JGRussell

I'm considering lowering my 2000 GS but my major conern is how it's going to ride. I want to maintain a smooth ride and [B]every[B] vehicle that I've ridden that has been lowered rides extremely rough. Personally I think one of the best features about any Lexus is the ride. Can I lower my car and still maintain a quality ride? If so, what supension package would you suggest?

swat1727

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that's exactly what i am worried about.

VipDout

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Tein Cs ... sooooo many threads on this and I believe theres a sticky on this too

4ntvings

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whats your long term goal/direction for your car?
how low do you want to go?
what's your budget?
do you want spring/shock combo?
do you want coilover system?

determine those ?'s and then you should be able to move forward.

dentpusher

I find its not the lowering that kills the ride but the heavy low profile tires. I am lowered 2" and the ride is great with the winter tires on. When the 19's are on the ride gets a little rough on the bumps but rides smooth otherwise. Looks to good for me to care.

4ntvings

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i agree with the tire differences. there's quite a difference when driving on 45 series vs 35 series/front and 30 series/rear on mine. when i'm on my stocks, i fly over almost everything!

RI-Lex

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my car on lower on tein CS, it's so smooth, quiet, and no squeaks at sll, I love it

4ntvings

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tein cs nice ride, decent drop

kit cat

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HKS Hipermax LS. It's made for luxury cars.

GSteg

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x2

I'd take the HKS over the Tein any day.

Joe C

Bingo.

On my setup (eibachs with KYB struts) and the 18s my ride is definitely more harsh than stock. With the stock 16s its much less noticeable.