JoshIS408's GS350 Build Thread
05-11-13, 03:10 AM
#50
Here is a little tease 
. Very pleased with the drop, especially for being just springs. This shall do for now, will eventually follow the same path as I did with my IS350 and upgrade to coils in the future...
Thanks for the install Speed Element
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. Very pleased with the drop, especially for being just springs. This shall do for now, will eventually follow the same path as I did with my IS350 and upgrade to coils in the future...Thanks for the install Speed Element
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Last edited by JoshIS408; 05-11-13 at 03:25 AM.
05-13-13, 09:07 AM
#53
Thank you so much I wish the front was ~ 1/8" - 1/4" lower though... 
Also please note the Lexus GS350, like the ISx50 is a victim of the "Lexus Lean" (passenger side sits 1/8" higher then driver side)
I wish the front was ~ 1/8" - 1/4" lower though... Also please note the Lexus GS350, like the ISx50 is a victim of the "Lexus Lean" (passenger side sits 1/8" higher then driver side)
Last edited by JoshIS408; 05-13-13 at 09:11 AM.
05-15-13, 08:13 AM
#54
Nice look sir! Something about the Neb Gray at night!! Love the new stance, I cannot wait to have my super downs installed, hopefully in the next week. Like you say for SPRINGS these things provide a legit drop and look. Keep the updates coming. Please let me (us) know if any minor issues arise post-drop.
05-15-13, 08:30 AM
#55
Looks good. What springs did you use? What will the coils do for you? I have a request if possible. Can you take a picture with your camera at the level of the center of the wheels and about 20 feet away? Thanks.
05-15-13, 08:37 AM
#56
Pole Position
Thank You
Yes, to my knowledge the electronic dampening control will be lost however I have heard that installing aftermarket suspension does not throw or show error lights / codes. In essence you will have to manually adjust the dampening by going outside of the car, instead of adjusting it from the comfort of inside you vehicle.
Yes, to my knowledge the electronic dampening control will be lost however I have heard that installing aftermarket suspension does not throw or show error lights / codes. In essence you will have to manually adjust the dampening by going outside of the car, instead of adjusting it from the comfort of inside you vehicle.
I understand the need for lowering springs as it improves the look of the car but coilovers may actually adversely affect the handling of the car instead of improving it since all the above dynamic adjustments are lost.
lowering springs = preserve handling/ride + improve looks
coilovers = worsen handling/ride + improve looks + added cost
05-15-13, 08:56 AM
#57
Please note that the stock electronic dampening is not just set and forget but it does "intelligent" continuous adjustments according to the road conditions. It even does uneven stiffening of the shocks ( left versus right side) when the car turns a corner in order to simulate an adjustable anti-roll bar effect. This achieves flatter cornering stance and reduces body roll when cornering.
I understand the need for lowering springs as it improves the look of the car but coilovers may actually adversely affect the handling of the car instead of improving it since all the above dynamic adjustments are lost.
lowering springs = preserve handling/ride + improve looks
coilovers = worsen handling/ride + improve looks + added cost
I understand the need for lowering springs as it improves the look of the car but coilovers may actually adversely affect the handling of the car instead of improving it since all the above dynamic adjustments are lost.
lowering springs = preserve handling/ride + improve looks
coilovers = worsen handling/ride + improve looks + added cost
Car is looking good Josh really like the small mods you have done.
05-15-13, 07:28 PM
#60
Nice look sir! Something about the Neb Gray at night!! Love the new stance, I cannot wait to have my super downs installed, hopefully in the next week. Like you say for SPRINGS these things provide a legit drop and look. Keep the updates coming. Please let me (us) know if any minor issues arise post-drop.
Here are the level pictures you asked for
**was squating for this picture haha, pretty much no gap drop, though the front seems to sit just a tad bit higher about half a finger id say, maybe less **
Please note that the stock electronic dampening is not just set and forget but it does "intelligent" continuous adjustments according to the road conditions. It even does uneven stiffening of the shocks ( left versus right side) when the car turns a corner in order to simulate an adjustable anti-roll bar effect. This achieves flatter cornering stance and reduces body roll when cornering.
I understand the need for lowering springs as it improves the look of the car but coilovers may actually adversely affect the handling of the car instead of improving it since all the above dynamic adjustments are lost.
lowering springs = preserve handling/ride + improve looks
coilovers = worsen handling/ride + improve looks + added cost
I understand the need for lowering springs as it improves the look of the car but coilovers may actually adversely affect the handling of the car instead of improving it since all the above dynamic adjustments are lost.
lowering springs = preserve handling/ride + improve looks
coilovers = worsen handling/ride + improve looks + added cost
On a side note, when I had KW v3's properly adjusted (car was tucking tire aswell) on my IS350 the car handled like a dream. It was like apples to oranges when comparing it to stock.
This is how she sits now
all on accuair + function form prototype air bags
Thank you!
Thanks
Will post more pictures if requested and or when I get new mods, whichever comes first haha