lexuscanuk

Hi, I have a 2014 IS350 executive and wanted to have same suspension set up as the f-sport:

1.- I only need to buy oem IS350 f-sport suspension (shocks and springs only) to have the same handling ride? (of course no F-sport Plus mode)

2.- Would the handling be almost the same since the f-sport have adaptive variable suspension and mine would not?

I did not want a drop or no camber kit or spacers or balljoints etc.. since its all the same?. I just wanted the F-sport handling characteristics without getting all the headeaches of tire wear, balljoints going etc etc.
Thanks.

Jay89

While I can not answer your questions, but rather a suggestion. Why not buy a set of nice coilovers then adjust it to near factory height?

jnesss

i always drive in sport+ and honestly, i don't think it feels all that sporty. i'd had previously lowered vehicles and those felt great.

i'd definitely go for a subtle setup with an aftermarket setup. oem is going to be pricey and disapointing.

HOMER350

Based on your specific needs, it does seem that coilivers ara your best pick. These can be height adjusted, and even damper adjusted. Some are able to be adjusted electronically from inside your car.

lexuscanuk

Thanks, that's the comments/suggestions i was looking for. The reason that I wanted to go with stock F-sport setup was because I was trying to avoid what happened to me with my old Acura TL back in the day. Where I just change the spring and ruined tires even after the alignment, then the shocks went and then put new shocks (and another alignment) then the ball joints started going. Then bought camber kit and new alignment and the car still not felt the same.

I guess then the coilovers would be it but if I don't drop it maybe I would not be getting my money's worth which is what I don't want to do. aahahhhh. Anyways, gotta think about this one some more and maybe test drive the F-sport of my year and see if I feel the ride change will be worth it.

thanks guys.

Flash5

Jay89

Haha, I've been through a similar process with one of my old cars. In the end, I realized that when you buy a nice set of coilovers, you're not buying it for its ability to lower the car. Even ****ty cheap ones can do that, but you're paying the extra money for the better spring rates, dampening, and overall build quality of the product. The lowering is just a bonus.

EZZ

Also, without AVS, you won't get the stiffer dampening in Sport+ mode so it'll still feel soft.