Seeking spring/susp advice
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Seeking spring/susp advice
I just picked up my new to me 03 GS430 yesterday - 22k miles. I am looking to upgrade the suspension, but want to keep it comfortable. Ideally, I wanted to purchase L-tuned springs - but they are no longer available. What is the next best alternative that is still available? I don't want to go with coilovers because I will never adjust them, and think its overkill for my application. I spoke to Lou at Carson, and he suggested the factory Lexus SP edition springs, which run right at $400 for the set. He didnt have the exact specs on them, but thought they would be very similiar to the L-tuned. Any members with experience with these springs?
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I am also getting a set of Daizen sways.
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This is my daily driver, with roughly 30 miles of highway driving each way. I am not looking for an ultra suspension, just tight without being bone jarring. I am keeping the factory 17"s for now.
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Any other pieces I should consider? I have read lots of threads about chasis braces, and know their benefits from my experience with my supercharged Miata - much moreso in a convertible. Any of those make a big difference?
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Thanks in advance.
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I am also getting a set of Daizen sways.
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This is my daily driver, with roughly 30 miles of highway driving each way. I am not looking for an ultra suspension, just tight without being bone jarring. I am keeping the factory 17"s for now.
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Any other pieces I should consider? I have read lots of threads about chasis braces, and know their benefits from my experience with my supercharged Miata - much moreso in a convertible. Any of those make a big difference?
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Thanks in advance.
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Go with a set of Tein CS coilovers and call it a day. I wish I would have done that but I went with the L-tuned shocks and springs without knowing any better . You have a chance to make the right choice. Buy the CS coilovers.
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Just noticed this on the classified forum. If you want to go with springs/shocks.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181385
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181385
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Thanks for the link - too low though.
As far as the coilovers go - Springs for $200 to $400 or coilovers for $1,250 - no percieved difference on my part other than the $1,000 tariff. I just do not see the need to spend that much. I would never use them as intended - I would NEVER touch the ride height. I am not replacing the shocks, with only 22k miles, I think I am fine for quite a while. I want to find a spring that drops right about 1" and isn't too stiff.
Nonetheless, I do appreciate your input...
As far as the coilovers go - Springs for $200 to $400 or coilovers for $1,250 - no percieved difference on my part other than the $1,000 tariff. I just do not see the need to spend that much. I would never use them as intended - I would NEVER touch the ride height. I am not replacing the shocks, with only 22k miles, I think I am fine for quite a while. I want to find a spring that drops right about 1" and isn't too stiff.
Nonetheless, I do appreciate your input...
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Well since you are not going to drop it much, I understand. I am not real sure which springs you could buy to drop it only 1" or so. The L-tuned springs would be perfect for you but they are hard to find. Try posting a WTB on the classified forum. Good luck.
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I'm far from expert on the subject but I wonder if performance springs with stock shocks is the best idea, usually they're changed together. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable (swing a dead cat and you'll find one) could weigh in on that.
Btw Eibach springs might suit your needs.
Btw Eibach springs might suit your needs.
Last edited by csq860; 05-03-06 at 03:49 PM.
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i've heard eibach ride really stiff, i heard the tanabe nf210's are pretty close to stock feeling.
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