F-Sport Springs and Shocks
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F-Sport Springs and Shocks
Where are you guys getting your F-Sport parts installed?
Since Woodfield Lexus catered our last meet, I decided to call them about ordering the Springs+Shocks. They gave me a competitive price on the parts along with a discounted rate on labor. I will be going in on Tuesday and will post pics with a review of service after all is done.
Since Woodfield Lexus catered our last meet, I decided to call them about ordering the Springs+Shocks. They gave me a competitive price on the parts along with a discounted rate on labor. I will be going in on Tuesday and will post pics with a review of service after all is done.
05-03-08, 12:35 PM
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Hopefully this rain stops and I can get some good pics in when I get it back.
I will post prices after it is done. They were able to give me a discount on labor and parts.
I need wheels! However, my mod budget is gonna be low after this latest mod. Probably won't get wheels till later on in the year.
They were able to give me prices very close to what Sewell is charging.
I need wheels! However, my mod budget is gonna be low after this latest mod. Probably won't get wheels till later on in the year.
They were able to give me prices very close to what Sewell is charging.
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off topic, but will Woodfield give you a loaner car if you take your car there to install parts (non-service)? I had to wait there for 2 hours for their courtesy ride home (they were the closest Acura dealership to where I live) when I bought my TSX and was getting the suspension installed.
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off topic, but will Woodfield give you a loaner car if you take your car there to install parts (non-service)? I had to wait there for 2 hours for their courtesy ride home (they were the closest Acura dealership to where I live) when I bought my TSX and was getting the suspension installed.
05-04-08, 08:35 AM
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off topic, but will Woodfield give you a loaner car if you take your car there to install parts (non-service)? I had to wait there for 2 hours for their courtesy ride home (they were the closest Acura dealership to where I live) when I bought my TSX and was getting the suspension installed.
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you definitely want to request a loaner when making your appointment at Woodfield. I didn't the last time I was there and ended up waiting 4 hours for my car (they told me when I dropped it off for my appt. that they had no idea how long it would take for my service) and they claimed they had no loaners available...even though their loaner row had 6 or 7 cars that sat there with me for the entire 4 hours...I'm just saying...
05-06-08, 08:46 AM
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you definitely want to request a loaner when making your appointment at Woodfield. I didn't the last time I was there and ended up waiting 4 hours for my car (they told me when I dropped it off for my appt. that they had no idea how long it would take for my service) and they claimed they had no loaners available...even though their loaner row had 6 or 7 cars that sat there with me for the entire 4 hours...I'm just saying...
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BTW, I'm kidding...but it'd be kinda cool to get a loaner that's been modded using the full F-Sport line.
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Did the loaner have any F-Sport parts on the car? If not, why not? I'd hope that the dealership would buy into their own upgrades. In fact, I think it'd help sell more of the F-Sport line....more people see it on the street, the more the customers are going to 'option' it into their vehicle purchase.
BTW, I'm kidding...but it'd be kinda cool to get a loaner that's been modded using the full F-Sport line.
BTW, I'm kidding...but it'd be kinda cool to get a loaner that's been modded using the full F-Sport line.
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F-Sport Lowering Springs and F-Sport Bilstein Shocks Review
Just got the car back!!! Lexus of Woodfield did great work. Very accommodating. I am not sure if their facility is new, but it is far better than Bredemman Lexus and Highland Park Lexus. I also enjoyed the fact that they have a person greet you when you enter the service bay. They also have someone take you through to the cashier and pull your car around.
Recap
I had them install the following: F-Sport Lowering Springs, F-Sport Shocks, and Sport Pedals.
I had my windows down without music playing to make sure no noises were heard from the suspension parts when going over bumps fast, slow, etc. I will probably post up after a month or 2 after the springs are settled to make sure they are still working properly.
Handling. Immediately after I sat in the car it felt tighter. Body roll is reduced and the car can take corners at higher speeds. Will post more when I get more driving in.
Ride Quality. About where it was before. Maybe a bit harsher on the bumps, but overall about stock ride quality.
Price. Expensive. It hurts. I am hurting. F-Sport Springs and Shocks: Parts = $950. Labor = $650. Parts are slightly over what Sewell charges, but they lowered the labor cost for me. I probably paid an extra $300-$400 for labor, but I got a warranty that will last till the car's warranty is up. I was also able to keep my original suspension. They put it nicely into the boxes the F-Sport parts came in. I might sell it or keep it incase I want to revert back and sell the F's.
Who is this for?
The timid modder. The person who likes to keep things stock and not have to worry about whether a problem with the car will be blamed on an aftermarket part by the dealer. I am sure these products have undergone extensive testing by TRD, so you know they will last long and be quality parts. This is NOT for people who are into VIP and slammed look. This is for people who drive their cars everyday and need to be able to go up and down steep driveways, potholes +2 feet deep, and plow through snow.
Now, the pics! Almost all of the pics have no PS. Raw pictures to show the truth. Lots of pics to help you guys on the fence decide. The drop is not slammed, but IMO, it looks way better than stock. Judge for yourself:
Before Right:
After Right:
Before Front Right:
After Front Right:
Before Rear Right:
After Rear Right:
Before Left:
After Left:
Before Left Front:
After Left Front:
Just got the car back!!! Lexus of Woodfield did great work. Very accommodating. I am not sure if their facility is new, but it is far better than Bredemman Lexus and Highland Park Lexus. I also enjoyed the fact that they have a person greet you when you enter the service bay. They also have someone take you through to the cashier and pull your car around.
Recap
I had them install the following: F-Sport Lowering Springs, F-Sport Shocks, and Sport Pedals.
I had my windows down without music playing to make sure no noises were heard from the suspension parts when going over bumps fast, slow, etc. I will probably post up after a month or 2 after the springs are settled to make sure they are still working properly.
Handling. Immediately after I sat in the car it felt tighter. Body roll is reduced and the car can take corners at higher speeds. Will post more when I get more driving in.
Ride Quality. About where it was before. Maybe a bit harsher on the bumps, but overall about stock ride quality.
Price. Expensive. It hurts. I am hurting. F-Sport Springs and Shocks: Parts = $950. Labor = $650. Parts are slightly over what Sewell charges, but they lowered the labor cost for me. I probably paid an extra $300-$400 for labor, but I got a warranty that will last till the car's warranty is up. I was also able to keep my original suspension. They put it nicely into the boxes the F-Sport parts came in. I might sell it or keep it incase I want to revert back and sell the F's.
Who is this for?
The timid modder. The person who likes to keep things stock and not have to worry about whether a problem with the car will be blamed on an aftermarket part by the dealer. I am sure these products have undergone extensive testing by TRD, so you know they will last long and be quality parts. This is NOT for people who are into VIP and slammed look. This is for people who drive their cars everyday and need to be able to go up and down steep driveways, potholes +2 feet deep, and plow through snow.
Now, the pics! Almost all of the pics have no PS. Raw pictures to show the truth. Lots of pics to help you guys on the fence decide. The drop is not slammed, but IMO, it looks way better than stock. Judge for yourself:
Before Right:
After Right:
Before Front Right:
After Front Right:
Before Rear Right:
After Rear Right:
Before Left:
After Left:
Before Left Front:
After Left Front:
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