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Old 11-04-10, 08:25 AM
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Hi! Can you advise me most comfortable springs? I would like i little bit lowering (i think 2 - 2,5cm will be enought for my 19 wheels and our bad roads in Moscow) but dont want to have tought suspension!

I dont know which of them to buy! Thanks!


Eibach Pro Lexus IS250 06-08 - Lowers Vehicle 1.4" F & 1" R

H&R Sport Springs IS250 06-08 (2wd only) - Lowers vehicle 1.4" F & 1.3" R.

Tanabe - DF210 (Dress Form) Lexus IS250 06-UP (2WD) -Lowers Vehicle 1" F & 1.1" R

Tanabe - NF210 (Normal Feeling) Springs, for Lexus IS250 (2WD) 06-08 (Lowers vehicle 0.7" F & R

TEIN S.Tech Spring Kit, for Lexus IS350/250 06-UP
Lowers Vehicle 1.6" F & 1.2" R

TEIN High.Tech Spring Kit, for Lexus IS350/250 06-UP
Lowers Vehicle 1" F & .6" R

or F sport - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/11060...#ht_500wt_1182
Old 11-04-10, 08:39 AM
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Probly the tanabe nf's orthe tein ht
Old 11-04-10, 10:14 AM
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F-Sport would most probably be the best bet, they were tested and are made to make stock shocks last longer with no real compromise. I'd go with that if you're worried about your roads
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The F sports were designed for our cars, including where they seat. Supposedly the 'best' design FOR our cars....also in terms of handling.

The others are designed to fit other applications as well as IS.

What do you have now?
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Yeah but how comfortable are they?

I guess I will find out soon.
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tein s techs are very nice
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save up for coils.
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Originally Posted by new.era.13
save up for coils.
+1 save for coils.
you'll be able to adjust dampening and height.
from my own experience and other car enthusiast's, & i can tell you, i hear a lot of "i wish i just got coils from the start" stories.
but its your decision. good luck with your search.
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I have the f-sport springs on my awd. though you did ask about the 250 rwd specifically, i will say to go with coils instead. i wish i went with coils myself. i wish my car was just a bit lower and that i could make them just a little bit more comfortable. (just a little!)
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Most people wish they went with coils in the first place because many are too impatient to figure out exactly what they want. Impulse buying is a bad thing.

No point in the OP spending hundreds of dollars more for a suspension that may ride harsher (not what he wants) while not even lowering past the point of springs due to the bad road.

If you know your end goal and you've found the springs that fits your criteria, then there is no reason to spend more on coilovers. Of the springs on the list, the NF210, Eibach, and F-sports are favored for their comfort.
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Originally Posted by kuuqi
i wish my car was just a bit lower and that i could make them just a little bit more comfortable. (just a little!)
There aren't too many coilovers out there that will ride more comfortable. You may find yourself sacrificing one thing for another when you change out your suspension.
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Thanks for answers!
I need very little lowering! not more than 2cm. Tanabe for RWD give 0.7 - is that i need, f sport give 1.0 - it's a little bit more lowering, than i need.

I think i don't need coils, coz i dont want extreme lowering and tought suspension! Also i think instead coils better to buy air suspesion - and i can up and down suspension easily - only press a button.

What do you think?

My dirty car )))
i can put between fender and wheel my two fingers


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