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Old 08-11-22, 04:00 PM
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it doesn't look like this link works anymore. I just tried using it to track a nx350 allocated to me. Any other ideas on how to track it?
This link never worked for me from jump. I’m not sure it every has.
Old 08-12-22, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by giS
Putting in the GSF LCA bushings tomorrow! Wish me luck 🍀
I had mine installed back in May and it is a super easy job for the dealership - took just under 1h to install. What I like with these, unlike aftermarket brands, is that the Lexus driving characteristic is still there - IOW, no harshness, no vibration, no excessive road noise but an improvement in ride dynamics and a reduction in front tire wear.
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Old 08-12-22, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I had mine installed back in May and it is a super easy job for the dealership - took just under 1h to install. What I like with these, unlike aftermarket brands, is that the Lexus driving characteristic is still there - IOW, no harshness, no vibration, no excessive road noise but an improvement in ride dynamics and a reduction in front tire wear.
thanks @wthrman2 idk why, im nervous lol
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Originally Posted by giS
thanks @wthrman2 idk why, im nervous lol
You’re nervous because taking an IS500 to get a performance upgrade, is like taking Jessica Alba to get a boob job.
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Old 08-12-22, 05:31 PM
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Nice review: TheDrive
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Old 08-13-22, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
You’re nervous because taking an IS500 to get a performance upgrade, is like taking Jessica Alba to get a boob job.
getting ready for her boob job




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Old 08-13-22, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by giS
getting ready for her boob job

lmao

Is this for the front apron fix?

edit: Never mind, I see now you are getting new bushings. Nice!
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Old 08-13-22, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by giS
getting ready for her boob job
By chance how much did this procedure cost including parts and labor?
Old 08-15-22, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by giS
This link never worked for me from jump. I’m not sure it every has.
It worked for a good 2 months and I helped users track their cars like @Carolina50 , but they caught onto to us and closed the backdoor
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Old 08-15-22, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
closed the backdoor
How prude of them
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Old 08-15-22, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
It worked for a good 2 months and I helped users track their cars like @Carolina50 , but they caught onto to us and closed the backdoor
Oh what fun that was! Lol
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Originally Posted by macmaster
By chance how much did this procedure cost including parts and labor?
with alignment it was $800 . I’ll let you know how they feel later, when I pick her up . 🤣🤣
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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
It worked for a good 2 months and I helped users track their cars like @Carolina50 , but they caught onto to us and closed the backdoor
@TipsyTonio I didn’t mean in negatively. Wish it would have worked when I was tracking mine.
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Originally Posted by giS
with alignment it was $800 . I’ll let you know how they feel later, when I pick her up . 🤣🤣
wait...so parts plus R2 and an alignment cost $800 USD?!?! was there anything else? parts (2ea LCA bushings) alone is under $200
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Originally Posted by giS
with alignment it was $800 . I’ll let you know how they feel later, when I pick her up . 🤣🤣
Thanks for the info. $800 seems on the high side but I plan to get a quote too from my dealership when I go in for service.

I know these GS F bushings shouldnt cost more than a $120 for both. I sourced a local enthusiast who's willing to install for $150 and does this for a lot of people. A lifetime alignment at Firestone is ~$200 (though I doubt they have the software yet). So this should be a $470 job but I wouldn't be getting the warranty coverage like you did by going to a dealer.


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