Iconisme35

I own a 2010 GS 350awd and would like to lower it. I have set of rims which i haven't installed since i want to have the drop issue taken care of before installing. I've been reading many of the threads on here but most of them have confused me more then help. i have couple of questions, regarding different springs and coilover systems. Going to run a staggered setup>>>>>>>>>>>>

Front: 8.5 (245/35/20)
Rear: 10 (275/30/20)

1. With your experience, which brand of springs works the best, keeps the ride close to factory, and produces the least chance of rubbing?? F-sport, Swift, Tanabe, Tein........etc.

2. As far as coilover systems whch is best recommended and more popular with GS350. And what height drop should i expect with each? Ex. D2 vs. BCR or Tein.........


3. Whats the best recommended drop with and AWD, whether is springs or coilovers??

Feel free to comment please!!!! NEED AS MUCH HELP AS possible!!! I've had my car for a year and change but its barely been driven since its not my D/D but i definitely want to get it out on the road more often but want to do all the mods i have in mind first. My state of mind is " COME CORRECT OR NOT AT ALL" but im getting impatient!!!

arnieosp

iTrader: (1)

I have F-sport on my AWD. The car doesn't really look "lowered", it rather looks normal. My goal was to make it look normal, instead of that AWD Jeep-like look. As far as staggering the wheels, I believe it is not recommended on a AWD car.

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

I have an AWD, lowered (Tanabe DF210) and staggered 20's and no rubbing. Tire size matching in overall diameter is the critical part!
I use:
20x8.5 +40 Continental DWS 225/35/20
20x10+40 Continental DWS 265/30/20

CircuitMS

iTrader: (51)

I would recommend going with the BCR coilovers , they don't cost much more than the others and have better features and quality. Like locking lower rings, beefier shock bodies, available rubber mounts, and better ride quality.

Shoot us a PM if you want a kit and help setting it up

Iconisme35

what about D2's? where do these stand?? im asking because couple of my buddies have them and they ride pretty nice.

Infamous 1

iTrader: (20)

Based on all the research i have done for my AWD....

The ideal tire sizes for staggered wheels on the AWD platform is.....
245/30/20
285/25/20
These tire specs are within 1% of the rolling diameter of oem spec

Also the best bang for the buck coilover is BCR. But if i had to choose it would be Tein CS. I personally have BCR coils.... GL

CircuitMS

iTrader: (51)

D2's suck IMO....BCR is the way to go, or Megan on a tight budget.

XxGoKoUxX

QFT D2's not just suck, they super suck lmao.....

BCR's definitely the way to go This debate's been repeated for a loooong time now.

mr3gs300

Yea from wat ive reab bcrs are the best bang for da buck, im dying to get a set but dreading the wobble vibration affect

yoyokata

People running the AWD on coilovers... how bad is the wobbles? I have f-sport springs on right now, and they arent the drop i want. I do have vibrations while sitting at stop lights unless i shift into "n". While driving i dont really notice wobbling at all. I wanna drop it down n close the wheel gap with 20's or 19's.