L-Tuned Shocks as a replacement?
#1
Lexus Test Driver
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L-Tuned Shocks w/ stock springs as a replacement?
Hi,
I'm not a corner carver. I use my GS400 as my daily driver, commuting, and just plain enjoying the drive. With 60,000 miles on it, I think the shocks need a replacement. Now apart from cornering, which I care nothing about as it's mostly staright around here, what will the L-tuned shocks bring to my car? Firm up the ride some? Less floating. Better all wround ride? I've found a great price for $165 for all four of them brand new. Seems like a great deal. What advice or opinion can you give me on the subject?
I'm not a corner carver. I use my GS400 as my daily driver, commuting, and just plain enjoying the drive. With 60,000 miles on it, I think the shocks need a replacement. Now apart from cornering, which I care nothing about as it's mostly staright around here, what will the L-tuned shocks bring to my car? Firm up the ride some? Less floating. Better all wround ride? I've found a great price for $165 for all four of them brand new. Seems like a great deal. What advice or opinion can you give me on the subject?
Last edited by RRocket; 07-10-04 at 02:13 AM.
#2
EV ftw!!!
If you put in the L-tuned shocks, I would strongly suggest replacing the springs as well with the L-tuned ones.
The ride of the L-tuned springs/shocks is absolutely awesome. Compliant, controlled, not harsh and above all gets rid of the OEM shocks floaty feel.
This is a no brainer mod for those who want to improve the handling and overall feel of a stock GS400.
I cannot comment on how the ride will be affected if you just replace the shocks. However stiffer shocks are meant to be used with stiffer springs, so I am not sure how it would work.
The ride of the L-tuned springs/shocks is absolutely awesome. Compliant, controlled, not harsh and above all gets rid of the OEM shocks floaty feel.
This is a no brainer mod for those who want to improve the handling and overall feel of a stock GS400.
I cannot comment on how the ride will be affected if you just replace the shocks. However stiffer shocks are meant to be used with stiffer springs, so I am not sure how it would work.
#3
Just went to the L-Tuned setup and it is great. No Float, Corners wonderfully, confident feel now at high speed straight or around bends, install the L-Tuned steering ECU too.
#5
Yes, Shocks and Springs. Springs are very important, the 1 inch drop contributes quite a bit to increase handling and feel plus it looks good too.
Have heard that changing the shocks without changing the springs are a big no, no. There are a couple of auctions on ebay where springs alone are being sold at a pretty good price... you could also check with Carson but $165 for the Shocks is probably unbeatable.
Have heard that changing the shocks without changing the springs are a big no, no. There are a couple of auctions on ebay where springs alone are being sold at a pretty good price... you could also check with Carson but $165 for the Shocks is probably unbeatable.
#7
EV ftw!!!
Originally posted by RRocket
Ok...I can get the springs for $220...is that a fair price?? Thanks!!
Ok...I can get the springs for $220...is that a fair price?? Thanks!!
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#11
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I 2nd Indios coment, I also like my L-Tuned set up. Its perfect for the way I drive and a big difference from the oem suspension. Obviously if Lexus puts in on their cars its a good quality product.
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