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Old 05-01-09, 07:24 AM
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Default My new '08 GS460

I just brought this home last night. Sorry for the crappy camera phone pictures, will take better soon.

Got a great deal and I chose this GS over a white IS-F. It has dealer installed Vossen vvs094 wheels 20x9 and 20x10.5 with Pirelli P Zero 235/30 and 275/30 tires. Obviously Saphire Pearl w/ Tan. Has every option except radar cruise. Also got to keep the factory wheels and tires.

Immediate needs:tint and a moderate drop. Car is a daily driver and I am not willing to compromise the ride for the slammed look. Recomendations accepted for springs that will lower w/o harsh ride. Does have the switch for sport suspension setting, if that affects the spring choice.
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Old 05-01-09, 07:25 AM
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Another angle, again, crappy phone picture...
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great buy!! they even slap some wheels on for you too..
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Nice find esp with those wheels :thumbsup: I think the tint, while functional, will really complete the look of the car too. Use it well and Enjoy!
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looks clean. lower it and your good.
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Congrats on the new ride
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clean lookin gs.....
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Tanabe NF210 springs... when I had them on my old 3GS the dealer even admitted that it was as close to a factory compression rate as you could get with that drop... Enjoy!
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Thanks for the compliments!

Originally Posted by Leeladisky
Tanabe NF210 springs... when I had them on my old 3GS the dealer even admitted that it was as close to a factory compression rate as you could get with that drop... Enjoy!

Do you have them on your GS?

I can't find any spring applications (including the NF210) that are listed for the GS460. The ones I have seen list only: GS430 06+. I don't know if they will work on the '08.
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No - I had them on my old 3GS (which was a 2006)... I am unsure if they will work on a 2008, but I would check with Carson Toyota.
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she's gorgeous.. congrats!
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Originally Posted by maj75
Thanks for the compliments!




Do you have them on your GS?

I can't find any spring applications (including the NF210) that are listed for the GS460. The ones I have seen list only: GS430 06+. I don't know if they will work on the '08.

it will work. i'm using the same spring, and there's no application even listed for the 450h. as long as the part # is TNF112, you should be fine.

and congrats on the new GS
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
it will work. i'm using the same spring, and there's no application even listed for the 450h. as long as the part # is TNF112, you should be fine.

and congrats on the new GS
This is correct. I believe NF is close to stock, DF is more aggresive.

Congrats on the car, it looks great. The rims are very tasteful as well.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
This is correct. I believe NF is close to stock, DF is more aggresive.

Congrats on the car, it looks great. The rims are very tasteful as well.
yup, the spring rate is approx. 5% stiffer when compared to stock springs, so the ride will be almost similar to stock.
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Wow, that is nice. I usually see cars on dealership floors/lots with ugly aftermarket wheels, but they had good taste with those wheels.


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