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Swift Springs on an IS350

Old 07-29-13, 08:42 PM
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Look at my post. The chrome are stock 18s
Old 07-29-13, 08:51 PM
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Ok, thanks, didn't know those were stock. I bought my 06 is350 last Tuesday and thought the chrome rims that came with it were stock.



Looking to keep these rims and lower with swift springs.

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Old 09-12-13, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bakalag
Look at my post. The chrome are stock 18s
Bakalag sorry to bother you with all my questions but may I ask if you felt a huge difference in ride quality when you moved from 18" wheels to 19" after lowering the car with swifts?
Old 09-14-13, 02:43 PM
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I have swifts on by 250. I paired them with the F-Sports shocks and I love them. I had them on the OEM shocks but they blew out a few years ago. It's a subtle drop and ride quality is pretty close to original. Handling is better than OEM.
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Originally Posted by drewster12
I have swifts on by 250. I paired them with the F-Sports shocks and I love them. I had them on the OEM shocks but they blew out a few years ago. It's a subtle drop and ride quality is pretty close to original. Handling is better than OEM.
Glad to hear that especially when coupled with the fsport shocks!
May I ask what wheel size your running?
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I guess the ride was slightly stiffer with the 19s but the car felt more planted. I did go from 225/255 to 235/275 tires, could be also a factor. It's still comfy to me, however I do feel like the stock sport shocks are too soft. No complaints with the springs.
Old 09-17-13, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bakalag
I guess the ride was slightly stiffer with the 19s but the car felt more planted. I did go from 225/255 to 235/275 tires, could be also a factor. It's still comfy to me, however I do feel like the stock sport shocks are too soft. No complaints with the springs.
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Old 05-19-14, 04:38 AM
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up on this thread any comments or reviews on an ISX50

same OEM spring rates just a tad lower to clear up the fender gap

Swift lowering springs for Lexus IS250/350
Lowers: .80" Front and .6" rear.
Spring rates: 4.6k F and 5.2k R.
Old 05-19-14, 06:52 PM
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swift makes the best springs in the world
the swift springs for the 2IS is linear which is superior vs. progressive
the only linear springs for the 2IS are swift, tein h tech, and road magnet
downside is they had minimal drop (except road magnet, 2" all around)
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how is the ride quality compared to stock, lets say stock is 100% comfort how would swifts ride comfort be?
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I'm bumping this for more pictures and feed back
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Originally Posted by albertgoq
how is the ride quality compared to stock, lets say stock is 100% comfort how would swifts ride comfort be?
any "discomfort on paper" would be negligible
Old 06-01-14, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
any "discomfort on paper" would be negligible
what do mean discomfort on paper?
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I have decided to pull the trigger on these springs. I have an IS250 and have already purchased 19" wheels and tires. I was deciding on which lowering springs to get and it seems like this would be a good option for me. I figured it would be smart to install the springs first and then put the wheels on.

The things I am looking for is of course a better look, a comfortable ride, and an increase in performance would be a plus, although I don't plan on racing the car at all.
Old 06-03-14, 05:49 PM
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please update us on the install and the ride comfort when you get your springs installed

Originally Posted by skflowers
I have decided to pull the trigger on these springs. I have an IS250 and have already purchased 19" wheels and tires. I was deciding on which lowering springs to get and it seems like this would be a good option for me. I figured it would be smart to install the springs first and then put the wheels on.

The things I am looking for is of course a better look, a comfortable ride, and an increase in performance would be a plus, although I don't plan on racing the car at all.

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