Todd Edge

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I just picked up a '13 GS350 F-sport. I'm looking to go full coil-over but, what are folks with this setup doing with the selection motors found on the strut towers? Do you just disconnect these and if so, do you get any kind of warning light on the dash?

Thanks - Todd

sam430

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no lights, just unplug them. Just be careful with the abs wires when installing.

Biggsnuff

Hey,
Hows the J5 setup working out for you? I have a set but haven't installed them yet.

sam430

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I thought keeping the AVS was cool, but I decided I didn't care for it. I'm replacing it with BC Racing coilover this weekend (more adjustments).

sam430

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Just got my BC Racing coilover. BC Racing is heavier than J5 Coilover but I trust BC more than J5. I just realized that J5 sent me a defective product after comparing the resistance of the shock. I messaged the seller about how the shock moved up and down with little to no resistance, I got an answer that it was designed that way (response telegraphed from manufacturer to seller). When I got the BC, way way way more resitance...this tells me that the sent me 4 dead shock (with almost zero resistance, yes...I said 4). At one point I asked the seller if I got a used part...anyhow, I'm glad I bought the BC, it's half the price and the quality I can trust (I wished it was as light as the J5 though). Anyhow, J5's are terrible imo.

I usually don't say this kind of stuff on a message board but I got a bad taste in my mouth. I'm may sell it online if anyone wants to buy it and replace the shocks...I don't even recommend that, probably don't even want to waste my time... end of rant.

ShowOffGPE

Does BC have option to keep AVS also? If you kno.

sam430

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BC does not have that option... you may want to do just spring upgrade, the stock shock is better for that.

endo022

I agree...the J5 are garbage. I running J5s and the rear shocks have died twice now. I've replaced it once...and looking for a new set of coils to replace the entire setup now that the rear shock blew out again.

J5 = garbage

psinsyd

Looking at the BC coilovers, I have a couple of questions. What is the rear extender option? Did you do the swift spring upgrade and what are your spring rates?

Any input now that you've had them for a while?

sam430

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12front/10rear...they ride great. stiffer than stock but that's how I like it. you might go 10/8 or 10/10... up to you. The extender is just that... an extender so that you don't have to move covers to make adjustments.

psinsyd

Thanks so much, sam430! Definitely appreciate the pic as well!