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Old 12-05-12, 12:39 PM
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Default GS450H drop with RCA block?

Thinking about lower my gs450h with stock wheel and RCA block. Does anybody has the picture with GS450h after lowered with RCA block. If i decide to do this. Should i do both front the rear or just the front. I notice there are 3 different sizes avaialble. 20mm, 25mm, 30mm. I dont want to make it too low but imporve a little handling of GS450h. I prefer to do 20mm or 25mm.

The only reason i want to go RCA block. It is becuase i compare my gs450h with my friend's gs430. both have AVS. but driving quanlity is quite different. i guess height height makes the different. GS430 feels heavier and solid than my GS540h even they have same suspension system. any input is welcome. thanks!!
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I had 20mm in the fronts on my car. I noticed a slight improvement in handling, car felt more stable at higher speeds. It eliminated the fender gap in the front and was pretty much even with the back after. I decided to go lower all around with F-sport springs so my RCA blocks are for sale now. PM if you're interested.
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Originally Posted by GSilent450
I had 20mm in the fronts on my car. I noticed a slight improvement in handling, car felt more stable at higher speeds. It eliminated the fender gap in the front and was pretty much even with the back after. I decided to go lower all around with F-sport springs so my RCA blocks are for sale now. PM if you're interested.
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Originally Posted by GSilent450
I had 20mm in the fronts on my car. I noticed a slight improvement in handling, car felt more stable at higher speeds. It eliminated the fender gap in the front and was pretty much even with the back after. I decided to go lower all around with F-sport springs so my RCA blocks are for sale now. PM if you're interested.
I want my car drive stable as GS430 on fwy. reduce the gap is another good reason i want to jump to RCA block. Any pictures?
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Not sure many have done this yet with the 450h. its gonna look like some that are in this forum. I thought about doing this first but went the spring road.
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Here are a couple pics



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Originally Posted by GSilent450
Here are a couple pics



Hey what kit do you have on your car.
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Originally Posted by GSilent450
Here are a couple pics




actually, 20mm is pretty low...........i almost do not see any gap between the wheel and fender.
I think this is just too low for me. not sure if i should go that low.
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Originally Posted by Skggyy
actually, 20mm is pretty low...........i almost do not see any gap between the wheel and fender.
I think this is just too low for me. not sure if i should go that low.
The tires on my 20s were overspec...there's at least a 2 finger gap with the stock rims.

Originally Posted by bigblack06
Hey what kit do you have on your car.
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Don't do it it you have after market wheels, it lowers you car to low and ruins your plastics. Not to mention it makes your car look like your front shocks went out, the back of the car stays too high, the gs450h is a $60k plus car bro Leave it alone unless you have the cash to properly lower it
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I have the 25mm on my GSh with 20's and rub when turning at times. Personally I wish I went with 20mm and plan on switching out when I have the time to.
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Originally Posted by jaredremer
Don't do it it you have after market wheels, it lowers you car to low and ruins your plastics. Not to mention it makes your car look like your front shocks went out, the back of the car stays too high, the gs450h is a $60k plus car bro Leave it alone unless you have the cash to properly lower it
Actually the GSh doesnt suffer like the AWD, his car would actually level out with the RCA blocks most likely. Most of the people who have done it with RWD cars have aftermarket wheels and thats 20's.
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