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Suspension-changes - facelift?

Old Oct 15, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Default Suspension-changes - facelift?

Im looking into ordering a set of TTE coilovers, as these are the ONLY set for the GS that can be legaly used where i live. (It needs to be TÜV-approved)

Link to the "suspension kit":
http://www.tte.de/downloads/brochure..._430%20S16.pdf

Link to Tüv-papers:
http://www.tte.de/downloads/certific..._GS430_S16.pdf

Trouble is...when i asked my toyota/lexus-contact to check if they still make it, and to get a pricequote on it if they still do...he says that his system says there is a set available for the GS made AFTER 08.2000, BUT the TTE-site doesnt say anything about this.

Now...what i need to know is, was there any changes made to the suspension during the 01+ facelift?

Any help here, would be greatly appreciated
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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...no one?
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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not that im aware of
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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For future reference...the mentioned TTE-kit is discontinued
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Wow, that sucks that you guys have such strict guidelines about what parts are allowed on the vehicle. I guess its a good and safety thing to keep the other drivers with the DropZone $150 coilovers from sharing the road with you . I don't even think they check the suspension here in the states. They just make sure your engine isn't spewing out too much pollution and send you on your way.
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Tell me about it But ive ordered the TTE-lowering springs...that seem to be still in production...theyre roughly a 1,1-1,2" drop...wich is exactly what i need
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