First impressions with Daizen sways
10-11-05, 05:55 AM
#1
Pole Position
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
First impressions with Daizen sways
Quick feedback on the Daizen sways that I've been running for a couple of weeks. My GS 400 has Apex'i World Sport coilovers with stock 16" wheels. Contrary to some other threads I've read, there is a difference in ride smoothness with the sways installed. It is not harsh at all, but it did make the ride slightly firmer. I noticed it immediately after the installation but have already forgotten how the old ride felt.
There is definitely less body lean during cornering, but my car does not "corner on rails" like some others have experienced. I have the rear sway set in the middle setting. The Daizen sways have really brought out the weakest link in my setup - my all season tires. I'm much more comfortable tossing the GS around corners but the tires are not able to keep up. There is still more support needed in the rear end, which I'll address with Tom's braces next year, and hopefully a nice set of staggered wheels are in my future.
These sways are worth their price, especially when you compare performance vs. dollar. In stock form, the GS4 does not have a suspension that matches its engine output. My current setup, which costs about $1500, is much much better and is still smooth. I wish Lexus had just done this from the beginning - it would've cost them half of what I paid. Ok, enough complaining. For anyone considering getting these, get off the fence and do it!
There is definitely less body lean during cornering, but my car does not "corner on rails" like some others have experienced. I have the rear sway set in the middle setting. The Daizen sways have really brought out the weakest link in my setup - my all season tires. I'm much more comfortable tossing the GS around corners but the tires are not able to keep up. There is still more support needed in the rear end, which I'll address with Tom's braces next year, and hopefully a nice set of staggered wheels are in my future.
These sways are worth their price, especially when you compare performance vs. dollar. In stock form, the GS4 does not have a suspension that matches its engine output. My current setup, which costs about $1500, is much much better and is still smooth. I wish Lexus had just done this from the beginning - it would've cost them half of what I paid. Ok, enough complaining. For anyone considering getting these, get off the fence and do it!
10-11-05, 10:01 AM
#3
Originally Posted by RacerLex
Quick feedback on the Daizen sways that I've been running for a couple of weeks. My GS 400 has Apex'i World Sport coilovers with stock 16" wheels. Contrary to some other threads I've read, there is a difference in ride smoothness with the sways installed. It is not harsh at all, but it did make the ride slightly firmer. I noticed it immediately after the installation but have already forgotten how the old ride felt.
There is definitely less body lean during cornering, but my car does not "corner on rails" like some others have experienced. I have the rear sway set in the middle setting. The Daizen sways have really brought out the weakest link in my setup - my all season tires. I'm much more comfortable tossing the GS around corners but the tires are not able to keep up. There is still more support needed in the rear end, which I'll address with Tom's braces next year, and hopefully a nice set of staggered wheels are in my future.
These sways are worth their price, especially when you compare performance vs. dollar. In stock form, the GS4 does not have a suspension that matches its engine output. My current setup, which costs about $1500, is much much better and is still smooth. I wish Lexus had just done this from the beginning - it would've cost them half of what I paid. Ok, enough complaining. For anyone considering getting these, get off the fence and do it!
There is definitely less body lean during cornering, but my car does not "corner on rails" like some others have experienced. I have the rear sway set in the middle setting. The Daizen sways have really brought out the weakest link in my setup - my all season tires. I'm much more comfortable tossing the GS around corners but the tires are not able to keep up. There is still more support needed in the rear end, which I'll address with Tom's braces next year, and hopefully a nice set of staggered wheels are in my future.
These sways are worth their price, especially when you compare performance vs. dollar. In stock form, the GS4 does not have a suspension that matches its engine output. My current setup, which costs about $1500, is much much better and is still smooth. I wish Lexus had just done this from the beginning - it would've cost them half of what I paid. Ok, enough complaining. For anyone considering getting these, get off the fence and do it!
congrats on your purchase and install
just to add something here if i may
you have the world sport coils , great setup but a soft setup, you have 16in wheels .. not made for perf handling by a long shot..
sways have a job to do , but one cannot expect miracles out of them either.. a tuned susp works in harmony , together.. all pieces in the puzzle have to work in concert or you will be off balance..
riding on 16in is great for comfort but terrible for handling, your sidewalls of your tires will roll over and distort your susp badly..if the coils are not up to the task of damping the road surface fast enough , again your susp will not respond..
change wheels to min 18in , add the toms 6 piece links and toms front and rear lower brace and tell me how big your smile will grow when you are sitting on the bumper of a m3 on the freeway
10-11-05, 10:54 AM
#4
Pole Position
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lexforlife: Yup, I fully agree with what you're saying about the different suspension components working together. The WS coils do have a softer damping rate in the rear compared to the front. My GS is still a work in progress but I've got plans to do the items you've mentioned. 
No doubt it will transform the car to another level. Can't wait!
No doubt it will transform the car to another level. Can't wait!
10-11-05, 12:18 PM
#5
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Nice review RacerLex but you really need bigger rims. The huge sidewalls on the 16s squash like fresh donuts. 
10-13-05, 06:10 PM
#7
Pole Position
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bit: Stop teasing me about my stock rims 
. I'm gonna upgrade one day, but I don't want to drop all that cash until I finish the rest of the suspension. It's really hard not to just upgrade everything at once, but I want to enjoy each upgrade so I don't get bored.
Rominl: I remember reading a post by TM Engineering not to set the sways to oversteer unless you have a staggered wheel setup.
. I'm gonna upgrade one day, but I don't want to drop all that cash until I finish the rest of the suspension. It's really hard not to just upgrade everything at once, but I want to enjoy each upgrade so I don't get bored.Rominl: I remember reading a post by TM Engineering not to set the sways to oversteer unless you have a staggered wheel setup.
Trending Topics
10-13-05, 11:05 PM
#8
Originally Posted by RacerLex
Bit: Stop teasing me about my stock rims . I'm gonna upgrade one day, but I don't want to drop all that cash until I finish the rest of the suspension. It's really hard not to just upgrade everything at once, but I want to enjoy each upgrade so I don't get bored.
Rominl: I remember reading a post by TM Engineering not to set the sways to oversteer unless you have a staggered wheel setup.
. I'm gonna upgrade one day, but I don't want to drop all that cash until I finish the rest of the suspension. It's really hard not to just upgrade everything at once, but I want to enjoy each upgrade so I don't get bored.Rominl: I remember reading a post by TM Engineering not to set the sways to oversteer unless you have a staggered wheel setup.
it's your call though
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rock-a-Lex
2Gen GS430 / 400/ 300 Classifieds (98-05)
5
12-28-12 06:58 PM