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Old 01-24-07, 06:57 AM
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im looking to get some coilovers for a gs430 its an 02, whats the best option to go with and keeping the lexus feel, i don't want a rough setup, are the tein cs V2 good? and whats a good place to buy from.
Old 01-24-07, 07:19 AM
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Carson Toyota (l-tunedparts.com) is your best bet for Tein CS. They are probably the closest to stock feel.
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You might want to consider the Apexi World Sport coilovers listed in the classified section: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=257469

I prefer the feel of the Apexi over the Tein CS v1 (haven't rode in a v2). The Apexi WS is a quality coilover, but it does not have damping adjustment if you are looking for that feature.
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As I have read, the Apexi don't really give you that sporty feel either.
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If you are not lowering your car, get Bilstein HD's. Makes your car feel planted but only slightly stiffer than stock.

Also much cheaper than Tein CS.
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i do want to lower the car, i plan on going w/ 19" wheels also, so i wana avoid having a big gap. im not sure if coilovers are my best option, is there an L-tuned setup for the gs430? if so how much is it, and how much does it lower.
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Yes there is an L-tuned setup. The L-tuned springs lower your car by 1.0" all around. There are few members here with 19" rims and L-tuned springs. L-tuned shocks are discontinued already, but they are exactly the same as the KYB GR-2 shocks.
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You will still have a fairly large gap with the L-Tuned springs. Also depending on how low you plan on going the Tein CS coilovers won't give you that ultra slam. You might want to take a look at some JIC Magic coilovers.
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