Thoughts: Stock Is200 Lowered 30Mm On Eibachs

Matt Hillyard · June 16, 2011

Hi All,

Been away for a while and I have a few questions about lowering my IS200 30mm on Eibach springs.

I have a pretty much stock IS200 and have just put 4 new tyres on it thanks to the horrible suspension set up issue! Its going to get booked in for the WIM treatment, however I want to lower it at the same time just give it that slightly lower stance. The only problem is I don't want to lose any of the ride comfort as I car share with 3 other people and when its my turn to drive I don't want it to be so stiff it shakes everyone's bones every time.

Has anyone else got a stock IS200 on Eibachs and if so what are their thoughts on the ride in comparison to stock??

Thanks all!!!!

:)

George Murray · June 16, 2011

Might not be much use to you, but i've got an is200 se lowered around 40mm on progressive springs, and the ride is great. Not crashy at all. Don't think 30mm will make much difference in comfort tbh, and eibach are also one of the best in the business in the suspension world, so i say go for it!

Matt Hillyard · June 17, 2011

Thanks George. I just want to take the edge off the ride height to give the IS the sleek look it deserves!!

Think a lowering and WIM session is in order .

Parthiban · June 17, 2011

Don't have them myself but the general consensus is that the TTE/Eibach springs don't really affect the ride much at all.

Purvesh · June 17, 2011

As above, now lower it!

Matt Hillyard · June 20, 2011

Well I cant really argue with those comments so I shall get them ordered and get it dropped....

MKTJ03 · August 17, 2012

Well I cant really argue with those comments so I shall get them ordered and get it dropped....

So, Matt, how is it? Got any photos of the wheel arch? How much to the arch roof? How does the suspension handle big bumps? I want to drop mine too, but the roads are horrible...

jeffrosie · August 26, 2012

I'm lowered on Eibach's and ride is still great :)

ancis200 · March 14, 2013

Hi Jeffrosie I want to lower my is 200 with eibach spring how are they? And did they just go on ok or did you have to buy over stuff for them?

Thanks Ashley

J Henderson · March 14, 2013

They're a direct replacement so you don't need anything extra. Just the springs.

I have mine combined with OEM-spec shocks and the ride is very comfortable.

ancis200 · March 15, 2013

Ok thanks for getting back to me :-) well I think it's time to get them then :-D

andyk134 · March 23, 2013

I run mine with standard shocks with Eibach springs. I also have their roll bars too which is a much more enjoyable ride as the comfort is still there but it goes round roundabouts on rails in the dry and has improved in the wet too so go for it I say. Not sure the Lexus is car you buy to "slam it to the floor", mine does look and drive better without looking stupid in such a classy car.

sjrainsford · March 25, 2013

Pictures tell a good story! B)

J Henderson · March 26, 2013

I only have this one of my car since it was lowered.

The picture in Matt Hillyard's signature gives you a good idea of what the wheelarch gaps are like with the Eibach springs, The IS's naturally "raked" stance is retained so the rear gap is about 5-10mm larger.

is153 · March 28, 2013

Id say 30mm front and about 40-45mm on the rear looks best.

andyk134 · April 6, 2013

Where can you get 45-50 rear springs that are as comfortable as Eibachs? Mine does have the "raked" look and I would prefer a flatter look but dont want to ruin the comfort for the sake of an inch.

J Henderson · April 6, 2013

TEIN S-Tech springs will lower the rear a bit more than the front.

Another possible option would be to keep the Eibachs, but fit KONI Sport shocks. They have a lower spring perch on them which can be used to drop the height another 15mm or so.

I'd imagine they'd be way stiffer than stock dampers, even on their softest setting though...

andyk134 · April 6, 2013

Thanks John, I had looked at Koni dampers but at over £500 fitted and a much harder ride I have decided against it for now.

Is200199 · January 15, 2021

I bought my 99 is 200 already lowered 40mm but ride is quite crashy.. question is, is it because the dampers are set to a different ride height so don’t work and bottom out and potentially not doing what they should and need replacing to suit.. if it wasn’t hard times ideally I’d get the tein street replacements and just get it done but with the roads around here need a quick fix 👍🏻