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11-15-02, 05:04 PM
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i hve a 98gs400 no modifications. i am considering the following choices: TRD strut brace,lower suspension brace and front and rear swaybars
TOMS front and rear strut braces,front and rear lower control braces,rear lowerstrut brace.
LTuned steeing ecu.
please let me know what u think
TOMS front and rear strut braces,front and rear lower control braces,rear lowerstrut brace.
LTuned steeing ecu.
please let me know what u think
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11-15-02, 05:15 PM
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I am a fan of TOM's materials. Although they're a bit pricier, I think the quality is great. I've got a TOM's front STB myself, and I love it.
I've also heard that the L-Tuned Steering ECU works wonders and is very noticeable once it's in.
Hope this helps.
I've also heard that the L-Tuned Steering ECU works wonders and is very noticeable once it's in.
Hope this helps.
11-15-02, 05:35 PM
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Hey dude.
The TRD Frt. STB really tightens the frt. for point & shoot driving.
Defininately do the TRD sways are a must.Safer too. The TRD frnt. lower brace is almost teh same as OEM but a little thicker. Definately do the TOM's 6-piece & rear brace awesome in keeping that rear end locked down. I don't have a rear STB so can't comment on that one. Jus my 2 cents.
Oh if $$$ are not a prob. then the TEIN's are great too.
Paul
OH first check the GS classified section. Then hit up Steve Ganz
www.gonzo4u@earthlink.net
The TRD Frt. STB really tightens the frt. for point & shoot driving.
Defininately do the TRD sways are a must.Safer too. The TRD frnt. lower brace is almost teh same as OEM but a little thicker. Definately do the TOM's 6-piece & rear brace awesome in keeping that rear end locked down. I don't have a rear STB so can't comment on that one. Jus my 2 cents.
Oh if $$$ are not a prob. then the TEIN's are great too.
Paul
OH first check the GS classified section. Then hit up Steve Ganz
www.gonzo4u@earthlink.net
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11-15-02, 06:06 PM
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L-Tuned springs/shocks are cheap and quite effective if not going with coilovers. Drop is only 1.25" but looks like more, and the shocks dramatically reduce the floaty, queasy pogoing over whoop-de-dos that is so annoying with the stock setup.
11-15-02, 06:45 PM
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Welcome, check this forum out for answers and pics and feedback to all your questions. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/for...?s=&forumid=30
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One option that gets little air time here is the Bilstein PSS coilover. It's the only suspension mod I have other than the steering ECU, and it's the most fun I've had on four wheels. And I've owned a 300ZX twin turbo (all-wheel steer) and an M Roadster. Just something about all that weight and the low-end torque driving hard into a tight curve.
I drove the BMW 540 before I bought the GS4. Seemed to me that the 540 was designed for a six-cylinder and the added weight of the eight made it nose-heavy -- for my money. And there's no comparison between a stock 540 and the GS4 with the coilover. Of course, one can add the coilover to the 540, but it would still be nose-heavy to me.
The PSS may be too much for many GS4 drivers who bought the car for its Lexus ride and sporty looks. But for those who want the best-handling 4000 pounds on the road, try the PSS or one of the other coilovers. You'll spend almost as much with all of these other suspension mods and won't have near the ride. For me, I'll never have another performance car without them.
I drove the BMW 540 before I bought the GS4. Seemed to me that the 540 was designed for a six-cylinder and the added weight of the eight made it nose-heavy -- for my money. And there's no comparison between a stock 540 and the GS4 with the coilover. Of course, one can add the coilover to the 540, but it would still be nose-heavy to me.
The PSS may be too much for many GS4 drivers who bought the car for its Lexus ride and sporty looks. But for those who want the best-handling 4000 pounds on the road, try the PSS or one of the other coilovers. You'll spend almost as much with all of these other suspension mods and won't have near the ride. For me, I'll never have another performance car without them.
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