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Pole Position
Joined: May 2009
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From: Ca
Have you heard of Lexus lean?
Bought the car in May. 174,000 miles. Dealer maintained until my kids bought it. Replaced rear struts and boots, one was leaking. All suspension is stock. After two months noticed the car is 1/2 to 3/4 inch lower on driver's side, measured at the top of the wheel wells. Don't know if it was this way before replacement.
Was told this was not uncommon. Also, read that early models, being designed for the home market and right hand steering were biased for heavier weight on driver's side (right).
This is a daily driver, runs and rides very nice, just sits funny. Would like an inexpensive fix.
Was told this was not uncommon. Also, read that early models, being designed for the home market and right hand steering were biased for heavier weight on driver's side (right).
This is a daily driver, runs and rides very nice, just sits funny. Would like an inexpensive fix.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: CA
Yeah 20x8.5 +40 are pretty sunken in. To me at least. I would run at least a 15mm spacer. Make sure you move the harness from under the fender. It may cut through because of your wheels and drop. I'm almost sure the spacers will eliminate the rubbing issue in the wheel well and should still not rub the fender.
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From: SC LAND FL
Lexus Test Driver
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Bought the car in May. 174,000 miles. Dealer maintained until my kids bought it. Replaced rear struts and boots, one was leaking. All suspension is stock. After two months noticed the car is 1/2 to 3/4 inch lower on driver's side, measured at the top of the wheel wells. Don't know if it was this way before replacement.
Was told this was not uncommon. Also, read that early models, being designed for the home market and right hand steering were biased for heavier weight on driver's side (right).
This is a daily driver, runs and rides very nice, just sits funny. Would like an inexpensive fix.
Was told this was not uncommon. Also, read that early models, being designed for the home market and right hand steering were biased for heavier weight on driver's side (right).
This is a daily driver, runs and rides very nice, just sits funny. Would like an inexpensive fix.
Before you answer this question keep in mind a couple things....1. These cars are as heavy as a small country and need at least 450+whp to move nicely.
2. Sizing the turbo TOO small for sake of response will bring up a dynamic compression problem, which will really hamper your ability to make bigger power down the line.
3. Fuel requirements
4. How high is your credit card limit
Glad I found this thread.. Had a couple wheel questions?
Where can I find some hub centering rings for my Sevas wheels to match the Lexus center bore.
I have a set of Sevas 3 piece wheels that I'd like to refinish. Can I removed the centers without removing the tires?
Where can I find some hub centering rings for my Sevas wheels to match the Lexus center bore.
I have a set of Sevas 3 piece wheels that I'd like to refinish. Can I removed the centers without removing the tires?
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: FL
turbo size right now is irrelevant until we know how much power you want to make Before you answer this question keep in mind a couple things....
1. These cars are as heavy as a small country and need at least 450+whp to move nicely.
2. Sizing the turbo TOO small for sake of response will bring up a dynamic compression problem, which will really hamper your ability to make bigger power down the line.
3. Fuel requirements
4. How high is your credit card limit
Before you answer this question keep in mind a couple things....1. These cars are as heavy as a small country and need at least 450+whp to move nicely.
2. Sizing the turbo TOO small for sake of response will bring up a dynamic compression problem, which will really hamper your ability to make bigger power down the line.
3. Fuel requirements
4. How high is your credit card limit
Last edited by EDTUN3R; Sep 22, 2009 at 03:05 AM.
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From: SC LAND FL
2nd Q. No !! I wouldn't the pressure of the air in the tire will definitely split the barrows .Just take them apart it would a lot easier in the long run..
Lead Lap
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Could I use a GTE intake manifold on a GE? Im asking this on behalf of my friend I didnt know exactly so i figured i asked her! If not where could i find a intake manifold that does not cross over the top of the motor?
No, the GTE bolt pattern is different than the GE. If you really wanted to I guess you can Fabricate one using the GTE top and weld it to the GE runners but I don't think it would be worth it. There's some aftermarket ones that were made for the GE; Hypertune, Virtual Works, and FSM. There's even some people over on the Supra forums that have designed their own from scratch...Good luck!
No Credit card will be used to build My Car!!! LOL Seriously. My question exactly was Which turbo was very similar to the GT35R. No need to know what power im aiming for right now! Im just parting together a setup where i need a turbo that has the relatively same efficiency as the GT35R!