I think he means mods like dropping/lowering it and running staggered. There are no springs made for the AWD GS (yet). There are only RWD springs made for the GS. There are some members who are using RWD springs and no problem but i konw there were some issues with more vibrations? Also running staggered with an AWD risks damage,but i know you can run the staggered look with the bigger lip in the back but the same width rim.

 

it's not that it can't be modded, it's due to lack of parts, suspension manufactures are reluctant or very slowly rolling out springs/coils for AWD vehicles, now, why would people want to lower an AWD is a whole other issue, but that's where we stand now

people have success lowering their AWD with RWD springs and have no problem, some just don't want to take the risk

running staggered rims (most people like the big rear lips) on an AWD is less than ideal as it puts a lot of stress on the drive train and might confuse the AWD system, again, people have done it before and there is a workaround, but some just don't like the risk involved as well

personally, if AWD is needed in my home state, i wouldn't bother modifying it at all

 

I wish you won't regret on your next car.

 

not even. its really only 3 months but i would only drive the beater when it snows.

i know some awd members have lowered using the rwd springs but has it caused any problems besides vibrations?

 

Driver's side hangs lower than the passenger side.

 

Driver's side hangs lower than the passenger side.
Need coilovers but they aren't made for the AWD models of both the GS and IS.

 

Double post

 

Somehow a triple post

 

Lowering an AWD car make as much sense as putting a lift kit on a Ferrari.

 

yea damn those wrxs

 

I'm a little curious as to why as well. Audi's have no problem with dropping our quattro cars and running staggared. Is there something i'm missing?

 

pls read my post

 

You can use the lowering springs to get the look you want, and like others said, although you may not get a true stagger set-up, you can get the look of a staggered set-up. And if you search the forum, several members are running staggered set-up on AWD and in theory, if you keep the overall diameter the same, it would be alright.

Getting AWD in areas where it snows quite a bit is a responsible decision you're making for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers on the road. No matter how good of a driver you are, what you're driving is important as well. Don't regret the decision you've made and make the best out of it. Trading it in for a RWD version would most likely be a really bad financial decision.

 

I hated living in areas where it snows. Cool to look at. Annoying to live with

 

I have been riding on my lowered GS300 AWD for 2 1/2 years without a problem. If I get a 2009 GS350 I will lower that too or even a GS450H for that matter. I never staggered my wheels though.