don't know much about the intake choices.

For springs, I personally went with Tein CS coilovers with a 1.4"/1" drop F/R. I notice absolutely no degradation in ride quality with these coilovers when on the default dampening force settings (you can get the EDFC if you want to be able to adjust the dampening stiffness at any time). From what I understand, the ride will take a bigger hit from springs than from coilovers.

For exhaust, I'm struggling with a pretty similar choice myself. I think the HKS probably sounds better and should give a little bit more of a power gain... but I don't think it looks as nice. (The tips are a little gaudy and ricey.)

iexpress

Ya .. intake is a tough one.. umm exhaust ya HKS sounds great.. but i like the tanabe look. So tell me what you decide.. and let me know.. cause i want to make the right choice as well..

RocketGuy3

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Well I might not make that decision for a while, heh, I'm not sure. I just bought wheels, so I might let my bank account sit and take in the scenery for a month or two before getting an exhaust.

Hartawan

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Rocket, how much did your CS + EDFC cost you?

RocketGuy3

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I got Carson Toyota's GB price a couple months ago. It was I think about $1550 after shipping for both. Right now I think he has a GB that's a little bit cheaper.

bygtimaish

intake- def. fujita or K & N, both great choices

Exhaust- I have HKS and love it..but sometimes it can be a little to loud. Tanabe is a great choice thats a bit more toned down, and the new borla is perfect.

Suspension- If you really dont want to sacrifice your comfort, def. go with the coilovers. With coilovers, there is alot of room for adjustment, so you can find the perfect setting. They will also give you much better handling

Good luck

iexpress

Is the HKS Hi Power exhaust .. loud when the car is crusing at a set speed? or does the sound cool off around that time?

bygtimaish - what kind of exhaust do you have?

is_elf

I have the HKS from the dealer and I love it. Sounds and looks you can not beat it, however you can beat the $1500 price.

Evitzee

You might want to tidy up the garage. You don't want one of those boxes to fall on your car. That happened once to me and a box put a nice dent in the front fender.

iexpress

Is that the HKS Hi Power exhaust? Cuz from this picture those tips look HUGE! But it just might be the picture angle.

is_elf

That is the exaust that you get from the Lexus dealer not direct from HKS.

iexpress

oh ok i see.. It might be that certain angle of the picture but over all that exhaust looks nice... Also i already know you are hiding your Memphis setup in your trunk.

pisaykotik

What is the diameter of the exhaust tips? The picture in the Lexus brochure didn't look that big. Can you take a couple more pictures at different angles?

iexpress

Ya that would be great if we cud see some more pictures..