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Car enthusiast,rich history in Toyota and Subaru specifically. I also love to travel to different states and soon to come countries.
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VAV pneumatic actuator replacing
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#vavboxes #buildingengineer #hvacmaintenance #hvac #commercialbuildings #pneumatic controls
My take on Tru Hart coil overs on my 2009 Lexus GS350 AWD
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Few months ago I upgraded my suspension from stock to Tru Hart coilovers, everything seemed well and the ride quality was perfect a little bump but good over all, about a month ago the rest started to become a little more harsh. Ex on certain bumps or bridge ledges it feels like the shocks are worn out and just riding on springs. This has caused the driving aspect of the car less fun. It’s so b...
My new building as a building engineer !
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This is currently my 6th building in my 17 years as a building engineer. My current building is a lot smaller than my previous building. Last building was about 800k square feet and the current building is only 325k square feet. I no longer have chillers but have a simple system that consist of open and closed loop/ two cooling towers with 4 cells. Main floor plan have package units that serve ...
Still tinkering with Subies
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A quick explanation on why I bought my 3rd Subaru WRX STi. It’s safe to say this is my last Subaru as I would love to venture into other cars. Long story short this cars get a bad rep. Mostly due to inexperienced owners, adding perfomance parts with a tune and mainly the shop that does the build / tune. My car was tuned by Mikey at shop ct in Connecticut. It only makes 389whp but feels faster t...
Do I regret lowering my 2009 Lexus GS350 AWD?!?
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I get in depth explaining my experience with lowering my awd Lexus GS350, as most know there are issues associated with it specifically vibration issues. I also show driving scenes showing how the car is behaving.
First time experiencing a live drift show!
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Car season is upon us and a lot of shows and events to attend to.Finally saw drifting in real life rather than online photos and videos!
Replacing booster panels batteries, building engineering operations. Fire life safety!
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Booster panel batteries are part of the building’s fire life safety operations. We kept getting a trouble signal on our building fire panel. 9/10 times is usually batteries that need replacing so we try save money from calling out fire life safety vendor and have the batteries replaced in house. I hope this video gives you another insight of day to day activities you can find at a commercial of...
Lexus GS350 front lip install and wash
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The GS350 has come a long way since buying it fall if 2022, it is a car I have come to appreciate and like a lot. This time around I am installing the front bumper lip bought it off Amazon.com. The fitment is not bad but given my bumper is slightly damaged it does not fit perfect, more so I also did not use double sided tape per install instructions. I admit the car looks a-lot cleaner with a s...
Morning commercial building start up and operations!
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Just a brief engineering side of morning building start up and operations. Normally I check the weather for cast that day before and also prior to start equipments. Based on weather that will determine what chiller to use and what time to start it. On this video I also show some of the tenant spaces lay out of the floors. Unfortunately I can’t show operations during the day in tenant spaces bas...
Importance of oil pressure especially on a Subaru WRX STi
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I am blessed to have gauges in this Subaru, the old Subaru I only had a boost pressure gauge. Current car I have air fuel ratio gauge, boost gauge and oil pressure gauge. I normally pay close attention to the oil pressure gauge. Cruse speeds you want to be around 60 psi, idle between 20-25 psi and on a cold start 75 should be good. Mine starts off right around 100 psi . Significant jump on oil ...
Got the GS350 AWD on TruHart coil overs!
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Last year my front suspension went bad noticed a leak as well as handling bad while driving. Instead of going with the traditional oem suspension I opted for aftermarket coil-overs. I went with a budget friendly setup as this is my daily and don’t track the car or race it. I went with TruHart coilovers which I am extremely happy with. They are a street setup resulting in good comfort ride. One ...
Quick brief on south plant and building operations
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Quick brief on south plant and building operations
Lazy Sunday, decided to wash the subie!
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Lazy Sunday, decided to wash the subie!
What I do for a living, building engineer!
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What I do for a living, building engineer!
Replaced worn out hood struts on the GS350
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Replaced worn out hood struts on the GS350
Entered the Subaru for the 2024 importexpo Washington DC
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Entered the Subaru for the 2024 importexpo Washington DC
Bought a portable air pump to help with tire air loss.
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Bought a portable air pump to help with tire air loss.
Is 2006-2011 Lexus GS a good car to buy specifically GS300 and GS350?!?!?
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Is 2006-2011 Lexus GS a good car to buy specifically GS300 and GS350?!?!?
Getting the car ready for our first Import Expo show
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Getting the car ready for our first Import Expo show
Cold nights @ work, world rally blue STi
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Cold nights @ work, world rally blue STi
Fixed some rust issues on the 07 STi, plus some exciting news on our first car show next month!
