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If you mean sway bars- the sport suspension doesn't have different bars from the normal suspension.... the only differences from the non-sport suspension to the sport suspension are the shocks and springs.
the sport suspension shocks and springs are firmer than the normal suspension, and the front springs are 0.4 inches lower, but the springs are still linear.
the F-sport shocks and springs offer a bit more drop, and are progressive (which I'm not a fan of)
i remember my first lex!
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Its because of dumb decisions like this that the state of California is falling apart.
Everyone in California lives beyond their means. Thank god its not like that in Dallas Texas, the only state not affected by a bad economy. I love cheap living expenses, no state taxes, and Dallas was the number 1 city that more people moved to last year more than any city in the country, and is considered most desirable for future development.
Car looks great. Too bad about the price tag. you could have gotten a fully built Nissan 300ZX TT or a newer Nissan 350Z, or a Supra.
But thats ok, you really wanted that high class look or but non of the power
Everyone in California lives beyond their means. Thank god its not like that in Dallas Texas, the only state not affected by a bad economy. I love cheap living expenses, no state taxes, and Dallas was the number 1 city that more people moved to last year more than any city in the country, and is considered most desirable for future development.
Car looks great. Too bad about the price tag. you could have gotten a fully built Nissan 300ZX TT or a newer Nissan 350Z, or a Supra.
But thats ok, you really wanted that high class look or but non of the power
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Not sure what you mean there...
If you mean sway bars- the sport suspension doesn't have different bars from the normal suspension.... the only differences from the non-sport suspension to the sport suspension are the shocks and springs.
the sport suspension shocks and springs are firmer than the normal suspension, and the front springs are 0.4 inches lower, but the springs are still linear.
the F-sport shocks and springs offer a bit more drop, and are progressive (which I'm not a fan of)
If you mean sway bars- the sport suspension doesn't have different bars from the normal suspension.... the only differences from the non-sport suspension to the sport suspension are the shocks and springs.
the sport suspension shocks and springs are firmer than the normal suspension, and the front springs are 0.4 inches lower, but the springs are still linear.
the F-sport shocks and springs offer a bit more drop, and are progressive (which I'm not a fan of)
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Linear means the spring has the same rate at all points
Progressive means the rate of the spring changes depending on how compressed it is.
This leaves you with a compromise that's not great at anything, is harder to predict the behavior of, and is virtually impossible to match a correct shock to since the rate changes depending how it's driven.
But it lowers the car and most people who don't know better assume lower=always better.
Progressive springs can be a good compromise for those who daily drive their cars. On the streets, the difference in comfort will outweigh the benefit of predictability. As long as the spread of the rate isn't too dramatic, it can offer a good balance.
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Gotta start saving my pennies.
ApokC, just wait til The Pursuit 2 @ Irwindale.
Cause there will be over 100 ISx50/350's to look at !!!!!!
You will see alot of bodykits,springs,coilovers and many other things on IS's !
Cause there will be over 100 ISx50/350's to look at !!!!!!
You will see alot of bodykits,springs,coilovers and many other things on IS's !