Best $400 I've spent yet on my GS350
11-18-06, 03:38 PM
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Okay, okay, finally got around to some pics. Here's my car after dropping it with the Tanabe NF210's. Also included is a link to how she looked before the drop. The car isn't clean (a wash and wax will have to wait till after the holiday), but IMO she still looks good.
Link to pics before the drop:
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...0&ppuser=54903
Pic after the drop:
Link to pics before the drop:
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...0&ppuser=54903
Pic after the drop:
11-18-06, 07:09 PM
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thanks steve!!! you might have just sealed the deal for another mercury metallic owner to drop it ASAP.
notice much of a ride difference or does it still feel pretty luxurious?
notice much of a ride difference or does it still feel pretty luxurious?
11-18-06, 08:13 PM
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I like the ride more after the drop than before. However, before the GS I was driving a G35 and liked the tighter suspension. Before the drop my GS felt a bit too floaty (if that's a word) for me in the turns. After the drop, its much much better in city driving. IMO there's no noticable difference in the interstate ride quality.
I was extremely apprehensive before, but now that it's done I'm really glad I did it. Car still drives smooth as butter and quiet as can be.
I was extremely apprehensive before, but now that it's done I'm really glad I did it. Car still drives smooth as butter and quiet as can be.
11-18-06, 10:35 PM
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Okay, okay, finally got around to some pics. Here's my car after dropping it with the Tanabe NF210's. Also included is a link to how she looked before the drop. The car isn't clean (a wash and wax will have to wait till after the holiday), but IMO she still looks good.
Link to pics before the drop:
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...0&ppuser=54903
Pic after the drop:
Link to pics before the drop:
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...0&ppuser=54903
Pic after the drop:
11-19-06, 07:28 AM
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For install I called my local Lexus dealer and they were not helpful at all. They told me I shouldn't be changing the stock ride and would not even recommend a place. Funny thing was, just for fun I called a few dealers in southern CA and some said they'd do the work (to change out stock parts for aftermarket) no problem. Anyway, so I called around to the BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar dealerships and asked them for recommendations. When two dealers recommended the same place, I knew that's where I needed to take my car to. It was a small specialty shop (called Vetts & Performance) that deals only in modifying high end car suspensions. He charged me $200 for the install.
Just make sure the installer know's what he's doing. The springs are made front to rear, so you don't want them put on backwards.
Have fun.
11-19-06, 05:49 PM
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I have the exact same setup... (except for RWD) ... the drop looks great and I'd love to do the same but correct me if I'm wrong but does lowering your vehicle void the warranty? If not I'll have that done before thanksgiving.
11-21-06, 03:18 PM
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I believe it only voids the warranty of the part you're replacing and any affect it may have on other components of the car. I'm not too concerned about the suspension, but even if it means I need to swap to coilovers a few years down the road, it will have been well worth the improved (IMO) look and ride.
