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Old 08-03-09, 08:16 PM
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which coilover will lower Gs300 '99 the most without compromising alot of ride quality?
Old 08-03-09, 09:37 PM
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welcome
search is helpful tool; esp in the suspension sub-section
some coilover mfr's: tein, bilstein, hks, JIC, tanabe
Old 08-04-09, 02:22 PM
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my Stance coilovers pretty much lays the frame down if you want.
its very comfortable too
Old 08-04-09, 02:52 PM
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Does one coilover suspension really have the ability to lower the car more than another, say...Tein CS has the ability to be lower than HKS or Megan?? It's sad that I don't know the answer to that but I keep seeing threads pop up so obviously its the case.

I guess I always though one coilover went as lower as the next. The difference would be materials, contruction, and spring rates.
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I have HKS HYPERMAX
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my std coilovers ride like stock and will lay the frame on the ground.
Old 08-04-09, 07:19 PM
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my JICs would lay frame before they max out..other than that..it rides smooth and slammed
Old 08-04-09, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
I have HKS HYPERMAX
Old 08-04-09, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
my Stance coilovers pretty much lays the frame down if you want.
its very comfortable too
werd.... comfortable enough to just go straight and no wheel turning when the frame is down...
Old 08-04-09, 11:41 PM
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yup, JIC or Stance if you wanna try and lay frame w/out air. CS is not for you if you wanna go super low.
Old 08-05-09, 05:27 AM
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i never have understood this- if your coilovers "ride like stock" dont you bottom out everywhere? lower you go surely the harder you want it? i could soften mine right out too but **** i couldnt go anywhere lol
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just bag it

im on Ksport bags n they are uber nice =]
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there are a bunch of coilovers out now that can go low. With the GS, you are limited to the upper control arm and its movement. If you ride low enough you will basically sit on the upper control arm.

just be careful, going low is not for everyone.

If you are interested, I have KSport coilovers for rediculous prices
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
I have HKS HYPERMAX
Originally Posted by 4play4dr
my JICs would lay frame before they max out..other than that..it rides smooth and slammed
lucky SOB'S both of you

Originally Posted by Rides Low
there are a bunch of coilovers out now that can go low. With the GS, you are limited to the upper control arm and its movement. If you ride low enough you will basically sit on the upper control arm.

just be careful, going low is not for everyone.

If you are interested, I have KSport coilovers for rediculous prices
and what is this price?
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im particularly interested in JICs vs. Stance
which lays more frame?

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