gs4 Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 I'm thinking about lowering my 99 gs400 using eibach pro springs and the L-tuned shocks. I have already ordered the l-tuned recelibrated ecu. All I am looking to do is make the syeering more responsive, lose the body lean but at the same time not to sacrifice the comfort. Any recommendations. If you like email me at candymi@aol.com. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Well with the L-Tuned ECU the wheel will be alittle more responsive... As for the suspension if you really want to try to eliminate the bodyroll you'll also need some Sway Bars, those and the L-Tuned/Eibach should get you mostly where you want to be... You'll still have some bodyroll but nothing like it is now stock... BTW you might want to look into getting a TRD Lower chassis Brace and a Tom's rear brace too.... Here are my TRD Sways with my TRD lower chasis brace.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs4 Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 The TRD sway bars and TRD lower chassis brace seem like a great idea but will I lose all the comfort or just the body roll. Is there any place that you recommend to purchase from and what do these parts normally cost? thanks gs4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 The TRD sway bars and TRD lower chassis brace seem like a great idea but will I lose all the comfort or just the body roll. Is there any place that you recommend to purchase from and what do these parts normally cost?thanks gs4 GS4, yes you lose some comfort, but not all... As for the parts, I can get you the TRD sways for under $500. and the Lower Chassis Brace for around $150... The install on both are easy and even if you just have basic car knowledge your good to go. Or If you can't do it , I'm not that far away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs4 Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 I'll let you know when I need the sways and lower brace. How much would you want to install them? Also what mods can I do to get some more power in the low end, i'm talking just minor beginer mods because cash is tight for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 I'll make you a deal for the install... You wax my car while I'm putting parts on yours.. I do this stuff for fun. I'm putting together a gathering March 29th out in Long Island at a race track you are more then welcome to join.. Pm me your info if you want to come along.. I expect about 30 or so Lexo's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs4 Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 wow , i didnt expect that. thanks. After I do the lowereing I'll purchase the other parts and get back to you. You must really enjoy what you do. People on the Lex forum or definitely not as stuck up as the people on the bmw forum (prior to the gs I had a 3 series with a complete m package). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 No problem..... Just let me know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbanks21 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 How much are you paying for the springs and shocks? Why not get the Bilstein PSS system? Its fully height adjustable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs4 Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 for the l-tuned shocks I payed $220 and for the eibachs I payed around $275 (dont remember exactly). How much would the bilstein set up cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs4 Posted April 28, 2003 Author Share Posted April 28, 2003 If your interested I saw a complete set of bilsteins on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33590 There should be about three days left on the auction. Check it out the starting bid is fairly lower than the store prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslx4s Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 I personaly use the TEIN CS Spec. on my GS 430. I also use the TRD sawy bars, cusco rear uper 40mm bar and the cusco lower front chassisy bar. I did give up some of the quote un quote lexus feel but well worth the $$ spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwidjaja Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 Last night I just lowered the car with H&R Coil Over, add brembo brakes , L-Tuned Steering ECU and change my 98 Gs400 rear lights with 03 lights :) So I got 5 more year to my old new car :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslx4s Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I'm thinking about lowering my 99 gs400 using eibach pro springs and the L-tuned shocks. I have already ordered the l-tuned recelibrated ecu. All I am looking to do is make the syeering more responsive, lose the body lean but at the same time not to sacrifice the comfort. Any recommendations. If you like email me at candymi@aol.com.thanks With the set up you stated, you will not lose all the body roll, but most will be gone. This is a good set up by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegs Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 I found my GS400 still had some front end looseness after installing the L-tuned struts and springs with 18" rims. I added the TRD strut tower bar and this made the front end handling tight and predictable. I've seen other postings where the strut tower bar was claimed to be more effective in this regard than the lower chassis brace. This makes sense because the chassis brace cannot stop the strut towers from flexing and changing the steering geometry during hard cornering or over bumps. Of course, you could put both on the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwidjaja Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Just added upper front and rear Strut Bar. now the car drives really well. Better than Stock. if you want to change suspension, do the right way. Coil Over.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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