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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 06:25 PM
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I personally didn't feel like it was worth the coilovers, all I do is drive it to get groceries, lol. There is a lot less body roll when going hard through a corner. That's without a doubt an improvement over how it took corners before. I totally disagree with these ruining the ride, I haven't experienced anything like that. The ride is still VERY comfortable, even in Sport+. If anything I actually wish it was a bit stiffer ride. When I dropped my Maserati on springs there was a huge difference in the ride, that got WAAAAY stiffer. Lexus ride comfort is just a thing, and these springs don't bother that, at all on my 2018.
A few more questions and I'll leave you alone. LOL

Do you feel like lowering it caused any issues with speed bumps or inclined/declined driveways?
I assume you're still able to change how the suspension behaves to a certain degree when changing the drive modes because you essentially only had the springs changed, correct?
Have you considered spacers? I've seen a few photos and when lowered the wheels look extremely tucked into the body. Maybe it was just the angles of the photos.

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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 06:55 PM
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A few more questions and I'll leave you alone. LOL

Do you feel like lowering it caused any issues with speed bumps or inclined/declined driveways?
I assume you're still able to change how the suspension behaves to a certain degree when changing the drive modes because you essentially only had the springs changed, correct?
Have you considered spacers? I've seen a few photos and when lowered the wheels look extremely tucked into the body. Maybe it was just the angles of the photos.

Thanks!
I can help on the last one.. Here's before and after spacers once lowered. 20mm all around.

FWIW I don't have any trouble in Florida on my Springs, the tein drop is 1.25" front and 1" rear. I think RSR may be a hair lower overall.






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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 07:48 PM
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I can help on the last one.. Here's before and after spacers once lowered. 20mm all around.

FWIW I don't have any trouble in Florida on my Springs, the tein drop is 1.25" front and 1" rear. I think RSR may be a hair lower overall.
Looks good. What brand spacers did you get?
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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 07:58 PM
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Looks good. What brand spacers did you get?
Adaptec speedware... Got them from https://www.motorsport-tech.com/spec...jrxqxbFdkE1F_M
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There are 4 different designs. Which is the correct one?

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np, which design is best and what is the determining factor(s)? TIA
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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Enzo954
Therea re 4 different designs. Which is the correct one?
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np, which design is best and what is the determining factor(s)? TIA
For 2024+ you would need design 2 with longer lug bolts. Other LC that use traditional lug nuts should use design 3, where the spacers attach to existing studs using the lugnuts they'll supply, then wheel attaches to the studs on the spacer with the factory lug nuts.
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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 08:34 PM
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... your LC is very impressive!

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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Enzo954
A few more questions and I'll leave you alone. LOL

Do you feel like lowering it caused any issues with speed bumps or inclined/declined driveways?
I assume you're still able to change how the suspension behaves to a certain degree when changing the drive modes because you essentially only had the springs changed, correct?
Have you considered spacers? I've seen a few photos and when lowered the wheels look extremely tucked into the body. Maybe it was just the angles of the photos.

Thanks!
Fire away with the questions, not a prob for me. 👌🏾
Yes, only springs. I have zero issues with speed bumps of any size, no scrapping. My driveway is very level with the street so no issues there, either. I installed the 15mm Akata AK-W series spacers, all around. $86/pair. Car rides as smooth as it did when stock.
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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 05:53 AM
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It was 5 hours labor plus shop supplies so got dinged for almost $1000 install, including the post install alignment. I didn't shop around much but the lowest quote I got was $750, the highest was $1800.
My boys here in ATL got me for $1,100.00 on the install, (Butler in Buckhead), and had the car all day.
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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by np20412
For 2024+ you would need design 2 with longer lug bolts. Other LC that use traditional lug nuts should use design 3, where the spacers attach to existing studs using the lugnuts they'll supply, then wheel attaches to the studs on the spacer with the factory lug nuts.
My 2018 I went with the 15mm Akata AK-W series,(studded). They're on sale now for $86/pair.

https://www.akataspacer.com/default....Lexus&model=LC

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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Timado404
My 2018 I went with the 15mm Akata AK-W series,(studded), the ones you're talking about that mount onto the cars studs. And yes they supply the nuts that attach it to the car. They're on sale now for $86/pair.

https://www.akataspacer.com/default....Lexus&model=LC
Akata is definitely a good brand and that's a great price! I see they have the S-series in stock now too (this would be for 24+). They were out of stock when I bought mine but glad to see there are more options for newer model year owners!
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Originally Posted by Timado404
My 2018 I went with the 15mm Akata AK-W series,(studded). They're on sale now for $86/pair.

https://www.akataspacer.com/default....Lexus&model=LC
Why 15mm over 20mm?
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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by np20412
Akata is definitely a good brand and that's a great price! I see they have the S-series in stock now too (this would be for 24+). They were out of stock when I bought mine but glad to see there are more options for newer model year owners!
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Originally Posted by Enzo954
Why 15mm over 20mm?
Have a buddy in North GA. that went 15mm on his LC, looked good to me so that was my point of reference. That was the only reason.
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