Lowest of the Low!!! Coilovers only please!!! IS Second Gen Edition
11-29-14, 08:44 PM
#481
For you 2nd gen guys that are slammed on coils, do you run into issues where the upper control arms hits/bangs the fenderwell? I know the IS300s have this problem if you're too low.
Last edited by larryw01; 11-29-14 at 08:50 PM.
11-30-14, 08:09 AM
#482
^Yep, but only on the worst potholes or bad bumps if caught going to fast over. If dead-set on being LOW, the solution is to cut a hole in the shock tower : https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wer-holes.html
Might I add to this DIY that you'll want to put a vacuum running right next to the running hole saw to catch most of those metal shavings.
Might I add to this DIY that you'll want to put a vacuum running right next to the running hole saw to catch most of those metal shavings.
11-30-14, 07:07 PM
#484
That's good to know that some owners don't have that problem. I figured that spring rates would also be an important factor. If anything, I was going to order coils with customer (higher) spring rates to make a ride stiffer to avoid that problem.
12-08-14, 08:27 PM
#486
Hey everyone,
Im looking into buying a set of bc coils for my 250 awd, and am wondering if anyones experienced any abnormal tire wear after installing them...
Im looking into a camber kit front and rear but am unsure if its entirely necessary..
Im looking at a 3" drop, running 18x8.5 225/40/18
Im looking into buying a set of bc coils for my 250 awd, and am wondering if anyones experienced any abnormal tire wear after installing them...
Im looking into a camber kit front and rear but am unsure if its entirely necessary..
Im looking at a 3" drop, running 18x8.5 225/40/18
02-13-15, 06:19 PM
#492
Theres a company called T-Demand that makes shorter knuckles. This lowers the UCA so it doesnt hit the top.
03-14-15, 07:18 AM
#494
^Yep, but only on the worst potholes or bad bumps if caught going to fast over. If dead-set on being LOW, the solution is to cut a hole in the shock tower : https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wer-holes.html
Might I add to this DIY that you'll want to put a vacuum running right next to the running hole saw to catch most of those metal shavings.
Might I add to this DIY that you'll want to put a vacuum running right next to the running hole saw to catch most of those metal shavings.
03-21-15, 04:35 PM
#495
I know its off the topic but i need help. It will be my firstime dealing with coilovers .
I'm thingking to get coilovers for my 2010 is250 RWD w / 18x8.5 F & 18x9.5 R . Now I'm on H&R springs which lowered 1.5" F & 0.8 R .
I like the front lowered with a finger gap between tire & fender but the rear still lil to high ( 11/2-2 fingers gap ) .
Im running 225/40/18 F & 235/40/18 rear.
1 : If i want to buy the BCR coilovers , just buy as is or Do i need to get stiffer springs rate ?
2 : I dont know how much drop it will be if i want a finger gap between so Do i need FRONT & REAR camber kit ?
I'm thingking to get coilovers for my 2010 is250 RWD w / 18x8.5 F & 18x9.5 R . Now I'm on H&R springs which lowered 1.5" F & 0.8 R .
I like the front lowered with a finger gap between tire & fender but the rear still lil to high ( 11/2-2 fingers gap ) .
Im running 225/40/18 F & 235/40/18 rear.
1 : If i want to buy the BCR coilovers , just buy as is or Do i need to get stiffer springs rate ?
2 : I dont know how much drop it will be if i want a finger gap between so Do i need FRONT & REAR camber kit ?
