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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 07:41 PM
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What's up guys, I've been searching on the forum and looking online, but haven't found any lowering springs that are made for the GS200T. Anyone know of any or already have lowered theirs and know of a kit that will fit? Thanks
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 12:15 AM
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any 2013+ GS springs should fit...correct me if im wrong.
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 05:25 AM
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That's what I was thinking and I hope you're right lol, but the fact that I haven't found one manufacturer that actually lists a GS200T as an application is what has me wondering
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 08:37 AM
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Compare the part number of the stock GS350 springs and GS200T springs at your dealership. If they are same, the same lowering springs will work.
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Technically, should be different because of the engine weight difference.

However, RSR springs should work.

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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bb700092
Compare the part number of the stock GS350 springs and GS200T springs at your dealership. If they are same, the same lowering springs will work.
thanks, and I actually tried that last week, but there's 3 different part numbers for the springs. I was curious to see if anyone had tried it yet but so far doesn't look like it. I think I'm going to check out the RSR like Meraki was saying and let you guys know if it works or not. I agree that eventually they'll be different cuz of the weight difference.
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 10:44 PM
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Don't give up because it is very much possible. Here is the proof:
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Technically, should be different because of the engine weight difference.

However, RSR springs should work.

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The GS200t & GS350 are essentially the same weight aren't they? Due to the extra weight from the turbo's reinforcement and plumbing.

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thanks, and I actually tried that last week, but there's 3 different part numbers for the springs. I was curious to see if anyone had tried it yet but so far doesn't look like it. I think I'm going to check out the RSR like Meraki was saying and let you guys know if it works or not. I agree that eventually they'll be different cuz of the weight difference.
I wonder why there would be 3 different part numbers for one coil spring?
Or does the GS200t have 3 different spring rates?
Or is it for front left, front right, and rear springs?
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by peteharvey
The GS200t & GS350 are essentially the same weight aren't they? Due to the extra weight from the turbo's reinforcement and plumbing.
According to Lexus, the 200t actually weighs more than the RWD 350, The 200t is 3805 lbs whereas the 350 is 3726 lbs.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bb700092
Don't give up because it is very much possible. Here is the proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhZp0Px6uM
that thing is on the floor lol, and anything can be done, would just prefer its actually made for the car lol

Didn't sound like the 3 different part numbers were because of different sides, but now that you bring that up, I'm going to check on it again. Regardless, springs get here tomorrow. Depending on what time, we'll drop it tomorrow or Thursday, I'll let you guys know how it goes. I ordered RSR springs for a 2016 GS350.
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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Well, no issues at all, fit right on. Came out nice, still need the springs to settle.

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Looks really nice! Plus I can't believe everything fit. I've never seen lowering springs made for v6 that would fit a 4-cyl turbo of the same model car with no issues since the weight is not the same.
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by viperr
Looks really nice! Plus I can't believe everything fit. I've never seen lowering springs made for v6 that would fit a 4-cyl turbo of the same model car with no issues since the weight is not the same.
The weight difference between 200t and 350 is minimal, it's basically the difference of one average passenger in the front.
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by elitedanny
Well, no issues at all, fit right on. Came out nice, still need the springs to settle.

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Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Thanks guys!
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