New Member - PIcs of new wheels on GS430
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The Eibach prokit is a good spring drops about 1 inch all around, which is really all that is practical unless you want to drag. It's a progressive spring so you don't notice a lot of difference compared to stock unless you take a corner at speed and the progressive part kicks in. You can also use the stock springs, but they may wear out a little quicker. The Bilsteins really go with these well if you want to replace. Any of the coilovers would give you the drop you want, unless you're trying to slam it.
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I'm new to the world of Lexus. I sold my Whipple charged '04 Cobra a few months ago to purchase a more family friendly car. I purchased a '01 GS430 and absolutely love it. I had every intention of keeping it stock until I found CL. I just purchased and installed a set of staggered MRR HR2 wheels/tires last night. I need suggestions for what to use for lowering it down. Other than the wheels/tint, the car is bone stock.
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Todd
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Todd
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Thanks for the information.
I'm stuck on either the NF210's or the DF210's with the KYB shocks. How much more drop do the DF's really provide over the NF's. I don't want to have to worry about the normal speed bumps and potholes, etc. Also, does anyone sell the springs already mounted on the shocks so it is a simple swap?
Thanks,
Todd
I'm stuck on either the NF210's or the DF210's with the KYB shocks. How much more drop do the DF's really provide over the NF's. I don't want to have to worry about the normal speed bumps and potholes, etc. Also, does anyone sell the springs already mounted on the shocks so it is a simple swap?
Thanks,
Todd
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Welcome and nice wheel choice.
Im a former cobra owner too. White 98' w/ cobra r's lowered w/ gears and h-pipe. Man do I miss it! I find it interesting that so many ex-mustang owners choose the gs as their practicality car. It says a lot about the gs's performance.
Anyways, the drop you choose depends on what you want to spend. Ive got s-techs and kyb's and have no complaints.
Im a former cobra owner too. White 98' w/ cobra r's lowered w/ gears and h-pipe. Man do I miss it! I find it interesting that so many ex-mustang owners choose the gs as their practicality car. It says a lot about the gs's performance.
Anyways, the drop you choose depends on what you want to spend. Ive got s-techs and kyb's and have no complaints.
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Thanks for the information.
I'm stuck on either the NF210's or the DF210's with the KYB shocks. How much more drop do the DF's really provide over the NF's. I don't want to have to worry about the normal speed bumps and potholes, etc. Also, does anyone sell the springs already mounted on the shocks so it is a simple swap?
Thanks,
Todd
I'm stuck on either the NF210's or the DF210's with the KYB shocks. How much more drop do the DF's really provide over the NF's. I don't want to have to worry about the normal speed bumps and potholes, etc. Also, does anyone sell the springs already mounted on the shocks so it is a simple swap?
Thanks,
Todd
why are you stuck on just those two types of springs? have you done a search and read up on all the other types available? theres a TON of reviews on here about pretty much anything you could possibly buy. in regards to buying the spring "already mounted" to the strut...no...i mean if you want i could buy the stuff, slide the spring onto the kyb, attach a spring compressor, and sell it back to you for an extra $100 over retail "assembled"...but you should probably just do it yourself. the only way you're getting ease of installation like that is by going with a nice set of coilovers like i originally mentioned. i used a spring/strut combo in my first gs and have tein cs v2 in my current, its a little more expensive but youll be a lot happier with the ride quality and lowering flexibility. anyway, if you decide to do the install by yourself, this link from the DIY thread is helpful: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=replacement