TOM's Advox Comfort Series coilovers 98&up GS300/400/430. Rare stuff.

 
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Old 10-23-08, 07:37 PM
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Default TOM's Advox Comfort Series coilovers 98&up GS300/400/430. Rare stuff.

Up for sale are my TOM'S Advox coilovers. They are extremely high end, high quality which makes them a vary rare find. I have ridden on a couple of different coilovers for a GS, and this is by far my favorite. Unlike other coilovers that ride like complete crap, these remind you that you still own a Lexus. These are the Comfort series. Specs are a respectable F:9&R:6.3kg/mm. Something that was important to me and I found in this setup was the quality and performance even at a very low ride height. Thats why I stayed away from the Tein Comforts; they didn't go low enough for me and at their lowest level, they rode pretty shotty. The JIC VIP FLT's were too stiff; felt like I was driving my old DC2. Those had a 12kg/mm spring rate up front. The cost on these new are $3630 plus shipping and wait time from the motherland. I have actually been a long time member but freaking forgot my old SN. Members can vouch for me here and on www.houston-imports.com

I am asking $1600 .

If you haven't heard of TOM's, they are the premier tuner for Lexus; just as AMG is for Benzes. The company has been around since 74' dominating Le Mans, JGTC, All Japan Formula 3, Macau Grand Prix and complete victory in Korea Grand Prix. So if you are looking for something just to drop your car, go cut your springs or something. But if you are like me and are a true enthusiast; who wants true race inspired coilover that are specifically designed and balanced for the Aristo frame, highest quality craftmanship and materials, this is it.

This is a single tube, twin piston design with Tom's patented rubber chamber type ADVOX system. Includes upper pillow ball mounts and wrenches.

These are actual pics right before the install:











Here it is on my GS. I still had about 15-30 threads left to go.







A couple other links:

ADVOX Technology explained

TOM'S TOYOTA ENGINEERING : RACING MOTORSPORTS HISTORY

Contact me at le.duy1@gmail.com or text/call me at 832-868-9710. Please keep smart-as_ remarks OFF my thread. Thanks.

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Old 10-23-08, 08:28 PM
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u thought the JICs rode harsh? i have em and they ride like a charm at my height..first time ive seen these coilovers before..they look clean and if u can go lower..then its gotta be a great set up
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first time seeing them for me too. Whats with the air fittings on there??
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Old 10-24-08, 07:01 AM
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nice coilovers!! bump
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do they have separate ride height adjustment?
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seen this car in mid-town, a while back. sick drop if same person
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midtown? yeah that was probably me. thanks bro. bump.
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Old 10-27-08, 02:19 AM
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how do these compare to tein cs ver.2
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No comparison. Much better quality, goes lower, 30+ years of experience went into the coilovers.
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Originally Posted by ROPADOPA
do they have separate ride height adjustment?

????????????????????

I cant tell as all the pictures are at (MY SPACE) angles
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Originally Posted by ROPADOPA
do they have separate ride height adjustment?
Originally Posted by ROPADOPA
????????????????????

I cant tell as all the pictures are at (MY SPACE) angles
Looks like it to me but I am no expert.

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they are adjustable ride height coilovers on the strut itself.
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I have these exact coilovers on my 99 GS400 and they are truely beautiful. bump for good high end coil overs.
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price drop.
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loving the stance with the coilover. i would buy it no cash haha gl with the sell!
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