stiff Suspension ride on the IS350 sport
04-27-06, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by IS300to350
I just purchased my new 350sport and am very disappointed in the ride for a $40,000+ car. Is anyone else having the same problem? 
I also have my IS300 which is lowered and rides on 19" wheels w/35series tires and it rides better than the 350 does.
I also have my IS300 which is lowered and rides on 19" wheels w/35series tires and it rides better than the 350 does.
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04-27-06, 02:18 PM
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Sorry to hear that you must have gotten the wrong option to go with the car. If you tried the bimmer before, you will know that 350 sport is still smoother than the bimmer.
04-27-06, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Rex06
I totally agree. IS350 Sport's stiffness is nowhere close BMW sport package. However, I still enjoy the smoothness of the Lexus even though I can use a little more stiffness.
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04-27-06, 03:32 PM
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I ordered the luxury package because I want a soft ride for right now, but when Im ready to move up to the sport suspension . . . I will buy aftermarket. That is half the reason I got lux instead of sport, I knew i would want to modify it anyway . . .
04-27-06, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by y2ks2k
You want to experience a stiff ride then jump in my old Sti.
The better the car handles the more stiff it usually is. The 18" sport rims and ZR tires are the first step. Replace them with some floaters and I get it gets a lot smoother.
The IS350 handles exceptionally well. I've seen BWM come up a few times in this thread but I’m comparing it to my old S2000's and Sti. I can man handle a great corner just as well and such as fast. Is the IS350 as "tossible".. no its not but the thing handles like a champ.. and the S2000 and Sti are champs.
The better the car handles the more stiff it usually is. The 18" sport rims and ZR tires are the first step. Replace them with some floaters and I get it gets a lot smoother.
The IS350 handles exceptionally well. I've seen BWM come up a few times in this thread but I’m comparing it to my old S2000's and Sti. I can man handle a great corner just as well and such as fast. Is the IS350 as "tossible".. no its not but the thing handles like a champ.. and the S2000 and Sti are champs.
04-27-06, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by t0e
Wana trade 
(Unfortunately?) I've got more $$ in modifications on my GS than a loaded IS350 costs so it'll be around as my toy for a few more years until I can pick up a 1yr old LS460 or possibly M5 or E55. I'm considering selling my LS for an IS350 or ES350 as a beater / daily driver car in the next few months though.If you've got a lux and want to trade for a sport, you should consider contacting IS300to350 who started this thread
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