7MGTEPOWA

Want to lower my gs400 that sits on 17's but dont want to spend soo much money on coilovers to do it.. I want to lower it about an inch is there another way to do it or something else available without breaking my bank...?

GSteg

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INbeforethecoiloversarejustafewhundredbucksmorecrewgetshere

The Eibach Pro-kit should fit your requirement. They'll lower your car about 1" all around. Another option is the Tanabe NF210 (GS3 and GS4 models are different). I liked them more than the Eibach/L-tuned, and they gave a nicer wheel gap all around. The Eibachs are around $260 shipped while the Tanabes are $235 shipped. Both are great springs.

IXI187IXI

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instead of coilovers you can get springs. imo im not a fan of springs because after a month or 2 you'll get tired of the look and want to go lower. plus it would be ideal to upgrade the shocks with lowering springs.

sakataj

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hahahaha

kit cat

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RCA?
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PHML

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definitely RCAs....easy install...and you keep your existing suspension too.

unless you have the tools and time to DIY, springs/shocks will cost you more $ to have a shop install them. Most springs/shocks combo requires you to keep your stock top mounts. Removing and re-installing them takes time. And time=$$$!!

JiBBeL

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I'd recommend front + rear RCA's. I spent over $400 on parts alone w/ springs/shocks, then another 2-300 for install. So maybe $700 to get dropped total? RCA's could do the same lowering for like $450.

CK6Speed

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I recommend RCA's for a stock ride comfort, but with the look of mild lowering springs at a decent price. Installation can be done yourself easily. Front is a piece of cake, while the rear take a bit more time but nothing major. Here is my car dropped with Sage 30mm RCA's all around. Later I added Exact front RCA's which lower the front 38MM instead of 30mm for the Sage, and even later I got a one off set from PHML a 40mm Sage. With the 38 and 40mm front RCA's the front gap evened up much better in comparison to the rear.

Anyway, here is a pics when I had the 30mm RCA's all around.

Chris98GS4

Looks good CK6Speed! I like! Wish I lived in HI!!!!!!

I put Eibach Pro springs with KYB struts.
Handles and looks so much better.

GSteg

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Chris your car looks fantastic! I love the wheels

porn-adkt

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i thought all MK3 owners cut their springs?

raceforgt

I recently did Eibach with KYBs too. Nice drop that keeps a clean uniform look without getting out of control. The ride is night and day also! Can't go wrong with this setup if you're looking for a modest makeover.

CK6Speed-that GS looks sick! I hate "overdone" mods with crazy wheels and drops. Yours looks like it should've come from the factory that way! Love the wheels too!

PHML

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those wheels are for sale...if anyone is interested...pm chris!!!

chris...no pics with the 40mm?

raceforgt

Wow, only $400 for springs AND shocks? How'd you pull that off? I spent over $700 on KYBs/Eibach and that was getting em cheap! What do you think of your TRD blue sways?? Im thinking of getting them next but I hear mixed things about them. Did you do sway links at the same time?

GSteg

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$400 is doable if you bought used springs. A few years ago, I bought a used set of L-tuned springs for $120 and new KYB shocks for $280.