I need to replace a few items....
#1
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I need to replace a few items....
I just recently purchased a 2013 GS 350 F Sport with 99k miles and I need to replace a few things. Any recommendations are appreciated...
Front Rotors
Front Pads,
Front Struts
Rear Rotors
Rear Pads
Rear Shocks
And... tires.... Should I go stock? Should I go aftermarket? What would you do?
Thanks in advance!
Front Rotors
Front Pads,
Front Struts
Rear Rotors
Rear Pads
Rear Shocks
And... tires.... Should I go stock? Should I go aftermarket? What would you do?
Thanks in advance!
#2
Brakes you are better of going OEM. As far as struts and shocks, are you planning on lowering the car or keeping it stock height? If lowering then I would suggest a coilover setup, if keeping stock height then go OEM, just my $0.02.
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Brakes:
I personally recommend going OEM with the parts unless you feel like you can get a better deal with quality aftermarket stuff...sometimes the prices are not that much different from OEM and aftermarket. When I did brakes and rotors, I went with ATE PremiumOne Rotors with Akebono brake pads - i saved a couple hundred bucks and did it per my non-Lexus trusted mechanic. So far, they feel just as good as OEM.
However, I have a non-F sport AWD. If you have a RWD F-Sport, i recommend only OEM brakes/rotors.
Suspension:
For suspension items, i don't have much experience with the 4GS but with my past cars have stuck exclusively to OEM suspension components.
Tires:
Go for the Pirelli P7's if you want a great overall 19" tire.
Where to buy OEM:
A few places that are popular online for genuine OEM Lexus parts:
Carson Toyota (http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214915)
My L Parts: www.MyLParts.com
House of Lexus (http://houseoflexus.com/)
L Parts 24/7: (http://lparts247.com/)
I believe House of Lexus is actually Lexus of San Diego.
L Parts 24/7 is actually Lexus of Sacramento.
Also, many dealerships are using eBay stores to sell parts as well. Search eBay and you'll find Lexus dealerships selling OEM parts.
I personally recommend going OEM with the parts unless you feel like you can get a better deal with quality aftermarket stuff...sometimes the prices are not that much different from OEM and aftermarket. When I did brakes and rotors, I went with ATE PremiumOne Rotors with Akebono brake pads - i saved a couple hundred bucks and did it per my non-Lexus trusted mechanic. So far, they feel just as good as OEM.
However, I have a non-F sport AWD. If you have a RWD F-Sport, i recommend only OEM brakes/rotors.
Suspension:
For suspension items, i don't have much experience with the 4GS but with my past cars have stuck exclusively to OEM suspension components.
Tires:
Go for the Pirelli P7's if you want a great overall 19" tire.
Where to buy OEM:
A few places that are popular online for genuine OEM Lexus parts:
Carson Toyota (http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214915)
My L Parts: www.MyLParts.com
House of Lexus (http://houseoflexus.com/)
L Parts 24/7: (http://lparts247.com/)
I believe House of Lexus is actually Lexus of San Diego.
L Parts 24/7 is actually Lexus of Sacramento.
Also, many dealerships are using eBay stores to sell parts as well. Search eBay and you'll find Lexus dealerships selling OEM parts.
Last edited by AJLex19; 04-07-17 at 11:54 AM.
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NewLexOwnr (04-09-17)
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info...
I've decided to go with OEM parts. I've run into a new problem as well. The stock wheels are damaged and I need new tires. The wheels will probably cost $400 to repair and the tires are pretty expensive. I do NOT like the fact that the stock wheels are staggered. Is there a way to buy aftermarket wheels that are not staggered and buy tires for them? If this is possible, do you recommend or not recommend I go that route?
Thanks again...
I've decided to go with OEM parts. I've run into a new problem as well. The stock wheels are damaged and I need new tires. The wheels will probably cost $400 to repair and the tires are pretty expensive. I do NOT like the fact that the stock wheels are staggered. Is there a way to buy aftermarket wheels that are not staggered and buy tires for them? If this is possible, do you recommend or not recommend I go that route?
Thanks again...
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