Lowering 450h
The most that can happen is the car sits a little bit lower then other 3GS. I have DF210s and according to tanabe its the same spring as GS300, GS350, GS430 and GS460s. Got to remember, the GS430 and GS460s have a V8 in them so it will weigh more in the front.
Does anyone know how much more the GS450h weighs compared to a GS3XX or GS4XX non hybrid?
Does anyone know how much more the GS450h weighs compared to a GS3XX or GS4XX non hybrid?
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The most that can happen is the car sits a little bit lower then other 3GS. I have DF210s and according to tanabe its the same spring as GS300, GS350, GS430 and GS460s. Got to remember, the GS430 and GS460s have a V8 in them so it will weigh more in the front.
Does anyone know how much more the GS450h weighs compared to a GS3XX or GS4XX non hybrid?
Does anyone know how much more the GS450h weighs compared to a GS3XX or GS4XX non hybrid?
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So its about 150 from 350 to 460 and about 200 for the 460 to 450h. I wouldnt worry about it really, if it was me I would get DFs and slam it... more weight = lower. lol, but thats me, I like to ride low. If you are worried, then get NFs and it should go SLIGHTLY lower, but it wont be as low as the DFs.
I wished I worked for a wheel or spring company. lol
I wished I worked for a wheel or spring company. lol
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Be careful giving out suggestions like that. Springs made for specific vehicles by reputable suspension companies spend a lot of time doing the R&D for not only handling and aesthetics, but safety.
agree, and technically you shouldn't use springs for one specific model on another car just coz' they "fit". there is a reason companies use specific spring rate on a specific springs, etc... otherwise they will just go tell you to cut springs.
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I unfortunately don't know anything about the Tanabe springs, but this person lowered his 450h with Tanabe NF210 
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&postcount=600
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&postcount=600
Last edited by whlkev; Jan 4, 2008 at 03:55 PM.
Hi,
I must have made a typo, I used the NF210 they works just fine, lowering a little more than the specs Tanabe have on their website due to the larger weight of the car, but nothing drastic. Here is a pic of the car lowered with the OEM wheels:
Click for hi res view
I'm currently running 19" (19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 back) without any rubbing, your mileage may vary with 20" and different offset.
I must have made a typo, I used the NF210 they works just fine, lowering a little more than the specs Tanabe have on their website due to the larger weight of the car, but nothing drastic. Here is a pic of the car lowered with the OEM wheels:
Click for hi res view
I'm currently running 19" (19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 back) without any rubbing, your mileage may vary with 20" and different offset.
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I agree that the NF210 will likely do the trick. However, the problem I have is that even Tanabe won't stand behind their product for the hybrid b/c it's not tested. I asked if they're looking into any R & D for the 450h and they said they're considering it.
Right now, I don't see any company out there that has springs specifically for the 450h.
Right now, I don't see any company out there that has springs specifically for the 450h.
I agree that the NF210 will likely do the trick. However, the problem I have is that even Tanabe won't stand behind their product for the hybrid b/c it's not tested. I asked if they're looking into any R & D for the 450h and they said they're considering it.
Right now, I don't see any company out there that has springs specifically for the 450h.
Right now, I don't see any company out there that has springs specifically for the 450h.
gotta pay to play.
