Enough

The Figs bushings are really a great product that firms up the steering and eliminates the trammeling of front wheels (following road swails). I have my own set of alignment plates (Joe's Racing Products from Summit $58) and had set my toe at zero with my stock OEM bushings. After installing the Figs bushings and driving around a bit, I re-measured my toe and found it toed in 2 mm with the Figs poly bushings. I dialed it back to zero and it has remained at zero for two weeks of driving.

NSXGuy

I just ordered a set of these with the oem brackets! Can't wait to have them put on. Got new front tires last month that was showing the inside cords.

MisterSkiz

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I ordered a pair too...

Defratos

This is the biggest reason I'm having trouble pulling the trigger on this.

If I have to do an alignment after installation of these bushes then I don't have anyone in the city who can actually do a proper alignment. Its all done manually and by hand and sight which won't give me confidence.

I've already done a toe adjustment when I installed my PPE headers to bring the steering back on track. Now if I have to do a further adjustment however small it may be I will never really know how my wheels are aligned or if they're aligned correctly

NSXGuy

Had the bushings/brackets installed yesterday from an independent Japanese Auto mechanic I've been using for years for most of my other cars. He charged me $96 to install them and said it was an easy install. I got two other quotes for installation before going to him. One independent Lexus Service shop wanted about $475 to install. One Lexus dealership wanted nearly $800 to do the job! Crazy.

Next is a good alignment!

Defratos

^ Do you feel any difference when you drove the car? and do you noticeably realize/feel that you need an alignment?

NSXGuy

Maybe it's just in my mind but it does feel more direct in steering and less wooble when braking. Don't know if I actually need an alignment but that seems to be the recommendation after having these installed.

Rossi

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Any difference in ride quality?

NSXGuy

None that I can feel after one day and about 40 miles.

Rossi

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I just went to see for fun the conditions of my front tires.......shocked to see the inner wear.
I just placed the order for my set of bushings.

NSXGuy

I ordered mine after replacing the front tires and seeing the cords! The rest of the tire wasn't bad.

mattbeeezy

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bought the #2 LCA bushing (90) a few months ago put 4k miles on the car since then and have yet to see any uneven tire wear in the front. Install was pretty easy also I did it on my back in my garage took about 45 mins.

subiepunk

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Had these installed last week. Shop was going to charge me $350 for the install and alignment but ended up charging $250 since they had to keep the car overnight. I'm not sure if I notice any difference in the way the car drives. Can't say much on tire wear as I've only put 2000 miles on the car since I got it and probably 100 miles with the bushings. I'll check my tire wear in a few months and see how it is.

Defratos

Did you do an alignment after your installation of the LCA bushing?

Rossi

iTrader: (5)

I had my bushings installed today. Took about 35 minutes, my shop charged me $30 for each side:-)
As it is raining, I did not get to push the car, but my biggest concern was the ride quality and I am happy to report absolutely no difference after the install!