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Old 09-26-05, 11:55 PM
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Question GS's with Springs on them - whats the ride quality like?

I'm planning on having the NF springs from Tanabe installed on my GS300. I decided to go with the NF's because i have 20" rims on it right now and dont want it to rub too much.

My question was to those out there that have there GS's lowered.

What kind of ride quality am i looking at after they are installed? How is it taking corners? Is the ride bumpy?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thx in advance.
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I can barely feel a difference with DF’s so you should be good with the NF's, but I would be concerned because of the 20's. They might need to cut or shave something with that size of a wheel. Do you already have the rims??
IMO 20’s don’t fit the car right .
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i already have 20s on it....anyone with 20s have it lowered with the NF springs?? did you run into any problems?
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Originally Posted by gs430jw
IIMO 20’s don’t fit the car right .
It's all about width and offset.
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Got the NF's installed with stock rims. Noticed the reduced ride quality immediately and was almost disappointed that I had lost the lury ride feeling. Took a few days to get used to, but I'm a happy camper again.
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Originally Posted by gs430jw
I can barely feel a difference with DF’s so you should be good with the NF's, but I would be concerned because of the 20's. They might need to cut or shave something with that size of a wheel. Do you already have the rims??
IMO 20’s don’t fit the car right .
you'll change your mind when u see mine
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Foo, I do like 20's on 2nd Gen's but for some reason 3rd Gen's just don't look right. I would like to see 19's any pics???
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i'm not sure if i've seen 19's on the 3rd gens. Really, it has a lot to do w/t he design of the wheels themselves. Often times all that bling will really detract from the car itself rather than compliment it.
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