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Old 12-01-09, 02:04 AM
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Default Lowering Springs for GS460

Hi guys..

I just received the 20mm Ichiba spacers and will be installing them tomorrow. I want to pull the trigger on a set of springs immediately...

I don't want them too low, I dont want rubbing issues. I want them to sit slightly lower ( maybe an inch ) to compliment the wider stance.

Any ideas? Any vendors here can provide me these springs.

We don't have F-Sport here in Bahrain, i dont know if they make springs for the GS460. But I really need lowering springs now.

Thanks in advance.

PS: I am running OEM 18" Gunmetal wheels
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I would get the Tanabe nf210 springs
Old 12-01-09, 06:51 AM
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can we get some pics of the spacers installed??
Old 12-01-09, 01:40 PM
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Okay, will install them in the morning and post pics tomorrow.
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i had tien coilover on my gs460 n it ride smooth but if u gonna drop all the way down u gonna need to do some fender work but if u gonna go an inch or two lower u dont need spacer u be fine
Old 12-02-09, 01:18 AM
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No fender mods should be needed with stocks itself. I am sort of slammed on stocks right now (18" stocks) and no rubbing, even at a 1" drop there shouldn't be any rubbing. If your spacers are aggressive, then you might have rubbing. But from the amount of camber I see now with even a 2" drop, u can easily run a decent spacer.
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Originally Posted by Lextasy89
can we get some pics of the spacers installed??
Here you go guys!

20mm Ichiba spacers all around on stock springs and stock wheels.

I don't want my car slammed, and I don't intend to change wheels. It's my daily driver.. I just wanted a slightly more aggressive look to pronounce the car as a V8 the way it shouold be...

I need a ONE INCH drop all around... that's all.

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Old 12-02-09, 07:09 AM
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i think the eibach springs have the drop you are looking for. also, tein makes a set that is close to that drop as well - i believe it's the s-tech. there are also the tanabe that were listed previously. the eibach are the most cost effective if i recall from my searches. good luck in your search.
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I just pulled the trigger on a set of Eibach Pro-Kits from B2D.

Thanks Charles.
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nice. post pics once you have installed
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Question:

After installing the springs, do I need wheel alignment or camber adjustments?
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Yes, you should do the wheel alignment. Make sure you wait a week or two for the springs to settle.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
Yes, you should do the wheel alignment. Make sure you wait a week or two for the springs to settle.
Thank you sir
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I want to see pictures of your home too! Looks beautiful, if that's a house!

Would love to see after photos as well once installed and yes, highly recommend an alignment afterwards.
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Did the ride quality change? Vibrations etc. Also, where did you get them from ? I may get a set myself!


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