GS350 AWD Coilovers - HOW LOW SHOULD I GO???
03-06-13, 07:49 PM
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From information on this forum, I gave instructions to the installer as follows. After install of the Megan LP coil overs, the car was aligned by the same technician. He was able to get everything within spec and said I should have no camber issues or premature inner tire wear. Total out the door price of install and alignment was $515.00.
Rear to be lowered .25 Inch
Front to be lowered 1.25 inch
Damper setting at 25 clicks front and back. This is out of a scale of 32 clicks. With 0 being firm, it is set to a mostly soft ride.
What I can say is that the ride is amazing. There is only the slightest vibration at this height and for someone who didn't know, would be hardly noticeable. There is no discernible increase or decrease in vibration at speed, idle or when breaking. On a vibration scale of 1-10, I would give it barely a 1.
Overall, very pleased and rides better than when it was stock height. Going over speed bumps at 20 mph is easily doable and not harsh at all.
Will post some photos in the near future. I know that some will say it should be still lower, but I can already tell that any lower and the vibration will increase. As it is, its barely there.
I can say that the result is everything I had hoped for and I am pleased.
Rear to be lowered .25 Inch
Front to be lowered 1.25 inch
Damper setting at 25 clicks front and back. This is out of a scale of 32 clicks. With 0 being firm, it is set to a mostly soft ride.
What I can say is that the ride is amazing. There is only the slightest vibration at this height and for someone who didn't know, would be hardly noticeable. There is no discernible increase or decrease in vibration at speed, idle or when breaking. On a vibration scale of 1-10, I would give it barely a 1.
Overall, very pleased and rides better than when it was stock height. Going over speed bumps at 20 mph is easily doable and not harsh at all.
Will post some photos in the near future. I know that some will say it should be still lower, but I can already tell that any lower and the vibration will increase. As it is, its barely there.
I can say that the result is everything I had hoped for and I am pleased.
03-07-13, 02:35 AM
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From information on this forum, I gave instructions to the installer as follows. After install of the Megan LP coil overs, the car was aligned by the same technician. He was able to get everything within spec and said I should have no camber issues or premature inner tire wear. Total out the door price of install and alignment was $515.00.
Rear to be lowered .25 Inch
Front to be lowered 1.25 inch
Damper setting at 25 clicks front and back. This is out of a scale of 32 clicks. With 0 being firm, it is set to a mostly soft ride.
What I can say is that the ride is amazing. There is only the slightest vibration at this height and for someone who didn't know, would be hardly noticeable. There is no discernible increase or decrease in vibration at speed, idle or when breaking. On a vibration scale of 1-10, I would give it barely a 1.
Overall, very pleased and rides better than when it was stock height. Going over speed bumps at 20 mph is easily doable and not harsh at all.
Will post some photos in the near future. I know that some will say it should be still lower, but I can already tell that any lower and the vibration will increase. As it is, its barely there.
I can say that the result is everything I had hoped for and I am pleased.
Rear to be lowered .25 Inch
Front to be lowered 1.25 inch
Damper setting at 25 clicks front and back. This is out of a scale of 32 clicks. With 0 being firm, it is set to a mostly soft ride.
What I can say is that the ride is amazing. There is only the slightest vibration at this height and for someone who didn't know, would be hardly noticeable. There is no discernible increase or decrease in vibration at speed, idle or when breaking. On a vibration scale of 1-10, I would give it barely a 1.
Overall, very pleased and rides better than when it was stock height. Going over speed bumps at 20 mph is easily doable and not harsh at all.
Will post some photos in the near future. I know that some will say it should be still lower, but I can already tell that any lower and the vibration will increase. As it is, its barely there.
I can say that the result is everything I had hoped for and I am pleased.
03-14-13, 11:16 PM
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I love the ride and can say that the vibration is just slightly there. A passenger would not know that this exists but I do. If it was even noticeable by my wife, she would certainly have let me know.
Overall the lowering was what I had wanted from it. Now that I look at it, I consider it perfect for what I wanted which was even gap between front and rear wheels with most of the drop coming at the front wheels. It has definitely firmed up the chassis as well in that I can take corners better with more speed and the car does also feel lower. The looks have improved in a subtle aggressive way.
If someone uses the Megan LP's, and wants to retain the Lexus ride without going too low, I definitely recommend the setting of 25 clicks to the soft side.
03-22-13, 12:22 PM
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Will post some additional photos later down the line. Mainly wanted to put a photo up for the time being.
Thanks to seivonecsu for the coilovers. Really pleased with the improvement in looks and handling.
Thanks to seivonecsu for the coilovers. Really pleased with the improvement in looks and handling.
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hi guys...
i need a favour i am from gulf Oman i can order parts online so plz i bought a used lexus gs 350 AWD 2007 and i would like to get lower springs for it but i want a one that i will not face any issue like vibrate n all u guys now other issues.
plz help guys waiting for u guys
many thanks
i need a favour i am from gulf Oman i can order parts online so plz i bought a used lexus gs 350 AWD 2007 and i would like to get lower springs for it but i want a one that i will not face any issue like vibrate n all u guys now other issues.
plz help guys waiting for u guys
many thanks
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