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Old 08-18-13, 01:19 PM
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Let me start by stating that I'm a newb and I'm getting more acclimated with what these forums have to offer from other Lexus lovers, such as myself. I'd like to thank EVERYONE who provides great input and information that will help me get on that VIP level one day soon.

Now, with that out of the way... My question is; does anyone know if D2 coilovers that were on an 03 IS300 fit on an 01 GS430? Also, what's the general consensus and opinion on D2 Coilovers? I'm sure this has been covered in here at some point, I just haven't had the time to sift through all if the threads lately.

Any info on this would be appreciated. Thank you!
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The 2gs and 1is share a lot of suspension components, but I'm unsure of whether they'll fit. The 2gs is heavier though, why not just get coils designed for the car? You go to LSU?
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im pretty sure when i was doing my coilover research that the 1is and 2gs coils were the same... i'm not 100% but pretty sure...
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Originally Posted by LSUGS430
Let me start by stating that I'm a newb and I'm getting more acclimated with what these forums have to offer from other Lexus lovers, such as myself. I'd like to thank EVERYONE who provides great input and information that will help me get on that VIP level one day soon.

Now, with that out of the way... My question is; does anyone know if D2 coilovers that were on an 03 IS300 fit on an 01 GS430? Also, what's the general consensus and opinion on D2 Coilovers? I'm sure this has been covered in here at some point, I just haven't had the time to sift through all if the threads lately.

Any info on this would be appreciated. Thank you!
They would bolt up but the top hats are shorter in the rear and the strut might be a bit shorter in the front. With that said D2 coils are not that expensive, I suggest go with BC's meant for your car and have them valved at the specs u want.
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Top hat in IS are smaller. Front lower shock bolts are smaller. Rear will fit without a problem.

But then again then IS is lighter and your car will ride like crap. SC430 CO fit no problem. just short rear shocks.
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Originally Posted by tiger4life
The 2gs and 1is share a lot of suspension components, but I'm unsure of whether they'll fit. The 2gs is heavier though, why not just get coils designed for the car? You go to LSU?
My bad, I'm JUST now seeing these comments and I apologize for responding. At the time I was looking at a set of used Megan's for an IS and was curious if they'd fit. Please excuse my ignorance as I'm still a newbie at all of this. I may be a member forever ago, but I'm just NOW becoming an active member. LOL!!
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Originally Posted by tiger4life
The 2gs and 1is share a lot of suspension components, but I'm unsure of whether they'll fit. The 2gs is heavier though, why not just get coils designed for the car? You go to LSU?
And yes, I went to LSU. GEAUX TIGERS! ;-)
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Originally Posted by seivonecsu
im pretty sure when i was doing my coilover research that the 1is and 2gs coils were the same... i'm not 100% but pretty sure...
That's interesting. Another guy told me the same thing.
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Originally Posted by Spyder78
They would bolt up but the top hats are shorter in the rear and the strut might be a bit shorter in the front. With that said D2 coils are not that expensive, I suggest go with BC's meant for your car and have them valved at the specs u want.
Words I'll live by when building my new GS.
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Originally Posted by 8ll8lack
Top hat in IS are smaller. Front lower shock bolts are smaller. Rear will fit without a problem. But then again then IS is lighter and your car will ride like crap. SC430 CO fit no problem. just short rear shocks.
Thanks for the info!! Y'all ROCK!
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save up for coilovers for this car, you're not retrofitting 240 parts from different chassis together, you're building a lexus, no offense to any s chassis drivers here, these are totally different cars, and as retrofitting things to make fit is cool and all I just don't see it on a Lexus chassis like the GS.

BC racing coilovers I have heard nothing but great reviews from them, stance's are good too and drop pretty low but have a super stiff ride the way my friend has his set up. megan's are a nice comfy coilover but strut won't last long if you sag the spring to bring it lower than it's made to be. just some general info I know from personal experience and from the forums here.
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Originally Posted by SC4Paulo
save up for coilovers for this car, you're not retrofitting 240 parts from different chassis together, you're building a lexus, no offense to any s chassis drivers here, these are totally different cars, and as retrofitting things to make fit is cool and all I just don't see it on a Lexus chassis like the GS. BC racing coilovers I have heard nothing but great reviews from them, stance's are good too and drop pretty low but have a super stiff ride the way my friend has his set up. megan's are a nice comfy coilover but strut won't last long if you sag the spring to bring it lower than it's made to be. just some general info I know from personal experience and from the forums here.
So BC it is!! Thanks so much for your feedback. I appreciate all the support and info I can get.
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Originally Posted by LSUGS430
So BC it is!! Thanks so much for your feedback. I appreciate all the support and info I can get.
Megans can go pretty low without sagging the spring. You've seen my car, I have EZ's. My car can probably go a couple inches lower before messing with the spring.
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Originally Posted by tiger4life
Megans can go pretty low without sagging the spring. You've seen my car, I have EZ's. My car can probably go a couple inches lower before messing with the spring.
Thanks Tiger4life. I'm sure I'll be hittin you up for mod advice soon enough.
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