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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Okay so here is my issue that I desperately need your guys help and expertise with.

I have an 06 AWD IS250. I wen't through a local guy (VA) and ordered 19" Konig Lace wheels but told him I couldn't do a staggered fit due to it being AWD...Is this not true?
Also, I told him I was going to need spacers, however he told me to hold off until I lowered the vehiclel first to see how it sits. So I ordered a set of Megan racing springs to give the car a 1.25" F&R drop but the rear seems to be lower than the front. Has anyone else had this happen? I wen't to get it aligned and the guy told me that I would need a camber kit for the rear. Has anyone else needed this?
The guy has since gone out of business and I'm stuck mad:. I'm about ready to put the stock springs and wheels back on.
What would you guys recommend to give me a nice, dropped, properly spaced look for suspension?
What would you guys recommend on wheel size? I would like something with a nice dish to it...at least in the rear. Thanks for any tips, help and advice.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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First off you don't need camber kit for the rear search and you'll find that a reason why some member don't run spring. Cause of the front axle there a C-brake which make the front sit higher. There fore the reason why any spring will not get a even drop. Camber kit is if your setup is aggressive not stock off set. If you want a even drop get coilover it been said so many times. Do it once do it rite. You can run stagger if you want the deep lip look just get the rite size tire that all.

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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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I will definately look into a coilover kit. Any suggestions?
As for the camber kit, I was told by the guy at the alignment shop that it needed it bc the rear was not adjustable.
So running a stagger won't be an issue on my drivetrain? Say a 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear with a +35 offset and 1.5" lip front and +38 offset and 3" lip rear?
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AWDLEX
I will definately look into a coilover kit. Any suggestions?
As for the camber kit, I was told by the guy at the alignment shop that it needed it bc the rear was not adjustable.
So running a stagger won't be an issue on my drivetrain? Say a 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear with a +35 offset and 1.5" lip front and +38 offset and 3" lip rear?
BCRacing coilovers seem to be the ones several awd owners own and love on here!
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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As someone with RWD who is looking into coils, I found this to be VERY helpful. It tells you about the different brands. Lots of info here. Hopefully it helps you too.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...-and-more.html
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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I'll look into it. Thanks. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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You have 3 to choice for coilovers megan make two different set of coilover and bcr make one. As for the rim size your fine as long as the tire are close to stock diameter you can run 235/35/19 frt and 265/30/19 rear be fine. I ran stagger and never need a camber kit in the rear of my AWD IS.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by laobo979
You have 3 to choice for coilovers megan make two different set of coilover and bcr make one. As for the rim size your fine as long as the tire are close to stock diameter you can run 235/35/19 frt and 265/30/19 rear be fine. I ran stagger and never need a camber kit in the rear of my AWD IS.

Did you wear tires out?
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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i put 10k on them and still have them i swap them to stock during the winter season. so really you dont put much wear on them. i dont beleave your rear will be affect that bad that you would need camber unless you wanna run aggressive.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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I'll look more into it but I'm def thinking coilovers and more aggressive wheels.
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