Which Lexus models do these Öhlins Road & Track coilovers fit?

The Öhlins Road & Track coilovers are designed to fit the Lexus IS 250, IS 350, GS 460, and IS-F. Contact Bulletproof Automotive before ordering to confirm fitment for your specific build, model year, or regional variant.

How does the DFV adjustment work on the Lexus IS and GS coilover kit?

The Dual Flow Valve (DFV) uses a single gold knob on each damper. Turning it clockwise engages race mode, adjusting low-speed compression, high-speed compression, low-speed rebound, and high-speed rebound all at once. Turning it back returns the damper to road mode. No tools are required for the adjustment.

What is the ride height adjustment range for these coilovers?

Both the front and rear dampers offer approximately 5 to 35 mm of lowering adjustment. Each corner uses a separate damper length adjuster alongside a spring preload adjuster, so ride height and spring load can be set independently of one another.

Do these coilovers require new top mounts?

The front assembly includes aluminum ball joint top mounts. The rear is designed to use the original Lexus top mounts, so no rear top mount purchase is required for a standard installation.

What are the spring rates on the Öhlins Lexus IS and GS coilover kit?

The front spring rate is 100 N/mm and the rear spring rate is 60 N/mm. The softer rear rate supports the compliance and weight distribution demands of the rear axle across the IS 250, IS 350, GS 460, and IS-F platforms.

Can these dampers be rebuilt after extended track use?

Yes. Every damper in the Öhlins Road & Track kit for Lexus IS and GS is fully rebuildable. This allows for servicing after heavy use and makes custom tuning possible for drivers who want to optimize the setup for a specific track or driving style.

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Öhlins DFV Road & Track Coilovers for XE20 Lexus IS 250 / IS 350

Öhlins’ DFV Road & Track Coilovers for XE20 Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 models replace all four dampers and springs with Öhlins kit LES MI00S1, which Öhlins lists for the rear-drive IS 250 (GSE20) and IS 350 (GSE21). Aluminum ball joint top mounts come with the kit for the front. A gold knob on each damper switches between street and track settings in seconds, and on Öhlins’ recommended setup the car sits about 20 mm lower than stock. It suits the owner who drives to the circuit and home again; a car trailered to every event wants a dedicated track damper.

Design and Performance

The Dual Flow Valve lets one adjuster shift low and high speed compression and rebound together, so road and track settings are a knob turn apart rather than a session of separate changes. Both ends use aluminum monotube shock absorbers, each with a spring preload adjuster and a separate damper length adjuster, so ride height and spring preload are set independently. Each turn of the height adjuster moves ride height by 1.5 mm. The front dampers mount through the supplied aluminum ball joint top mounts, and the rear keeps the original Lexus top mounts.

Features

DFV (Dual Flow Valve) damping technology
Single 25-click knob adjusts compression and rebound together
Aluminum monotube shock absorbers front and rear
Spring preload and separate damper length adjusters front and rear
Aluminum ball joint front top mounts included
Uses the original rear top mounts
Rebuildable dampers for service and custom valving
Salt spray corrosion tested to ISO 9227
2-year Öhlins warranty

Specifications

Ride height at recommended setup: approximately 20 mm below stock
Lowering range: approximately 5-35 mm, front and rear
Height adjustment: 1.5 mm per turn of the height adjuster
Front spring rate: 571 lb/in (100 N/mm)
Rear spring rate: 343 lb/in (60 N/mm)
Damping adjustment: 25 clicks, compression and rebound combined

What’s Included

Front shock absorbers (x2)
Front springs (x2)
Front top mounts (x2)
Rear shock absorbers (x2)
Rear springs (x2)
Lower spring seats, spacers, bushing spacers, dust boots, lock nuts and adjusters
C-spanners and Öhlins sticker kit
Owner’s manual

Applications

Lexus IS 250 and IS 350: XE20 (GSE20 / GSE21) | 2005-2013

Notes

Öhlins lists the rear-drive GSE20 IS 250 and GSE21 IS 350; all-wheel-drive versions are not on its list
The Öhlins mounting instructions call for drilling a 15 mm hole in the trunk side panel so the rear adjuster can pass through
Öhlins warns that moving the height adjuster more than 15 mm from its standard position may let the bracket come loose
Professional installation and a four-wheel alignment are recommended when fitting the Coilovers for XE20 Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 models

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cars do the Coilovers for XE20 Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 fit? Öhlins lists kit LES MI00S1 for the rear-drive XE20 IS 250 (GSE20) and IS 350 (GSE21). All-wheel-drive versions are not on the Öhlins list.
What damping setting should I use? Öhlins gives 10 clicks as its recommended starting point. One knob on each damper adjusts compression and rebound together through the DFV valve, so a softer or firmer setting is a quick turn away.
How low does the IS sit on the Öhlins kit? On the Öhlins recommended settings the car sits about 20 mm lower than stock. Each turn of the height adjuster moves ride height by 1.5 mm, and Öhlins gives a lowering range of roughly 5 to 35 mm.
Are top mounts included? The front dampers come with aluminum ball joint top mounts. The rear keeps the original Lexus top mounts. A four-wheel alignment is recommended after fitting.
Is any drilling needed? Yes. The Öhlins mounting instructions call for a 15 mm hole in the trunk side panel so the rear adjuster can pass through.

About Öhlins

Öhlins was founded in 1976 by former motocross racer Kenth Öhlin and is based in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, where it develops dampers for motorcycles, cars and motorsport. Its suspension has won more than 300 world championship titles across motorcycle and car racing, its CES electronic damping went into series production on the Volvo S60R in 2003, and the company has been part of the Brembo group since 2025.

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