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Old 01-27-14, 02:08 PM
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Default Recommended lowering springs for AWD 4GS

I want it lowered an inch or so. I hearing RS-R, Tanabe, H & R, etc.. Please give your recommendation.
Old 01-28-14, 03:39 AM
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I'm very interested in the RS-R Down SUS Springs. This will lower it approx. 1 inch. If you have these installed, please give me your feedback and I'd love to see pictures.
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So these springs are made for the AWD GS?
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Originally Posted by mikedozz
So these springs are made for the AWD GS?
Yes. RS-R make springs for both RWDand AWD.
Old 01-30-14, 04:09 PM
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We have car model specific spring applications whether it is for a RWD or an AWD for the new Lexus GS. Specific car model applications were developed as the optimal spring design varied between the RWD and AWD.

Here is the link to the AWD Springs: http://rs-r.myshopify.com/products/d...13-lexus-gs350

Link to the RWD for reference: http://store.rs-r.com/products/down-...exus-gs350-rwd
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How is the camber being brought back into spec after the car is lowered? I thought there isn't much adjustment with the factory camber settings, and there isn't aftermarket parts out to help adjust the camber. Is that true?
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I've been told that dropping it an inch or so shouldn't cause an issue with the camber. I've been told that an alignment should get it within spec.
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yeah but the RS-R Superdown Sus Springs drop it 1.6 - 1.8 " http://rs-r.myshopify.com/products/s...exus-gs350-rwd which is the drop i would want to go. is there any after market products for the GS to correct camber beyond what the factory adjustments can do?
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No, there is not one yet. My alignment was brought back into spec (barely) with the RS-R down springs. Anything more would have serious camber issues.
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tanabe all the way
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Originally Posted by 14GS350F
tanabe all the way
Why tanabe all the way? Have you also had RS-R on your 4GS? From all of my research, both are very good but RS-R may be a notch better.
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I'm about to lower thinking of going with rsr super down on my AWD
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RS-R makes the car specific application with optimal spring rates and drop. Hence the different part#s for AWD, RWD and Hybrid models for both Down and Superdown Springs.
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Originally Posted by RS*R USA
We have car model specific spring applications whether it is for a RWD or an AWD for the new Lexus GS. Specific car model applications were developed as the optimal spring design varied between the RWD and AWD.

Here is the link to the AWD Springs: http://rs-r.myshopify.com/products/d...13-lexus-gs350

Link to the RWD for reference: http://store.rs-r.com/products/down-...exus-gs350-rwd
bingo....they make it SPECIFICALLY for the AWD models....
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Default finally got my super down rsr yay

here i go low low low lol

Super excited going to get installed next week
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