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Fixed some rust issues on the 07 STi, plus some exciting news on our first car show next month!
Back from Kenya, updates on the Lexus GS360 and the Subaru STi
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Back from Kenya, updates on the Lexus GS360 and the Subaru STi
Fell sick while in Kenya BUT happy new 2024 you all!
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Fell sick while in Kenya BUT happy new 2024 you all!
25 years later I am back in motherland Kenya!
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25 years later I am back in motherland Kenya!
Find myself driving the GS350 more than the STi
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Find myself driving the GS350 more than the STi
Spray painted my damaged Lexus GS350 front bumper
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Spray painted my damaged Lexus GS350 front bumper
Watch out for rust before buying a Subaru WRX STi ,Mitsubishi EVO or any other car.
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Watch out for rust before buying a Subaru WRX STi ,Mitsubishi EVO or any other car.
Clean car bro
@@wolverine350zz much appreciate it bro! Trying to keep this OG cars on the road!
Walmart is the best place to buy the battery and tires
Where did you get the transmission fluid changed, Lexus dealer or what kind of shop? Just bought a 2007 and want to do all fluids. There is some dampness around the transmission pan, which I suspect could be the gasket leaking. Was that also something you experienced when changing the trans fluid? Lastly, I’m guessing you did a drain and fill or did you flush? Thanks and appreciate your GS 350 content.
@@jtftw360 Thanks for the question. I went to a trusted local shop. I normally don’t go to the dealerships just my preference though. So luckily I didn’t have any dampness well not yet. I used Motul oil for the drain and fill its what I did. It was worth car does run smoother till this day. Thanks for watching!
I own a 05 corolla at in India, Indian variants were slightly different standard leather seats, rear armrest, slightly different rear seat, automatic headlights,auto wipers, auto climate control, traction control,auto folding mirror and the speedo has a whopping 240kmph 😂 i love these 9th gen corolla more than newer generation models.
@@jaiyanand2347 nice it appears you guys got the better version of the 9th Gen corolla. Here the only one that has those options minus folding mirrors was the corolla LE. They are great cars super reliable.
@@GroupBEJ25 Yeah a corolla will never let us down!
It’s amazing how clean everything is in this building. All the mechanical rooms are immaculate and even the stairwell is beautifully painted awesome job.
@@Building_Maintenance_Journey thanks… much appreciate it!
@@Building_Maintenance_Journey thanks… much appreciate it!
Really enjoyed this video. I’ve been in facilities management for 20 years and always worked in medium to smaller buildings so it’s cool to see a larger build and see all the mechanical spaces that make it function.
@@Building_Maintenance_Journey awesome thanks for watching the video. I have actually always wanted to venture out to facilities management someday. Yes our building is only 12 stories high but well manageable, built in 1988.
I lowered mine a year later back to stock. It rides way better stock. Vibration only gets worse and ride was horrible. These cars look good lowered but the AWD versions do not take well to being lowered. I had BC Racing AWD coilovers btw.
@@Sooflojoe got it it’s such a shame since like you said they look good lowered. As far as vibration I have been blessed so far very slight vibration from a dead stop for about a second of two. Before I go back stock I might try HKS coilovers as someone else had suggested.
Hey I have a 2010 lexus gs350 and bought these covers but I cant figure out how to feed the straps from the front to the back of the seat, any ideas? How were you able to do it?
@@RayodX got it… yes it wasn’t easy for me at all but I had to tie a rope on one end of the strap to pull it through especially underneath the seat. It’s a pain but there is a lot of pulling to get it to where you want.
Canal Rd to 270,, used to take tht route erday whn i was living in Clarksburg
@@maxjulien8394 nice small world didn’t … yes I frequent it a lot less traffic than GW pkwy.
I just retired as a lead bldg engineer. It's fun to see others doing what I did "forever". Keep making videos for us to enjoy. Btw I appreciate how clean everything is. That was my pet peeve!
@@teggie6853 I hope you are enjoying your retirement. Thanks for your service. We are only following your foot steps! Will try make them when I can, thanks.
Thats why i ordered KYBs for my 08 GS350 awd. I have the twin car to yours and it drives super smooth. I restored the ride back to stock
@@FCReviews nice I would love that smooth ride feel… for now I will sacrifice the look for that till I get completely tired of it.
@@GroupBEJ25 oh its great man. I do like how those Subaru wheels look on your ride. I will be filming and putting my ride up on my channel soon.
Could you maybe do a review showing some of the features and a pov drive, there’s not to many good quality reviews showing the features of this car for some reason.
