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Please forgive me for asking a question that has likely been answered hundreds of times already on this forum. This is my first visit to the board and I couldn't find the specific answer that I'm looking for and that is the reason that I'm posting this new thread with this quest...
I have a 1999 LS400. I do not like the Cadillac-style floaty ride. I would like to have a more German-feeling ride or one that is more taut, tight, etc. I have owned Audi's over the last ten years and this is my first Lexus product. I received a quote from NTB to install bilstein shocks all the way around for approximately $1500. I don't want to change the ride height of the car, only firm up the ride so that it's more comparable to the A8, S500 or 740i. Please advise...and thank you.
-Burt
I have a 1999 LS400. I do not like the Cadillac-style floaty ride. I would like to have a more German-feeling ride or one that is more taut, tight, etc. I have owned Audi's over the last ten years and this is my first Lexus product. I received a quote from NTB to install bilstein shocks all the way around for approximately $1500. I don't want to change the ride height of the car, only firm up the ride so that it's more comparable to the A8, S500 or 740i. Please advise...and thank you.
-Burt
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Bilsteins??
As far as I know they do not make a product for the 1st generation LS. To get the type of handling you are after you would want to go with a coilover setup anyway..
good luck, damon
good luck, damon
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I am in the same boat ( literally ) I live the air and the ride but the price of one replacement air shock is too rich for me . Coilovers and shocks are my options but which type what vender etc have been holding me back. I live in Los Angeles so I know there must be somewhere I can find some .
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Lots of threads about various suspension systems, thereare links in this one:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...oil-overs.html
The Bilstein HD with stock spring but set at the lower portion to reduce center of gravity would be a nice choice if you still want enough of that luxo feel. For that cost and if you want a lower ride height, the Megan line is hard to not consider for the $.
Lots of threads about various suspension systems, thereare links in this one:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...oil-overs.html
The Bilstein HD with stock spring but set at the lower portion to reduce center of gravity would be a nice choice if you still want enough of that luxo feel. For that cost and if you want a lower ride height, the Megan line is hard to not consider for the $.
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but had he searched enough and actually read he wouldnt need to ask the question, he himself is new too, i think there should be a function that people with less than 10 are redirected to the search function when they try start a thread or something
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