Suspension spring discussions (The Mother Thread)
10-29-07, 12:16 PM
#151
It took me over a year to stuff the suspension parts in mine. 
I was in no rush because I wanted to enjoy the factory ride. Once installed, I knew it wouldn't be the same comfortwise.
Some long drives I'm actually happy to get out of the car...no tire noise (The BFG KDW-2 are LOUD!) and the bumps due to the stiff sidewalls and heavier wheels is
I dunno about you...there are times I wish for the stock set-up.
I was in no rush because I wanted to enjoy the factory ride. Once installed, I knew it wouldn't be the same comfortwise. Some long drives I'm actually happy to get out of the car...no tire noise (The BFG KDW-2 are LOUD!) and the bumps due to the stiff sidewalls and heavier wheels is
I dunno about you...there are times I wish for the stock set-up.
10-29-07, 09:24 PM
#153
im on coilvoers at full low and i hit my fenders at least 4 times a day and i recently noticed a slight bend/dent? on my roof, am i being overly paranoid?
10-29-07, 10:23 PM
#154
10-30-07, 12:56 AM
#155
thx for all the info guys but i just picked up the car today and found out that it comes with stock air suspension. I just got home from San Diego and hop on here right away. So now my question is how hard is it to install the after market air suspension controller to this and should I do it or not. Oh BTW you guys are all right about the factory ride it was so smooth that it put me to sleep many times on the way back. it is way better compare to Tein HA on my GS. Overall, I'm happy with the car so far. Just need to touch up on the paint and minor stuff
1-pretty much every controller will have Japanese instructions, so good luck installing/wiring it.
2-the air shocks are notoriously prone to leakage, and are ridiculously expensive to replace with OEM
3-its VERY possible that using the air susp. controller will kill 1 or more of the OEM airbags putting you in a very precarious situation.
10-30-07, 03:55 AM
#156
Lexus Champion
^^ what he said. those air struts are $1000 per corner from the dealer plus install. of course you can install them yourself, they're easy, but they're still $1000.
11-06-07, 02:43 PM
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A little off topic, but how long do your shocks usually last with lowering springs. I was thinking about getting tanabes and I know shocks wear out faster with them, but just how fast?
11-06-07, 03:40 PM
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I know a few people has ran lowering springs on stock suspension on here, so they will probably be able to give you a better answer.
