Suspension and Brakes Springs, shocks, coilovers, sways, braces, brakes, etc.

LOSS OF CONTROL - rear end Bilstein Sports on stock GS 400 suspension

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-27-08, 11:01 PM
  #1  
AEKDBadGS4
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
AEKDBadGS4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default LOSS OF CONTROL - rear end Bilstein Sports on stock GS 400 suspension

Twice under heavy braking or quick maneuvering, my GS 400 has lost control having the back end slide out to the left. I have Bilstein Sport Shocks on all four corners on stock springs and stock wheels with newer tires all around. I was wondering what mods would help most with this problem?

Sway Bars? Strut Bars? New Larger Wheels n Sport Tires (18" probably)? New Springs with a mild drop (1")? I am trying to get the biggest bang for my buck here as well.

Thank You
Old 07-28-08, 12:52 PM
  #2  
Vic Nyce
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
Vic Nyce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New York
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

sounds scary! i would check the brakes to make sure each wheel is getting the proper amount of brake power.
Old 07-28-08, 04:02 PM
  #3  
lexusscturbo
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
lexusscturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Making CA Swirl free
Posts: 3,544
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Alignment is off?
Old 07-28-08, 04:59 PM
  #4  
4ntvings
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
4ntvings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 5,547
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

traction control on?
Old 07-28-08, 05:02 PM
  #5  
PureDrifter
BahHumBug
Forum Moderator
iTrader: (10)
 
PureDrifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 23,919
Received 97 Likes on 89 Posts
Default

its a rwd car, if u brake, shifting the weight to the front, and turn as you brake/right after braking....
the car is going to oversteer.
Old 07-28-08, 05:28 PM
  #6  
Lexamatic
Pole Position
 
Lexamatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The car basically drives like a 74' caddy when stock and worn out. What do you expect? https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297958

Car needs to be lower, stiffer springs, wider rubber, and yeah check out your ABS & traction control systems.
Old 07-28-08, 05:29 PM
  #7  
JeffTsai
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
JeffTsai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW area TX
Posts: 5,392
Likes: 0
Received 43 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

Just give it more gas and contersteer
Old 07-28-08, 06:09 PM
  #8  
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

how are your tires?

Originally Posted by JeffTsai
Just give it more gas and contersteer
always an option
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fastryan
Suspension and Brakes
5
06-16-10 11:45 AM
Oleg400
Suspension and Brakes
4
05-27-09 07:30 AM
virginGS3
Suspension and Brakes
10
08-04-08 02:47 PM
Jack McNeal
Suspension and Brakes
18
07-14-04 02:01 PM
garnet92
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
6
08-23-02 10:48 AM



Quick Reply: LOSS OF CONTROL - rear end Bilstein Sports on stock GS 400 suspension



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:02 PM.