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Old 08-11-10, 05:46 AM
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Post Which shock would you go with?

just wondering what shocks you would choose in terms of the F-Sport shocks or the tien shocks which one is better. and also any others you wish to recomend, trying to decide which ones to get.
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I don't think either even have shocks available.
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I beleive only FSport makes shocks for our car.
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I have the F Sport (Bilstein) shocks and they are fine. The ride is a little more harsh now (also did the F Sport springs) but I like it.
Old 08-11-10, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
I don't think either even have shocks available.
agreed if the op has an AWD judging from his location..
Old 08-11-10, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
I beleive only FSport makes shocks for our car.
addenum: F-Sport shocks are only applicable for the GS without AVS (as per Sewell Lexus - link: http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...-2008-534.html )
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yes my car is RWD so there is no worries for f-sport. so then does tien have coilovers, would those be better than the f-sport shocks!
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Originally Posted by patricksr5
I have the F Sport (Bilstein) shocks and they are fine. The ride is a little more harsh now (also did the F Sport springs) but I like it.
I was actually considerig bleinstein shocks after my oem goes, how good are they? Is it much harsher ride?
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Originally Posted by jsuday06
yes my car is RWD so there is no worries for f-sport. so then does tien have coilovers, would those be better than the f-sport shocks!
A coilover is a better choice than a spring/shock setup. For the price of the F-Sport Spring/Shock package, you may as well go for a coilover. Tein makes good coilovers. Their CS model are their comfort sport models that provide good ride quality. I have Tanabe Sustec Pros and love them. They are slightly firmer than the Tein CS but are a good compromise, IMO, in terms of cost and function. Highly recommend them.

Other options are KSports, BC Racing and Megan. Here's a set of Ksports for sale on the 3GS Classifieds forum. Great deal!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/3ge...wd-models.html
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Emotional or Electric, it's a hard decision. Maybe I'll go with Anaphylactic.
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Go with coils if you plan to do both. If you want just springs then stay with the OEM set up and FSport springs are worth the money.
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What are you trying to achieve with your suspension?

If you want some help picking a suspension feel free to shoot us a PM, and we can go over your options
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you will want a monotube design preferably if you find mono and twin tube designs. I dont think Tein makes shocks but they do make a nice set of coilovers with monotube design.
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Originally Posted by CircuitMS
What are you trying to achieve with your suspension?

If you want some help picking a suspension feel free to shoot us a PM, and we can go over your options
i'm trying to go for a balanced feel in turns and in general driving wanted to change the sway and springs setup, something sporty but with a planted feel. hopefully that made sense.
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