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Finally got sick of the 4x4 look and did something about it

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Old 06-23-07, 05:03 PM
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Default Finally got sick of the 4x4 look and did something about it

After 8 months I finally couldn't take the 4x4 look of my awd and lowered it. I used Tanabe NF210 (for the is350). The car looks way better now. I suspect with settling it will look even better.

I know you want to see pictures so excuse my pathetic picture taking and editing skills. I also don't know how to post two pics at the same time so here is the "before"

BTW, if you look at the front wheel that is like 2 weeks, since I cleaned them ,with the new brake pads.
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And the "after" picture.
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Old 06-23-07, 05:27 PM
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wow very nice.. the difference is like night and day!
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Looks good ....and wow, no brake dust!!! I gotta get the new pads!
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I have a killer driveway, with the xpac suspension im already scraping the crap outa my front lip, no lowering springs for me
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looks good, any issues with the install?
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Originally Posted by dngo27
looks good, any issues with the install?
I didn't do it myself. The shop is run by two ex Lexus technicians/mechanics who left the dealership to open their own shop. The whole process took about 3 hours. No issues with the install as far as I can tell. No AFS light or anything.
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Good move! Looks great! I will go on record and say that the standard is350/IS250's do all need a drop, especially with the 18's (aka have a 4x4 look). Even the Sport model can do with another half inch to look right without having that "dropped" look.
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Very nice!
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take a picture of it on some dirt road ,it will look good there
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