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Old 05-17-13, 06:41 PM
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Default 4th Generation GS 20" wheels + lowering springs

Does anyone know where I can find lowering springs for a 2013 GS350? I have recently installed staggered Niche Targa 20" wheels and not sure if lowering the car would drastically affect the suspension. Any suggestions?
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Do you think I should lower my 2013 GS 350? New wheels are staggered 20x8.5 front & 20x10 rear.
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You're in Florida so RWD is what you're driving.... Yeah it's safe to drop her, and yeah she can use one.. RS*R or Tanabe springs should do the trick. Nice wheels BTW...

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marcoe, love the rims!!!!
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Yeah should drop it, unless you want to keep 4x4in in that bad boy!
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def drop it. nice wheels btw
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Awesome wheels and clean GS, lower it with Tanabe or RS*R and it will be sitting perfectly
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I think it would look better lowered. As long as you keep in mind the standard pros and cons of doing so.
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Looks great and good shots too, Marco. I can't see very well which tires you have. Did it affect the ride? They look awesome for the price. Who put them on for you? Can you just get these online (elementwheels) and have a local shop do it for you? I agree it would look nicer if lowered.

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Wow, nice wheels and staggard setup. I'd definitely lower the car. I used RS*R Down springs to lower mine an inch:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...n-springs.html
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Looks sharp - Of course, I am partial to obsidian!

Where in FL are you?
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I initially saw this wheels online, but found a local store here in Miami with very aggressive pricing. First thing I asked for was quiet tires. The guy recommended Falken Azennis and... Wow, no noise at all! Very happy to drive a car that drives as smooth as factory with an aggressive look!
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Love those wheels and they look killer on black.
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Looking sweet! I personally am not lowering my car because it seems everywhere I go, I attract high curbs. Welcome to the south fla club! Hope to see you around.


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