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Old 05-01-12, 06:32 PM
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Please post pics of your car with them installed!
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So does 30mm clear 19 inch rims. I would like to know.
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Also what size block do u need in the rear to even out the height of the ride.
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I have a '06 GS300 AWD with stock shocks/springs & stock 18" 5-spoke wheels. I'm based in northern Virgina /D.C.area.
Where can I purchase front & rear RCA blocks?
What's the cost?
What is recommended size of RCA blocks for 18" wheels?
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So do any of you know wether this product alters the front axle angle or not? I would really like to know, since I will be very interested to purchase it for this summer. Thanks
Old 01-22-13, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 3gs350awd
So do any of you know wether this product alters the front axle angle or not? I would really like to know, since I will be very interested to purchase it for this summer. Thanks
Yes, it should raise the angle of the axle closer to stock.
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Thank you.
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I am looking to buy a 07-08 GS350 AWD and have been reading all about springs and vibrations. I would like to eliminate the wheel gap and run 19" wheels. One thing I can't seem to make sense of:

Are people using the RCA blocks without lowering springs?

As far as I can tell, if I installed F Sport springs or the NF210s I *might* get the vibration/wobble issue. If I do, the RCAs will solve my problem.

Thanks for the help, this forum is great.
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Originally Posted by Newmaniac
I am looking to buy a 07-08 GS350 AWD and have been reading all about springs and vibrations. I would like to eliminate the wheel gap and run 19" wheels. One thing I can't seem to make sense of:

Are people using the RCA blocks without lowering springs?

As far as I can tell, if I installed F Sport springs or the NF210s I *might* get the vibration/wobble issue. If I do, the RCAs will solve my problem.

Thanks for the help, this forum is great.
I would not assume that if I was you. It may or may not fix or reduce the vibrations IF you get the vibrations. Lots of variables there.
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Was a rear block ever developed?
Old 01-30-13, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Newmaniac
Was a rear block ever developed?
Yes it was. My buddy installed it on his GS last week

Edwin
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I plan on doing this as soon as Pete ships for my 06 AWD. Frankly, stock ride height sucks, but if you don't want the headache of worrying about vibration, suspension pieces wearing early, etc.. or just plain afraid of messing with the stock ride, this is a very practical alternative. You can get low enough to change the stance, to a much more decent one, and run other wheels without the car looking like a 4x4. Will post pics when I am done.
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With the LS430 Youzealand RCA blocks changing the suspension geometry, the front wheels move back about 10mm.

Does this occur on the 3GS? I'm not sure if it's noticeable to guys running 17/18" wheels, but those lowered quite a bit more with larger wheels, RCA's and coilovers/bags might be concerned.
Old 03-18-13, 06:21 PM
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Installed new wheels today and also 30mm (front and rear) RCA blocks. Wheels are off a brand new GS F Sport. No issues at all. Had an alignment done at Sears and the guy said there are no issues at all with anything.





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Are those 19 inch wheels.


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