ARISTO*7

i just got my l-tuned suspension in and was wondering if the l-tuned shocks comes in just a brown box with no lables.. the springs has "l-tuned" on them and the box.. but was curious if the shocks were something else.

NT2SHBBY

they are rebadged KYB junk

the alternative would be to get Bilstein Sports like I did

ARISTO*7

theres no badges on the shocks what so ever

svt5150

Nope. They have that OEM look to them. I was suprised too.

ARISTO*7

thanks.. i was getting worried that i got some knock-offs

DetMich1

That's how mine look too; straight from Lexus.

HKS_GS430

is it a firmer ride or oem ride?

ARISTO*7

they are supposed to be 20% stiffer

chuckb

What's wrong w/KYB? They are very popular for motorcycle shocks and forks.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

I think that's unfair. I had the L-Tuned suspension for a few years and it was awesome. I now have Tein Flex coilovers which are even more awesome. But the Teins should be for more than twice the price.

DetMich1

I got the whole L-tuned set-up, shocks and springs, from Sewell lexus for $388. Most good coilover sets are close to 3 times as much. I'm sure they're better and nice to have the adjustability, but are they 3 times as good? I will probably use the money saved to add stiffening to suspension and chassis such as STB and LCB.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

$388 for L-Tuned springs/shocks is certainly less than I paid and you got a terrific bargain. As far as coilovers being 3 times as good - well each of us has to make their own decision on whether it's worth it. For me with the fat 19 setup I was rubbing a bit more than I wanted with the L-Tuned springs/shocks plus it wasn't quite as low as I wanted. The coilovers solved both problems, plus the cornering is flatter, plus it's adjustable, and the ride dampening is adjustable from inside the car with the EDFC so it was DEFINITELY worth it to me, but I've also already done those other mods you mentioned. Everyone has different priorities, budgets, and experience. I started with a stock car and never had any idea I'd do this much.

DetMich1

That's the natural history of the disease. Sometimes known as Compulsive Modifymentosis. Once you start you can't stop.

Isfast

iTrader: (13)

I have the l-tuned shocks, Eibach Springs, Tom's Rear Brace, Daizen Sways, TRD STB and 19" staggered setup on my GS430. Perfect drop, great handling, comfortable ride. If I want anything more aggressive, I hop into the S2000.
It all depends on personal preference.

NT2SHBBY

what's wrong with em?? lol! where to begin??

I had KYB GR2's for my maxima.....they were OK in the beginning....

problem with KYB's- they are OEM replacements!!!!!!!! they aren't meant to take a lowering spring to the fullest longevitity.....after some time (depending upon how the car is driven and where it is driven) they tend to lose their rebounding abilities and tend to become extremely bouncy...

I had mine on for 10k, and they became CRAZY bouncy...and that was with a 1.4" drop

This is exactly why I opted for the bilsteins...bilsteins are meant to take lowering springs and can compensate for it with a higher spring rate.....yah they will be stiffer, but the extra stiffness is miniscule...


cliff notes: you get what you pay for..... ($400 or so for l-tuned springs/shocks or $450 for bilstein shocks alone)