IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005) Discussion about the IS models up to the 2005 model

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Old 03-08-14, 10:18 AM
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Hey everyone!

New IS 300 owner (2002) Love the car. I got lucky with mine, only one mod on her which is the exhaust and tint. I must say who ever previously owned her in the tristate great mod because it really compliments the car and it sounds amazing!

I am looking to do some other mods to her such as audio, suspension, rims and down the line drop a turbo in there.

Any suggestions for stiffer suspension? I mean I love the cloud ride but I also love to feel the road.
Old 03-08-14, 11:19 PM
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congrats on the IS. Imho, I would begin stiffening up the ride with a good set of springs/shocks, but if you're looking in to stiffening up the chassis even more, look into stiffer sways, braces, and coils
Old 03-09-14, 11:48 AM
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Thank you.

I'll more than likely end up going with the springs/shocks first, since its a daily driver with a baby. heh.
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Congrats on the IS and welcome to Club Lexus
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Welcome to ClubLexus. Yea, I would stick to springs/shocks if you're going to have a baby riding in there often. I personally think the ride quality isn't deteriorated that much with just springs/shocks.


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Thanks!

What about chip mods? Any particular ones more reliable than other? Obviously no go on eBay chips lol.

Ps. I'm driving an auto. Not sure if that would make a difference. I've never chipped an automatic before.
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