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Jun 9, 2008 | 10:53 PM

uplusd

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Why does Lexus do this?

Why does Lexus make the IS-F look like it has almost no wheel gap on their website when in actuality there is quite a bit?

Anyway are there any springs out to achieve this stance?

Jun 9, 2008 | 10:57 PM

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Every carmaker does it. They do it with concepts and show cars too. Though Lexus is a worse offender since some Germans like BMW have a stock fit that is nearly PERFECT.

Its done b/c well, it looks much better!

Jun 9, 2008 | 10:57 PM

uplusd

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Actual IS-F:

Jun 9, 2008 | 11:27 PM

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No gap looks 1000000000000X better =(

Jun 9, 2008 | 11:38 PM

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Lower your car and your car can look just like that too!

i couldnt resist.

Jun 10, 2008 | 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ek9vboi

Lower your car and your car can look just like that too!

i couldnt resist.

theres nothing out yet to lower it

Jun 10, 2008 | 07:02 AM

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The 1st ISF pre production sat really low in the front but it was a hand built prototype so it was bound to have changes. Production models sit a little higher for clearance purposes.

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Jun 10, 2008 | 12:03 PM

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There is a disclaimer on their site:

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Jun 10, 2008 | 12:33 PM

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I think the first picture in this thread it's a bit too low in the front. Bring it up 1/4 inch and leave the rear alone and it would be perfect. I'm sure Eibach will be releasing some springs for the IS-F in the very near future. Anyone give them a call?