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Simon Trainos
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 07:59 pm, by:  Simon Trainos (Lexgo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just recently got new 18" wheels & tyres, and have noticed that the car is not as low as I would like it.

So basically I want too lower my car by 20 - 25mm, but I also have to change the back right shocker as it needs replacing.

This is my daily car, so I don't think coilovers would be necessary, and I am leaning more towards comfort than sporty.

Whats the best way to do this? And what prices am I looking at?

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.
Dave Cazes
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 11:35 am, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

King springs or tein springs
$300 & $600 a set

Add bilstiens if your feeling rich ($1100)

But teins coilovers if your lazy and want the perfect height for you $1850
Simon Trainos
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 07:53 pm, by:  Simon Trainos (Lexgo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Dave.

If I were to go with Tein coilovers which are the ones to go for? Were is the best place to get them, even a second hand set?
Dave Cazes
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Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 03:19 pm, by:  Dave Cazes (Cazman) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If fulcrum had any them, but they dont so therfore I cant buy any. Price will go up from there because of the yen rate

YOu best bet now is a parallel importer, you dont get a warranty but its similar price or just cheaper
Mike Triggs
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Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 12:27 pm, by:  Mike Triggs (Mikeandimah) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Simon, as suggested new (lower) springs and a pair of new shocks- it's not advisable to replace a single shock. I've recently put four Boges on ours, from memory $135 ea., they're made in Japan. Fulcrum's price was pretty high and I ended up getting through Repco. Price might have gone up somewhat given the dollar dive.

The Boges give a nice ride, and certainly a lot better control than originals with 175k km up. Part nos available off Boge web page (PDF file- comes up with Lexus and Soarer from memory).

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