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Ride height on a Lexus IS200

Ride height on a Lexus IS200

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James S
Posting Freak
1,240
20-05-2017, 08:05 AM
#1
Whats the best ride height to have your IS200 at????

Need to keep it practical, but want best looks too.

Also, heard a while back that cars handle better if they are slightly better if they are 10-20mm higher at the back? Is this true or is it just front wheel drive cars??

:w00t:

O and if anyone fancies fitting my coilovers for me, please let me know!
James S
20-05-2017, 08:05 AM #1

Whats the best ride height to have your IS200 at????

Need to keep it practical, but want best looks too.

Also, heard a while back that cars handle better if they are slightly better if they are 10-20mm higher at the back? Is this true or is it just front wheel drive cars??

:w00t:

O and if anyone fancies fitting my coilovers for me, please let me know!

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
20-05-2017, 08:35 AM
#2
I like the ride height of mine, and have no issues.

maybe look at a few members and see what you like, then get them to measure the distance from arch to road

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Sparkystav
20-05-2017, 08:35 AM #2

I like the ride height of mine, and have no issues.

maybe look at a few members and see what you like, then get them to measure the distance from arch to road


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
20-05-2017, 08:53 AM
#3
I liked 35mm drop.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
20-05-2017, 08:53 AM #3

I liked 35mm drop.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
20-05-2017, 09:03 AM
#4
i havw a drop of 100mm at the rear and 90mm front only have issues with massive speed bumps

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ormi
20-05-2017, 09:03 AM #4

i havw a drop of 100mm at the rear and 90mm front only have issues with massive speed bumps


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
20-05-2017, 10:26 AM
#5
Hmm... 100mm! That seems huge, do you get any scraping??
James S
20-05-2017, 10:26 AM #5

Hmm... 100mm! That seems huge, do you get any scraping??

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
20-05-2017, 10:27 AM
#6
If anyone has any kids, say 3??? Could you get them in the back then measure the distance!
Just don't want to set it two low, and it scrape when I get the littlies in the back.
James S
20-05-2017, 10:27 AM #6

If anyone has any kids, say 3??? Could you get them in the back then measure the distance!
Just don't want to set it two low, and it scrape when I get the littlies in the back.

Andy-R.
Posting Freak
1,889
20-05-2017, 10:34 AM
#7
I've dropped mine 40mm I have 2 kids one's 9 and the other's 5 no problems what so ever, I've also had adults in the back a few times and had heavy stuff in the boot with the kids in the car no probs, I think you'll only get problems if you go really low like Ormi's and also have 19's or bigger, 18's or less you should be fine as Ormi and Stav have both said.

40mm Lowering Springs, Re-sprayed Front, 6000K HID's, Re-furbed alloys, Bandit Induction Kit (cheers Chris), Raised boot spoiler with LED, Blue calipers with silver decals, De-badged rear, Chrome Oil Filler Cap (thanks to Chris again), White LED dash bulbs, Blue a/c control bulbs, Blue door markers and interior lights, Sony head unit, Chrome Lexus tax disc holder, TRD side skirts, Original Saloon Front Bumper re-fitted instead of Sportcross

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Andy-R.
20-05-2017, 10:34 AM #7

I've dropped mine 40mm I have 2 kids one's 9 and the other's 5 no problems what so ever, I've also had adults in the back a few times and had heavy stuff in the boot with the kids in the car no probs, I think you'll only get problems if you go really low like Ormi's and also have 19's or bigger, 18's or less you should be fine as Ormi and Stav have both said.


40mm Lowering Springs, Re-sprayed Front, 6000K HID's, Re-furbed alloys, Bandit Induction Kit (cheers Chris), Raised boot spoiler with LED, Blue calipers with silver decals, De-badged rear, Chrome Oil Filler Cap (thanks to Chris again), White LED dash bulbs, Blue a/c control bulbs, Blue door markers and interior lights, Sony head unit, Chrome Lexus tax disc holder, TRD side skirts, Original Saloon Front Bumper re-fitted instead of Sportcross

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iceman67
Unregistered
195
20-05-2017, 10:37 AM
#8
what coilovers you got james
iceman67
20-05-2017, 10:37 AM #8

what coilovers you got james

Fozzy
Posting Freak
1,132
20-05-2017, 10:55 AM
#9
You should always measure from wheel centre to arch, as the distance to the road will vary depending on wheel and tyre sizes :thumbup1:

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Fozzy
20-05-2017, 10:55 AM #9

You should always measure from wheel centre to arch, as the distance to the road will vary depending on wheel and tyre sizes :thumbup1:


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James S
Posting Freak
1,240
20-05-2017, 11:35 AM
#10
Getting some of Stav on saturday. Think they are Tom's, but not completly sure! LOL!

Think I might try at 40mm, and then work it down if needed.
James S
20-05-2017, 11:35 AM #10

Getting some of Stav on saturday. Think they are Tom's, but not completly sure! LOL!

Think I might try at 40mm, and then work it down if needed.

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