stquinny Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Guys I have a 2011 IS250 F Sport, now can I install the F Sport springs to drop it a little and use the factory shocks I currently have? How much would I expect it to drop if I did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 the F sport already has sports suspension if ur going to lower it go with tein's or the full coilover set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is250lexus Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 hey sorry to revive the thread but to save starting a new topic... anyways so went and got myself a quote today and wanted opinion mainly on the lowering side of things (H R suspension) and choice of rubber.. thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 how much are you spending on the H/R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is250lexus Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 how much are you spending on the H/R? 809.09 installed but thats in a quote along with the tryes n rims aswel so i dont know wether they balanced out the total on different items but yeh thats wat iv got on my quote.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFS250 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I want to add my 2 cents worth,... is there anyone in Melbourne with is 250 F Sport with coliovers. I would like to check out the set up before I commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFS250 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Eventually got the KW coilovers installed yesterday, great outcome. Handing and ride much better than stock F sport suspension setup. Just got to get the headlight levelling sorted. Any anyone have ideas how to do it or is it a Lexus dealer job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 leveling the headlight? theres a leveler on the back of the light = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dori*mon Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Are cutting the bump stops necessary or even recommended when installing lowered springs? I'm about to install some S techs which do not need the bump stop to be cut but a lot of people who install springs seem to do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFS250 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yep the self levelling action is stuck. Something to do with a mechanism on the lower control arm I have been told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlockyou Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 F-Sport Coil Springs Drop - 1.0"F , 1.0"R Spring rate - F47/66 N/mm initial/final R40/70 initial/final 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEX51S Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hey guys, please post anything related to suspension here......... (eg.Problems, outlets, fitters, pricing, pics etc....) Here are just a few of the common setups used @ the moment.......Will add more as we go...... Please feel free to PM me extra info to add to the list!!! IS250 SPRINGS Tein S. Tech Springs Drop - 1.6"F , 1.2"R Spring rate - 6.5F , 6.8R Ilv's Drop(Danny for the newbies) EIBACH Pro-Kit Coil Springs Drop - 1.4"F , 1.0"R Spring rate - X.XF , X.XR QQQ' Drop H Tanabe DF210 Springs Drop - 1.1"F , 1.2"R Spring rate - 4.6F , 5.3R F-Sport Coil Springs Drop - 1.0"F , 1.0"R Spring rate - X.XF , X.XR Tutorial on how to change springs... IS250 COILOVERS Tanabe Sustec Pro 5' Range Front - 0.0" - 2.0" Range Rear - 0.0" - 2.5" B_390_LU's Drop TEIN Comfort Sport Range Front - 0.5" - 2.2" Range Rear - 0.5" - 1.7" TEIN Super Street Dampers Range Front - 1.1" - 2.6" Range Rear - 1.2" - 2.4" All this talk about suspension.............................Here are the specs from the commonly used springs and coil overs to remind all.....................! Please feel free to add!!! tanabe vs tien vs f sport. What you guys think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Love this thread... I've been considering dropping my IS250 for a while and my mate has convinced me to do it... From the wealth of info and hope someone can confirm, I have a 08 250 X with sports suspension. Does this mean that there is already a 1/2 inch drop at the front already in comparison to the Prestige? I'm currently tossing up between the Tein H.Tech & S.Tech's atm... I dont want to be installing Tien H.Tech's if they dont make any difference to the drop from the sports suspension I already have installed. Sorry for a nooB question (hours of googling etc and trying to find the answer). Is there any difference between the Prestige standard suspension and Sports suspension? Just a different type of spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Ok first question yes your car is lower than the normal IS250 (only slightly not even visually noiticeable untill you put another IS250 next to yours) S vs H S is more for sporty H is more luxury S is lower and also harder, but with the S techs you will notice that its got around the same stifness as your sports suspension so S techs has the vote for me (i personally had S techs when i coudlnt afford coilovers, it was one of the best mods ever on a 250) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Thanks for getting back to me and once again, your a wealth of info!!! I did notice in a early page on this thread that you had S.Tech's installed and only finding out today that my X had sports suspension installed made me reconsider to go S tech's. I actually dont mind the ride with the sports suspension. I am also thinking of going BC Racing Coil Covers instead of the Tein's but think it would be a waste if all I'm after is a 1-1.5" drop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Also between the Prestige standard suspension and Sports, what's the difference? Only the height or different shocks as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Also between the Prestige standard suspension and Sports, what's the difference? Only the height or different shocks as well? well afaik comparing the shocks side by side they seem to be using the same part number on the shock itself (what i have with my spare parts) the springs rates are definately different also the slightly compressed springs will also make a difference in stiffness which you will feel as for the BC coilovers they are worth every penny its worth it just for the pain in the install putting S tech springs on standard shocks you will have to take them apart and when u decide to put them back to standard springs you need to pull them apart and put the standard springs on, which is not easy 1-2-3 job the reason y i went coilovers is it's direct replacement and makes life easy on installs pull the standards out put coilovers in when u want them out pull out coilovers and put stadards in none of this pulling shocks apart bs plus u can adjust damper for your ride comfort too with 0-30 there is a setiing for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Agreed on the install side.... I was reading/watching a few installs and if you dont line up the top plate holes with the rest, it could be hit and miss for a while... plus i would need to get spring compressors etc..... <face palm> I think you have convinced me to put in the extra $$$ and go for the BC coil covers... Online shopping time... =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 sounds good good luck with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFS250 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Installed KW's. fantastic outcome on my 2011 250F Sport. Love em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2QIK Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Any reviews (application pics) here on Road Magnet springs? Did a search & found one positive review about the ride quality, but I've also heard people speak negatively about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr kay Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 The Road Magnets are pretty comfortable for lowered springs. They aren't too low to you shouldn't have much trouble getting around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakTegra Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Aren't the Road Magnets like 2" all round? that quite low compared to others like H&R, Tein S.Tech, Eibach, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2QIK Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yes, 2" all round. I've been analysing pics very closely & I'm sure I wouldn't be happy with any other springs (height wise). For me, it's either going to be Road Magnets or BC coilovers. This is how they sit. Not too low in my eyes. Yes, they'll likely kill the shocks prematurely, but with rubber spring silencers, should still last me a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakTegra Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yup, definitely can't go wrong with BCR coilovers!! I would have if i had the dollars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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