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Hey there guys. I have a 2009 IS350 without the Sports Package and I was wondering if it's possible to get a stiffer steering response?
I drove my friends 335is the other day and I loved how stiff his steering wheel was. I have never tracked my car and probably wont anytime soon, but I just love how the 335is steering feels. What can I do to achieve this without sacrificing too much ride comfort?
(Can maybe someone give me a comparison between all these parts for stiffer steering + effect on ride comfort)
F-Sport Rear Sway Bar?
F-Sport Shocks?
F-Sport Suspension?
Normal Sports Package Suspension?
Any General Recommendations to get Stiffer Steering?
I drove my friends 335is the other day and I loved how stiff his steering wheel was. I have never tracked my car and probably wont anytime soon, but I just love how the 335is steering feels. What can I do to achieve this without sacrificing too much ride comfort?
(Can maybe someone give me a comparison between all these parts for stiffer steering + effect on ride comfort)
F-Sport Rear Sway Bar?
F-Sport Shocks?
F-Sport Suspension?
Normal Sports Package Suspension?
Any General Recommendations to get Stiffer Steering?
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Steering damper:
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2009/2123.html
Rear sway bar:
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2009/2178.html
Sway bar will drastically improve the handling and damper will tighten up the steering. You could always get coilovers but that's going to make the ride stiffer as well.
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2009/2123.html
Rear sway bar:
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2009/2178.html
Sway bar will drastically improve the handling and damper will tighten up the steering. You could always get coilovers but that's going to make the ride stiffer as well.
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I've been meaning to get a Rear Sway Bar for some time now, so that is probably my 1st priority modification now. Didn't think about a steering damper though.
How much do you think the Rear Sway Bar will affect passenger ride comfort?
Since F-Sport Springs are progressive, do you think those will still allow me to retain decent ride comfort?
How much do you think the Rear Sway Bar will affect passenger ride comfort?
Since F-Sport Springs are progressive, do you think those will still allow me to retain decent ride comfort?
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I've been meaning to get a Rear Sway Bar for some time now, so that is probably my 1st priority modification now. Didn't think about a steering damper though.
How much do you think the Rear Sway Bar will affect passenger ride comfort?
Since F-Sport Springs are progressive, do you think those will still allow me to retain decent ride comfort?
How much do you think the Rear Sway Bar will affect passenger ride comfort?
Since F-Sport Springs are progressive, do you think those will still allow me to retain decent ride comfort?
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Thank you so much for the help anthrax. I'm putting in an order now for my Rear Sway Bar + Steering Damper. I'll probably install the steering damper myself, but hopefully I can get a good deal on the sway bar install.
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Installing isn't that difficult to do yourself if you're willing. Here's an interesting thread on it:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...sway-bars.html
I had a problem getting the endlinks off as well and ended up taking it to the dealer - $70 for the install. I thought that was pretty reasonable.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...sway-bars.html
I had a problem getting the endlinks off as well and ended up taking it to the dealer - $70 for the install. I thought that was pretty reasonable.
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Hey there guys. I have a 2009 IS350 without the Sports Package and I was wondering if it's possible to get a stiffer steering response?
I drove my friends 335is the other day and I loved how stiff his steering wheel was. I have never tracked my car and probably wont anytime soon, but I just love how the 335is steering feels. What can I do to achieve this without sacrificing too much ride comfort?
(Can maybe someone give me a comparison between all these parts for stiffer steering + effect on ride comfort)
F-Sport Rear Sway Bar?
F-Sport Shocks?
F-Sport Suspension?
Normal Sports Package Suspension?
Any General Recommendations to get Stiffer Steering?
I drove my friends 335is the other day and I loved how stiff his steering wheel was. I have never tracked my car and probably wont anytime soon, but I just love how the 335is steering feels. What can I do to achieve this without sacrificing too much ride comfort?
(Can maybe someone give me a comparison between all these parts for stiffer steering + effect on ride comfort)
F-Sport Rear Sway Bar?
F-Sport Shocks?
F-Sport Suspension?
Normal Sports Package Suspension?
Any General Recommendations to get Stiffer Steering?
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If you want that heavier steering, then sway bars won't do a damn thing. It'll affect your car's handling, but making the steering heavy is not one of its duties.
I don't know about the 2IS but on the 2GS, we could disconnect our steering ECU and that would make the steering less boosted. However, I experienced some hard spots so I plugged it back in. Your results may vary, but I'm not sure how the 2IS will respond. Note that having a less boosted steering will only net you a heavier feel, but it won't do much for steering feedback.
I don't know about the 2IS but on the 2GS, we could disconnect our steering ECU and that would make the steering less boosted. However, I experienced some hard spots so I plugged it back in. Your results may vary, but I'm not sure how the 2IS will respond. Note that having a less boosted steering will only net you a heavier feel, but it won't do much for steering feedback.
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PS I'm telling you now if you want handling and better steering trade car for BMW. Lexus with the electric steering justs flat out SUCKS!!!
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