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Rockville · 02-15-05, 09:24 AM

The RWD is about a tenth of a second faster than the AWD if that matters. The front suspension on the AWD had to be routed around the front wheel driveshafts. When Mercedes started making the 4 Matics they would send the front driveshafts through the coil springs by enlarging the spring at that point sort like when you pull a slinky apart. The front sway bar also changes position to the front of the drive centerline. BTW when we had the GS430 up on the rack doing the PDI (Pre delivery inspection) I was struck by how flat the undercarriage is. The sway bars disappear from their links under a sort of wide flat panel. Those of you who have seen the LS430 underside will recognize the attention to airflow. The forged suspension members are upright and substantial. They can take it. The brake calipers on the GS430 are really big and I want to powder coat them or at least paint 'em Glossy Black.

What type of conditions do you drive in IDG?

02-15-05, 09:24 AM	#3
Rockville Lexus Test Driver Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MD Posts: 1,167	Regional differences The RWD is about a tenth of a second faster than the AWD if that matters. The front suspension on the AWD had to be routed around the front wheel driveshafts. When Mercedes started making the 4 Matics they would send the front driveshafts through the coil springs by enlarging the spring at that point sort like when you pull a slinky apart. The front sway bar also changes position to the front of the drive centerline. BTW when we had the GS430 up on the rack doing the PDI (Pre delivery inspection) I was struck by how flat the undercarriage is. The sway bars disappear from their links under a sort of wide flat panel. Those of you who have seen the LS430 underside will recognize the attention to airflow. The forged suspension members are upright and substantial. They can take it. The brake calipers on the GS430 are really big and I want to powder coat them or at least paint 'em Glossy Black. What type of conditions do you drive in IDG?