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Old 06-27-12, 06:38 PM
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Default ISx50 Lowered on H&R Sport Springs

I recently looked to lower my car to add a more aggresive/sporty/tuner look to my car and while I was researching I realized that I wanted to maintain driveability. I did not want to slam it (or at least not yet ) because this car is my daily driver and the roads are not perfect so I didn't want to ruin my bumpers and wear out my tires faster and all those things that come with getting coilovers. I also didn't want to do any fender work such as roll my fenders or take out the fender lining or any of that. So it came down to H&R vs Road Magnet Springs and I chose these. I have no problems with rubbing and to be honest, the ride quality is amazing! i strongly recommend these springs if you like this drop, the ride quality is very similar to stock, you don't lose that Lexus ride quality with these springs. I love these springs and also if i chose to get a front lip for my car then it will hang perfectly and wont make me touch the ground. Anyways,
So for anyone wondering what kind of drop H&R Springs do for your car, here's my 2is dropped on H&R's with before and after pics. Feel free to let me know your opinion

H&R Sport Springs Specs: Drop: 1.4" front / 1.3" rear

And for those of you wondering what my setup is:
19" Ruff Racing R281 with Toyo Tire Proxies 225/35 all around (unfortunately not staggered )
and the rims stretched the tires out so they may even look like a thinner profile


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Old 06-27-12, 06:45 PM
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Is this a 2006? How many mile are on your car and are they the standard shocks?

Why no stagger, is it AWD.
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im low on H&R too.i love the drop.my wheel stargged 19.im thinking add spacer to make it more flush but i dont want deal with replace longer stud in rear.

Originally Posted by RVCAis250
I recently looked to lower my car to add a more aggresive/sporty/tuner look to my car and while I was researching I realized that I wanted to maintain driveability. I did not want to slam it (or at least not yet ) because this car is my daily driver and the roads are not perfect so I didn't want to ruin my bumpers and wear out my tires faster and all those things that come with getting coilovers. I also didn't want to do any fender work such as roll my fenders or take out the fender lining or any of that. So it came down to H&R vs Road Magnet Springs and I chose these. I have no problems with rubbing and to be honest, the ride quality is amazing! i strongly recommend these springs if you like this drop, the ride quality is very similar to stock, you don't lose that Lexus ride quality with these springs. I love these springs and also if i chose to get a front lip for my car then it will hang perfectly and wont make me touch the ground. Anyways,
So for anyone wondering what kind of drop H&R Springs do for your car, here's my 2is dropped on H&R's with before and after pics. Feel free to let me know your opinion

H&R Sport Springs Specs: Drop: 1.4" front / 1.3" rear

And for those of you wondering what my setup is:
19" Ruff Racing R281 with Toyo Tire Proxies 225/35 all around (unfortunately not staggered )
and the rims stretched the tires out so they may even look like a thinner profile


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much better!
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Originally Posted by slimjimtel
Is this a 2006? How many mile are on your car and are they the standard shocks?

Why no stagger, is it AWD.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that, yes I am still on my stock shocks. And no it's a RWD 2007 is250 and I have about 105,000 miles on it. My wheels aren't staggered because unfortunately I couldn't get the rims I have in a staggered set which I'm kinda bummed out about but oh well.
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looks good. One of the best springs I think also.
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Good choice! I love them on my car. They lower your car just enough to still make it practical as a daily driver. I'm on 19s, and I'm able to still make full u-turns with out rubbing. I too run mine with stock shocks.
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Looks good Ride is still smooth right ?
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Looks 100x better OP. I put these on my 07 is250 awd about a month ago and I'm also running the stock shocks. I think the ride quality is great and very close to stock just a bit tighter around corners but just as smooth. I would recommend these to anyone that is considering a new set of springs
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Originally Posted by 08sgmis350
Looks good Ride is still smooth right ?
Thanks and yeah, the ride is great, very smooth i actually enjoy the ride quality more than the stock setup! How is your car looking, have you changed anything since I last saw it?
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Looks better

It even made your wheels look bigger after the drop.
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I have the h&r springs and was a bit dissapointed.
It still left a big gap between my 19" rims.. what would you guys suggest so it would look more flush?
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Originally Posted by RVCAis250
Thanks and yeah, the ride is great, very smooth i actually enjoy the ride quality more than the stock setup! How is your car looking, have you changed anything since I last saw it?
Haha yea I just got my bbk and picking up my wheels from shop tmrw (decided to go with black chrome face =D). I'll post some pix later when I install it.
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Looks so much better.
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Originally Posted by str8hust1a
I have the h&r springs and was a bit dissapointed.
It still left a big gap between my 19" rims.. what would you guys suggest so it would look more flush?
Same thing for me specially on the back . Front is ok. im also on 19 but staggered. Awd. Sound like we have to put coil to go lower


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