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Old 04-25-08, 06:53 PM
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Got my car back after taking to service center to install the F-Sport Intake and Springs. Props to Tzaikun for the install pics. Everything looks and sounds great! One tiny issue is that the front gap is noticeably more than the rear......













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How is the ride with the new springs compared to the stock setup?

Also, how much did the lexus dealer charge you for the spring install?
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dang there's like 3 people that got em this week... looks good.
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looking good
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
How is the ride with the new springs compared to the stock setup?

Also, how much did the lexus dealer charge you for the spring install?
I like the ride. A little less stiff than stock, but turning is definitely a ton better. As for install pricing....pretty much what everyone else has been stating that they've been quoted (which is pretty much an arm and half a leg)

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Originally Posted by KingGimp
One tiny issue is that the front gap is noticeably more than the rear......
From what I've seen, that's normal on all aftermarket springs.
Old 04-25-08, 07:34 PM
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Do you have a before and after pics? Please don't take offense because I'm just making an observation and I am considering these springs as well but the front still looks stock height even with those springs. Maybe I need to see a side by side comparison of a car with one and one without or a before and after shot but those srpings just doesn't seem like it was dropped in the front. Again, just an honest observation.
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I think the drop looks good.... still need time to settle.


How many hours of labor did the dealership charge?
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The car is definately a tad lower in front and the rear from what I can tell. I think if you used some 235/40/18 front tires it would fill the front gap to be pretty even with the rear gap. I kinda like the mild looking drop.

How much are the springs?
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i think most people think theres much more of a gap than other after market springs is b/c most other people who have dropped their car already got 19 inch rims....
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Nice upgrades, your car looks great!
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Car looks great.. Ive installed a few of these sets of springs now, and i really like the way it looks.
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Looks good even with the front a tad higher than the back.
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Originally Posted by KingGimp
I like the ride. A little less stiff than stock, but turning is definitely a ton better. As for install pricing....pretty much what everyone else has been stating that they've been quoted (which is pretty much an arm and half a leg)
I may have to order these now. The body lean with the stock suspension is the one area of the car that I think needs the most improvement. I'm surprised to hear that the ride is softer than stock while also being better in the corners.
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ok i've ask everyone but no real answer..... is it a 1i drop from the sports package? lux? regular?... i'm thinking bout getting those and i'd like to know...thanks

btw...hows that intake? feel any gains?


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