GS AWD (lowered suspension data)
02-23-10 | 09:36 AM
#136
the rear swaps because its the same but you cant swap the fronts because you need the AWD bracket.
people have used F sport springs which is 1" drop and most do not have any problems. the lower you go, the worse it gets.
people have used F sport springs which is 1" drop and most do not have any problems. the lower you go, the worse it gets.
02-24-10 | 01:41 PM
#139
if your air up and drive at stock level i would assume you would not have vibrations/wobbling. I was thinking about this too but not sure how much an air suspension setup would cost...and if anyone even made one for the AWD...or if it was even practical for a daily driver.
03-07-10 | 08:01 PM
#141
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 267
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
It's been a while since I updated this, please review for accuracy.
31 out of 34 AWD Owners = Lowered (currently)
7 out of 34 AWD Owners = Lowered and Staggered
2007+ GS350 AWD
retrospexo – tanabe nf210; no issues reported, initially had road magnets and was unhappy with the ride quality
B Diddy – eibach pro kit; no issues reported (staggered 19's)
stvincent – tein s.tech; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (20's all around)
Kyang91 – tanabe nf210 no issues reported
MKIV98TT – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe's
kuch123 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
sbrown02 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
spider 55 – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibes (19's all around and stock 17's for winter)
gs350on22s – tein h.tech replaced with eibach; reports of vibration due to tires? Changed rear hub and vibes are gone, pm for details (aftermarket 22's)
ICENUTZ – eibach; no issues reported (staggered 20’s)
as3.0cl – tanabe nf210; highway vibe's reported (seems to be related to wheels/tires)
Oneflyguy – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 20's)
Tungo – nf210 then df210; no major issues
BKE420 – nf210, no issues reported
Ryan78 – BC coilovers, typical vibration reported
Phillip830 – nf210, typical vibrations reported
arnieosp – f-sport springs, unsure if he feels vibrations
01a4man – BC coilovers installed (staggered 20's)
cenglebert – planning on road magnets (aftermarket 19's, not lowered yet)
mikedozz – n/a; no issues reported (aftermarket 20's, not lowered yet?)
2006 GS300 AWD
nardeezy – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (staggered iForged 20's)
Mixman - tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 18's all around)
apok003 – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe(staggered iForged 20's)
Jdog – no issues reported
Jai015 – tanabe nf210; AFS sensor (install issue)
Conclevage – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
planoag – no issues reported
SGT – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (Tourmaline 18's)
4thone – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 19's)
lextronics – Universal Air Ride Suspension; no issues reported (PM for install details)
tsavo – tanabe nf210; initially, no issues reported. recently reported highway vibrations (aftermarket 20's)
tripleJs15 – typical AWD vibe and possibly low speed vibe detected prior to installation of aftermarket wheels/tires (aftermarket 19’s only, not lowered)
telmz1 – df210 and BC coilovers then back to stock, reported vibration (staggered wheels)
Iocca – df210, wants air bags to go lower(staggered 20’s)
typical AWD vibe = idle at a stop light while in drive and brake applied (significant during cold startup)
low speed vibe = acceleration between 0/5mph - 15/20mph vibration (very subtle side to side)
Keep in mind, the level of noted vibration is subjective.
Reply to this post if you are not on the list and want to be added (lowered or not).
31 out of 34 AWD Owners = Lowered (currently)
7 out of 34 AWD Owners = Lowered and Staggered
2007+ GS350 AWD
retrospexo – tanabe nf210; no issues reported, initially had road magnets and was unhappy with the ride quality
B Diddy – eibach pro kit; no issues reported (staggered 19's)
stvincent – tein s.tech; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (20's all around)
Kyang91 – tanabe nf210 no issues reported
MKIV98TT – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe's
kuch123 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
sbrown02 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
spider 55 – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibes (19's all around and stock 17's for winter)
gs350on22s – tein h.tech replaced with eibach; reports of vibration due to tires? Changed rear hub and vibes are gone, pm for details (aftermarket 22's)
ICENUTZ – eibach; no issues reported (staggered 20’s)
as3.0cl – tanabe nf210; highway vibe's reported (seems to be related to wheels/tires)
Oneflyguy – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 20's)
Tungo – nf210 then df210; no major issues
BKE420 – nf210, no issues reported
Ryan78 – BC coilovers, typical vibration reported
Phillip830 – nf210, typical vibrations reported
arnieosp – f-sport springs, unsure if he feels vibrations
01a4man – BC coilovers installed (staggered 20's)
cenglebert – planning on road magnets (aftermarket 19's, not lowered yet)
mikedozz – n/a; no issues reported (aftermarket 20's, not lowered yet?)
