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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GilIS250
..do the F-Sport lowering springs... it will only be an inch and you will still look good with less chance of scrapping
umm... no~ do not get fsport if you're looking for a drop , you get fsport if you want to firm up your handing with a sportier suspension... if you want a DROP the starting spring is eibach 250 springs (even if you have a is350), then H&R or Tein stec

if you have stock lux suspension fsport is 1in but if you have sport suspension it'll only be .6in in the front...

BUT~ if you drive a is250 forget springs/coils and just get airrunner, if you have a is350 THEN you can choose coils (if you wanna track the car) or airrunner (if you just wanna cruise).

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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GilIS250
If you are worried about the dropping and scrapping the stock lips, do the F-Sport lowering springs... it will only be an inch and you will still look good with less chance of scrapping
H&R has the best drop for springs. And yes - No rubbing

Originally Posted by dorkacho
Hehe thanks!

But if I want to avoid scraping, I shouldn't lower too much if I want to get kits too right ?

Honestly it all depends on your setup. Wheels/tires/kit/etc. You have to consider all current and FUTURE mods. Go out to meets - look at cars - and talk to people. Don't jump into anything right away. It took me a LONG time to drop my car (Just ask anybody ) ... and literally everyone told me something different when it came to the "best setup". Do your research - know what you want - and go from there.

I wanted to lower my car, NOT slam it, and still be able to drive the crap out of it. H&R drop is 1.4F and 1.3R - and it rides amazing. Perfect for what I wanted to accomplish. Now you have to figure out what will work best for you - that is something only YOU can do.


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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
H&R has the best drop for springs. And yes - No rubbing




Honestly it all depends on your setup. Wheels/tires/kit/etc. You have to consider all current and FUTURE mods. Go out to meets - look at cars - and talk to people. Don't jump into anything right away. It took me a LONG time to drop my car (Just ask anybody ) ... and literally everyone told me something different when it came to the "best setup". Do your research - know what you want - and go from there.

I wanted to lower my car, NOT slam it, and still be able to drive the crap out of it. H&R drop is 1.4F and 1.3R - and it rides amazing. Perfect for what I wanted to accomplish. Now you have to figure out what will work best for you - that is something only YOU can do.

Thanks for your suggestions!

What I have in mind is I'd like some more aggressive looking kits with wheels without being too low because I commute daily. Most aggressive looking kits make the car sit a lot lower .. so I was thinking to do a moderate drop, then wheels, then kit.

Given this situation, what would you guys do?
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