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2011 F Sport Lowering Question

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Old 01-15-13, 11:15 PM
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Default 2011 F Sport Lowering Question

hi guys been following CL for a while now. only mods I've done are putting 19 inch staggered rims on my IS so far. i'd like to lower my car at least another inch - 1.5 inches. thinking of getting road magnet springs. since i have the f sport package on my IS, i believe the car is already lowered with the factory f sport springs. my question is, are road magnet springs going to give me that 1-1.5 inches to close up the gap?
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Here are more spring choices: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...d-for-2is.html

F-Sport factory package is not the same as F-sport accessory springs. The F-Sport accessory springs are essentialy Eibach springs, which lowers the car 1.0" F, 0.8" R. The F-Sport factory package doesn't change any suspension components other than the wheels, and reuses the old sport suspension shocks/springs (lowers it 0.4" F, and none in the rear).

Road Magnets lower 2" F and R. if you're looking for 1 - 1.5", choose H&R springs.
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Welcome to CL. Eibach and Road Magnets are the top choices if you want to go low on springs. I think you'll be happy with either. Road Magnets just go lower. Use the search function and type in each name and you'll get examples.
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ok thanks, that was helpful. thought the f sport package had the f sport springs in them. good to know.
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If you decide on springs and not coils, go with H&R or road magnets
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