So now I'm screwed.

MongooseGA · 09-26-05, 04:17

This thread explains it all:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180210

Accumulator · 09-26-05, 05:19

When I first saw the title of this thread I thought you'd toasted it or something. So being screwed is relative

If it were mine I'd put really good tires on either the stock wheels or some wheels that don't require a bunch of suspension mods. I've had enough of (seriously) lowered cars for one lifetime- every one was a pain in the real world.

Trying to turn the Lexus into a Supra might *sound* easy, but I dunno...

I'd sell the aftermarket stuff and put the money towards a driving school. I'd bet that you'd be happier in the long run. I'm glad I did the Security Driver's Course last fall *before* I had the Caprice modified; once I really knew the car in question it changed my plans and I went with different mods. A lot of the "conventional wisdom" that "everybody knows" sure didn't work for *me* once I knew what was what from first-hand experience.

Sorry for the old-fogey answer

papi_jay · 09-26-05, 05:44

The real Eibach camber kit is only like $30 on ebay though

MongooseGA · 09-26-05, 06:23

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Originally Posted by papi_jay

The real Eibach camber kit is only like $30 on ebay though

I'm trying to find one made for my car though. All I'm seeing are pieces for the RX and the ES line.

hadboosttroy · 09-26-05, 09:34

Seems like good enough clearance to me. I daily in a car with much less clearance without much problem. I'd give it a whirl for a while and then see if you want to raise it still.

White95Max · 09-28-05, 11:02

I don't see why larger wheels would raise the wheel gap at all, if the tire diameter is the same. If it's not, you'll have to adjust the speedometer as well.

hirosh · 09-28-05, 12:10

i guess it all depends on what you want. but if you want nice handling, keep the tokicos and get some performance tires in a slightly lower profile than stock for your stock wheels. you'll just have to learn to live with the wheel gap.

in my experience, nothing makes a bigger difference on the handling of the car than 1) knowing how to drive the car; 2) a good set of performance tires; and 3) a good set of shocks/struts.

White95Max · 09-28-05, 02:24

Tires make a hell of a difference! For the last few weeks, I've been happily learning that over and over and over and over and...

drewski59 · 09-28-05, 02:27

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Originally Posted by White95Max

Tires make a hell of a difference! For the last few weeks, I've been happily learning that over and over and over and over and...

Amen. My new Yokohamas totally changed the character of my vehicle! Remember, tires are the only part of your car that touches the ground.

Accumulator · 09-28-05, 03:42

Yeah, Hirosh has the right idea.

Good tires in the *stock* size can make an incredible difference too

at least if the car came with a decent size in the first place.

My XJS is stock except for a set of Konis, fairly new springs (stock, but not sagged from age), and a set of Yokohamas (stock *70* series size no less). People who know XJS's are really

about how well it handles. It's not like guys with wide tires can just run away from me in the twisties

I put the Konis on it almost immediately and 20 years later they're still like new.

Corey Bit Spank · 09-28-05, 03:46

I always liked H&R OE sports for a slight drop. I hate when cars look TOO low.

MongooseGA · 10-03-05, 06:59

Just thought I'd update everyone. The car is back to stock again and I'm going to try to sell the Tokico/Espelir combo.

New tires are coming soon; hopefully they'll be wrapped around a set of chrome or polishes Supra TT staggered wheels.

And I have my eye on the Tein SS coilovers and Daizen sway bars.