Springs And Dampers

[Zackpn]

Looking for some good springs and dampers not looking for coilovers do my nut it.

Anyone recommend any?

I would like a 30 - 35mm drop on is200 sport.

Thanks

[J Henderson]

Eibach Pro-Kit springs & KYB dampers are a great combo for a daily driver.

The car handles bends, dips and bumps much better and feels more planted on the road, plus the ride comfort is largely unaffected so it still feels like a Lexus to drive. The drop is around 30mm which keeps the camber within spec.

Here's how my car sits.

[Zackpn]

Like it :) im going for that set up then :)

What inch wheels do you have?

Is that a front lip on front bumper?

Cheers

[J Henderson]

Expect to pay about £450-500 for the springs & shocks.

Those wheels are 17s, from an IS250.

And yep, I have a front lip. The TRD one as it's colloquially known.

[mike_01]

u know the spring rate's?

I got trd ones at the moment and are 6.5 front and 6 rear with a nice drop 35mm

[Mr.Rudus]

Eibach Pro-Kit springs & KYB dampers are a great combo for a daily driver.

The car handles bends, dips and bumps much better and feels more planted on the road, plus the ride comfort is largely unaffected so it still feels like a Lexus to drive. The drop is around 30mm which keeps the camber within spec.

Here's how my car sits.

perfect drop for the perfect colour!

[Mr.Rudus]

as john mentioned ^ Eibach spring kit is the way forward for a neat drop and comfort. cant go wrong :ooh-ducky:

[Georgelexusis200sportlsd]

Hi all im not looking to upgrade just replace I have snapped my drivers road spring I have the is 200 sport I have heard its a different spring to an se and s as its lower is this correct and if so how much are they and do you replace them in pairs? Any help would be appreciated

[Zackpn]

Sport is lower and when doing one do two reason being the other one could go eBay some.

[Georgelexusis200sportlsd]

Ok thankyou much appreciated

[Georgelexusis200sportlsd]

Ok not to happy not having much luck on eBay or maybe its just me.tried local after market places ek brakes etc only list one spring for the whole is range and its gonna cost around 250.00 ish for both front springs from my nearest lexus dealer not sure what to do been looking at the posts on here abou eibach springs but I once lowered a bmw I had by 60mm front and 40 rear and the ride was awfull anyone have some suggestions as I dont have alot to spend

[J Henderson]

It'll be about £250 for Eibach springs too, but at least you'll be getting 4 of them.

And trust me, the ride is far from awful. The springs are progressive rate and only really firm up when under heavy loads. During normal driving I doubt they'd feel any stiffer than Lexus Sport springs.

[Georgelexusis200sportlsd]

I think ill go for that option then as ill be getting all four for the same money.just wondering what is the difference then between eibach springs and eibach pro springs?either way happy to go ahead and get them

[Tony-Bones]

Eibach's are the way to go but be sure to go for gas dampers since the lowered coils have a higher rate than OEM coils.

[mike_01]

eibach pro springs lower the car more and think they are slightly stiffer, does anyone know the spring rates of the eibach springs

[Tony-Bones]

Eibach are the one's to ask about that but i do know they are as harsh as Tein so you really need to think about the rebound if your using OEM dampers.

[andyk134]

Eibachs are the way to go, lower and progressive but almost the same ride. Add Eibach anti rolls and its like driving a different car. Still on standard shocks its a very nice drive.

[Zackpn]

Ok not to happy not having much luck on ebay or maybe its just me.tried local after market places ek brakes etc only list one spring for the whole is range and its gonna cost around 250.00 ish for both front springs from my nearest lexus dealer not sure what to do been looking at the posts on here abou eibach springs but I once lowered a bmw I had by 60mm front and 40 rear and the ride was awfull anyone have some suggestions as I dont have alot to spend

Iv got 2x sport front springs and dampers £75.00 posted with dampers so just drop the whole unit off?

thanks

[stu2000]

I have a brand new set of rear Koni dampers.

I've listed them on here @ £320.

http://www.goldnuts.co.uk/products/lexus-is200-rear-dampers_975.htm

No longer needed, I'm open to reasonable offers.

[VLM]

Those wheels are 17s, from an IS250.

Do the IS250 wheels fit straight on, nothing required?

[J Henderson]

No. They're not quite a straight fit.

Reason being, the front suspension has a banana-shaped arm that connects the top and bottom wishbones, and about halfway up it there's a kind of "knuckle" that sticks out a few mm that will foul the wider IS250 wheel. If you remove one of your front wheels you should see what I'm on about.

You can either grind down that knuckle (it's just a raised piece of metal that doesn't seem to serve any purpose), or use a 5mm wheel spacer to ensure the wheel runs freely. I took the latter route.

They fit on the rear axle no problem though without any spacers or modifications. You can use your normal IS200 wheel nuts too.

Note, that this only applies to the 17" IS250 wheels. The 18's will go on without any issue at all since they're taller and avoid any contact with the suspension.

[HoodRich]

Kodiak sky - your IS looks really neat. The rim suits it as well.

I went the route of KYB shocks with H&R 35mm springs. Some pics in the link below

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/87738-new-pics-of-my-is200/