lowering spring suggestions
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Hey guys, I'm new to the Lexus game. I just bought a 2011 GS350 and want to do a few mods. I think I have the wheels picked out which are either the Vossen 82s or the Niche Touring IIs. 20s, staggered. Now with that I have to go a bit lower to get the right stance. I know that lowering the car with aftermarket springs is going to change the ride but what spring will keep it as close to factory as possible? I read that F-sport and Megan EZ coils are good but I don't know if there is anything better. Am I looking for a 1 inch drop or more? I see a lot of coil mods in peoples signature blocks but nothing as far as how much they lowered it. I'm open to other options such as coil over’s but I'm thinking springs as a first option. Only reason I'm looking for a comfortable ride is because the wife is driving the car daily. Again the car is a 2011 RWD
Thanks!
J
Thanks!
J
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F-sport and Tanabe NF are done by tons of members who want a nice conservative drop.
The VVS 082 looks lovely with the 3GS!
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There are Vossen dealers on this site, check out the marketplace or fill this form out.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/Dealers/
The VVS 082 looks lovely with the 3GS!
Click here for the full gallery
There are Vossen dealers on this site, check out the marketplace or fill this form out.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/Dealers/
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F-sport and Tanabe NF are done by tons of members who want a nice conservative drop.
The VVS 082 looks lovely with the 3GS!
There are Vossen dealers on this site, check out the marketplace or fill this form out.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/Dealers/
The VVS 082 looks lovely with the 3GS!
There are Vossen dealers on this site, check out the marketplace or fill this form out.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/Dealers/
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I know that lowering the car with aftermarket springs is going to change the ride but what spring will keep it as close to factory as possible? I read that F-sport and Megan EZ coils are good but I don't know if there is anything better. Am I looking for a 1 inch drop or more? I see a lot of coil mods in peoples signature blocks but nothing as far as how much they lowered it. I'm open to other options such as coil over’s but I'm thinking springs as a first option. Only reason I'm looking for a comfortable ride is because the wife is driving the car daily. Again the car is a 2011 RWD. Thanks! J
tanabe nf210 springs ride very much like stock. double blind test, you are not going to notice a difference between stock and nf210 ride quality.
Last edited by Stormforge; 08-25-11 at 09:41 PM.
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I have an 06 GS300. If I was to use the nf210, would it void my Lexus extended warranty? I have stock 17" tires and rims. Would the car handle any better with these springs and would I need to worry about the alignment specs after? thanks!
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your car should handle a little better after spring install; it is recommended to get alignment done after about 3 weeks of driving.
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20x9 +38 offset and 20x10.5 +45 It doesn't looks like it's rubbing much, infact I may be able to get away with just removing that rubber trim. I'll find out on Sat what I got to do
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edit: well my front is 20x8.5, and rear is 20x10. so your wheel size is 0.50" wider than mine for both front and rear. that could be a factor, but not 100% sure.
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