LTuned Installed - Wow
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Originally posted by RealMarty
Guys, the L-Tuned suspension drop is about an inch front and back. I believe it's actually a fraction more in the front than in the rear. Gives the car a nice rake front to back.
I had mine done about a month ago and I love it.
I love the look and the way it handles. Not too stiff, but it definately eliminates the highway float and takes out a lot of the roll in moderate speed turns.
I didn't think I'd really like the lowered look, but I loved it from the minute I picked up the car at the dealer.
I also think they should offer the L-Tuned suspension as a sports suspension option from the factory and I think the steering ecu should be standard on all GS430s. There's just too much play in the standard steering, especially at highway speeds.
BTW, lexguynj, if you can make it up to NYC (I know that's a challange these days) Johnny Mo is hooked up with Lexus of Manhattan and I know they can do the L-Tuned work for you.
One small problem with my suspension is that I got a bad shock that's going to be replaced. It's been making noise as it experiences load/off-load transitions. Lexus replaced it and it will be installed by the dealer on Thursday.
Guys, the L-Tuned suspension drop is about an inch front and back. I believe it's actually a fraction more in the front than in the rear. Gives the car a nice rake front to back.
I had mine done about a month ago and I love it.
I love the look and the way it handles. Not too stiff, but it definately eliminates the highway float and takes out a lot of the roll in moderate speed turns.
I didn't think I'd really like the lowered look, but I loved it from the minute I picked up the car at the dealer.
I also think they should offer the L-Tuned suspension as a sports suspension option from the factory and I think the steering ecu should be standard on all GS430s. There's just too much play in the standard steering, especially at highway speeds.
BTW, lexguynj, if you can make it up to NYC (I know that's a challange these days) Johnny Mo is hooked up with Lexus of Manhattan and I know they can do the L-Tuned work for you.
One small problem with my suspension is that I got a bad shock that's going to be replaced. It's been making noise as it experiences load/off-load transitions. Lexus replaced it and it will be installed by the dealer on Thursday.
Thanks for the info and the NYC trip maybe worth it, however where should I start, suspension of course and that's it for now? Is this something that can be done during one day or overnight? I really have to think about this since the benefits seem so obvious!
Thanks again for your help.
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What did the L-tune suspension install cost? I asked about the price last week when I was at the dealer but I didn't receive an answer. I really didn't push the issue because I was really more concerned about the warranty.
I don't think it should be any more then a regular strut/shock r&r. Is that a correct assumption?
I don't think it should be any more then a regular strut/shock r&r. Is that a correct assumption?
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Right on RM.
This is my first Susp mod ever, and was alittle concerned about the final look. The fit is perfect for me, esp with the OEM 17s. I am very pleased with it, can't you tell?
The DaveGS4 was with me when I picked it up, and the service reps we were chatting with were snickering at me cause I was giggling like a little school girl.
It was surreal: Dave and I were in the service drive thru bay, and it was a little dingy (cold and rainy) outside, so they pulled my car around and backed it into the bay. Well, when the Borlas moved in, and the sound started bouncing off the concrete walls in there, it was titillating to say the least.
meanboy, the cost for my install was 5hrs @ $85 = $425
HTH
This is my first Susp mod ever, and was alittle concerned about the final look. The fit is perfect for me, esp with the OEM 17s. I am very pleased with it, can't you tell?
The DaveGS4 was with me when I picked it up, and the service reps we were chatting with were snickering at me cause I was giggling like a little school girl.
It was surreal: Dave and I were in the service drive thru bay, and it was a little dingy (cold and rainy) outside, so they pulled my car around and backed it into the bay. Well, when the Borlas moved in, and the sound started bouncing off the concrete walls in there, it was titillating to say the least.
meanboy, the cost for my install was 5hrs @ $85 = $425
HTH
Last edited by ///MDex; Oct 9, 2001 at 09:45 AM.
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