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Old 04-20-06, 09:31 AM
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I need pictures of those with either Tanabe or Cali Custom springs that are running 18s and/or 19s. I want to know what it will look like before I decide of a setup to go with. Side views would be perfect but anything at this point will work.
Old 04-20-06, 09:42 AM
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check out my car. I have 20" TSW Mondello's. and dropped with Tanabe DF210. No rubbing whatsoever. looks sooooo clean, ride is still amazing.

http://www.myspace.com/jcrome04
newest pics here.


http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2097618
not the most recent of anything but there are more pics here.
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tanabe springs with tokico shocks and stock wheels...
Old 04-20-06, 04:27 PM
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Phucanese , did you paint over your ls emblem in your front grill or just remove it? do you have any more pics of the front of the car? Ive thought about doing something like that for a long time
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Hey guys. I am new to this forum and a new Lexus owner. I am getting ready to purchase new springs and wheels and tires (18's) for my LS400. I am curious about the Tanabe springs. They claim a 1.5" drop in the front and a 1" in the rear. I am curious if this causes a slight rake to the way the car sits and how it looks compared to say the Eibach springs that do 1" front and rear. I am looking for the car to sit level.

I have also read a lot about the best ride. Unfortunately I have not come to a clear winner as far as best ride goes. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. I am kind of leaning toward the Eibach from what I have read so far.

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Originally Posted by Brandicus
Phucanese , did you paint over your ls emblem in your front grill or just remove it? do you have any more pics of the front of the car? Ive thought about doing something like that for a long time
its painted black, i hated the gold L, so that was like the first thing i did to this car.
now i need to pull the rear L and Lexus emblems to paint those as well.



Originally Posted by Lextreme90
Hey guys. I am new to this forum and a new Lexus owner. I am getting ready to purchase new springs and wheels and tires (18's) for my LS400. I am curious about the Tanabe springs. They claim a 1.5" drop in the front and a 1" in the rear. I am curious if this causes a slight rake to the way the car sits and how it looks compared to say the Eibach springs that do 1" front and rear. I am looking for the car to sit level.

I have also read a lot about the best ride. Unfortunately I have not come to a clear winner as far as best ride goes. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. I am kind of leaning toward the Eibach from what I have read so far.
i actually think that the tanabe with tokico combo is more like a 2inch drop.
imho i dont think that 1inch would look like much, i actually wanted something around 3inches.
but with the tanabe, i am very satisfied with the drop.

as for the ride quality, it is still very smooth, too smooth for me tho. lol
i used to own an AE86 with full suspension, and i got used to the rough ride.
but i wish the LS was more "solid". in the long run, ill prolly get some coilovers.
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This is a 1" drop. Have different springs though. Currently have the Tokico HP bluue shocks with H&R Springs. !" drop front and rear.
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