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Old 08-04-11, 09:45 AM
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Default MeisterR COILOVERS FOR A LEXUS SC430

Here is my latest purchase for my car, only bad news is i should of got these years ago, but it better late than never..

These will be fitted next week by professional car geo company in the UK.

The owner of the company MeisterR decide to make these coilover for his wife SC430.
So he wanted to make sure they were exactly what was needed for her car.

In my opinion these is the best on the market for what i am looking for.

Here some picture's hope you guys like them...





This is the look I am After..


And this is the current look of my Car with 19" Wheels



These are the wheels I just added


Any views welcome
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very nice, what are all the spec. on them? how much.
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Originally Posted by bacardi
very nice, what are all the spec. on them? how much.
Here the web site for the SC430 coilovers

http://www.meisterr.com/Site/Lexus_SC430_UZZ40.html

Not sure how much shipping to the US would be but its worth asking Jerrick the Owner

32 Levels of damping

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thanks
checking it out
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They look good Ian, almost identical to the Megans externally. I look forward to seeing the car with them on.

You will have a problem with speed bumps if you go as low as the black car.
I have to avoid certain roads even with my drop, any lower and it is a real problem. The centre crossmember is the problem not the exhaust.

Good luck.

Best regards

Steve
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Jerricks coilovers and service is top quality I bought some for my 300zx.
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Thanks for the advice Steve...

Aquanuke How your car going these days buddy?
Glad you enjoy Jerricks Coilovers.
Did you fancy JAE this year it would be good to have a few SC together I can get you guys tickets if wanted.
Dates are 9-11th Sept....
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Here some pictures of my Coilovers fitted.
I am not sure if i am going to lower them just a bit more, at the moment they go over the speed bumps not sure who much more clearance I have before the underside touches the humps..

What do you think?





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Hi Ian

Car looks good, are you happy with the ride quality?

Mine is lower than yours and I do have to avoid some speed bumps. The bumps over the full width of the road are mostly ok, it's the individual rubber cushions that are the biggest problem. If you let the car straddle them, it will ground out. I have to go over them with one wheel on the bump.
I think it is worth the trouble, because I love the look of it lower.

Best regards
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most importantly, how do they ride and handle.. Ive gotten fed up with the SC wandering about slightly on the stock suspension.. Too much flex, im hoping a good set of coilovers would eliminate this issue completely.. Question is, which one to go for

Moe
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Originally Posted by I-FORCE
most importantly, how do they ride and handle.. Ive gotten fed up with the SC wandering about slightly on the stock suspension.. Too much flex, im hoping a good set of coilovers would eliminate this issue completely.. Question is, which one to go for

Moe
I've been wondering the same things since reading the 1st post.

I got Zeals, and I asked for 2kg stiffer than what they normally come with and STILL it feels so soft. I think even softer, but it handles just a bit better. I'm gonna call them to see if I can replace just the springs without needing to replace any other parts in the coilovers in order to get what I am looking for.
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definitely a nice set of coilovers! definitely would have went with these if iknew about them before i bought my megans. i still wish someone made us some damn sway bars
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i just had mine lowered with springs. the only things i hate is that i scrape bottom when i go to the car wash
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I very pleased with these Coilovers, i pretty mad with myself that i waited to long before i got them...
I have kept them as close to the same comfort setting as the standard set up..
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i have emailed MeisterR inquiring about sets for my SC and the Supra.. I'll keep this thread in the loop if i do end up getting them.

Before this i was set on offerings by BCRacing but have decided to look into this.. Seems to be a higher quality option.

Owner's reviews would be much appreciated

Moe


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