Suspension and Brakes Springs, shocks, coilovers, sways, braces, brakes, etc.

Loose steering 03 gs300

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-03-04, 08:56 PM
  #1  
dirk
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
dirk's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Loose steering 03 gs300

We have a 03 GWe have a 03 GS 300. At highway speed it has a mind of it own. It seems way to sensitive. Bought the car new, complained about it and told it was normal! The even checked 4 wheel alignment and said everything was OK. It checks out normal. I say B.S. We had a 98 Gs 300 that drove fine. My wife and I are sure that a car in this price range shouldn’t make us feel uncomfortable driving at highway speeds. My 95 pathfinder with 145,000 mile drives better. Any one have this problem with their Lexus? What was the fix!

PS Yes I did the search thing, and from what I read back to (2 year ago ) leans towards the ECU
What do you think

Thanks
Unhappy Lexus Owner
Dirk
Old 05-04-04, 08:20 AM
  #2  
ChuH
Lexus Test Driver
 
ChuH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Guam
Posts: 1,188
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Have you check the PSI on the tires? Too much air pressure will cause sensitive steering. What size of tires and rims do you have?

Chu...
Old 05-04-04, 04:48 PM
  #3  
dirk
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
dirk's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

everything is stock! psi is at 32
Dirk
Old 05-04-04, 05:25 PM
  #4  
PHML
Master Thread Closer!!
iTrader: (33)
 
PHML's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Waipahu, Waikele, HI
Posts: 9,859
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Maybe its time to upgrade to LTuned ECU....that should stiffen up the steering wheel. Contact Steve at Carson Toyota.

Pete
Old 05-04-04, 07:54 PM
  #5  
HKGS300
Lexus Test Driver
 
HKGS300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,066
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

what rim/tire sizes do you currently have, and what was on your previous GS?
Putting bigger rims/wider, lower-profile tires will significantly improve the steering feel.

What mods were on your previous GS?

Also, did you try-out a similar 03 GS300, and how was the steering on that car?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sclexus300
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
7
01-05-12 07:56 AM
newyorker
Suspension and Brakes
6
03-24-03 04:06 PM
advsystems
Suspension and Brakes
4
12-13-02 01:22 PM
GS300.ru
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
5
09-22-01 01:55 PM
johnb
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
5
07-17-01 08:12 AM



Quick Reply: Loose steering 03 gs300



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:06 PM.