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Old 09-09-07, 10:17 PM
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Default Lexon Ohlins Fortuner Coilovers for IS350

Hi,
Does anybody have these Lexon Ohlins Fortuner coilovers on an IS350?
All I have found are Japanese links and the translations are not very useful.
They are pricey at 280000 Yen = $2470 from Lexon. Any US distributors?

http://www.lexon.co.jp/ohlins_fortuner/lexus_gsis.htm

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Old 09-09-07, 11:31 PM
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Hmm interesting looks like they have a coilover for the IS250 AWD. your best bet would to send them a email and see if they respond or email ohlins
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I love Ohlins, some quality stuff there.
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my bike has full Ohlins they are great.
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Those are not ** coilovers **, but rather sport shocks with an adjustable spring perch. you cannot adjust the ride height when the shocks are on the car.
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^ Damn, $2470, for shocks with adjustable spring perch. That's pretty steep.
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When I saw "Ohlins", I was expecting to see a set of full coilovers with remote reservoirs for about $6K. I didn't know they made this kind of "cheap" stuff.
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Far from "cheap stuff". Probably the best dampers you can find for this car.
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Originally Posted by sincityIS
Far from "cheap stuff". Probably the best dampers you can find for this car.
LOL ... I do think they are cheap by Ohlin's standards. It is funny that you call them the "best dampers you can find for this car" since they would be the ONLY aftermarket dampers available for this car right now.
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Well they are cheap by ohlins standards, but Tanabe, Tein, JIC, Zeal, Toms, and a few others all make dampers in the form of coilovers for our cars. i am saying that the ohlins would be better dampened than all of them. Especially being as that they come with springs which are tuned to the damper itself for the weight of the car.

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Dude this is cheap compared to the other stuff Ive seen them sell.
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Originally Posted by sincityIS
Well they are cheap by ohlins standards, but Tanabe, Tein, JIC, Zeal, Toms, and a few others all make dampers in the form of coilovers for our cars. i am saying that the ohlins would be better dampened than all of them. Especially being as that they come with springs which are tuned to the damper itself for the weight of the car.
Oh yeah? Is this first hand experience?
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Originally Posted by Krazyj604
Hmm interesting looks like they have a coilover for the IS250 AWD. your best bet would to send them a email and see if they respond or email ohlins
I don't believe so. The AWD's are getting NO love around this side of town!
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Most of the Ohlins coilovers for Japanese vehicle applications are all made in Japan. The true coilover setup will be released shortly if there is a huge demand. Only the time will tell. As of right now, there are many other great suspension kits for the IS250/350 already. I have driven an IS350 w/ Zeal Function Xs setup and they are just as comfortable as stock!
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