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Just recently picked up an 03 Dark Blue as a DD (Daddy Daycare lol). Loving every bit of it, being this is the first LS I own. To be honest, I'm quire impress with the car. at 150K, it's super comfy and smooth. Told myself I'd keep it stock to finish my other projects first but being a car guy, I just want to do something very mild to it. Thinking of picking up a set of BC coils + wheels for it, not going for the low/stance, just something mild and executive looking.
Been doing some readings and I see that people suggest 12K Front & 10K Rear. That should makes the car handle a bit better (as the stock suspension is very comfy BUT super sloppy). would the 12/10 ok or it's a tad stiff and I should look at 10/8 instead?
Also, thinking of 20x9F and 20x10R. Would +25 offsets all around with 235/30 and 255/30 be ok with the fenders rolled / mild pull? Not planning to tuck the tires, just clear the gap with very mild stretch. Some camber is ok with me.
Thanks again for the advice, here's the pic of the ride.
Last edited by RED_IS250; May 26, 2015 at 12:04 PM.
I can't comment on the suspension but do NOT attempt to roll these fenders. They are double-walled steel and have some holes drilled in them for the plastic fender lip guards, any attempt to roll them will result in a warped mess of a lip. Shave if you have to. 20x10 with +35 offset and the 275/30 tire is just about all you can get in the rear without a shave. 38-40mm is safe. Usual tire size in front is 245/35 and not 245/30, but if you run a 30-profile then you might be able to do a 30mm offset without need for a shave.
Thanks for the input ancdmd. I just checked the fenders, seems like I'd either shave or notch then flatten these.
I decided against springs is because how old the car is, the shocks will prolly give out soon. I ran BC on all my other cars so I've been their fan, decent price and good quality.
As far as wheels go, I don't want crazy stretch, but a mild stretch would do. Originally I was looking at 20x10 and 20x11 setup with 235/35 and 265/30. But I'm not sure if it's too aggressive for the stock body/camber at +30 offsets.
Picked up an 03 LS430
