J Crew

i just purchased an '06 lexus gs430 the other day from a dealer. i'm in love with my car but it seems like it's slightly lower than some others that i've seen. i'm thinking about doing an oil change today and was wondering if there are any quick and easy ways to tell if this car has been lowered in any way while i'm doing the oil change? or if there's anything i should be looking for? thanks for any help.

weenstan

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Try taking pics first so we can see. Then check springs.

J Crew

as requested here are some quick photos taken with my blackberry. let me know if you need anything else and thanks again for the help.

J Crew

same photos, but larger.

TWong350

iTrader: (8)

Hmmmmm...I think that could pass for being very slightly lowered.

stvincent

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congrats on the purchase.. looking good

kyang91

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Nice ride......and Yes, I do think that it might be slightly lowered.....maybe on some Tanabe since they produce the most conservative drop. Looks good tho.

beez43

iTrader: (6)

im sure the color of the springs would be able to determine the status of this..

EyeKutr

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Looks a bit lower than OEM, what size tire is on those wheels?

Duckness

Check if the upper strut tower bolts are still virgin or not.

J Crew

good idea... i'll check that out.

they are 245/40zr18

EyeKutr

iTrader: (5)

the tire size is OEM, sometimes 245 45s are installed and give the impression of lower clearance from the fender though the car looks taller....anyways....

MIAMIGS3

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looks lowered to me , looks real good though

ek9vboi

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Lowered? Looks stock to me... if your not on the tire or tucking it, not considered lowered to me.

MIAMIGS3

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mine looks like a big foot compared to your pics .