2006 GS300 AWD
nardeezy – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (staggered iForged 20's)
Mixman - tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 18's all around)
apok003 – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe(staggered iForged 20's)
Jdog – no issues reported
Jai015 – tanabe nf210; AFS sensor (install issue)
Conclevage – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
planoag – no issues reported
SGT – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (Tourmaline 18's)
4thone – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 19's)
lextronics – Universal Air Ride Suspension; no issues reported (PM for install details)
tsavo – tanabe nf210; initially, no issues reported. recently reported highway vibrations (aftermarket 20's)
tripleJs15 – typical AWD vibe and possibly low speed vibe detected prior to installation of aftermarket wheels/tires (aftermarket 19’s only, not lowered)
telmz1 – df210 and BC coilovers then back to stock, reported vibration (staggered wheels)
Iocca – df210, wants air bags to go lower(staggered 20’s)
typical AWD vibe = idle at a stop light while in drive and brake applied (significant during cold startup)
low speed vibe = acceleration between 0/5mph - 15/20mph vibration (very subtle side to side)
Keep in mind, the level of noted vibration is subjective.
Reply to this post if you are not on the list and want to be added (lowered or not).
2008 GS350 AWD on F-Sport springs and 19" rims (non-staggered setup). Typical AWD vibration at idle (worse when engine is cold but always present) as well as vibration in steering wheel (sometimes not as bad but usually present) upon heavy acceleration (e.g. 80 km/h - 120 km/h sprint). No noticeable low speed vibration.
NB: The typical vibration at idle was even present when on stock springs with stock rims.
03-09-10 | 01:57 PM
#142
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 35
Likes: 1
From: WA
2007 GS350 AWD - Lowered on Tanabe NF210, 20" Staggered Setup (Vossen VVS 085) with typical idle vibrations. More noticeable on cold start (only when car is at a stop and in Drive). With my stock 17" wheel setup, I noticed significant wobble from 5mph - 20mph. After the 20" staggered setup was installed, wobbles are barely noticeable.
03-12-10 | 01:12 PM
#143
Driver
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
2006 gs300 awd. 100% STOCK = slight vibration at idle in drive when holding brake, fully stopped [red light, stop sign etc]
changed sprigns to TEIN s-tech, aprox 1.5" drop in front. 1" rear. drops real nice! vibration = aprox 25% more at idle. not enuff to say "dont lower this car" but I did notice a slight low speed vibration when I gas it, lets say 5pm to 20mph, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. depends how hard I gas it.
stock wheels. I want to get some 20" staggered.
changed sprigns to TEIN s-tech, aprox 1.5" drop in front. 1" rear. drops real nice! vibration = aprox 25% more at idle. not enuff to say "dont lower this car" but I did notice a slight low speed vibration when I gas it, lets say 5pm to 20mph, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. depends how hard I gas it.
stock wheels. I want to get some 20" staggered.
03-19-10 | 08:22 PM
#144
2006 gs300 awd. 100% STOCK = slight vibration at idle in drive when holding brake, fully stopped [red light, stop sign etc]
changed sprigns to TEIN s-tech, aprox 1.5" drop in front. 1" rear. drops real nice! vibration = aprox 25% more at idle. not enuff to say "dont lower this car" but I did notice a slight low speed vibration when I gas it, lets say 5pm to 20mph, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. depends how hard I gas it.
stock wheels. I want to get some 20" staggered.
changed sprigns to TEIN s-tech, aprox 1.5" drop in front. 1" rear. drops real nice! vibration = aprox 25% more at idle. not enuff to say "dont lower this car" but I did notice a slight low speed vibration when I gas it, lets say 5pm to 20mph, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. depends how hard I gas it.
stock wheels. I want to get some 20" staggered.
im thinking of getting tein s-techs for $120...
I've been reading all of the posts on this thread and cannot decide which way to go.. Tanabe nf210s, F-sport, tein s-tech, or tien hi tech.
I'm looking for that ~1 inch drop, with that stock feel in regards to ride and comfort.
i have 06' GS AWD
Last edited by Lex Luga; 03-20-10 at 09:54 AM.
03-30-10 | 01:02 PM
#146
Driver
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
From: NJ\Toronto
Guys I'm about to get the F-Sport Springs but confused which part is best for 2007 GS350 AWD. Ebay seller has them for 225 + shipping.
IS250(AWD/RWD) IS350 PTR07-53080
OR
GS350 PTR07-30090.
I'm guessing 30090 is designed for RWD models only, can somebody confirm this?
IS250(AWD/RWD) IS350 PTR07-53080
OR
GS350 PTR07-30090.
I'm guessing 30090 is designed for RWD models only, can somebody confirm this?
