GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Discussion about the first generation GS300
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coilovers and 20's
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i need suggestions..............

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Old 06-02-10, 06:04 PM
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my car is already lowered on staggered 18's with tanabe df210's

so should i get coilovers and 20's......or do the gte swap????
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Swappppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 06-02-10, 09:41 PM
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BOOST!!!!!!!!!!! well,depending whats more important to you.Looks or power?
Old 06-03-10, 12:00 AM
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i say, drop and 20s
Old 06-03-10, 12:16 AM
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It really depends on what you want from the car. There is no way to tune these cars that makes much of a difference with the stock I6. I am 39, live in CA where the swap makes registering the car challenging, to put it mildly, and most of my driving is to/from work. The car is not fast, but I like the way it looks and it is quiet and comfortable.

Another consideration is the condition of your engine and transmission now. Any leaks? Any major service coming up? Have you replaced the head gasket? I just had mine replaced and I am happy with the results, but it wasn't cheap. Cost is always a factor when making these decisions.
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i think u should get the swap, engine comes first ^__^ but damn when i did my swap...the car doesnt feel that much faster, its completely stock atuo.
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i was debating the same thing last year but i was gonna go air ride instead of coilovers and needless to say i went with the swap and haven't looked back yet!!! just recently went single to and boy dose it beat any type of suspension mod!! lol
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Originally Posted by hawaiidude
i think u should get the swap, engine comes first ^__^ but damn when i did my swap...the car doesnt feel that much faster, its completely stock atuo.
then their must be somethin very wrong then cause when my car still had the twins on it and was bone stock i was layin rubber just about everywhere

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do the swap!
Old 06-03-10, 04:51 PM
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Depends, can you afford all the little things that are involved with doing the swap? Its not just the price of the motor, you have to consider the small things here and there. assuming you can afford it than go for the swap you wont regret it if done right.
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i can afford everything that isnt a problem...i work for lexus =D so i have alot of mechanic friends and lifts,tools everything i will need plus i know a guy who has built tons of these motors
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No brainer, GTE swap all the way. If money is not an issue, GTE swap is a perfect mod. It's like having a 4 doors Supra
Old 06-06-10, 12:24 PM
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Why not do both but as mentioned before:

- Swap = performance, power, and fun

- coilovers and 20's = looks, and handling.

Depending on the drop, might have to be a little bit more careful when driving, in order to avoid pot holes, and speed bumps.
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Swap!!! Trust me you will love your car 10 times more.....
Old 06-07-10, 12:04 AM
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i say swap all day. Nothing better than a gs after having its heart transplant


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