GS AWD (lowered suspension data)
04-15-10, 01:35 AM
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Seems to me the vibrations could only be coming from one thing.. the engine. when it's colder it vibrates more due to a higher idle correct? the softer mounts would probaby help but who makes them? and the lower the car is the stiffer the suspension therefore the vibrations also increase. One question I have is, is it possible to have a tein coilover setup with edfc on an AWD? Seems to me everyone is pretty much using a RWD suspension setup anyway.. I saw they make tein coil +edfc for 06+ gs300 rwd. I'm wondering if loosening up on the edfc will effect the vibrating, if so how much? Also, I was thinking doing something with the CV joints like getting custom made ones that will possibly absorb some of the vibrations just like the hypothetical mount idea would work.. sorry I'm a newb on this forum and not a mechanic but just read through all 10 pages of posts and throwing some ideas out there.. I would love to lower my gs350 awd but do not like the idea of crazy vibrating.. I'd rather have that on my EK hatch. I hate the stock height but I think if my car is vibrating like crazy all the time it kinda defeats the purpose of owning a Lexus.. that's just me tho. hopefully we can figure out a solution to this problem because it is definately MAJOR.
04-15-10, 11:02 AM
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F-Sport on 2007 GS350 AWD
Hey Guys,
Just got my F-Sport springs installed and drove up from Jersey to Toronto. I can't begin to state how happy I am. My intension of drop was for improved looks like everybody else but I was so shocked at handling. The car was hugging the corners of I81 and riding like a true Lex should.
No vibration\wobbling issues at all in fact I think the slight vibrations I had prior are gone also. I pushed up to about 100mph and didn't feel a single thing. City driving was good also. I will post up pictures later with before and after.
Other work I had done was get Lexus OEM rotors and Akebono pads all around.
Special Thanks to Yang1815 n others for giving me the confidence to pull the trigger and Riteway in Jersey for wanting to do the work.
Clublexus rocks and I have learned so much here from so many knowledgeable members. I wish I was more active when I had my GS400.
Next Step- 19s or 20s Stag vs Non Stag TSW vs Vosson
Just got my F-Sport springs installed and drove up from Jersey to Toronto. I can't begin to state how happy I am. My intension of drop was for improved looks like everybody else but I was so shocked at handling. The car was hugging the corners of I81 and riding like a true Lex should.
No vibration\wobbling issues at all in fact I think the slight vibrations I had prior are gone also. I pushed up to about 100mph and didn't feel a single thing. City driving was good also. I will post up pictures later with before and after.
Other work I had done was get Lexus OEM rotors and Akebono pads all around.
Special Thanks to Yang1815 n others for giving me the confidence to pull the trigger and Riteway in Jersey for wanting to do the work.
Clublexus rocks and I have learned so much here from so many knowledgeable members. I wish I was more active when I had my GS400.
Next Step- 19s or 20s Stag vs Non Stag TSW vs Vosson
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04-19-10, 06:13 AM
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Seems to me the vibrations could only be coming from one thing.. the engine. when it's colder it vibrates more due to a higher idle correct? the softer mounts would probaby help but who makes them? and the lower the car is the stiffer the suspension therefore the vibrations also increase. One question I have is, is it possible to have a tein coilover setup with edfc on an AWD? Seems to me everyone is pretty much using a RWD suspension setup anyway.. I saw they make tein coil +edfc for 06+ gs300 rwd. I'm wondering if loosening up on the edfc will effect the vibrating, if so how much? Also, I was thinking doing something with the CV joints like getting custom made ones that will possibly absorb some of the vibrations just like the hypothetical mount idea would work.. sorry I'm a newb on this forum and not a mechanic but just read through all 10 pages of posts and throwing some ideas out there.. I would love to lower my gs350 awd but do not like the idea of crazy vibrating.. I'd rather have that on my EK hatch. I hate the stock height but I think if my car is vibrating like crazy all the time it kinda defeats the purpose of owning a Lexus.. that's just me tho. hopefully we can figure out a solution to this problem because it is definately MAJOR.
04-21-10, 11:11 AM
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If it is the angle of the axel, then why when you put the car in neutral at a stop, the vibrations disappear? Could it possibly have something to do with the drive train for the front wheels?
04-22-10, 10:38 PM
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08 AWD 350, looking to lower a bit, I can't stand this 4x4 look. Few questions for everyone, does anyone know if the NF210's are the same for RWD and AWD? Second, NF210's vs. F-Sport, how do they actually compare drop wise and comfort.
04-29-10, 09:39 PM
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ok guys, I went into Lexus today and inquired about lowering my 07 awd gs350. they told me they have an F-sport lowering spring set for awd now. they quoted me $800 and some change. can anyone verify? this is big news for us if it's true. I would imagine anything they manufacture from F-sport will not cause any vibrations...
05-05-10, 09:43 AM
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I get an unexplained vibration in the steering wheel (a slight shimmy, like the wheels are not balanced, as well as a high frequency vibration feeling) when hammering on the gas (e.g. 4000 rpm+). I have yet to figure out the problem.
05-08-10, 01:26 PM
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While that may be true, this member has vibrations with F Sport springs.
I get an unexplained vibration in the steering wheel (a slight shimmy, like the wheels are not balanced, as well as a high frequency vibration feeling) when hammering on the gas (e.g. 4000 rpm+). I have yet to figure out the problem.
I get an unexplained vibration in the steering wheel (a slight shimmy, like the wheels are not balanced, as well as a high frequency vibration feeling) when hammering on the gas (e.g. 4000 rpm+). I have yet to figure out the problem.
05-11-10, 04:38 AM
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as far as i know, no there are no awd fsport springs. there is no difference in springs. the only thing different from the rwd suspension to the awd suspension is the awd bracket attached to the bottom of the front struts.
even people with the road magnet awd springs have reported vibrations.
even people with the road magnet awd springs have reported vibrations.