fatjoez Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hey there Just bought an IS250 2007 sports with 97,000km on the clock The brakes are almost done so I need new ones, i'd like some good sporty ones, will spend $100-300 Also want to lower the car from factory height (not too much, but definately lower than stock), but try to keep the ride softness much as possible Can you guys recommend a brand of brakes / springs to get Also, I live in gold coast, so if you can recommend a place to buy/install them feel free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEX51S Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 hey man, Welcome. mate have a look around there is plenty of info on the forum that details exactly what your asking. have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoez Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'll check it out General concensus seems to be that you can't get the same soft ride with just springs need coilovers, though haven't been able to find out if they're as soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 i ran coilovers in my previous is250 (BC coilovers) They were nice and low though provided slightly stiffer ride compared to stock no aftermarket suspension will provide you with the same nice soft ride of a stock car but the BC coilovers with 30levels of damper adjustment you can get close to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoez Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Semi pissed off Went to a workshop got a quote $156 for bendix general front brakes & $156 for rears. Okay no biggy Guy said I'd also need to machine the fronts at about $35 Then after its done he charges $88 for machining, $80 for labour I could have gone and bought new performance discs for like $150 $200 what the hell do I want machined ones for at that price Also could have got the brakes on the net for $104 each but thought I'd help a local out Some good that did.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 did you ask the guy why he charged you so much?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoez Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Yeah I made the mistake of getting them to do it when they have a mobile machiner who charges them $45 callout fee So yea basically idiot of me for using a workshop that has mobile people to do machining Oh well its done now Can you tell me a bit more about your coilovers? Whatd they cost you $$ Would you recommend them? I dont mind a bit stiffer but i'd like to retain maximum softness possible while getting some lowering cause stock is too high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 well yeah very recomended for the price 1300 delivered to your door BC coilovers they have 2 versions get the V2's as they have fixed the clunking issue from the V1 in the V2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEX51S Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 You can be lucky though if you opt for the v1. But why bother with it when the v2 is only 150 bucks more and the v2 have a bigger shock absorber for better handling control / adjustment. (track to street). (hard action to soft luxury) Highly recomended. Its not overly stiff. More firm then anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoez Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 I seee Well seeing as I'm broke at the moment I'll have to put this on hold for a while but sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifonflame Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 hey mate! did you end up getting your car lowered? i just got my IS250 and thinking about lowering it, any advise from your experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Farrell Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 can i jump in ona question guys If i lower my car do i need both lowering spings and coilovers ? or just coilovers ? How hard to install yourself ? Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 i can help you with install and coilovers are springs and shocks combined with rideheight and damper adjustablitiy springs are the cheaper option but dont have adjustablitiy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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