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Road Magnet Spring / Made for the AWD GS

Old 01-19-09, 10:53 AM
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i would definitely give this a shot. hopefully they tested them well for no vibrations...
Old 01-19-09, 11:00 AM
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Same here. Although I'm a bit skeptical. What exactly would make these any different? From what I've read, unless you somehow make the car RWD, there isn't a magic spring that will work perfectly on an AWD car...
Old 01-19-09, 02:03 PM
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i believe nothing is perfect once to go aftermarket. once you change something from stock u can accept a difference but as long as these springs are nice and comfy and no vibrations will do it all for me....
Old 01-19-09, 05:21 PM
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Iv been reading a lot about these vibrations an that would drive me nutts. I think Im just going to buy a RWD. Im out of DC and we dont see that much snow/ice.

I also would email Road Magnet before buying to see if they had any vibration issues.
Old 01-19-09, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gs350on22s
i would definitely give this a shot. hopefully they tested them well for no vibrations...
99.9% sure it won't resolve vibes.
Old 01-19-09, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gs350on22s
i believe nothing is perfect once to go aftermarket. once you change something from stock u can accept a difference but as long as these springs are nice and comfy and no vibrations will do it all for me....
I believe the main reason for your vibrations are caused by something other than your lowering springs.
Old 01-19-09, 09:05 PM
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it seems like i am not the only one to be having vibration issues with the awd dropped and my tech told me that it is because of those springs. i did balances wheels alignments, checked the tires e.t.c. i can't think of anything else...
ahhh helpp
Old 01-21-09, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by gs350on22s
it seems like i am not the only one to be having vibration issues with the awd dropped and my tech told me that it is because of those springs. i did balances wheels alignments, checked the tires e.t.c. i can't think of anything else...
ahhh helpp
Unless you don't mind rolling on a stock setup, trade-in your car for one that is known not to have vibration issues in which aftermarket suspension components have been thoroughly tested and readliy available. The stress is not worth it.
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Originally Posted by nardeezy
Unless you don't mind rolling on a stock setup, trade-in your car for one that is known not to have vibration issues in which aftermarket suspension components have been thoroughly tested and readliy available. The stress is not worth it.
I totally agree....not worth the stress at all.
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Guys I just talked to Mark at RM and he said there have been no vibrations with their test GS300 AWD. He also said if you do buy the springs and experience the vibrations they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and can return them for a full refund.

Just wanted to pass on that information.
Old 01-22-09, 11:40 AM
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Nice, well once I put my wheels on in the next couple weeks I'l def get these and try them out, good info Chance.
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nardeezy today when i was driving i was getting those vibrations and i said to myself let me take the traction off and see what happens. when the traction was off i get no vibrations with the tein springs no matter what. now what is the reason that i am getting vibrations with the traction on.. i am on stocks now
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Buying our AWD GS and modifying it was definitely a learning experience for me!
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Originally Posted by gs350on22s
nardeezy today when i was driving i was getting those vibrations and i said to myself let me take the traction off and see what happens. when the traction was off i get no vibrations with the tein springs no matter what. now what is the reason that i am getting vibrations with the traction on.. i am on stocks now
How do you turn OFF the traction control?
Old 01-23-09, 09:49 AM
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there is a button right in the center console, that traction button. i hold it for like 3 seconds and 2 lights come on. when those lights are on the car has no vibrations and when its off i vibrate. i don't get it

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