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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by flo w fx
Theres a really big IS300 owners group forum I looked at it a few times when I wanted a TL & IS300

Dont remember the name just do a google for IS300 owner forum/group you'll find something
you mean is300.net? its a pretty good sight. ive already learned alot off there
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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wow, temper temper. both of ya. dayum. i know its a 30k car. believe me, i know. im the one making payments. anyways, i like the 9 spoke volks. im not even all that worred about rims. the stock ones are pimpin too. im more worried about the suspension if anyone has any help or suggestions.
First things first: what exactly are you expecting out of your suspension?

Better handling performance?
Lowered stance?
Comfortable ride?

When it comes to suspension, you're usually going to be tossing one of those out the window unless you're willing to shell out a fair amount of time and money for a very adjustable suspension setup and the time to set it up to your liking.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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ford makes a nice interior? that's a new one. an american car that handles in a turn? even newer. some people need to figure out what their car is built for. and what it is newhere near capable of.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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an american car that handles in a turn? even newer. some people need to figure out what their car is built for. and what it is newhere near capable of.
you SERIOUSLY need to get out more...seriously
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by The_rabbit1
ford makes a nice interior? that's a new one. an american car that handles in a turn? even newer. some people need to figure out what their car is built for. and what it is newhere near capable of.
Hahahahahahahaha.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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ford makes a nice interior? that's a new one. an american car that handles in a turn? even newer. some people need to figure out what their car is built for. and what it is newhere near capable of.
eh.. ok..
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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you SERIOUSLY need to get out more...seriously
sorry if i might b mistaken, but i don't see road and track comparing a mustang's cornering to a bmw's. u can build it. but how r u gonna have a drag suspension(or stock) and just b able to "take the skinny's off and put the 18's on" and expect to take turns?


Disclaimer: my previous reply wasn't meant to offend, just pointing out a drag mustang can't take a lowered honda in a turn. I hate both companies neway, that's y i got a bike and a bmw
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GeniusGZA
i say if you're going to boost it be ready to shell out 10k-15k cause its definately not cheap...but if you're keeping it NA then focus on suspension...this car can outhandle alot of cars with just springs and sways...but dont spend assloads of money on NA power cause its hopeless the most you will make to the wheel with every NA app out there is maybe just maybe 200rwhp maybe a little more with tuning...but get some decent tread and a nice suspension setup and you will be extremely happy
as for the "genius" a inline six(NA) toyota engine is capable of at least 300 rwhp with a stickshift tranny check www.sogi.com (unless two cylinders aren't working)
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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yeah...cause BMW is a luxury sports car...diff class than the "sports car" or whatever you want to class it...just like the STI and the Evo are always compared to eachother...they are in thier own class...granted they may handle alot better/worst than cars in other classes...

you're not going to do that with any car really...a car set-up for drag racing, wont do great in the turns...and vice versa. take a car off the roadcoarse, and put them on the drag strip...i guarantee they will pull some shitty times...

btw...why the hell would someone put 18's on thier car to turn???
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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Hum, maybe its entry level, but the IS300 is probably the only Lexus I'd own. Of course I guess I fit right into its target audience. It's just so damn heavy though. Even with 300rwhp, it'd be turning in 13s at best. Definitely focus on making it handle.
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