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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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how do you lower the l2002 ls430 that doesnt have air suspension, Normal lowering springs, coilovers?

If so does it ruin the comfortable ride?

Can i change to air suspension if i have the bank roll?
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Allof the above suggestions are options to lower the car. Lowering springs is going to be the cheapest option, coilovers is a little more expensive but offers alot more adjustability.
Lowering will adjust the ride a little, but will not completely sacrifice the comfort. In most cases, you will find the car a little more responsive, and with wider tires and a lower stance, the car will dramatically handle better in whiler cornering.
Air suspension is also an option, check out www.universalair.com. Can be oh so gangster, having the slammed look.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Is there anyway to install the stock air suspension from lexus cuz i would like to keep things stock for comfort. Im used to having coil overs on my s2k which makes the ride very harsh and race like. Im not aware if coil overs are made for comfort also.

From my inexperience with aftermakert air suspension; isnt it bouncy and noisy etc.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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The stock Lexus air would be expensive to add on to a Lexus without it. When my friend Ultra Luxury front bag went out on his UCF21, the cost of one strut alone was about $900. Thank God it was still covered under warranty. Theres other components that the factory system would require.

Coilovers are not all that bad. Tein CS should maintain some driving comfort and have full adjustability (just won't drop as low as some other brands).
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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im ok with spending 4k on bags as long as they are quality and comfort and no annoying pump that has to refill a huge tank thats just all ghetoo
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