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Old 01-29-09, 10:56 AM
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Default Need Struts to go with L-Tuned Springs.

I currently have 98-05 LEXUS GS300/400/430 TEIN FLEX COILOVER
KIT on my vehicle for the past 6 months; $1,600.00 invested + installation. Handles great, but my wife wants a softer ride. I have the L-Tuned Springs need everything else. Any suggestions?
Old 01-29-09, 11:20 AM
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KYB is pretty soft. in fact, L-tuned shocks are suppose to be rebadged KYB GR-2
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Thanks. How do they compare to OEM? Do you have any suggestions how I could trade or sale my Tein Kit and/or Greddy EVO 2 exhaust?
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They should be the same since they are OEM from the same manufracture. I replace me OEM shock with KYB GR-2 under 2 months ago. But I lower mine with Tanabe DF210. It feels great. Love the handling right now. Where are you in TX? I'm in Fort Worth. I still have '04 OEM shock/springs I can sell them to you
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How many miles were on them? And how much do you want for everything but springs?
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Yes I am in Irving/Las Colinas area...how much do you want? How many miles are on them?
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Originally Posted by bursond
Thanks. How do they compare to OEM? Do you have any suggestions how I could trade or sale my Tein Kit and/or Greddy EVO 2 exhaust?
how much do YOU want for these items?
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Originally Posted by bursond
Handles great, but my wife wants a softer ride. I have the L-Tuned Springs need everything else. Any suggestions?
kyb + l-tuned springs = softer ride
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Originally Posted by sakataj
how much do YOU want for these items?
$500 for EVO 2 catback exhaust, and I was hopping for at least $800 for the Tein kit. Let me know if that is fair.
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I just did new OEM lexus struts with L-Tuned springs and the car rides almost identical to stock with the exception of better handling and lower stance. I couldnt be happier!! Here is a pic......
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Originally Posted by aasc300
I just did new OEM lexus struts with L-Tuned springs and the car rides almost identical to stock with the exception of better handling and lower stance. I couldnt be happier!! Here is a pic......
Thanks for the pic and feedback. Much appreciated. Nice car. PM me if you have an update for the NAV for sale. Thanks,

Daniel
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Getting the L-Tuned Springs and KYB GR2 and a whole lot of extra parts. Will post a picture when complete. Thanks for all the feedback. =)
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Originally Posted by bursond
Getting the L-Tuned Springs and KYB GR2 and a whole lot of extra parts. Will post a picture when complete. Thanks for all the feedback. =)
This is what the TEIN drop looks like on the highest/softest setting. I will submit a photo of the L-Tuned drop on Friday or Sat.
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