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Old 08-13-11, 06:22 PM
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Yes. If I can just decide which springs. Lol
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come on, where are all the 2011 peoples at, stock or not post some pics.
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I still need to wait for a nicer day to take pics :S

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CCM03 - That front shot of your car makes me want to drop my car to the ground. I hate you
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^^^Haha! Do it! Save up for some coils instead of springs!
Old 08-18-11, 12:44 AM
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^^ CC - you have to rub man. i mean i was at 25" FTG and rubbed hardcore. how do you do it?
Old 08-18-11, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jordan9923
But the F-sport Aftermarket springs, shocks, and sway bars are better right? Just figuring out if i am going to waste my money if i buy the F-sport stuff.
I was wondering the same thing before I bought the Sway bars.... definately not a waste of money. Might be wastin money gettin the spings and shocks though.

DAMN CCM03 you car is sexy! Make me wanna lower mine LOL
Old 08-18-11, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CCM03
Wow the F-Sport exhaust looks great on the Obsidian with those rims! I am drooling, I want one now
Old 08-20-11, 10:42 AM
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Thanks guys!
more pics coming when i get back in town!

Originally Posted by IS3003o3
^^ CC - you have to rub man. i mean i was at 25" FTG and rubbed hardcore. how do you do it?
Ha yeah i rub pretty bad, i cut out my fender liner and it helped a little, but i a going to have to roll my fenders too. My new tires have already been flipped cause of the uneven wear, and its almost time for some new ones
How do i do it tho? I memorize the bad parts of the roads and drive slooowwww
Old 08-20-11, 01:52 PM
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So, for the 2011 IS 350?

get the F-Sport package but also add the;

F-sport intake
F-sport performance exhaust
F-sport lowering spring set
F-sport shock absorber set
Old 08-20-11, 07:41 PM
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Old 08-20-11, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CCM03
^^^Haha! Do it! Save up for some coils instead of springs!
So coils are the way to go, but they sound extremely impractical. Wearing through tires too quickly, having to roll fenders and cut liners, and having to drive SLOW!!! Slow sucks!

Does anyone know of a coilover setup that keeps the most drivability? I plan on getting something by Christmas, but do not plan on doing any kind of fender modifications. I also don't want to loose any drivability and I want to be able to drive my car hard and have no wories.
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You can have the same tire wear issues with springs. It's all in how the car is set up. Camber settings, toe etc. Just don't slam your car and you will be good to go. I always leave a fnger or two between the fender and the tire. I've never been into slamming cars as I hate the sound and thought of scrapping and not being able to AutoX the car if I want.

As far as driveability. Most coilovers have stiffer spring rates and stiffer shocks. So the ride will be a bit harsher than OEM setups.
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Originally Posted by mjh09e
So coils are the way to go, but they sound extremely impractical. Wearing through tires too quickly, having to roll fenders and cut liners, and having to drive SLOW!!! Slow sucks!

Does anyone know of a coilover setup that keeps the most drivability? I plan on getting something by Christmas, but do not plan on doing any kind of fender modifications. I also don't want to loose any drivability and I want to be able to drive my car hard and have no wories.
if your not planning on slamming yur car then i wouldnt suggest spending the extra money on coils....i have used tein springs in several of my cars, tl, tsx, gs300 and never had any issues, in my last IS i had road magnet springs which i thought rode nicely but the 2" drop was too low, im getting tein's for my new IS and from what i hear no one has any complaints about the drivability with them.
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Thanks guys, but I do like the idea of adjustability. I live in two different cities and would love to be able to raise and lower the car as I please. As for the springs, I will still consider doing them....but all I see on this forum is people having springs for a little, being unhappy, and getting coils at the end.


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