GS AWD (lowered suspension data)
08-11-09, 04:08 PM
#80
Lead Lap
08-11-09, 06:44 PM
#81
Here's my update:
I first put on the Tanabe DF210s. I had vibrations at stop, wobbling at 5-20 mph, ride was horrible, and the drop was uneven.
Jumped on the BC Coilovers hoping it would solve all my problems. However, it just took care of the crappy ride and the uneven ride.
Today I put everything back to stock. Driving it reminded me why I bought the car in the first place. Looking at from the outside made think it was still on jacks. The drive is back to normal. No vibrations, no wobbling, nothing. I was hoping to still have the wobbling problem so I can at least take it to the dealer and get that resolved and dropped it again since I can deal with the vibrations at idle.
So there you go...for the unlucky AWD owners with vibrations and/or wobbling going back to stock is the only cure. This was an expensive way for me to troubleshoot but I'm just glad I have a definitive answer to the problem and I didn't just buy a lemon.
I first put on the Tanabe DF210s. I had vibrations at stop, wobbling at 5-20 mph, ride was horrible, and the drop was uneven.
Jumped on the BC Coilovers hoping it would solve all my problems. However, it just took care of the crappy ride and the uneven ride.
Today I put everything back to stock. Driving it reminded me why I bought the car in the first place. Looking at from the outside made think it was still on jacks. The drive is back to normal. No vibrations, no wobbling, nothing. I was hoping to still have the wobbling problem so I can at least take it to the dealer and get that resolved and dropped it again since I can deal with the vibrations at idle.
So there you go...for the unlucky AWD owners with vibrations and/or wobbling going back to stock is the only cure. This was an expensive way for me to troubleshoot but I'm just glad I have a definitive answer to the problem and I didn't just buy a lemon.
Last edited by telmz1; 08-11-09 at 06:48 PM.
08-12-09, 02:47 AM
#84
Here's my update:
I first put on the Tanabe DF210s. I had vibrations at stop, wobbling at 5-20 mph, ride was horrible, and the drop was uneven.
Jumped on the BC Coilovers hoping it would solve all my problems. However, it just took care of the crappy ride and the uneven ride.
Today I put everything back to stock. Driving it reminded me why I bought the car in the first place. Looking at from the outside made think it was still on jacks. The drive is back to normal. No vibrations, no wobbling, nothing. I was hoping to still have the wobbling problem so I can at least take it to the dealer and get that resolved and dropped it again since I can deal with the vibrations at idle.
So there you go...for the unlucky AWD owners with vibrations and/or wobbling going back to stock is the only cure. This was an expensive way for me to troubleshoot but I'm just glad I have a definitive answer to the problem and I didn't just buy a lemon.
I first put on the Tanabe DF210s. I had vibrations at stop, wobbling at 5-20 mph, ride was horrible, and the drop was uneven.
Jumped on the BC Coilovers hoping it would solve all my problems. However, it just took care of the crappy ride and the uneven ride.
Today I put everything back to stock. Driving it reminded me why I bought the car in the first place. Looking at from the outside made think it was still on jacks. The drive is back to normal. No vibrations, no wobbling, nothing. I was hoping to still have the wobbling problem so I can at least take it to the dealer and get that resolved and dropped it again since I can deal with the vibrations at idle.
So there you go...for the unlucky AWD owners with vibrations and/or wobbling going back to stock is the only cure. This was an expensive way for me to troubleshoot but I'm just glad I have a definitive answer to the problem and I didn't just buy a lemon.
09-30-09, 02:20 PM
#88
Driver School Candidate
Hey everybody! Im newbie here.....
So, Im deciding on the suspension for my GS (07 AWD). I see many owners of 07+ AWD have the NF210s. I went to the manfacturers (TANABE) website and there is no spring made for our 07+ AWD GSs, just the RWD. Same goes for Eibach.
I've been hunting this site for a while and have been trying to find a spring that lowers my car.
I even emailed Tanabe and they say they have not done the R&D for the 07+ AWD GSs yet.
So I guess my question is, what spring is safe (not causing damage) and made for our 07+ AWD?
So, Im deciding on the suspension for my GS (07 AWD). I see many owners of 07+ AWD have the NF210s. I went to the manfacturers (TANABE) website and there is no spring made for our 07+ AWD GSs, just the RWD. Same goes for Eibach.
I've been hunting this site for a while and have been trying to find a spring that lowers my car.
I even emailed Tanabe and they say they have not done the R&D for the 07+ AWD GSs yet.
So I guess my question is, what spring is safe (not causing damage) and made for our 07+ AWD?
09-30-09, 04:14 PM
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Welcome to CL riles. Alot of AWD owners are going with the Tanabe NF210(RWD), Lexus F-Sport just released some F-Sport springs(RWD), and if you have the flow....BC Coilovers are what some others are installing. Look at Nardeezys post on AWD w/springs. I just had the nf's installed a couple of months ago. Where do you live in WA....I'm in Kirkland. Had springs installed at EAT Motorsports in Kirkland.
Some AWD owners here have experienced some vibrations after install. Have fun with your ride and yes...definately drop it, whether you're rolling stock or aftermarket wheels.
Some AWD owners here have experienced some vibrations after install. Have fun with your ride and yes...definately drop it, whether you're rolling stock or aftermarket wheels.