2003 GS430 Looking for a clean drop
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2003 GS430 Looking for a clean drop
Hey guys....sorry if this has been answered already... but i have been searching and haven't found anything.... I have a gs430 and i am getting my iforged 20's in about 2 weeks.... i would liek to know if anyone has any input on what springs i should purchase if i wanted my car to have a drop where the fender is about to touch the tires without rubbing when there are three people in my car. I just got a ticket so i need to find out which spring/shock config i could use to get my car the way i want it temporarily until i have enough money to get coilovers....
So i am looking for any advice on the best and lowcost setup.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
So i am looking for any advice on the best and lowcost setup.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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I will go ahead and tell you to wait and get coilovers first, unless install cost is not an issue. I'm pretty sure that's what everyone will say, although I have the L-Tuned S/S set-up and am very satisfied. With 20's though you may want a little lower than L-Tuned can provide.
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If the wait isnt exceptionally long for the coilovers then I would just wait. If you absolutely have to have it dropped now then I know Espelir springs give a nice drop. I had eibach before I was educated on the coilovers and the ride was fair but it was only a 1" drop. But for the price it was ok
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thanks for the comments guys.....but my speeding ticket ended up costing me about $1000 so i think i will have to be on springs and shocks for like the rest of the year ....... i am still left pondering.....would i be looking for a set of springs that will get me about 1.5 drop??? i was on ebay the other day and they had some tein s tech springs .... but i dont know how good they are...
Again any input is appreciated.
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Again any input is appreciated.
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Originally Posted by sursmoke
thanks for the comments guys.....but my speeding ticket ended up costing me about $1000 so i think i will have to be on springs and shocks for like the rest of the year ....... i am still left pondering.....would i be looking for a set of springs that will get me about 1.5 drop??? i was on ebay the other day and they had some tein s tech springs .... but i dont know how good they are...
Again any input is appreciated.
Thanks
Again any input is appreciated.
Thanks
http://www.daizensporttuning.com/products/springs.html
Cost for the set $350 from TM Engineering
http://www.tmengineering.net/suspens...n/make/gs.html
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I went with the espelir springs and l-tuned shocks, and I think it rides better than stock. I also have the 20in iforged aeros and it doesn't rub at all even with people in the back.
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hey guys thanks for the input...do u happen to have photos of how ur rides looks like...i would like to see how big the gap is between the fender and tire..
thanks again
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sursmoke
I have 20" iFored wheels on my car and if you would like pm me your email address I will take some pictures of my car with the wheels on and this way it will give you a good look on how yours may sit.
I may be selling my L-tuned as soon as I find out if I can get my J.I.C. Magic coilovers by next month. Although my car is a 1998 GS 400, so you may want to check to see if they will fit your 03.
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I am having my car detailed today so I may have them for you by later today or tomorrow.
I have 20" iFored wheels on my car and if you would like pm me your email address I will take some pictures of my car with the wheels on and this way it will give you a good look on how yours may sit.
I may be selling my L-tuned as soon as I find out if I can get my J.I.C. Magic coilovers by next month. Although my car is a 1998 GS 400, so you may want to check to see if they will fit your 03.
Cheers,
Revhard191
I am having my car detailed today so I may have them for you by later today or tomorrow.
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like ur pics...it looks good.. when u whehave four people in your car including urself does ur car rub when u try to make u-turns...or can u make full u-turns normally????
thanks again
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Originally Posted by sursmoke
Hey guys....sorry if this has been answered already... but i have been searching and haven't found anything.... I have a gs430 and i am getting my iforged 20's in about 2 weeks.... i would liek to know if anyone has any input on what springs i should purchase if i wanted my car to have a drop where the fender is about to touch the tires without rubbing when there are three people in my car. I just got a ticket so i need to find out which spring/shock config i could use to get my car the way i want it temporarily until i have enough money to get coilovers....
So i am looking for any advice on the best and lowcost setup.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
So i am looking for any advice on the best and lowcost setup.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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I had four people in my car including myself and it does not rub at all even in U-turns, also I forged makes the perfect offset for the gs and that is why it does not rub.
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