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Jan 16, 2009 | 11:06 PM

dana_daen

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Front Height

The back is naturally low, but the front is so high up? Can I just lower the front?

Jan 17, 2009 | 08:29 AM

BigMikeISF

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You could buy springs and only put the front on although I wouldn't recommend it. You could also buy a set of coilovers and set it to the back to where it is just a tad lower and dump the front. You definitely do NOT want to cut the springs on this car though. I wouldn't even consider that option

Jan 17, 2009 | 08:54 AM

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the front is made higher becuase of the extra weight!

so dont mess with it!

hopefully lobux gets in on this one

Jan 17, 2009 | 03:29 PM

dana_daen

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The pictures on the website of Lexus show the ISF in the front nice and low, and then there's a little disclaimer saying that the car may not be exactly as shown.

I mean it's not a huge deal, but I think it would look more sporty. Just an idea, not really serious about doing any modifications soon. ....not yet anyway.

Jan 17, 2009 | 05:01 PM

BigMikeISF

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Yup, more sporty but oh well. If it was that low stock, I probably wouldn't have much of a front bumper left with all the steep roads around here

Jan 17, 2009 | 05:56 PM

LEXUSF

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mine is dropped and i dont have problems!

but i can drive big mike!

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dana_daen

The back is naturally low, but the front is so high up? Can I just lower the front?

What is your primary concern - appearance or performance (pick ONE, can't have both)? That really dictates what you can and cannot expect from making a change like this.

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Jan 18, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flipside909

Actually it's higher on the front from the pre-production model because of clearance issues.

Wheel clearance or lower lip clearance? How did Lexus change it - spring rate or preload? Knowing this would help a lot for those who are contemplating lowering the car but don't want to compromise the car's track performance.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:29 PM

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Just F Me

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Originally Posted by dana_daen

Just an idea, not really serious about doing any modifications soon. ....not yet anyway.

famous last words...you'll soon have the most decked out IS F on here...lamo

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:16 AM

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Front air dam clearance like it was for the original IS300. First year production IS300's in 2001 were lower than those made for 2002-2005. As for spring rate or preload, I will ask them.