get the blistein PSS, I am really really considering getting them. Someone said that if you call them (shox.com) you can get them for $921. I checked out the spring rate and it has the same ratio as the tein CS which is 10 up front 6 in the rear, the blistein is 12.25 up front 8.17 in the rear . So its a little stiffer but as Lee said they have good handling. The Tein HA for the GS has a 14 up front and 10 in the rear which is alot harsher ride but I believe it would work fine also.

 

Well, i was all proud of myself for finding these coilovers in stock somewhere and it turns out that they dont have them in stock. this after the sales rep told me that they were.

oh well the search continues...

 

i heard that the GS coilovers will fit the SC is that true?

 

did you not read what I posted for you. Get the blistein pss made for the 2nd gen GS. Call shox.com and ask them for a price should be under 1k. Lee says they handle very well.

 

It will fit, but you have to be very careful. fit doesn't mean it's right. the two cars are very different in balance, and you need to know what you are doing. genearch had the tein flex from gs on the sc430 before, the car never drove right until he got the tein cs

 

Henry is correct. I posted something a while back comparing springs rate balance on the car and the PSS were the only ones that matched up to the SC fine. But they were VERY stiff.

 

I posted up the spring rates like 4 post ago, saying the only ones with the right ratios from a GS that are common are the blistein PSS and Tein HA

 

I guess i missed the part of your post where you said that?

i think its time we get a group buy on some coilovers.

are they the GS300 or GS430 ones that have the good spring rates?

 

OK, So i have been reduced to trying to get some GS coilovers for my SC430 as there is just nothing else available.

here are some choices i found;


BLITZ SACHS RACING SUSPENSION: GS300/400 98-05
Item # BLZ-91810

Blitz Sachs Racing Suspension for Lexus GS300/GS400 98-05

MSRP:$1,850.00 Our Price:$1,573.00 View Details





HKS HIPERMAX DAMPER 2 KIT: LEXUS GS 98-02
Item # HKS-1760-ST007

HKS Hipermax Damper II Suspension Kit for Lexus GS300/GS400/GS430 98-02

MSRP:$2,175.00 Our Price:$1,849.00 View Details





H&R COIL-OVER KIT: GS300 98-03
Item # HR-52404

H&R Coil-Over Kit Adjustable 1.0-1.9 (FR) & 1.0-2.0 (RR) Fits Lexus GS300 98-03

MSRP:$1,750.00 Our Price:$1,488.00 View Details





H&R COIL-OVER KIT: GS400 98-00
Item # HR-52405

H&R Coil-Over Kit Adjustable 1.0-1.9 (FR) & 1.0-2.0 (RR) Fits Lexus GS400 98-00

MSRP:$1,750.00 Our Price:$1,488.00 View Details





TANABE PRO S-0C COIL-OVER: GS300 98-UP (W/ REAR MOUNTS)
Item # TNB-TSC024

Tanabe Pro S-0C Coil Over Kit For Lexus GS300/GS400 98-01 W/ Rear Upper Mounts

MSRP:$1,050.00 Our Price:$945.00 View Details





TANABE PRO S-0C TYPE-2 COIL-OVER: GS300/400 98-01
Item # TNB-TSC024X

Tanabe Pro S-0C Type-2 Coil-Over Kit For Lexus GS300/400 98-01

MSRP:$850.00 Our Price:$765.00 View Details





TEIN SUPER STREET COILOVER KIT: GS300 (2WD)/GS430 06-UP
Item # TEIN-DSL78-KUSS2

TEIN - Super Street Damper Coilover Kit (without Upper Mount), for Lexus GS300 (2WD) & GS430 06-UP
Note: EDFC #EDKU1-12120

MSRP:$1,000.00 Our Price:$950.00 View Details





TEIN CS COILOVER KIT: LEXUS GS 98-05 (W/ UPPER MOUNT)
Item # TEIN-DST76-RUSS3

TEIN Comfort Spec Cruising Master CS Coilover Kit (W/ Upper Mount) for Lexus GS300, GS400, GS430 98-05
Note: EDFC #EDKU-12120

MSRP:$1,500.00 Our Price:$1,425.00 View Details




TEIN FLEX COILOVER KIT: GS 98-05 (W/UPPER MOUNT)
Item # TEIN-DST76-6USSI

TEIN Flex Coilover Kit (with Upper Mount) for Lexus GS Series 98-05
Note: EDFC #EDKU1-12120

MSRP:$1,560.00 Our Price:$1,482.00 View Details





TEIN SUPER STREET COILOVER KIT: LEXUS GS 98-05
Item # TEIN-DSY98-KUSS2

TEIN Super Street Damper Coilover Kit (without Upper Mount) for Lexus GS300/400/430 98-05
Note: EDFC #EDKU1-12120

MSRP:$1,000.00 Our Price:$950.00 View Details


I am really leaning towards the TEINS but i dont know enough about the spring rates of all these choices to make an educated decision.

i did find the D2 coilovers for the SC430 but i dont know anything about them.

what would you guys do?

 

please listen to me get the blistein PSS from the gs ones as they are very close to the stock tein CS spring rates for the sc430. Also Lee has tested these in his sc430 and said it rode well and felt very planted. Someone else put on a set of tein HA from a gs and said it didnt ride well.

 

I hear what you are saying, i just want to explore all the options. from what i read about the PSS' they are extremely stiff. i am just not sure i want something that stiff.

i hope you get them i would like to see the drop and hear how they ride.

i saw you were looking for some coilovers too.

have you looked at these?

http://www.d2racingsports.com.au/d2suspension.html

 

hey those look nice, however I think they are going to be super stiff, the spring rates are 15 front 9 rear, which is drastically stiffer then the Tein CS which are 10/6 and the Blistein PSS which are 12/8.

However they are made for the car so iono they must have done some testing? Do you know if they are expensive?

 

check out this site.

http://www.gmpperformance.com/index....tail&PID=77510

 

They are around the same price as the TEIN's

i am beginning to think that there might not be so much of a difference going with the GS coilovers! i think we should try to find the softer set of GS coilovers and call it a day.

the only thing i am nervous about it the ride height

 

dont worry about the ride height, your getting full coilovers + strut, your bound to get atleast a 3" drop and be able to raise it also. Your main concern should be the spring rates and the strength of the struts and the ride quality.