GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs ????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-24-10, 07:47 PM
  #1  
iloveGS4xx
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
iloveGS4xx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Portland OREGON
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs ????

WHAT DO YOU THINK???

front 2.0 Rear 1.5 on 20''rims???
Attached Thumbnails Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs ????-tanabedf210.jpg  
Old 01-24-10, 07:50 PM
  #2  
Baliztik
Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (11)
 
Baliztik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 811
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I would get a spring and shock combo, never upgrade one without the other. If you're going to just buy coils, it's a better investment in the end.
Old 01-24-10, 08:05 PM
  #3  
Anthony
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
Anthony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 3,838
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Megan coilovers--> 850 shipped through the vendors or get used coilovers...trust me it will be cheaper than you realizing your not low enough after u install the springs..


..but if you really want springs id get the df's seen em in person on 18's not bad..
Old 01-24-10, 09:00 PM
  #4  
iloveGS4xx
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
iloveGS4xx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Portland OREGON
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ok thankxx
Old 01-25-10, 08:17 AM
  #5  
SHiZNiLTi
Pole Position
 
SHiZNiLTi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

The rear won't sit level with the front, unless you have a heavy system in the trunk to level it.
Old 01-25-10, 09:11 AM
  #6  
LexusK
Racer
iTrader: (14)
 
LexusK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,502
Received 22 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Anthony
Megan coilovers--> 850 shipped through the vendors or get used coilovers...trust me it will be cheaper than you realizing your not low enough after u install the springs..


..but if you really want springs id get the df's seen em in person on 18's not bad..
What he said... I was pretty happy with my kyb/tanabe combo until I went to a meet this past weekend and saw how low the other cars were. They made me look like I was 4x4. Im gonna be upgrading to coils in the near future lol. I shouldve just listened to the guy i bought the setup from and go with coilovers.
Old 01-25-10, 01:43 PM
  #7  
SirBev
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
SirBev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 346
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Well since you gentlemen are talking about this. I do think that my GS300 looks like it is a 4x4 when looking at anyone that did some form of lowering so here is my question when you get a coil over when you start to lower the vehicle what other upgrade need to be done along with this. I have 20 x 8.5 all around how low can I go without causing rubbing when I'm driving? The tires are 255/35 all the way around.
Old 01-25-10, 03:08 PM
  #8  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

DO it right the first time and i think you'll be much happier,,
Old 01-25-10, 03:20 PM
  #9  
MrG4Life
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (14)
 
MrG4Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: DE <---> NY
Posts: 3,304
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by iloveGS4xx
WHAT DO YOU THINK???

front 2.0 Rear 1.5 on 20''rims???
The DF210's offered me a nice drop all around on 19's. It would be even better since you have 20's. If I were to do it all over again I would've start off with coilovers first.
Old 01-25-10, 04:18 PM
  #10  
jspecdan
Lexus Test Driver
 
jspecdan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: 248 formerly 203
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

with 18s there's some minor gap, like one finger but i'm happy with it. i wasn't goin for a low low low stance. just wanted a conservative drop without ruining the ride. check the shock/spring thread.
Old 01-25-10, 07:17 PM
  #11  
Jrezo
Pole Position
 
Jrezo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SanDiegoCA
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by iloveGS4xx
WHAT DO YOU THINK???

front 2.0 Rear 1.5 on 20''rims???


Dude, ILoveGS4, not to dis but i have seen a lot of post from you lately on things you could search on questions and topics that have been covered in depth.

Search button is your friend my friend.
Old 01-25-10, 08:41 PM
  #12  
GS FONZy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (6)
 
GS FONZy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 3,729
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jrezo
Dude, ILoveGS4, not to dis but i have seen a lot of post from you lately on things you could search on questions and topics that have been covered in depth.

Search button is your friend my friend.
Yeah, or atleast put all your questions in one thread rather than all the ones you got going.

I can't beleave mods haven't slapped his hand
Old 01-25-10, 08:56 PM
  #13  
iloveGS4xx
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
iloveGS4xx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Portland OREGON
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

wow cool dude, i am not asking you to reply on my posts ..Thanksx man!!!


Originally Posted by GS FONZy
Yeah, or atleast put all your questions in one thread rather than all the ones you got going.

I can't beleave mods haven't slapped his hand
Old 01-25-10, 08:58 PM
  #14  
iloveGS4xx
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
iloveGS4xx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Portland OREGON
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

HEy, oh i thinks thats what am looking for so when i put exhaust on it, the rear would look sexxy by been lifted up a bit??? lol



Originally Posted by SHiZNiLTi
The rear won't sit level with the front, unless you have a heavy system in the trunk to level it.
Old 01-25-10, 09:00 PM
  #15  
4ntvings
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
4ntvings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 5,547
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

if u choose, DFs would be one of the better s/s combo's
however, coilovers are always a nicer option


Quick Reply: Tanabe DF210 Lowering Springs ????



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:24 AM.