GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

Problems with lowered gs450h

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-26-10, 10:22 AM
  #16  
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
lkapimp216's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: md
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RUSSOM
Is this the case with all 3G GS? Do they lean from the factory?
Yep they re lower in the driver side
Old 12-26-10, 10:34 AM
  #17  
RUSSOM
Driver
iTrader: (4)
 
RUSSOM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: al
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by designo
Check out my pics with factory 18"s lowered and 20mm spacers!
Great looking car and thanks for your input. So when I'm looking at the pics of your car with the factory wheels, that is with Eibach's 1.5"/1.0" Pro-Kit installed and 20mm spacers?

Thanks again.
Old 12-26-10, 12:05 PM
  #18  
designo
Pole Position
iTrader: (6)
 
designo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Bahrain
Posts: 3,407
Received 468 Likes on 290 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RUSSOM
Great looking car and thanks for your input. So when I'm looking at the pics of your car with the factory wheels, that is with Eibach's 1.5"/1.0" Pro-Kit installed and 20mm spacers?

Thanks again.
That's correct sir!
Old 12-26-10, 12:08 PM
  #19  
passnu2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
passnu2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: .....
Posts: 13,958
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RUSSOM
Is this the case with all 3G GS? Do they lean from the factory?
yes they do... The 2gen IS has the same issues.
Old 12-26-10, 12:29 PM
  #20  
RUSSOM
Driver
iTrader: (4)
 
RUSSOM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: al
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by designo
That's correct sir!
Hopefully the 20mm spacers bolt-on? Combined with some DF210s (2.0/1.8), and even with the factory wheels; should be a nice looking car.

I just hope the lean these things have doesn't bother me because I don't want to do coilovers if I can help it.

Thanks for the info. guys.
Old 12-26-10, 01:09 PM
  #21  
passnu2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
passnu2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: .....
Posts: 13,958
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

I was on DF springs with OEM rims and spacers and had no issues.
Old 12-26-10, 01:42 PM
  #22  
*Batman*
Lexus Champion
 
*Batman*'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I thought it was lower on the passenger side, With the logic that when the driver is in the car, it is level. That's what BMW does.
Old 12-26-10, 04:49 PM
  #23  
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
lkapimp216's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: md
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RUSSOM
Hopefully the 20mm spacers bolt-on? Combined with some DF210s (2.0/1.8), and even with the factory wheels; should be a nice looking car.

I just hope the lean these things have doesn't bother me because I don't want to do coilovers if I can help it.

Thanks for the info. guys.
Why would you not want coilovers, mine ride better than my Tein springs did and springs are harder on your shocks so you ll end up spending the money in the long run plus you will have the ability to adjust the car to your liking. I don t think Ill ever have a car that isn t on coilovers to be honest.
Old 12-27-10, 02:33 PM
  #24  
designo
Pole Position
iTrader: (6)
 
designo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Bahrain
Posts: 3,407
Received 468 Likes on 290 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RUSSOM
Great looking car and thanks for your input. So when I'm looking at the pics of your car with the factory wheels, that is with Eibach's 1.5"/1.0" Pro-Kit installed and 20mm spacers?

Thanks again.
Originally Posted by designo
That's correct sir!
Originally Posted by RUSSOM
Hopefully the 20mm spacers bolt-on? Combined with some DF210s (2.0/1.8), and even with the factory wheels; should be a nice looking car.

I just hope the lean these things have doesn't bother me because I don't want to do coilovers if I can help it.

Thanks for the info. guys.
Here are some pics of my car on stock springs and 25mm spacers! It was a disaster honestly, the car was shaking violently at speed above 50mph. Not safe at all!


Old 12-28-10, 07:04 PM
  #25  
RUSSOM
Driver
iTrader: (4)
 
RUSSOM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: al
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by designo
Here are some pics of my car on stock springs and 25mm spacers! It was a disaster honestly, the car was shaking violently at speed above 50mph. Not safe at all!


So 25mm was a disaster, but 20 mm was ok? Were both hubcentric and bolted down squarely? FWIW, I've always had good luck with H&R spacers.

From what I can tell from the pics, a 20 on the front and a 25 on the back would probably look perfect.

Last edited by RUSSOM; 12-28-10 at 07:08 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
djpeakSD
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
17
01-07-13 02:10 PM
panda_ek9
Suspension and Brakes
4
09-25-11 10:22 AM
SptDsgnGS
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
6
07-08-09 12:12 PM
Lexo_Tony
Suspension and Brakes
21
01-07-09 09:01 PM
turbodremz
Suspension and Brakes
2
02-01-08 03:52 PM



Quick Reply: Problems with lowered gs450h



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:49 AM.