@@noahh1997 absolutely I can do that. Hopefully one of this weekends and will post it up. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@GroupBEJ25 thanks that awesome!
Great video, I have a question, is this a good deal, 2009 Gs350 with 80k miles car has 2 dents and some scratches and the inside is a little dirty, dealer should be taking care of most of this, it is priced at $13,500, should I get it or leave it?
@@noahh1997 Thanks for watching, not a bad deal at all, I got mine for 11k with 136k miles now granted that’s when car pricing was high. If the dealer will take care of most of the issues I think it’s a good deal. If you can please ask for a car-fax history or you can get it yourself. This will at least show you the kind of life this car has had and how many owners etc. Also if you can check the oil, see if it’s low or it’s super dirty most of this can be tell and tell signs of the health of the car. Lastly a test drive drop down the windows and just listen for an unusal sounds. 80K is good miles for that year.
great cars but that's prob a little over priced. need to be closer to 8500-10000 in nice shape. was able to get mine with 150k miles 2007 rwd for 6000 in 2023
@@ChoppazOG that’s what a lot of other people have been saying, it’ll be ready this week I’ll check it out and see then
@@GroupBEJ25 thanks!
your not going to beat the stock\luxury feel .Lexus spends big money making the best. i got an 07 with coilovers and im trying to go back to stock or air ride
@@ChoppazOG absolutely and to be honest I actually don’t want the stock feel, reason why I am starting to not to like the Tru Hart is my Subaru has Tein coilovers and it’s bad when the Subaru is more comfortable than the Lexus. What coilovers are you running?
@@GroupBEJ25 i bought it with amazon coil overs and they felt blown out so i changed to Megan Racing. They ride good but like you said they take bumps and dips hard and noisy inside i was very close to ordering the Tein's. just not fun as a daily driver for me with a 75 mile daily to work . Im torn between getting a early 2000's Ls430 or a Lx470 for my daily. i also own a 2000 gs300 and a 2004 sequoia limited guess you could say i like lexus/toyota.
@@ChoppazOG ahhh got it interesting, that sucks I have heard stories of ppl that haven’t had good luck with the AWD GS being lowered. I just hate the stock ride height. Yep you definitely like Lexus/Toyota great cars though. I would love to get an LS too while retaining the GS as well.
Stock shocks with lowering springs maybe
@@henryreyes8947 I was actually thinking about that. Might pursue that if I don’t get Tein. Thanks
hello,, how much , i just seen the car
@@wheely7754 sorry please clarify, how much for?
Hey, how you doing?I'm interested in your vehicle.I just wanna know how much is it
@@wheely7754 doing well,thanks. Unfortunately it’s not for sale but this year model depending on miles can vary from 8-13k.
Link to the lip on Amazon www.amazon.com/PULips-LXGS08VSPFAD-Poly-Urethane-Unfinished-compatible/dp/B014X03FLI/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=0GkZz&content-id=amzn1.sym.b6f63020-40c7-426a-9c3f-c15ee0c5d228%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=b6f63020-40c7-426a-9c3f-c15ee0c5d228&pf_rd_r=3ZFRFN74N3E7ZS7GCTXG&pd_rd_wg=g2PJP&pd_rd_r=b95bfab6-f40f-4774-89b3-9cc777fc5892&pd_rd_i=B014X03FLI
give link to lip
@@Saymooon1000 on Amazon please copy the writing below it should direct you to the actual lips Brand: PULips 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 5 LXGS08VSPFAD V-Spec Style Front Bumper Lip, Poly-Urethane, Flexible, Unfinished (Hand Prep And Painting Require), compatible with Lexus GS 2008-2011
Thanks for the video. Well kept building. I’m a building engineer downtown too. Are you Local 99?
@@j.b9346 absolutely no problem,hope to share more about my current location. Sweet unfortunately where I work we don’t have a union. They tried it back in the 2000’s but failed.
You shouldn't get the aftermarket headlight housing. It won't work right. You'll have to somehow bypass AFS light on the dash if you do so.
any chiller books or websites that you recommend for beginners ?
@@JoseAlvarezLopez-c5k hey how’s it going thanks for watching. For me it has just been job experience currently 17 years in the trade but have worked on chillers 7 of those years. So unfortunately I can’t recommend book or websites as mine has been in the field through out.
Lovely Imp 💙 Iko safi mbaya What bonnet is that?
I love how great the widebody has been moulded to the body
@@nicholusmagak9182 shukran sana… it’s a Seibon carbon fiber hood but painted of course.
@@nicholusmagak9182 yes wanted it to be more slick and factory looking. Downside for that I can’t run any fender liners unfortunately.
