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Old 07-29-09, 11:09 AM
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hey found this coils for cheap but wanted to know if anyone know about how good they are or arent? NEX Coilover Lexus GS350 adjustable damping
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This kit will fit Lexus GS350 and GS460 from 2006+. You are looking at one of the finest made coilover kits available. The NEX Type GT kit has all the features of a racing coilover without the harsh ride and cost. The NEX Type GT is designed to allow the vehicle to be lowered without affecting shock stroke or spring preload. This is done by separating the spring preload adjustment from the ride height adjustment. As a result of this unique design, the ride quality is not affected by ride height! This is only found on a few kits! Adjustment range is for the front is 1.5"-2.5" and the rear is a 1.5-2.5" lowering.


The GT kit features 4 position adjustable shock damping
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Not low enough for me. pass... need 3"+
Old 07-29-09, 06:33 PM
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ares yours dropped to 3 inches right now? can i see bigger picture?
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Nope, just 2" on springs. I was going to get coilovers but some stuff came up and I have decided that the drop is fine.





Go with Megans, they can go more then 3".
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Im running NEX SS's................ Still got about 4 inches of drop left!

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omg.. 2 inch is perfect and how much was ur nex ss? do u like it? what do u think about the one i posted?
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how much did u drop ur car? maying
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Originally Posted by Gs350Lola
how much did u drop ur car? maying
I dropped it 3.25 - 3.5 in. Cost me 650 shipped
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Originally Posted by maying856
Im running NEX SS's................ Still got about 4 inches of drop left!

4 inches lower and you will be under ground.
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I am lowered ~ 2" on springs also and the drop is almost perfect. 2.5" drop would be more then enough if you ask me and be a daily driver unless you want to get crazzzy.

Maying's drop is dead on for me. That is where I would sit if I was on coils. Only thing the springs dont have is the drop in the front sitting a little more flush but I have a hard time going up and down my driveway so that was my decision also.

How's the ride on the NEX??
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getting so much mixed reviews about the Nex GT and SS sigh... not sure if i should just save up for good/expensive coils..... =(
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^ I was in a local members car with JIC and they are perfect. They are ~2200$ and you can ride on the ground the go so low.

The 2IS owners that have the Megan seem to like them and the drop is good.

If I do this next year it will be the JIC after driving this members car.
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Originally Posted by Gs350Lola
getting so much mixed reviews about the Nex GT and SS sigh... not sure if i should just save up for good/expensive coils..... =(
Its a simple choice. Do you just want a drop, or do you want to be slammed? Furthermore, do you want performance? If you want to be slammed and hit the curves & corners hard get JIC's. You get the best of both worls. If you just cruise and chillax, get the Megans or Nex's. You can be slammed literally to the ground, but youll suffer on the performance side But at the end of the day you drive a GS, how fast are you gonna be driving it on a daily basis? But if you got the money then get the JIC's. I will be picking up a set soon, reason I have the NEX's is experimental. Ive had the Teins, Megans, and now NEX's and they all have their up and downs.


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