GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

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Old 05-24-05, 01:16 PM
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I test drove the new 430 and I was impressed. I currently have an L-tuned '03 430.

Question #1 How is the steering at speeds with the new car? The older models feel loose even when L-tuned. Have they tightened the steering at higher speeds?

I know the new 430 has a 53/47 weight distribution. Does anybody know the weight distribution of the 2nd gen 430? I have always felt my 430 to be front heavy at speeds. Has that improved?
Old 05-24-05, 01:39 PM
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I test drove the new 430 and I was impressed. I currently have an L-tuned '03 430.

Question #1 How is the steering at speeds with the new car? The older models feel loose even when L-tuned. Have they tightened the steering at higher speeds?

I know the new 430 has a 53/47 weight distribution. Does anybody know the weight distribution of the 2nd gen 430? I have always felt my 430 to be front heavy at speeds. Has that improved?
I think if u read my review, it will answer all your questions.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=1sickreview

Old 05-24-05, 02:47 PM
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Looks like the 1SICKREVIEW didn't cover the weight distribution question.

It's 53.7/46.3 for the 2nd-gen GS430 according to the Toyota PR:
http://pressroom.toyota.com/mediakit...s430-300s.html

The 3rd-gen GS430...according to the following specification PDF, it's 54/46 not 53/47:
http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/Lexus_GS_Specs.pdf
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