@@GroupBEJ25 For sure I'm trying to get the seibon CWII for my 07 Ningeweza kupitia Maryland to see this gem I would 😫
@@GroupBEJ25 Ahhhh, it's a bummer but it is what is it. Does the bonnet come with covers for the exposed sections or do you get them after market? I'm asking because my car will be an ushago car and rain is also a thing and I'm not trying to have the intake suck is all the water 😂
Which LEDs did you use for the lights on the mirrors? Love the gs it’s amazing
Thanks for watching. So I haven’t changed the mirror lights those are still stock from how I got it.
@@GroupBEJ25 ohh ok I see, thanks!
good stuff. fozzy boiz back home with you bruh.
Nice that’s wzup… last time I was in Nairobi I saw quit a few of them foresters all hooked up!
You earned a follower 😊
Thanks for subscribing… and thanks for watching!!!!
I see a Kenya bracelet. Jambo!
Yes indeed representing Kenya. You are Kenyan as well???
Beautiful build and great useable power 💯💯💯
Much appreciate it… and thanks for watching!!!
Hi U mentioned u had oil burning issue in ur gs350. How did u fix and how did go after that?? Thanks I hope u r enjoying a good summer with ur GS.
Replace the PVC valve
proper
Thank you!
Hey man just saw your video , I have car which I’m interested 2010 Lexus gs 350 AWD with 137k kms( not miles)on it seller is asking 15k is it worth it? How much would be a good price for this year with this kms. Thank in advance.
Thanks for watching the video.. so that’s like 85k miles price sounds about right at 15k. Now you can always negotiate especially if you have cash in hand. I would ask for 13k and see where it goes from there. But those are good miles.
@@GroupBEJ25 thanks for the suggestion just an update I’m still negotiating owner came down to 13.5k. Will let you know once I finalize . Thanks in advance 😊
By any chance, you found the PVC replacement video? I have an 08 GS 460 and mine is burning a bit of oil. It has 155k. Just curious if it's the PVC value issue
Oh man so sorry unfortunately I even looked for it in my deleted videos but can’t find it. Since that was an aftermarket PVC, I will tru and get an authentic one from Toyota or Lexus and replace that way I have an opportunity for another video. BUT current one is working perfectly. Originally I was burning about 2.5 quarts of oil and went down to half a quart after pvc replacement . Later I changed all spark plugs and replaced 3 bad coils. Oil burning issue went to (0). But another thing I decided to do instead of the 5k oil change intervals I do mine around 4k miles given the miles on the vehicle. I hope you are able to resolve your oil consumption issue. If I do make another video I will update you.
just a heads up that in the trunk there is a plastic rubber that protects the trunk from rain water. the rubber seals go bad and the trunk will start to fill with water. my amp got ruined like that so just be careful. i got a new amp from ebay and relocated it. enjoy your 3rd gen bro i love mine.
Ahhh got it thanks for the heads up. Amazingly just read a similar thing in fb group on the GS’s. Glad you were able to sort yours up and got another one. So far so good currently at 187k miles.
Sick
Thank you!
I've got my eye on getting one of these. What would you recommend with regards to a physical inspection before I purchase. Thank you for any advice?
Nice hope you get yourself a good one. As far as physical I would inspect doors make sure they all close well without being forced/gaps between the doors sometimes it can be tell and tell signs it’s been wrecked. But best this is carfax to be honest with you. You can also check the oil level and of course a good drive with the radio/music off windows down to listen to the car.
@@GroupBEJ25 Thank you 👍🏻 I'm in Malaysia, we don't have Carfax or an equivalent system just a lot of gangsters in the used vehicle trade 😁
@@Mugairyuiai ahhh I see. Well at the minimum a good test drive can tell you too if the car stays straight on the road also can check the wear in the tires see if it’s wearing out even.
What are you reading When you've done driven about 40 to 50 miles Out then stop at a stoplight at idle. Mine gets about 15 To 19 PSI At the stoplight On a 80 degree weather day. I also run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30
Definately same numbers it varies between 15-19 mostly at 19. Got it I have heard good things about pennzoil. I run Motul 5W-40.
Looks great bro, what coilovers are you on right now? How’s the ride quality compare to OEM? Planning to lower my AWD GS just want some opinions.
Much appreciate it bro. Yes I went with Tru Hart coilovers street/track, they are honestly not bad smooth on the hwys. Ride is ofcourse slightly stiffer than before but handling has improved tremendously. I can take corners at much more higher speeds and car is planted to the ground. This cars are notorious for vibration while lowered from what I hear from other ppl but mine does not do that. Maybe is because I only lowered it by an inch.
