LEXASS Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yes I'm in dubbo nsw and my car is just lowered with darkest legal tint. I'm trying to do everything legal but how can you when they make half the rules up them selves haha but yer ill lift it up a tad just to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXASS Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 One more pic the grass is abit Long but you can see its pretty low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBoy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 So I have been looking into lowering my IS350 F Sport, thanks to "quockies" I was looking at some BC's but they seem to be for IS250 so need to check it out a little more and I was also looking at some KW's. I have just been told the following: "There isn't a specific kit for your car, but the IS250 kit can be modified to fit. The modification to the stock top mounts is required to make it fit. Does this sound right. Car is 3 months old don't want to stuff it! Thanks for all your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Just did a quick search but didn't have time to read through the details (hada flight to catch).. www.brz-parts.com/bcbris350.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBoy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks again quockies your right on to this suspension stuff. Have emailed to get some details about shipping etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 The site i posted was the first one that came up in google so if the coils are shipped from over seas, might be a bit expensive. Best to try to find a local supplier... But at least you know the BR series coils are avl for IS350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbx Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Im wanting to eliminate the big wheel gap without compromising ride comfort much. Deciding between tein s.tech springs, road magnets or bc coilovers as most you guys are using not looking for a slammed look anymore as im tired of front lips scrapins and bottoming out. my question is would the s.tech springs be the best option for comfort with a little drop or can the bc coilovers be more comfortable when on a soft setting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_porkypine Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Bc all the way. Especially for the relative ease of installation of coilovers over installing springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBoy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Im wanting to eliminate the big wheel gap without compromising ride comfort much. Deciding between tein s.tech springs, road magnets or bc coilovers as most you guys are using not looking for a slammed look anymore as im tired of front lips scrapins and bottoming out. my question is would the s.tech springs be the best option for comfort with a little drop or can the bc coilovers be more comfortable when on a soft setting? I ended up getting Peddars Coil overs for my 2012 IS 350 F (after a lot of help from several members here on the forum....you know who you are....thanks again). Dropped 40m all round and have found the ride exactly the same as stock although the F Sport suspension is a little stiffer than the other models. Had it done for 2 weeks now and would do it again. The car handles a lot better. Couple of minor scraps from going over large speed bumps a bit too quick but that was me trying it out. Might get the dampers stiffened but again just me playing. Cost $2000 all up fitted with the ability to go back and get it raised or lowered again if not happy. The only thing I would say is that it would look a little better if the front was lowered another 10mm but I am not prepared at this stage to make the changes in my driving habits (ie slow down) to support this lower stance. Will try and post a couple of pictures a little later today when I have washed it!! Hope the above helps and would recommend peddars at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinkz Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm on KW V3, and it is extremely comfortable.. even at it's lowest height setting. But it does cost a lot more than the others out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBoy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice work.... perfect for every day driving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXASS Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Looks very Good Ozboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzBoy Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Thanks guys really enjoying the better handling, faster cornering and the stance is certainly a lot better. Cheers guys and safe driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2QIK Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Tein S-Tech. Highly recommend them. Comfortable & decent drop. Not for ""stance" but I'm happy with them: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borna Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 hi all, great thread but still a bit confused... thinking about fitting s.tech springs for my is250 prestige, just put 18" rims on. did anybody find that the wheels scrub? also (sorry for amateur question), what are these spacers people talk about? thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borna Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 after speaking to my mechanic he was talking about that by simply replacing springs there is a risk of the spring rattling?? has anybody experienced this before? thanks for all the help guys :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPanssy Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 hi all, great thread but still a bit confused... thinking about fitting s.tech springs for my is250 prestige, just put 18" rims on. did anybody find that the wheels scrub? also (sorry for amateur question), what are these spacers people talk about? thanks in advance! hi man ill help you here LOL i went from 17' stockies to 18' bbs lms with +20 offset lowered with neomaxes before selling them if you have 18' wheels depending on the offset and tyre sizes you could probably go really low (with rolled guards) with springs you are able to cut them to the size that you want but later down the track you want to swap wheels you have to maybe get new springs for the fitment , coilovers are adjustable so if you want more low you just adjust it by hand or raise it LOL or you can run airbags and raise car up and down via remote oh spacers are pretty much metal hubs that help you push out your wheels to sit flush with your guard pretty much if you have a bad offset and want your tyres to be flush with the guard you get spacers to push them outwards but remember you got the right MM's or you will have poke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borna Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for your reply, I'm not interested in dropping it on its belly, just a slight little reduction to go with the rims, tyres are 255/40 and 225/40 for the fronts Rims are from lexus called black chrome - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18-BLACK-CHROME-ALLOY-WHEEL-SET-LEXUS-IS250-IS350-IS300H-2005-/131009452775?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e80c59ae7&_uhb=1 Looks like I'll lean towards the tein s tech from what people are saying... Has anyone with these noticed tyres scrubbing? Thanks again for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut2001 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You will be fine, wont scrub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quockies Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for your reply, I'm not interested in dropping it on its belly, just a slight little reduction to go with the rims, tyres are 255/40 and 225/40 for the fronts Rims are from lexus called black chrome - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18-BLACK-CHROME-ALLOY-WHEEL-SET-LEXUS-IS250-IS350-IS300H-2005-/131009452775?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e80c59ae7&_uhb=1 Looks like I'll lean towards the tein s tech from what people are saying... Has anyone with these noticed tyres scrubbing? Thanks again for the help! If these are standard Lexus wheels and offsets, you wont have any issues with scrubbing. I have coil overs in mine on stock 18" lexus wheels and I once had the car lowered where the guards were over the tyres, still had about 1 cm between the guard and tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borna Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for all your help peeps, will keep you all posted! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPanssy Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 yeah what he said ^ lol its when you want go static then you will scrub trust me you don't want to LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I CU2 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Can you post some pictures of the black chrome wheels - always wanted to see them on a car but never found any photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borna Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'll take a better one of the weekend but for now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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