Alright this may be a stupid question but is there a better suspension kit that will work with the suspension button in the car, basically plug and play.

 

none that i know of

 

Darn that really sucks!

 

the title of your thread says active suspension system or apsss (active power stabilizer suspension system). to my knowledge (and someone correct me if i'm wrong here), there is no "button" to push for apsss. it is automatic.

but if you are talking about "sport" button, then you are talking about AVS (adaptive variable suspension), which is not the same thing as apsss.

apsss is electronic sways, which is better than f-sport sways. AVS has to do with the shocks, and controls the suspension damping.

regardless of whether you have apsss or not, you can add either lowering springs or coilovers to provide better handling and control.

springs/coilovers with apsss > stock with apsss
springs/coilovers without apsss > stock without apsss

note that with coilovers, you will lose AVS functionality (because you are replacing stock shocks with aftermarket ones).

 

How can you tell if you have AVSS?

 

open your trunk and look in the spare tire well. you'll know if you have it

 

yeah made a mistake meant AVS sorry about that, so I think I'm gonna go with the f-sport springs and the f-sport sway bars for somewhat better stability.

 

If you put coilovers on the car will any lights come on since the avs is not used anymore?

 

these abriviations seems to confuse me sometimes... but I think Storm's post above is clear.

The active power stabilizer suspension system (APSSS, or sometimes ****) is the motor located in the spare tire well, rare and available on some 450h and 460s (someone correct me if am wrong).

The adaptive variable suspension (AVS) is less rare, available on all (right?) 450h and 3G V8s, and is indicated by the Sport/Norm switch in the center console, right below the heat/vent seat controls.

 

Correct! but only the GS450h and GS430, GS460

 

Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System (2007 GS430 and above)
Working in conjunction with sensors and acomputer that detect the amount of force needed to help keep the vehicle flat in a turn, the active stabilizer system increases sway resistance by twisting the stabilizer bars. Which pre-loads them to help them behave like thicker sway bars without having to compromise a smooth ride.


Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
AVS is a computer-controlled system that continuously adjusts shock-absorber damping rates to help provide appropriate ride comfort and handling precision. Sensors monitor wheel speed, engine rpm, steering-wheel movement, brake application and vertical body motion to determine the ideal damping rate for each shock absorber. The driver can also select the ride firmness with the press of a button.

 

I found this thread informative. But no picture of the APSSS so i'll contribute a picture I took today (while confirming I had this feature). 2007 GS 450h

 

Can you keep the APSSS functional even if you install Strut Bags ? Anybody have a Bagged or GS460, that's SLAMMED on Coilovers with the APSSS?

THANKS GUYS!!!

Just drove a (modded) GS460 for the first time, and I gotta say....LOVE LOVE LOVE that car. Def worth upgrading from my 2GS 430, even. I didn't think it would be THAAAT noticeable, but that engine..wow! Sounded so mean...

 

Bringin this thead back.... does ANYBODY with a GS450h or GS460 have the UBER-rare A.S.S.S. ???

 

Hi, there are quite a few of the GS460 models imported into New Zealand as second hand imports from Japan - both being right hand drive markets. Quite a few of these cars are equipped with **** as well as other safety equipment such as the Driver Monitoring System. A recent search of the motor vehicle register showed there are about 65 RHD 2008 GS460's registered - notably fewer 2009-2010 models (in line with the significant drop off in other markets). My own GS460 appears to have many of the options available with the exception of parking sensors. My GS also has factory body kit, LED DRL, Radar Cruise, LKA, sunroof, amongst all the other usual stuff like heated/cooled seats etc.

Typical prices shown are around NZD$14000 (or USD$10000).