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Old 03-07-09, 07:14 AM
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Default GS AWD (lowered suspension data)

I'm trying to gather Club Lexus lowered AWD information. This list can be helpful for those looking into lowering their AWD GS or those who are already lowered trying to inquire about any current issues. Correct me if I'm wrong or post a reply to update the list.

GS350 AWD
B Diddy – eibach pro kit; no issues reported (lowered and staggered)
stvincent – tein s.tech; minor issues reported
Kyang91 – tanabe NF210 no issues reported
MKIV98TT – anabe NF210; minor issues reported
kuch123 – tanabe NF210; no issues
sbrown02 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
gs350on22s – tein s.tech; major issues reported

ICENUTZ (Staggered 20’s only, not lowered - no issues reported)

GS300AWD
Nardeezy – tanabe NF210; minor issues reported (staggered 20's)
apook003 – springs unknown; no majr issues reported (staggered 19's)
Jdog – no issues reported
Jai015 – tanabe NF210; AFS sensor (install issue)
Conclevage – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
planoag – no issues reported
SGT – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
4thone – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
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Old 03-07-09, 07:35 AM
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GS350 AWD
spider_55 - tanabe NF210: minor issues in winter

vibrations when stopped, in drive, during cold winter days.

If I put it in neutral, the minor shakes go away. And again, I only noticed this when it got cold, and it doesn't bother me. I can live with this during the winter.

You should clarify the difference between minor and major issues.

Thanks for the list.
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Old 03-07-09, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by spider_55
GS350 AWD
spider_55 - tanabe NF210: minor issues in winter

vibrations when stopped, in drive, during cold winter days.

If I put it in neutral, the minor shakes go away. And again, I only noticed this when it got cold, and it doesn't bother me. I can live with this during the winter.

You should clarify the difference between minor and major issues.

Thanks for the list.
Just for the record, my 07 AWD is on stock suspension and it vibrates in cold weather too.
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Old 03-07-09, 08:43 AM
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interesting... Thanks for the heads-up. So what are the major and minor issues others are experiencing?

I guess I would have to put back my stock springs to see if it still happens. Something to try next winter.
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This will be an ongoing list and it will be updated and improved as we move forward.
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Count me in on no issues at all. My AWD GS300 has been lowered on Tanabe NF210's for almost three years. No vibrations at all.
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Any DF210 AWD users ?
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i think the issue with the car "vibrating" in the cold is due to the engine idling at a higher RPM. Once the engine temp gets to 40% it goes back down to 600-700 RPMs.
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GS350 AWD
retrospexo - road magnet; no issues reported
B Diddy – eibach pro kit; no issues reported (aftermarket staggered 19's)
stvincent – tein s.tech; minor issues reported
Kyang91 – tanabe NF210 no issues reported
MKIV98TT – anabe NF210; minor issues reported
kuch123 – tanabe NF210; no issues
sbrown02 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
gs350on22s – tein s.tech; major issues reported

ICENUTZ (Staggered 20’s only, not lowered - no issues reported)

GS300AWD
Nardeezy – tanabe NF210; minor issues reported (iForged staggered 20's)
Mixman - tanabe NF210; no issues reported (aftermarket 18" wheels)
apook003 – springs unknown; no majr issues reported (aftermarket staggered 19's)
Jdog – no issues reported
Jai015 – tanabe NF210; AFS sensor (install issue)
Conclevage – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
planoag – no issues reported
SGT – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
4thone – tanabe nf210; no issues reported

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Old 03-09-09, 05:59 AM
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I had the tein h tech with problems not the s tech.what eibachs did b diddy have I didn't see them for the gs350
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17 out of 19 AWD Owners are Lowered

2007+ GS350 AWD
retrospexo - road magnet; no issues reported
B Diddy – eibach pro kit; no issues reported (staggered 19's)
stvincent – tein s.tech; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (20's all around)
Kyang91 – tanabe NF210 no issues reported
MKIV98TT – tanabe NF210; typical AWD vibe's
kuch123 – tanabe NF210; no issues reported
sbrown02 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
gs350on22s – tein h.tech; reports of excessive vibration, problem is not yet isolated, pm for details (aftermarket 22's)

ICENUTZ – no issues reported (Staggered 20’s only, not lowered)
spider 55 – typical AWD vibes (stock wheels not lowered)

2006 GS300 AWD
nardeezy – tanabe NF210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (staggered 20's)
Mixman - tanabe NF210; no issues reported (aftermarket 18's all around)
apook003 – springs unknown; no issues reported (staggered 19's)
Jdog – no issues reported
Jai015 – tanabe NF210; AFS sensor (install issue)
Conclevage – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
planoag – no issues reported
SGT – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (Tourmaline 18's)
4thone – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 19's)

typical AWD vibes = idle at a stop light (significant during cold startup)
low speed vibe = acceleration between 0/5mph - 15/20mph vibration (very subtle side to side)


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08 gs350 awd not lowered yet...... have had the car 3 weeks but hope to make lowering the car one of my first mods. just wanted to contribute.
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08 GS350 AWD....not lowered. Mainly because of the vibration issue people complain about but also I'm worried that lowering will produce a rougher ride.
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Here is an update with my Info..

Apok003 AWD GS300 - Tanabe NF210 - Iforged Staggerd 20" - Little Vibrations on Stops and slow accelerations.
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17 out of 19 AWD Owners are Lowered

2007+ GS350 AWD
retrospexo - road magnet; no issues reported
B Diddy – eibach pro kit; no issues reported (staggered 19's)
stvincent – tein s.tech; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (20's all around)
Kyang91 – tanabe nf210 no issues reported
MKIV98TT – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe's
kuch123 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
sbrown02 – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
gs350on22s – tein h.tech; reports of excessive vibration, problem is not yet isolated, pm for details (aftermarket 22's)

ICENUTZ – no issues reported (Staggered 20’s only, not lowered)
spider 55 – typical AWD vibes (stock wheels not lowered)

2006 GS300 AWD
nardeezy – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe (staggered iForged 20's)
Mixman - tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 18's all around)
apok003 – tanabe nf210; typical AWD vibe and low speed vibe(staggered iForged 20's)
Jdog – no issues reported
Jai015 – tanabe nf210; AFS sensor (install issue)
Conclevage – tanabe nf210; no issues reported
planoag – no issues reported
SGT – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (Tourmaline 18's)
4thone – tanabe nf210; no issues reported (aftermarket 19's)

typical AWD vibe = idle at a stop light while in drive and brake applied (significant during cold startup)
low speed vibe = acceleration between 0/5mph - 15/20mph vibration (very subtle side to side)


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updated "apok003" info.

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