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Old 09-13-06, 10:53 AM
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Gents,

i put 18's on my GS4 and wondered if anyone had any (not too expensive) suspension recommendations?

thanks in advance
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Tein CS $1300 + labor
sway bars $ 400-500 + labor
front bushings $100 + labor
front + rear stut tower brace $ 500 + labor

If u can installed any by yourself u save on labor

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Originally Posted by dcentric
Gents,

i put 18's on my GS4 and wondered if anyone had any (not too expensive) suspension recommendations?

thanks in advance
What are you trying to do? Lower/reduce fender gap? How low? Sporty stiff? OEM-like ride? Budget (not too expensive can mean $100 or $1000 depeding on who you talk to )?
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budget = cutting oem springs.

jk.

go with the CS, stock ride and it closes up the gaps. todd at tmengineering.net can help you get a set.
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If Tein CS are out of budget, as they were for me,...you could do springs and struts for closer to 700-750. (eibach and Bilstein)
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eibach and Bilstein

here as well 6+ years.

Ride is very decent. close to stock. in terms of comfort.
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i was wanting to get a sportier ride. I got a 2006 IS250 and loved the way it felt. Obviously the GS is a bigger, plusher ride, but making it firmer might do the trick. As far as price range, i'd say in the 500ish price.
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if you're willing to go up some, there are some tein SS coilovers for sale in the classifieds - brand new for $750 i think. that should firm up that suspension very well.

Tein SS info:



TEIN has developed advanced technology to design the shell case and stroke to bring out the full potential of your vehicle. These features of the TEIN Super Street Damper kit were designed with greater performance to satisfy all your driving demands. This high performance damper can be used for weekend racing and/or daily driving. The discomfort caused by uneven roads or bumps are eliminated on daily street use. For race use, the ride height adjustable system enables you to adjust ride height and 16 levels of damping force. In other words, you can set your vehicle to meet all situations!

Key Features
High performance and cost effective.
16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
Ride height adjustable.
Twin-tube damper for increased durability
New paint coating for rust prevention.
Pillow ball mounts are optional (on certain applications).
Exclusive design for USA vehicle specifications (only available for the U.S.A Market).
Available for overhaul.

Todd can probably get these as well...
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