to lower, or not?
to lower, or not?
just sold my 2GS and am currently picking up a 3GS sometime this week. I'm considering lowering the 3GS but I do not want to sacrifice comfort for style. Just wondering if there was any springs/coilover setups that would maintain the 3GS's ride comfort or if there was a set that has a good balance between the two. would appreciate anyone's input 
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yep. the Tanabe NF's are basically no change to the ride of the 3GS. i never had the DF's but im sure they are a bit harsher ride. i had the NF's before and now have the Tein CST coilovers. i am extremely happy with the coilovers. they provide a good drop to the car and still have a decent and comfortable ride in comparison to springs. unfortunately they are approx 8-10 times the cost.....minimum. could be a lot more if you go for the really high-end products.
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imho, get tanabe springs only if you plan on having a mild drop. it doesn't make sense to get coilovers and only have a mild drop. but if you want anything more than a mild drop, then coilovers is the way to go. note that most guys here with coilovers are either slammed or tucked (ie no gaps between fender and tire)
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Tein CST the way to go
I seen some good deal in the CL vendor section...I wished I'd checked here b4 purchasing my set.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...rketplace-118/
whats with the mild drops here
slam it down!!! lol...Tein CST are nice but the drop is mild so I wouldn't spent the money and not have my car lower then I could with springs. I am very pleased with the ride and handling with my springs. HKS makes good springs for the GS with a nice aggressive drop for the 2GS not sure if they do for the 3GS or not. I would look to see. Besides you have the best roads in CA and weather to allow you to slam it
I am on Tanabe DF springs and the drop is perfect (~2") and so is the ride. Its not harsh at all.
slam it down!!! lol...Tein CST are nice but the drop is mild so I wouldn't spent the money and not have my car lower then I could with springs. I am very pleased with the ride and handling with my springs. HKS makes good springs for the GS with a nice aggressive drop for the 2GS not sure if they do for the 3GS or not. I would look to see. Besides you have the best roads in CA and weather to allow you to slam it I am on Tanabe DF springs and the drop is perfect (~2") and so is the ride. Its not harsh at all.
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