Regretting Daizen Install
01-10-11, 05:59 AM
#16
Man, I'm still on the fence of whether to install the rest of my bushings now. I installed the caster arm bushings and really like the added improvements and tightness associated with it. But i'm wondering whether doing the UCA and LCA #1 would make my car to stiff and unforgiving. I had no idea that many people are unsatisfied with them. In previous post i only heard good things? 
. Everyone's comfort level is different. I initially didn't mind the bushings, but then I started driving people who were more used to the Lexus feel and they could tell it was harsher. Eventually I didn't like it, but then again, I don't like my car jarring either. OEM bushings may not last as long, but they're holding up fine for me right now.
01-10-11, 07:38 AM
#19
Also, does anyone know which arms bushings in particular cause the harsh ride? Is it the caster bushings, lower control arm, or upper control arm? Meaning, could i just buy OEM lower control arms and keep the Daizen bushings for the caster arms and upper control arm and get some ride comfort back?
01-10-11, 08:39 AM
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Dang that sucks to hear you guys are not happy after investing the $$$$..
thanks for the heads up though, i will definetly avoid these, I've had my share of slammed and lowered cars with super stiff noisy harsh rides, and i definetly don't want the GS riding like that, i'm all about stock ride comfor on the GS..
All 3 of my SC's had Coilovers, as well as any other lowered car i've had, my GS came on a Spring/Strut combo, and i'd love to change them out for some full coilovers, but these spring/struts ride so stock and sit low enough for now i just can't jusify losing the ride quality going to coils.
thanks for the heads up though, i will definetly avoid these, I've had my share of slammed and lowered cars with super stiff noisy harsh rides, and i definetly don't want the GS riding like that, i'm all about stock ride comfor on the GS..
All 3 of my SC's had Coilovers, as well as any other lowered car i've had, my GS came on a Spring/Strut combo, and i'd love to change them out for some full coilovers, but these spring/struts ride so stock and sit low enough for now i just can't jusify losing the ride quality going to coils.
01-10-11, 07:54 PM
#22
Ok, so does Lexus not sell replacement bushings? I would have to buy new parts if I was to replace? I'm on air and I drive low, and I wouldn't want to invest in new arms if I will blow the bushings out quick. I'd would suck up the "harshness" of the daizens,
01-11-11, 05:24 AM
#23
I think its all a matter of personal preference. To some it may be harsh and to some it might be normal. I think almost anything we do to our cars will affect them in a way different from what lexus engineers came up with. My coilovers with pillowball mounts are hard and noisy, but its a trade off I'm willing to live with for performance and ability to ride low. ill still upgrade to daizens 
01-11-11, 06:35 PM
#25
01-12-11, 02:37 AM
#26
If you install it and end up not liking it, then I'm sure there are people out there who would love to trade with you . Everyone's comfort level is different. I initially didn't mind the bushings, but then I started driving people who were more used to the Lexus feel and they could tell it was harsher. Eventually I didn't like it, but then again, I don't like my car jarring either. OEM bushings may not last as long, but they're holding up fine for me right now.
. Everyone's comfort level is different. I initially didn't mind the bushings, but then I started driving people who were more used to the Lexus feel and they could tell it was harsher. Eventually I didn't like it, but then again, I don't like my car jarring either. OEM bushings may not last as long, but they're holding up fine for me right now.
