moegeezy

I decided to put my wheels today. It could be lowered some but I'm not sure if I'm going to do it because of the AWD. Yes, it sits kinda high but it's not that bad.

- 2007 GS350 AWD
- 20 X 8.5 XIX x23 wheels (squared, not staggered)
- +20 offset
- Nitto 555 235/35/20

I might do some other things later.....what does everyone think so far?

Schmexus

I agree with the "could be lowered some" lol. I think I'd have to run the risk and lower it at least a little.

moegeezy

The car ran so smooth today. I will be upset if it started wobbling and vibrating. I will probably look into RCA blocks or coilovers. Stay tuned.......

Justin2JZ

Looks nice why dont you just go with some DF210s

moegeezy

I drive with my family alot so I don't want to go to low. Which springs gives you less of a drop DF210 or NF210? I don't want to do any fender mods since my offset are +20.

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

NF aren't that low and DF is 1.5" all around. I think the DF would look the best and still be functional for the family

Kuleaze

I too have an AWD GS, I was on Tanabe's website yesterday. I was reading about he DF210's, which are described as "max lowering." Anyone know the difference between the DF and NF with regards to lower height? The NF are supposed to be "max comfort," but described to have a "tasteful" drop...I just don't know what that translates into in inches!

I also do not want to experience the vibration. I must admit though, there are several people on this forum that have an AWD GS lowered that aren't experiencing the vibration, so I'm not sure what this vibration is exactly, I can only guess the lowering process changes the angle of the front axles and therefore causes the vibration. I say the front axles, cause RWD cars don't experience the same vibration from what I've read.

Another issue I'm struggling with is, springs, or coil overs? Which would provide the lowered look and the best ride? Ride is critical, it's why I went with the Lexus GS...

moegeezy

I'm going to look into those.

moegeezy

Kuleaze, that is my fear....the vibration. I really do want a sportier look to the ride but don't want to sacrifice the comfort. I will probably give the springs a shot, eventually.

darinmg

I put the NF210s on my 2007 GS 430 because I wanted a little sportier look, but still keep the lexus ride. I think they are perfect. I love the look with my stock 18s. The drop is perfectly balanced on my car (same gap front and rear). If I remember right...they are 1.1" front and 0.8" drop in back. Don't forget to do the rear camber arms at the same time if you do drop it...suspension has to come off again if you do it later.

Kuleaze

Can you post a picture so we can see the drop/look of the vehicle??

onephatguy

iTrader: (3)

Looks good so far. Keep up the work. Yes, and definitely lower it!

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

It's about an inch.

I had DF210 on my AWD GS and it vibrates, takes a lot away from the stock ride.

Kuleaze

Do you have pictures with DF210's installed? Or anyone have pictures of their GS350 with NF210's?? Would like to see the difference!

moegeezy

I think I will purchase some NF210s for the mild drop. I was also thinking about RCA blocks....anyone using those? What do you think?