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Jul 8, 2007 | 10:20 PM

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benzo555

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Originally Posted by CK6Speed

Air suspension would be perfect IMHO. Mine didn't have factory air and air suspension kits were not available at the time, so I went with Eibach springs. Ride was still good. The larger rims I out on actually affected ride comfort more than lowering the car did. I loved it. I wish it went lower as it was only about a 1.5" drop. The RX was my wifes car and she didn't mind the ride at all. For me, the stock suspension was just too soft so I had to do something.

How is your alignment btw? Did you have to put like camber kits or anything?

Jul 8, 2007 | 10:24 PM

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AM1

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1 inch is nothing interms of drop

Jul 8, 2007 | 11:41 PM

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CK6Speed

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Originally Posted by benzo555

How is your alignment btw? Did you have to put like camber kits or anything?

No camber kit needed. As already mentioned by AM1, 1-1.5" is not much of a drop and teh factory adjustments are still capable if aligning the suspension.

Jul 9, 2007 | 03:40 PM

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VroomVroom

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Got my springs today. Aside from the rather amusing Deutsche > English translation in the manual, there is a good question raised...anyone know if the auto-leveling headlights will require adjustment?

To quote from the manual:

Quote:

Headlamp adjustment must be checked.
In vehicles with gas-discharge headlamps (Xenon light) the use of the suspension system is only possible if the height regulator of the headlamp leveling device can be matched to the new height of the body.

Logically I'd think a front & rear drop wouldn't have an effect...or at least only a minimal one. My old Audi had a similar headlight system and didn't require adjustment after a more aggressive drop. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Jul 9, 2007 | 04:39 PM

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CK6Speed

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I didn't notice anything odd with my auto leveling headlights. My guess is it should be fine.

Jul 9, 2007 | 07:14 PM

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javanutsy

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Sounds intriguing. Anxious looking forward to your review and pics...

Jul 25, 2007 | 07:27 AM

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inspired

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i would love to gave my rx a little drop but i'm not sure if i want to give up the comfort on the stock ride.

Jul 25, 2007 | 10:40 AM

#23

VroomVroom

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Sorry...numerous threads on this topic.

I've got most of my comments here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=291492

Bottom line...do it! The tiny hit to ride quality will be more than made up by the newly found handling prowess.