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Old 01-14-18, 11:46 PM
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Hey I was just wondering on a 2008 Lexus IS350 RWD, what would be the best lowering springs to get to have the biggest drop. I read a little bit on the forums and people were saying the H&R springs are the best just wondering if anything goes lower than H&R thanks not looking into getting coilovers either.
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Road magnets ate 2” I believe. I was hesitant on coil overs as well but after owning a lowered car for the first time for the past 7 months , I have come around to the idea of them and will probably switch them out for Fortune autos in 2018 at some point. I am lowered on H&Rs right now.
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Road magnets ate 2” I believe. I was hesitant on coil overs as well but after owning a lowered car for the first time for the past 7 months , I have come around to the idea of them and will probably switch them out for Fortune autos in 2018 at some point. I am lowered on H&Rs right now.
I had coilovers on my 2004 Acura TL I'm not scared of being low but just where I live we have like only 4 months of summer and the rest is really harsh winters and my last set of coilovers got seized right up and they were pretty much useless, if I lived anywhere else I def would of got coilovers thanks for the quick reply!

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Are 2” springs going to be too low for your winters? Road magnets are the lowest option available.
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Originally Posted by bbaugher47
Are 2” springs going to be too low for your winters? Road magnets are the lowest option available.
I'm just seeing my options I love being low but what would be the second lowest option?
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D2 is 1.8 all the way around.
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Lowering that much is going to kill the factory shocks. Which means you're going to need a shock meant for a lowered car. ​​​​​At that point you may as well get coilovers.
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Originally Posted by bbaugher47
D2 is 1.8 all the way around.
thanks alot !!!!
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Originally Posted by Cronus1995
Lowering that much is going to kill the factory shocks. Which means you're going to need a shock meant for a lowered car. ​​​​​At that point you may as well get coilovers.
Another day another problem haha it's fine when it comes to it I'll replace it id rather replace shocks then have useless coilovers! 😁
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Koni shocks will net you a lower drop. They’re designed for lowering springs.
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Dmv350 , a few of us created a VA lexus fb page if you’re interested in joining
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Thanks they’re ISP mode wheels which are a fairly rare factory option. Works are on the way. I only have FB for car stuff. Well car stuff and memes. Lol.
There is also a mid atlantic forum as well to look for local meet ups and such.
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