My F Sport w/ Tanabe and Modulare Forged Wheels 20x8.5/10
11-20-13, 10:47 PM
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The only reason for the springs was because the thinner profile tires and larger wheel make the wheel gap looks even bigger. The downside is ride and suspension travel penalty. Since this is a daily driver (15k miles/year), I didn't want to drop it more than 1.5 inches to avoid headaches associated with lowering.
The Tanabe springs are made in Japan and they drop the car about 1 1/4 inch. After 3 months and about 5k miles. I'm very happy with them. If stock ride is a 10 this is an 8.5. I think you'll be fine going with the other springs as well just as long as you don't drop more than 1.5 inches.
I purchased and had them installed at LSD Motorsports in Cypress, CA. Very happy with their service.
If you're going to paint them any color I would stick to black. I like how you kept it very clean. This is perhaps the nicest GS on this forum. The only upgrade I can imagine is going to set of Ohlins or KW coil overs on it, But then you loose the Lexus suspension adjustment.
A 10 in my book.
A 10 in my book.
Previously I was afraid that I would get bored with them. Now I love them! These wheels are a keeper. I love them so much I'm thinking of keeping this car long term (previously I wasn't sure).
No spacers. The rears do not rub at all. The front rubs on fast hard turns WITH a bump in the middle of the turn lol. No wonder most of you guys running 9 and 9.5 fronts are rubbing. These are 8.5. Turns out there are these fender plastic protrusions from the fender. I'll bet if I just shave or file them down the rubbing would be significantly less.
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03-11-16, 09:28 AM
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how much are those rims along with wheels
Those wheels are looking awesome. Can you let me know how much was those wheels along with tires. I would like to get them, but I am concern about the ride quality and along with long-term effect with those wheels. I wish i can take a test-drive your car before i can purchase that wheels
Thank you
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