@@GroupBEJ25Thanks for the input bro! Yea I’ve been debating on whether I’m either getting BCs or Tru Harts. Maybe I’ll give the Tru Harts a try.
they must be strict where you at because i inspect cars in North carolina, ive never failed a car for a leaking axle, only if its clicking
I agree it all depends too with where you go,I thought they were just trying to make a quick buck.
Where are your seat covers from, they look like they fit nicely
I actually got them from Amazon ( Capitauto ) but I made sure I placed year and make model. Yes at first I didn’t like them the first week but they settled down well with the shape of the original seat. I might get the rear soon.
you could have just left the bolt with j hook attached and removed front bolt on hold down they have small round wire brushes at auto stores to clean terminals and i like to put silicone grease or Vaseline over terminals to prevent corrosion it attracts dust but keeps terminals from corrosion. Walmart batteries are way cheaper than the auto part stores they are way overpriced on their batteries. always look for a fresh battery with a recent date code.
I agree just different ways of doing things..but I see your point. Yes I later on cleaned the terminals with a brush I had inside the house just could not find it that day. Silicon grease I will try that thanks for the input. For some reason I always forget Walmart it’s right outside my house too.
I had an 08 gs350 awd lowered on d2 coilovers. The axels are shorter on the awd models that’s why we get vibrations when lowered. U can make a set of quarter inch lower motor mount spacers it helps but doesn’t get ride of all vibrations.
Got it thanks for the information. So far I don’t have any vibrations 2 months in and still good. I only lowered it by an inch but also went with a 18” wheel maybe that’s why it doesn’t vibrate not sure but car is good no vibrations at all.
That’s good. It definitely helps not having an aggressive drop. Before getting ride of my 3GS I adjusted the coils to mild drop it helped so much. Honestly after the experience I’m scared to lower my 4gs 😂
@@alvarohernandez4225 lol I don’t blame you. I contemplated on lowering mine for a while till I gained the courage.
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Always disconnect the negative terminal first The reason is if the negative terminal is connected and you put a wrench on the positive terminal it’s not hard to get that wrench to touch something metal, which would be a dead short across the battery Disconnected negative terminal means the wrench on the positive terminal can touch whatever it wants and nothing will happen Reverse order for connecting, positive terminal connected first, then negative
Agreed definitely rookie mistake on my part. Thanks for the input!!!
Really clean place. Good job
That's a really nice comprehensive BMS! I gather it logs stats and generates charts so you can spot anomalies?
Thanks for watching. Yes actually we are due for an upgrade later on this year/beginning of next year. Correct well the logs is just for about everything. Notes/any issues that occur. Helps up keep track of the central plant activities.
What size rims and Tires
Yes 18inch wheels with a 245/40/18 tire.
Group B EJ25, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!
Thank you much appreciate it!!!
I lowered my RWD 2008 GS350 2inch on bc coilover sitting on 20s no Problem at all. Might be your wheel since you made them fit
The lowering problem affects only the AWD platform, BUT mine does not vibrate. Reason I made the video to explain maybe what I did right not to vibrate. Mine is only lowered an inch maybe an inch and a half give and take. Car is smooth no vibrations.
Besides being a V6 the GS 350 IS 350 engines are different than the Camry RX 350 Highlander and ES 350 V6 engines
How often should you change transmission fluid? Every 2 years or 30k miles?
Great question personally I do it every 50k miles. When it comes to years that depends on how many miles you are putting on your car. It can be 2 yrs and maybe only put up 10k miles. Personally I go based on mileage.
Hey. Are you looking at your car temperature gauge. It's very high. You might have a blown head gasket or overheating transmission.
Maybe I am missing something but it stays right in the middle. Will drive it to work tomorrow and monitor but I have yet to see the needle go past the middle.
@@GroupBEJ25 Yeah, mine always stays at the middle, thats why I noticed it. You should check your coolant levels, if it is low then it is probably leaking coolant and a blown head gasket.
@@pasm8917 yea dude nothing wrong with my car. Normal operating temperature I get it if goes above the middle but that’s where it staying. Coolant level is good as well no weird smells either such as coolant leaks etc. Just drove it on heavy traffic with AC on no issues.
Did you try balancing your tires with road force? maybe that'll make the ride smoother.
Actually I did at the shop that installed the coil overs. It’s just that the coil overs I have can be used for track/ street use. She is not smooth like butter like the stock suspension but not that bad for coils either.
I like the look. I have awd so i am afraid to lower it at all and end up having to fix any suspension stuff.
Got it… yes I was scared too but I only decided to go that route after the stock suspension started to leak. If I ever do run into issues I will post them. So far she so solid.