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My 98 LS with IS300 rims.

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Old 05-22-10, 01:32 PM
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Default My 98 LS with IS300 rims.

Not too shabby. I'm pretty happy with how they came out. I definitely need some more appropriately sized tires, since these are the stock IS300 size.... and I need to lower the car from stock height - but I can't complain, the price was right.
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Not too shabby at all man. Looks much better than the stockies, that's for sure!
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what size spacers did you end up using in the front?
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I used a really awesome set of hubcentric 25mm spacers with studs all the way around. Worked great.

Now any suggestions on springs/shocks that will drop and tighten without totally destroying ride quality. I want improved responsiveness, but I don't want a back destroying ride like my MR2 and Supra had.
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tokicos plus h&r are your best bet for a slightly more controlled ride without messing up the quality too much. Tanabe DF210s are wayyyy too soft.
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I'm having a hell of a time finding any Tokicos for the LS. Any ideas on where you can find some or a good alternative? KYB maybe?
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sorry i forgot you had a 2LS, KYB and eibach or KYB/H&R are your best bet.
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Did you have to use the spacers to clear anything? Or was it only for looks? I'm looking to pick up a set of these wheels.
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Post #4 mentioned what he used to clear the calipers. If going that route with Lexus five spokes and spacers, the 2-GS wheels are also a consideration.
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Ohhhh damn, that looks clean! Definitely adds a little more of a sporty look to it with the thin spokes.
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clean look
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