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Old 08-22-13, 07:46 PM
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Any update to this. I just got an 08 LS460 and want to lower but everyone seems to have issues with alignment regardless or springs only or coilovers. I don't want to be going through front tires every season.

Are there any coilover companies that come with adjustable camber plates or something now to fix the alignment issues. I'm looking for a conservative drop of maybe 1.5-1.75 all around and dont mind spending a little more for coilovers and firmer ride. I just don't understand spring rates etc and dont want to end up with a car that is dumped to the ground and rock hard, I get that from my 911 or something too mush and "floating"
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Originally Posted by spoose
Any update to this. I just got an 08 LS460 and want to lower but everyone seems to have issues with alignment regardless or springs only or coilovers. I don't want to be going through front tires every season.

Are there any coilover companies that come with adjustable camber plates or something now to fix the alignment issues. I'm looking for a conservative drop of maybe 1.5-1.75 all around and dont mind spending a little more for coilovers and firmer ride. I just don't understand spring rates etc and dont want to end up with a car that is dumped to the ground and rock hard, I get that from my 911 or something too mush and "floating"
No unless you're willing to spend 10k on adjustable upper and lower control arma. Those are out there.
Old 08-23-13, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by spoose
Any update to this. I just got an 08 LS460 and want to lower but everyone seems to have issues with alignment regardless or springs only or coilovers. I don't want to be going through front tires every season.

Are there any coilover companies that come with adjustable camber plates or something now to fix the alignment issues. I'm looking for a conservative drop of maybe 1.5-1.75 all around and dont mind spending a little more for coilovers and firmer ride. I just don't understand spring rates etc and dont want to end up with a car that is dumped to the ground and rock hard, I get that from my 911 or something too mush and "floating"
255/30/22 Delinte Thunder D7 tires are only $92 each...I have those and so far they are great!

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The largest wheel i want to do is 20", anything bigger is asking for trouble with the road conditions here in Toronto. I guess i will try the springs only option and see how i like it.
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Originally Posted by spoose
The largest wheel i want to do is 20", anything bigger is asking for trouble with the road conditions here in Toronto. I guess i will try the springs only option and see how i like it.
On 20s..the tanabe nf210 springs will be perfect

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Originally Posted by CJITTY
On 20s..the tanabe nf210 springs will be perfect

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Thanks for the advice. I know this is going to sound stupid but even with 20" I'm still gonna need the 2mm brackets right? also do I need anything for the rear?
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I have the tanabe nf210 springs for sale. Those brackets arent a bad idea.
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Originally Posted by spoose

Thanks for the advice. I know this is going to sound stupid but even with 20" I'm still gonna need the 2mm brackets right? also do I need anything for the rear?
The brackets will yield you about 20% better front camber so you can't go wrong..they install within 15 min or less per side when front struts are out

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Originally Posted by CJITTY
On 20s..the tanabe nf210 springs will be perfect

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I have the tanabe nf210 springs for sale. Those brackets arent a bad idea.
How much shipped to Toronto Canada?
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picked up spring from a fellow member, thanks for the advice everyone. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Interesting article on modifying coil height.

https://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/t...ing-front-end/
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