Modifying an ES350 is all about trial and error. Aftermarket options and forums are just about non-existent. One common mod is lowering, but--no surprise--no company manufactures a spring kit specific to the ES350. I've seen some coilover setups fitted and even heard of an ES350 at a Lexus dealership in sometown USA fitted with a spring kit made for the same MY Camry. I believe it was the Eibach kit and confirmed this with the service manager at that dealership. Nevertheless, I can't put much confidence in this information, but I do know the ES is essentially a Camry.

Now I've modified cars from German to Japanese and have a clear understanding of different styles and applications. My focus was/is on RWD coupes. I recently had a baby and the misses wanted an ES. FWD and 4 door rings untrue to my DNA, but that's the hand that's been dealt, and not having a slew of products to choose from actually fueled my interest in modifying the ES.

I blacked the grille myself, had the tailights blacked, installed an 8 inch JL Audio sub and amp and installed HID kits for the head and fog lights. I even had 18" wheels (Sportmax XXR 502) 8.5" in front and 9.5" in the rear. Staggered on FWD feels weird. Anyway, I wanted to "get low", gain a more aggresive stance and run 20" wheels... staggered. I ordered the Tein S. Tech spring kit for the same MY Camry and G-Racing Tokyo wheels (8.5"F, 9.5"R). The springs fit. I'll say it again, they fit and it sits much more aggressive than I thought it would, which isn't a bad thing. It's been two weeks since the springs and wheels have been mounted and I'm still tweaking the camber and toe in the rear. Fenders are rolled and I'm currently set at -2.7 degrees of camber in the rear but still have some rubbing issues. It's a matter of mm with my clearance and I believe I will have it dialed in soon. Toe is pigeoned to achieve desired wear. These are nuances I can live with because I have the resources available to tweak the car. As long I maintain daily drivability, I'm satisfied with the mods.

So now you've heard it loud and clear. An ES350 CAN be lowered using same MY Camry springs kits. Or shall I say, it can be lowered on Eibach and/or Tein springs. Anyone partial to another company which makes springs for the Camry, be a pioneer and install them on your ES. You probably won't be disappointed.