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How to make the GS300 handle like a monster??

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Old 07-29-11, 08:24 AM
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I'd add the sway bars first before you make any decisions about changing up your coilovers. They totally alter the personality of the car. Then do the bushings. If you're still not satisfied... then look into upgraded springs maybe. Just my .02
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buy an M5 and put a 2GS style body over it . kinda like that 2 door GS up there ^^^^
Old 07-29-11, 09:38 AM
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The toms chassis braces seemed to make my buddies GS tighten up a considerable amount.
Old 07-29-11, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gsteg
stance springs are just like any other springs i've put on a dyno..nothing to get excited about. There are only a handful of springs that are up there in terms of quality and consistency.

mind you some of the best handling cars have more body roll than you think. Are you going for absolute performance, or just that stiff feeling? Most people mistaken the two together.
My car handles like a monster with stretched cheapo tires and suspension with no travel. It bounces all over the freeway and i have to constantly watch where the steering tramlines!
Old 07-30-11, 08:19 AM
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I just wanted to add that stance allows a +-2kg on their standard coil overs without a revalve...... I have mine upped to 16/12 and like it more than the 14/10, but I still want to go higher..... I really prefer a nice stiffer ride

Next go around I will be going with either a 20/18 or 18/16 setup (on a revalve of course)

It's really not as rough as people think our cars are heavy as crap
Old 07-30-11, 09:39 AM
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The thing is with this car, if you do all those suspension upgrades. The steering feel is one that feels detached. I've had the pleasure of driving some nice performance vehicles and I have to say. It was very odd to step into a Lexus and feel a disconnect from the steering. Now, with that said I can still feel the rest of the car and can adjust accordingly. However, you also have the disconnect from the throttle response as well being a fly-by-wire, instead of your cable TB setup.
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steering feels really nice actually with a stiffer setup. I bet once FIGS comes out with the hi-steer RCA itll be a lot better.
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replace all of the suspension parts, thats how youll get rid of 90% of that roll. ball joints, sway, figs arms, daizen, 18k/16k stance setup, toms 6 link, under braces, strut bars, 6-point cage.
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get rid of the seats.
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Originally Posted by vwynn
steering feels really nice actually with a stiffer setup. I bet once FIGS comes out with the hi-steer RCA itll be a lot better.
LOL, who knows, we might get lucky and get it.
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