F-sport Springs on a GS460????
#31
Bump... Has anyone confirmed this? I am not finding any manufacturer that supports the GS460 which appears to be because they have not tested the products on the GS460.. I am looking to lower my 460, but want to figure out what brand works best and is most comfortable.
Thanks,
-D
Thanks,
-D
#32
Bump... Has anyone confirmed this? I am not finding any manufacturer that supports the GS460 which appears to be because they have not tested the products on the GS460.. I am looking to lower my 460, but want to figure out what brand works best and is most comfortable.
Thanks,
-D
Thanks,
-D
#33
Lexus Connoisseur
Bump... Has anyone confirmed this? I am not finding any manufacturer that supports the GS460 which appears to be because they have not tested the products on the GS460.. I am looking to lower my 460, but want to figure out what brand works best and is most comfortable.
Thanks,
-D
Thanks,
-D
#35
I think the concern is that the front of the GS460 is heavier and so the front springs have to be different than the GS350 springs in order to keep the car level.
#36
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but either way, unless the whole upper mount is different, i don't see how avs will affect springs. a lot of members with avs setup (gs430, gs450h, and gs460) and they are on springs
#37
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^ to add to rominl's comment above...if you look at tanabe's website for NF210 springs, you'll see that the application chart for GS350 RWD and GS430 uses the same spring (part # TNF112), for the 3GS.
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
imho, that means spring application for V6 and V8 GS RWD is the same. and for the record, i have no problems whatsoever with my NF210 springs on my GS450h (an application that is not even listed on tanabe's website). again imho, f-sport springs for 350 should fit the 460 (as long as stock 350 spring shares the same part number as the 460 spring)
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
imho, that means spring application for V6 and V8 GS RWD is the same. and for the record, i have no problems whatsoever with my NF210 springs on my GS450h (an application that is not even listed on tanabe's website). again imho, f-sport springs for 350 should fit the 460 (as long as stock 350 spring shares the same part number as the 460 spring)
Last edited by Stormforge; 04-05-10 at 05:15 PM.
#38
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^ to add to rominl's comment above...if you look at tanabe's website for NF210 springs, you'll see that the application chart for GS350 RWD and GS430 uses the same spring (part # TNF112), for the 3GS.
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
imho, that means spring application for V6 and V8 GS RWD is the same. and for the record, i have no problems whatsoever with my NF210 springs on my GS450h (an application that is not even listed on tanabe's website). again imho, f-sport springs for 350 should fit the 460 (as long as stock 350 spring shares the same part number as the 460 spring)
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
imho, that means spring application for V6 and V8 GS RWD is the same. and for the record, i have no problems whatsoever with my NF210 springs on my GS450h (an application that is not even listed on tanabe's website). again imho, f-sport springs for 350 should fit the 460 (as long as stock 350 spring shares the same part number as the 460 spring)
I think there's no problem using F-Sport springs on GS460.
As Rominl said in his comment, AVS is not affected by the springs.
But I'm not sure whether Lexus applies warranty when you use the springs on GS460.
Last edited by NKAZ; 04-16-10 at 03:37 AM.
#39
^ to add to rominl's comment above...if you look at tanabe's website for NF210 springs, you'll see that the application chart for GS350 RWD and GS430 uses the same spring (part # TNF112), for the 3GS.
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
imho, that means spring application for V6 and V8 GS RWD is the same. and for the record, i have no problems whatsoever with my NF210 springs on my GS450h (an application that is not even listed on tanabe's website). again imho, f-sport springs for 350 should fit the 460 (as long as stock 350 spring shares the same part number as the 460 spring)
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
imho, that means spring application for V6 and V8 GS RWD is the same. and for the record, i have no problems whatsoever with my NF210 springs on my GS450h (an application that is not even listed on tanabe's website). again imho, f-sport springs for 350 should fit the 460 (as long as stock 350 spring shares the same part number as the 460 spring)
With that being said, Stormforge, with you having these on your 450h, do they seat properly? Also, with your car being about 400 lbs. heavier than the 350/430, do you know how much more of a drop you gained from the listed drop on the 350/430? Also do you notice any ride difference or noises with these?
Thanks for the help.
-D
#40
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I just talked to one of the application specialists at Tanabe and as stated above, they said they don't have the 460 on their list simply because they haven't tested one. They are actively working to test one he mentioned and they do intend on using the TNF112 part # as well. They guy told me realistically, it will work fine and the 100 lb difference will only lower the car a bit more and should't affect ride what-so-ever. He also mentioned that as far as he knows, there is absolutely no difference as far as suspension between the 350, 430, and 460 (maybe 450h as well). He said the AWD is the only one he knows they changed suspension setup on.
With that being said, Stormforge, with you having these on your 450h, do they seat properly? Also, with your car being about 400 lbs. heavier than the 350/430, do you know how much more of a drop you gained from the listed drop on the 350/430? Also do you notice any ride difference or noises with these?
Thanks for the help.
-D
With that being said, Stormforge, with you having these on your 450h, do they seat properly? Also, with your car being about 400 lbs. heavier than the 350/430, do you know how much more of a drop you gained from the listed drop on the 350/430? Also do you notice any ride difference or noises with these?
Thanks for the help.
-D
the tanabe nf210 springs ride very close to stock. if you were to do a double blind test, you would not be able to detect a difference unless you were very sensitive or aware to small changes (yes the tanabe is that close to stock feel). no noise problems whatsoever.
#41
Storm, Thanks for the information. I am trying to decide whether to get the Tanabe or Eibach. My brother knows of a couple people with the F-Sport springs on their Lexus's and they have mentioned that by the design of the springs (one end of the springs have the coils much closer to eachother) they knock every once in a while. By looking at the Tanabe's, they appear to have the same design. The Eibachs have been designed where the coils are spread apart top to bottom. Any insight on this?
#42
FYI... I just got off the phone with Carson Lexus (l-tunedparts.com) and they said the TTE's are no longer being imported in so they are unavailable. Unless any of you guys know of other websites that can get these, it looks like we are stuck with Tanabe, Eibach, F-Sport, or Tien in which none of them have tested with the GS460.
#44
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Storm, Thanks for the information. I am trying to decide whether to get the Tanabe or Eibach. My brother knows of a couple people with the F-Sport springs on their Lexus's and they have mentioned that by the design of the springs (one end of the springs have the coils much closer to eachother) they knock every once in a while. By looking at the Tanabe's, they appear to have the same design. The Eibachs have been designed where the coils are spread apart top to bottom. Any insight on this?
http://www.shiftice.com/images/strut...l/123_2352.jpg
i don't have any experience with eibachs, so i can't comment on it.
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