NEED HELP!! 2010 GS350 AWD Suspension
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NEED HELP!! 2010 GS350 AWD Suspension
I own a 2010 GS 350awd and would like to lower it. I have set of rims which i haven't installed since i want to have the drop issue taken care of before installing. I've been reading many of the threads on here but most of them have confused me more then help. i have couple of questions, regarding different springs and coilover systems. Going to run a staggered setup>>>>>>>>>>>>
Front: 8.5 (245/35/20)
Rear: 10 (275/30/20)
1. With your experience, which brand of springs works the best, keeps the ride close to factory, and produces the least chance of rubbing?? F-sport, Swift, Tanabe, Tein........etc.
2. As far as coilover systems whch is best recommended and more popular with GS350. And what height drop should i expect with each? Ex. D2 vs. BCR or Tein.........
3. Whats the best recommended drop with and AWD, whether is springs or coilovers??
Feel free to comment please!!!! NEED AS MUCH HELP AS possible!!! I've had my car for a year and change but its barely been driven since its not my D/D but i definitely want to get it out on the road more often but want to do all the mods i have in mind first. My state of mind is " COME CORRECT OR NOT AT ALL" but im getting impatient!!!
Front: 8.5 (245/35/20)
Rear: 10 (275/30/20)
1. With your experience, which brand of springs works the best, keeps the ride close to factory, and produces the least chance of rubbing?? F-sport, Swift, Tanabe, Tein........etc.
2. As far as coilover systems whch is best recommended and more popular with GS350. And what height drop should i expect with each? Ex. D2 vs. BCR or Tein.........
3. Whats the best recommended drop with and AWD, whether is springs or coilovers??
Feel free to comment please!!!! NEED AS MUCH HELP AS possible!!! I've had my car for a year and change but its barely been driven since its not my D/D but i definitely want to get it out on the road more often but want to do all the mods i have in mind first. My state of mind is " COME CORRECT OR NOT AT ALL" but im getting impatient!!!
I have F-sport on my AWD. The car doesn't really look "lowered", it rather looks normal. My goal was to make it look normal, instead of that AWD Jeep-like look. As far as staggering the wheels, I believe it is not recommended on a AWD car.
I have an AWD, lowered (Tanabe DF210) and staggered 20's and no rubbing. Tire size matching in overall diameter is the critical part!
I use:
20x8.5 +40 Continental DWS 225/35/20
20x10+40 Continental DWS 265/30/20
I use:
20x8.5 +40 Continental DWS 225/35/20
20x10+40 Continental DWS 265/30/20
I would recommend going with the BCR coilovers , they don't cost much more than the others and have better features and quality. Like locking lower rings, beefier shock bodies, available rubber mounts, and better ride quality.
Shoot us a PM if you want a kit and help setting it up
Shoot us a PM if you want a kit and help setting it up
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I would recommend going with the BCR coilovers , they don't cost much more than the others and have better features and quality. Like locking lower rings, beefier shock bodies, available rubber mounts, and better ride quality.
Shoot us a PM if you want a kit and help setting it up
Shoot us a PM if you want a kit and help setting it up
Based on all the research i have done for my AWD....
The ideal tire sizes for staggered wheels on the AWD platform is.....
245/30/20
285/25/20
These tire specs are within 1% of the rolling diameter of oem spec
Also the best bang for the buck coilover is BCR. But if i had to choose it would be Tein CS. I personally have BCR coils.... GL
The ideal tire sizes for staggered wheels on the AWD platform is.....
245/30/20
285/25/20
These tire specs are within 1% of the rolling diameter of oem spec
Also the best bang for the buck coilover is BCR. But if i had to choose it would be Tein CS. I personally have BCR coils.... GL
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People running the AWD on coilovers... how bad is the wobbles? I have f-sport springs on right now, and they arent the drop i want. I do have vibrations while sitting at stop lights unless i shift into "n". While driving i dont really notice wobbling at all. I wanna drop it down n close the wheel gap with 20's or 19's.
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