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Old 01-24-10, 07:18 PM
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wassup guys im new on here and im from hawaii, can anybody help im trying to slam my car the cheapest way, u guys no of any good ideas, let me know thanks
Old 01-25-10, 09:17 PM
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you should say what year it is so they know the best method and have you tried the search button? 9 times out of 10 it will get you your answer
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try check up with the club lexus hawaii section, maybe someone can help you locally? The cheapest suspension set up would probably be a drop spring/strut combo, but i dont think it'll get your car as low as coilovers
if you want to maintain or improve ride quality id recommend coilovers
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thanks guys its a 1992 ls400
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megan coilovers.
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+1 for megans
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Not the cheapest way,but coilovers is the route you should take.you could do regular drop springs but it wouldn't be as low as if you were to use coilovers.but the cheapest way would be to cut your stock springs,or take them out completely.**not recommened**
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cheapest, cut the stock springs.... that would be the cheapest... next cheapest, dropped springs-will run you about $250+... after that is coilovers...
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megans, its worth waiting a lil longer and save up then cut springs and etc.
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I heard somewhere that you can even heat up your spring to get them lowered. Old school people did that to their cars way back when there is no aftermarket parts for them. But, I'll go with everyone else on the coilovers.

Also, while we at it, I saw people also use airbags with the coilovers. How is this work? Do the airbags replace the springs on the coilovers? This is what I'm looking into because I do want to lower my car to the ground when parked, but do want to raise it up so I can drive comfortably.
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if your looking for something cheap, bags are not the way to go.
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