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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Default Which way is better!!??

I have 07 gs350 awd and i already have 19inch tsw jamara rims. And im trying to drop my car.

Witch one is good for daliy drive

Coil or spring?

And if i go with coil how feel
like? Like bmw? Or sti?
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Better/best is a subjective term, and wholly dependent upon the user's expectations or aims.
Aside from cachet appeal, no-one needs coilovers for driving on the road.
Given Lexus, in conjunction with Bilstein engineers, has tested numerous permutations to arrive at the F-Sport ones, and the similarly priced coilovers will be off-the-shelf ones (tweaked slightly?), which do you think makes the most sense to preserve the ethos of the GS?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...gs350-awd.html - alternative viewpoints to help you decide.

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You need to ask/answer these questions.

First and foremost, what is your budget?

What are you looking for in a suspension upgrade?

How low, stiff or soft do you want the ride?

What kind of driving do you do?
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