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

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Old 12-01-11, 05:21 PM
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Nice pictures.
Also, feeling that Replacement Legend a little as well.
Old 12-01-11, 06:57 PM
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Great start........bigblack........... silver3GS
Old 12-01-11, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by XxGoKoUxX
As for lip kit, I'd get COILOVERS first (not lowering springs). You'll be assured that you won't run into reliability issues later
Originally Posted by TWong350
Definitely go for coilovers. I was on Tanabe DF210's first and promptly switched to Tanabe coilovers and haven't looked back.

i respectfully disagree. it all depends on what kind of drop bigblack06 is looking for. if he wants just a slight drop and near stock ride, then tanabe nf210 should do just fine. if he wants to go lower than what tanabe nf210 provides, then it would make sense to go with coilovers. so the lowering option (spring or coilovers) will depend on what he wants the end result to be, what kind of ride quality he wants. there's no point in paying more for coilovers when springs can provide what he needs.

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Old 12-02-11, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
i respectfully disagree. it all depends on what kind of drop bigblack06 is looking for. if he wants just a slight drop and near stock ride, then tanabe nf210 should do just fine. if he wants to go lower than what tanabe nf210 provides, then it would make sense to go with coilovers. so the lowering option (spring or coilovers) will depend on what he wants the end result to be, what kind of ride quality he wants. there's no point in paying more for coilovers when springs can provide what he needs.
Actually I agree with you Stomforge as I was thinking of trying to keep my car stock at least somewhat close to stock, but I want it to peform better in turns, I plan to get the sway bar and not sure if I should get coilovers or just springs.

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Great start........bigblack........... silver3GS
Lol yes love silver.
Old 12-04-11, 03:34 PM
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classy rides!
Old 12-04-11, 05:26 PM
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coils are good for the really low riders springs are good to lose the gap between the wheels
Old 12-05-11, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Actually I agree with you Stomforge as I was thinking of trying to keep my car stock at least somewhat close to stock, but I want it to peform better in turns, I plan to get the sway bar and not sure if I should get coilovers or just springs.
imho, the tanabe nf210 springs should give you what you are looking for. it provides near stock ride with a modest drop. search for my pics, you can see how a GS450h looks like with these springs installed.

i would also consider carefully about getting the f-sport sways. i don't think there is a consensus whether the new replacement bushings entirely removed the clunking noise. sure you'll have better handling with the f-sport sways, but are you willing to deal with the potential clunking issue? you'll need to make an informed decision about this mod.
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
imho, the tanabe nf210 springs should give you......

i would also consider carefully about......
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
imho, the tanabe nf210 springs should give you what you are looking for. it provides near stock ride with a modest drop. search for my pics, you can see how a GS450h looks like with these springs installed.

i would also consider carefully about getting the f-sport sways. i don't think there is a consensus whether the new replacement bushings entirely removed the clunking noise. sure you'll have better handling with the f-sport sways, but are you willing to deal with the potential clunking issue? you'll need to make an informed decision about this mod.
Alright thanks, and I'll look into the bushings to see if they still make noise.
Old 12-06-11, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Yep, Red Sox Fan!
What part of Mass you from? Parking lot looks fimiliar.

I like coilovers, a good set will ride smooth and handle well. I had BC's they worked pretty damn good.
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Originally Posted by MorphiuGS
What part of Mass you from? Parking lot looks fimiliar.

I like coilovers, a good set will ride smooth and handle well. I had BC's they worked pretty damn good.
From Milton, but I usually travel to Dedham a lot, only problem with the coilovers is I will lose the functionality of the avs( active variable suspension) and don't want to lose that. Does anyone this the nf210 is better than the F-Sport springs.
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