Hi Joe, Your car looks to be in great condition! What is the main difference between the Swift springs and the standard ones that come with the BC's?

 

 

Interesting, I guess if I decide to lower mine, I may belly up and get the Swift spring upgrade as well, ride quality is as important to me as the stance of the car.

 

Pete, I did it. Pulled the trigger on the BC setup today. I'll probably put them on a couple of weeks after they arrive. Only difference I maybe running my winter rims & rubber. My experience is the ICE-X ride just slightly louder than the Premier AS maybe a tad stiffer. So i should be able to gauge what if any changes to the ride and handling without having to many variables going in.

I tend to be very finicky about the ride quality. Part of the reason i haven't messed with the rims. My wifes XJ8L rides very nice but firmer than the LS. A different type of luxury. I hope doing this doesn't make it as stiff or stiffer. That cars defiantly got more aggressive ride and handling and im not trying to make the LS into that.

As for the whine you mentioned i think i have a similar noise but its been there since i bought it. Seems louder in the winter and i believe its the pulley on the alternator. Will be another thing i tackle if it gets louder.

 

Hey Joe,
Congrats on the new BC's ! Did you order the BC's with the Swift springs? Please let me know what you think on the difference in ride quality between the BC's and stock. Like you, I just want to lower slightly but not give up the plush ride..

Pete

 

Yes I ordered with everything for the BC. Swift springs, covers, extenders.
I intended to setup as a direct replacement at first since I’ll be using stock 15” rims and tire size (s). So I should have a good idea about the ride differences. I’ll also be trying to hit as close as possible to Lexus soft, but I bought a 28 year old car with 60k miles so I have a tainted recollection of how firm the ride as intended by the manufacturer since the rear suspension was tired by the time I got it.
I’ll give a shout after.

 

Wow Joe! only 60,000 miles, that just over 2100 miles a year they put on it!I thought my 90 was low milage with 117,000 on the clock. LOL

 

 

Okay! Now I'm jealous!! LOL Can't wait to see what your car looks and rides like.. Keep us informed..

Pe

 

im also interested in the damper settings u go with

 

Sub'd to hear your results, may be freshening up the suspension soon.