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Old 06-26-09, 02:49 AM
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I'm thinking of dropping my IS250 '09 with stock 18" rims. I don't know whats the best way to drop it without changing the comfort handling of the car. What should I do or what should I use?

Ill also appreciate if u guys can send me websites where i can get good deals and I can trust. Or photos. Thanks ISers.
Old 06-26-09, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusRN
I'm thinking of dropping my IS250 '09 with stock 18" rims. I don't know whats the best way to drop it without changing the comfort handling of the car. What should I do or what should I use?

Ill also appreciate if u guys can send me websites where i can get good deals and I can trust. Or photos. Thanks ISers.
From all the research I've done, the F-sport springs are the only ones which claim a similar ride like stock. It's a mild drop. Wish I had them to verify it.
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i have the f-sport springs on and the ride is literally almost as if it's stock, yet its a 1-inch drop all-around. supposedly the springs are built by eibach if i'm not mistaken so f-sport or eibach is the way to go, think eibach's drop a dash more...like .2 inch so your call, but those the closest you'l get for a stock/lower feel, the bissgest difference is turns and some humps, it's firmer but that's a good thing.
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Eibach springs are pretty close to stock. Ride is similar except going through bumpy roads.
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this will answer all your questions.
Old 06-26-09, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
I was quietly scrolling down this thread just waiting for something to put that up...
Old 06-26-09, 11:08 AM
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which part of TX are you in?
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I have Eibach's 250 springs on stock 18's and lost a bunch of ride comfort, but gained in handling... If looking for comfort probably f-sport's would be he closest
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Originally Posted by Heavens1st
I have Eibach's 250 springs on stock 18's and lost a bunch of ride comfort, but gained in handling... If looking for comfort probably f-sport's would be he closest
How so in comfort? It feels the same..
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Originally Posted by projectdna

^^^ Dr. Projectdna will help ya out ...LOL...
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F-Sport from sewell
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hahahha... projectdna funnnyyy... lol....


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I had Tein S-Tech's. Great ride, just like stock. But like projectdna's reply, search is your friend!
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Check the classified sections for Eibachs and Tein S-techs for sale. I have Eibach Pro-kit and the ride is a little firmer than stock. But, nothing too harsh since it's a conservative drop.
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Originally Posted by 2slow
How so in comfort? It feels the same..
Maybe your lucky or Im unlucky but It definitely made for a firmer and harsher ride for me. I just dont see how lowering any car will ever yield to stock ride quality in the first place. I mean, the Eibach's are stiffer and shorter which helps tremendously with cornering but didnt help a bit in the comfort dept for me…


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