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Old 12-20-10, 05:05 PM
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The damper is to reduce vibrations (such as the ones at idle speed), not bump shocks.
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Old 12-20-10, 05:21 PM
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^ It also helps with vibrations that come from minor imperfections in the road.
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Old 12-20-10, 06:03 PM
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Interestingly enough, my 2006 IS350 had NO steering damper installed. I was a bit surprised when I took off the steering wheel to install the ISF version.
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Old 12-20-10, 09:05 PM
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The IS-F is not a different damper to replace something in the ISX50, it is to add it. No ISX50 sedans had this damper until the 2011 IS350 AWD.

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Old 12-21-10, 09:06 PM
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I wonder if my 2011 IS350 FSport has one...
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Old 12-21-10, 09:40 PM
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Ask your Parts counter buddies to check! LOL
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Old 12-22-10, 01:06 AM
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I can't find any screwdriver to unscrew those oem screw.

Anyone know where I can buy them via online shop?
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Originally Posted by RTIS250
I wonder if my 2011 IS350 FSport has one...
Not unless it's an AWD, it won't.

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Old 12-22-10, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by g_abac
I can't find any screwdriver to unscrew those oem screw.

Anyone know where I can buy them via online shop?
they're called torx wrench. check your local hardware store.
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Old 12-22-10, 09:25 AM
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Looks like same part number for a 2011 IS350 AWD and a 2011 ISF... i ordered one, ill give it a shot.
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
they're called torx wrench. check your local hardware store.
I was also able to use a hex wrench. Not ideal, but it got the job done.
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Originally Posted by g_abac
I can't find any screwdriver to unscrew those oem screw.

Anyone know where I can buy them via online shop?
If I'm remembering correctly it's torx screw #30 (the size). Be sure not to be too much torque on it when tightening, I stripped mine and nearly had my steering wheel installed crooked permanently.
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I got those item 2 months ago but do not install them yet due to that screw.
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Originally Posted by brociouz
If I'm remembering correctly it's torx screw #30 (the size). Be sure not to be too much torque on it when tightening, I stripped mine and nearly had my steering wheel installed crooked permanently.
can anyone confirm the size of the torx screw head for me, or just tell me what size torx screwdriver to use?
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^ It is size 30.
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