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Old 04-12-12, 05:36 PM
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Default F-sport shocks for 08 GS 350 AWD

So Sewell Lexus responded to a email that I had sent them asking if the set of f-sport shocks that they offer for the GS models 06-11 fit the awd and according to them they do ... So I'm confused because every other site I checked saids that is only for rwd.... Can anyone let me know if they have these shocks on their awd gs ... Thanks
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All the info you need is right there.
Why do you think other people whom you don't know nor where their info comes from, are more knowledgable than a main dealer who sells the products and has access to the reference system to make sure they incorporate the correct info on their website?
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So I guess Inskip Lexus in RI is not up to date with their info because they told me rwd only
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No one has this set on their awd 350 ?
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Originally Posted by Boron

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All the info you need is right there.
Why do you think other people whom you don't know nor where their info comes from, are more knowledgable than a main dealer who sells the products and has access to the reference system to make sure they incorporate the correct info on their website?
I dont think AVS has anything to do with AWD
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Are you being intentionally obtuse?
The image, which is Sewell's webpage, clearly states which vehicles they are designed for, and which ones they're not.
Therefore, if the 350 AWD doesn't have AVS fitted, and as there's nothing to state the AWD version of the 350 model is exempt, then it's a fair guess these will work on the 350 AWD just as well as the other models cleared for suitability.

Unless I'm a very unique individual, the above is a given from basic comprehension of the info provided.
It's not a 3rd party offering - it's a Lexus product, sold by an authorised Lexus dealer, who're active on here, and know the range of models Lexus officially imported and sold through them.
I'd say if they weren't suitable for the AWD, that info would be prevalent and included with the caveat regarding AVS equipped vehicles (standard fit or optioned alike).
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Originally Posted by Ab423
So I guess Inskip Lexus in RI is not up to date with their info because they told me rwd only
You'd have to ask them why they've said they're not suitable for the AWD.
Equally, email or phone Sewell to confirm their webpage is correct, and they've not omitted a caveat on the AWD too.
But from the image I've put up, it's quite clear that the AWD version is included, not excluded, assuming it hasn't been fitted with AVS as a cost option, if that's possible - maybe only the 450h and V8's get it as standard or a choosable option/retrofit.
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Geez...sorry i asked...

i simply wondered how these struts would fit RWD and AWD since the bottom parts are different.
Example: Coilovers for RWD aren't interchangeable with AWD cars, right?
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Originally Posted by Boron
Are you being intentionally obtuse?
The image, which is Sewell's webpage, clearly states which vehicles they are designed for, and which ones they're not.
Therefore, if the 350 AWD doesn't have AVS fitted, and as there's nothing to state the AWD version of the 350 model is exempt, then it's a fair guess these will work on the 350 AWD just as well as the other models cleared for suitability.

Unless I'm a very unique individual, the above is a given from basic comprehension of the info provided.
It's not a 3rd party offering - it's a Lexus product, sold by an authorised Lexus dealer, who're active on here, and know the range of models Lexus officially imported and sold through them.
I'd say if they weren't suitable for the AWD, that info would be prevalent and included with the caveat regarding AVS equipped vehicles (standard fit or optioned alike).
Not sure why you have to resort to insults, but F-Sport suspension parts are known to be officially only for RWD applications.

Yes, F-Sport springs will work on AWD (I currently use them) but officially they are only for RWD. I'm pretty sure the struts are RWD only as well, and I don't think these will work for AWD cars. Here's a link to some struts: http://lexus.parkplacestores.com/Lex...130&us=70573.5

msgs350, yes, coilovers for RWD will not work for AWD cars and vice versa.
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i cant find the thread but i remember reading somewhere that they do offer them for AWD now.
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