Nelly

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Any of you lowered on springs only? Are the 2011 F-sport stock springs/shocks different from the non f-sports? I'm thinking about lowering in the future and I'm not sure if I should get springs(if I cheap out) or coils(when I save up).

Thanks in advance!

Kurtz

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The F-sport package comes with the shocks and springs that were previously used for the Sport Package (no longer offered in 2011) and X-package (no longer offered 2010+) cars. They are firmer than the "regular" suspension, but the springs are still linear (better IMHO). The springs drop the car 0.4 inches front, no height change in the back.

The F-sport aftermarket springs are progressive rather than linear and have 1" and 0.8" drop respectively- the F-sport aftermarket shocks are different as well (though no shock will really "correctly" work for any progressive spring, which is one of the problems with progressive springs- just some will be less bad than others)

RTIS250

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Im lowered on Eibach springs with stock shocks. The ride is pretty firm...

Wunko

I have a 2011 IS350 F-Sport lowered on H&R Sport Springs. They are a bit more stiff than the F-Sport package springs. If you just want a mild drop, lowering springs are OK, which is why I ended up not getting coilovers. Coilovers cost more but do allow you to make adjustments unlike springs.

Nelly

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Hey! I remember your car at the BOS7 meet. I thought you had F-sport springs but I read your sig awhile ago. I was that Asian kid that asked about the bubbling headlights. Are you rims 19's or 18's? I liked your drop

Nelly

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Wunko. Thanks for the info. I had springs on one of my past cars and I was debating if I should get full suspension as opposed to springs again. Think I might just go with H&Rs

Wunko

Sounds good! Be sure to take some photos once you get them on.

mjh09e

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Someone should make an official picture thread of 2011s that are lowered.

ohface

What is better h&r or Tien S Techs regarding drop look and which one of these are going to be better with the new 2011 F Sport suspension as far as wear on the stock suspension?

RastaRacer

iTrader: (5)

uh oh, not the Tein vs. H&R question again..lol, alot of people have their own opinions but these 2 brands springs for the IS250..their probably equally good and its really just a matter of personal preference, if you search the forums you have some members who swear by either brand...i would personally go with tein s-techs, ive had them installed on a few of my previous ride and have no complaints. i would get them for my IS but the drop is not low enough for me. goodluck.