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Old 05-06-08, 10:26 AM
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Default F-Sport Springs are here!





Just got them today, thought I'd share the pics with you guys. Now just gotta find a reliable installer.
Old 05-06-08, 11:04 AM
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yah, got mine yesterday too...
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Originally Posted by blk250
yah, got mine yesterday too...
Sweet, as of right now, I'm getting them installed Friday afternoon. How soon should I wait till a wheel alignment?
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Sweet so thats what they look like, I got mine in last week, but I didnt open my box yet since I'm still in the middle of finals and dont want to get distracted haha.

Give it about 1 week before you get an alignment, it is a safe bet since from what I learn by research, the drop those spring gives shouldn't be big enough to knock you off alignment too much, and settle rate depends on the spring and again, the amount of drop shouldnt take too long to settle (unless there is something wrong with the spring) so one week is okay.
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Originally Posted by mikez
Sweet so thats what they look like, I got mine in last week, but I didnt open my box yet since I'm still in the middle of finals and dont want to get distracted haha.

Give it about 1 week before you get an alignment, it is a safe bet since from what I learn by research, the drop those spring gives shouldn't be big enough to knock you off alignment too much, and settle rate depends on the spring and again, the amount of drop shouldnt take too long to settle (unless there is something wrong with the spring) so one week is okay.
Coolz, I just hope the front will look somewhat dropped. I'm rolling with factory 18s right now.
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Well it says its about 1", should be fine, usually due to the geometry of the suspension a 1" drop wont knock the alignment out of spec.

I hope the drop looks nice too, I have close to 3" gap on the awd with 17" lol, so Im upgrading to 18" hopefully will give me the same ride height as your stock =.=
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Originally Posted by mikez
Well it says its about 1", should be fine, usually due to the geometry of the suspension a 1" drop wont knock the alignment out of spec.

I hope the drop looks nice too, I have close to 3" gap on the awd with 17" lol, so Im upgrading to 18" hopefully will give me the same ride height as your stock =.=
I feel your pain 17s on the IS doesn't look too good, sorry. Glad you are upgrading to 18s. What kind will you be upgrading to?
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Its a Work xt7 look a like by Konig in matte gold color on my blue IS
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Originally Posted by mikez
Its a Work xt7 look a like by Konig in matte gold color on my blue IS
cool cool, if I had money, I'd buy 19in. Volks ...
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i get them for 220! (work at lexus) lol what a deal.. the drops not good enough for me though.. but feedback on the springs they ride practically LIKE stock and its a little more stiffer! thumbs up for these springs
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Originally Posted by M1sTa801
i get them for 220! (work at lexus) lol what a deal.. the drops not good enough for me though.. but feedback on the springs they ride practically LIKE stock and its a little more stiffer! thumbs up for these springs
is the pic in your sig with the f-sport drop? btw, what do you mean by stiffer?

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Old 05-07-08, 02:10 PM
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Default F-Sport Lowering Springs IS 350

Any recommendation on where to have springs installed in the San Jose or Gilroy Ca. area?.
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If you are in SJ, you can try exact sport I think they are one of the sponsor here.
I did my own.
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or dealership..you can't go wrong with installing at a dealer..but you got to pay premium price
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after I get my springs installed, what are some things I should check for? Obviously any major noise, but anything else?


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