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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Thumbs up Raj is FINALLY low!

Yes its true... I'm finally lowered! Thank you to everyone that I have pestered with all sorts of questions, looking for a setup that works for ME. After much time and deliberation, (What... almost 3 years now!?!?! haha) I decided that coils were not for me right now, and went with springs instead.

Now, please remember that I did NOT want to slam my car! I wanted to lower it, yet still be able to drive the crap out of it, and not have to worry about ruining my fenders/tires. With this setup I have NO rubbing, except for large dips! (bumper tab area) So far, I haven't even have to heat gun my fender liner...

So NO... I'm NOT going "Moar LOWWW!"

Now, on to the details!

Lowered on H&R springs. Drop is 1.4"F and 1.3"R. 19x8.5 +30 with 235/35/19 PS2s Front, 19x9.5 +35 with 265/30/19 PS2s Rear.

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After!:











Also, I'm seriously considering blacking out my headlights/foglights to finish off my red/black exterior theme.

To my Norcal friends - see you guys at EOS, and to those of you in SoCal, I'm looking forward to meeting you all at the Pursuit 3!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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YAYAYAY Raj!!

Looks good, bro! My fellow MRM-er is finally sitting pretty!
See you at the Pursuit
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Yes its true... I'm finally lowered! Thank you to everyone that I have pestered with all sorts of questions, looking for a setup that works for ME. After much time and deliberation, (What... almost 3 years now!?!?! haha) I decided that coils were not for me right now, and went with springs instead.

Now, please remember that I did NOT want to slam my car! I wanted to lower it, yet still be able to drive the crap out of it, and not have to worry about ruining my fenders/tires. With this setup I have NO rubbing, except for large dips! (bumper tab area) So far, I haven't even have to heat gun my fender liner...

So NO... I'm NOT going "Moar LOWWW!"

Now, on to the details!

Lowered on H&R springs. Drop is 1.4"F and 1.3"R. 19x8.5 +30 with 235/35/19 PS2s Front, 19x9.5 +35 with 265/30/19 PS2s Rear.

Before:




After!:











Also, I'm seriously considering blacking out my headlights/foglights to finish off my red/black exterior theme.

To my Norcal friends - see you guys at EOS, and to those of you in SoCal, I'm looking forward to meeting you all at the Pursuit 3!
Looks great. I am still fighting the don't want to lose the Lexus feel and am trying to decide between Tien S Techs of yours. Hows the ride compared to stock?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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FINALLY Raj....good for you !!!!!

Now get the rear GFX to match the front with the $ you saved HAHAHA! Sewell!!!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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good job raj.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Looking baller, twin! We'd look even more alike after you black out the lights
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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What a difference! MOAR LOW pl0x!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Now that looks good! That's the exact route I want to go when "lowering" mine. Not too extreme, and fully functional with as close to stock ride as possible.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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I agree with Snubbles! MOAR LOWERRRRR. Haha jkz. It looks better tho!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Looks a lot better with the drop!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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That looks really good! Can't wait to see it @the pursuit
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Looks much better! Congrats
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Looks so much better! H&R has a nice drop.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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Looks really great! i think blacking out the lights will really set it off. Also, replace your license plat frame with a black one. :-)

How is the ride quality compared to stock?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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wow, definitely looks 100x better!! good job Raj!! now all you need is a Tom's rear and a Wald front.....hahhahahahahahaa
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