Figs Engineering Mega Arms & Toe Links Installed (Lexus IS-F)
10-24-11, 12:05 PM
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i love these things so far!! today at 1:45 i go in for an alignment.....any guess on how far my tape measure is off from the computer? I will post results. I know im not gonna match up at all but it rode pretty nice this weekend for doing it like a cave man!
10-24-11, 12:19 PM
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Figs,
1.) which mega arms did meade use and which do you reccomend for a DD with 3-5 track days/year? (economy or race version and racemoto vs. race precision?)
2.) do you guys do installs, and would it be overkill for me to drive to you from kansas city (if you do) to intall KW V3's and the mega arms/toe links this spring? (i'm not sure I really trust any local shop I've had experience with so far and would like someone who knows what they are doing to set them up and teach me the basics about proper adjustment, etc.
3.) Are meade's mega arms powder coated as reccommened on your website? (they appear that they are not...)
1.) which mega arms did meade use and which do you reccomend for a DD with 3-5 track days/year? (economy or race version and racemoto vs. race precision?)
2.) do you guys do installs, and would it be overkill for me to drive to you from kansas city (if you do) to intall KW V3's and the mega arms/toe links this spring? (i'm not sure I really trust any local shop I've had experience with so far and would like someone who knows what they are doing to set them up and teach me the basics about proper adjustment, etc.
3.) Are meade's mega arms powder coated as reccommened on your website? (they appear that they are not...)
10-24-11, 12:43 PM
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Now that i got my rear alignment squared away, here is the new Pirelli tires i ordered (they just arrived).... 285/25/20 rear and 235/30/20 front (my Nitto's are 275's in rear so these are wider!) I like the Nitto's but i only bought them because the Pirelli 285/25 was on national backorder at the time my rims were built.
10-24-11, 12:43 PM
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FYI i just ordered this
i will need to roll the fenders to get clearance on the 285's.....
should look even better then it already does plus RIDE smoother too. Pirelli > ALL (in my personal experience)
i will need to roll the fenders to get clearance on the 285's.....
should look even better then it already does plus RIDE smoother too. Pirelli > ALL (in my personal experience)
10-24-11, 12:45 PM
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Figs,
1.) which mega arms did meade use and which do you reccomend for a DD with 3-5 track days/year? (economy or race version and racemoto vs. race precision?)
2.) do you guys do installs, and would it be overkill for me to drive to you from kansas city (if you do) to intall KW V3's and the mega arms/toe links this spring? (i'm not sure I really trust any local shop I've had experience with so far and would like someone who knows what they are doing to set them up and teach me the basics about proper adjustment, etc.
3.) Are meade's mega arms powder coated as reccommened on your website? (they appear that they are not...)
1.) which mega arms did meade use and which do you reccomend for a DD with 3-5 track days/year? (economy or race version and racemoto vs. race precision?)
2.) do you guys do installs, and would it be overkill for me to drive to you from kansas city (if you do) to intall KW V3's and the mega arms/toe links this spring? (i'm not sure I really trust any local shop I've had experience with so far and would like someone who knows what they are doing to set them up and teach me the basics about proper adjustment, etc.
3.) Are meade's mega arms powder coated as reccommened on your website? (they appear that they are not...)
if you lived closer i would do it all for you!
also, yes, they are powdercoated silver.
10-24-11, 01:00 PM
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I wondered if they were silver... looks good...
which versions did u use?
those 285's look WIDE (AWESOME!) !!!!
good luck rolling the fenders! (I'd be nervous doing something like that,.,.. but maybe for no good reason)
10-24-11, 01:31 PM
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Figs,
1.) which mega arms did meade use and which do you reccomend for a DD with 3-5 track days/year? (economy or race version and racemoto vs. race precision?)
2.) do you guys do installs, and would it be overkill for me to drive to you from kansas city (if you do) to intall KW V3's and the mega arms/toe links this spring? (i'm not sure I really trust any local shop I've had experience with so far and would like someone who knows what they are doing to set them up and teach me the basics about proper adjustment, etc.
3.) Are meade's mega arms powder coated as reccommened on your website? (they appear that they are not...)
1.) which mega arms did meade use and which do you reccomend for a DD with 3-5 track days/year? (economy or race version and racemoto vs. race precision?)
2.) do you guys do installs, and would it be overkill for me to drive to you from kansas city (if you do) to intall KW V3's and the mega arms/toe links this spring? (i'm not sure I really trust any local shop I've had experience with so far and would like someone who knows what they are doing to set them up and teach me the basics about proper adjustment, etc.
3.) Are meade's mega arms powder coated as reccommened on your website? (they appear that they are not...)
Precision is great for people who track their car a lot and do not drive on crappy road conditions where they make see high shock loads...like potholes etc.
We do not do installs simply because of limited shop space, but perhaps in the future we will offer this service.
Steve's arms are powdercoated Silver Chrome. Its one of my favorite colors because it really shows off all the lines.
Mike
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10-24-11, 02:01 PM
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^^^^As I recall Figs wheels are 19", not 20" like Meade's. IMHO, and only my opinion, the 20" sidewall height is much too small for a street driven automobile with a tire/wheel combo OD in the 26" range. Again, no flames please, this is just my opinion.
Lou
Lou
10-24-11, 02:50 PM
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19" indeed. but might try 20's here pretty soon. Hankook Ventus V12 in a 30525/20 
only $255.
only $255.
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10-24-11, 02:59 PM
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Soooo......
10-24-11, 09:36 PM
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Great job so far Steve! Your progress has been coming along nicely! Thanks for the pics, and I'm looking forward to the results of the alignment as well as the pics with the Pirellis after the fender roll.
10-24-11, 10:53 PM
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Hey FIGS, I see you guys make great products for suspension for IS's and GS's, show some SC love for us SC-ers! We have major camber issues with our 17-19 year old beasts! And to top it off, most suspension parts for our cars cost an arm and a leg and not to mention the wait time 'cause most parts come from Japan!
10-25-11, 08:11 AM
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i do have video of this whole thing, because i am a youtube-aholic like that......its not edited and uploaded yet but here is the results. Also, i gotta give up some love to Lexus of Sacramento.....they didnt give me the evil eye or any of that, they have been really cool all the way though this process. I told them what i was doing well ahead of time, asked advice on what to do and what not to do, brought the product in and showed it to them......and then did it. I came back after it was done and they brought me out to the shop so i could explain to them what all i did and get some pics/vids of the actual alignment. The tech was really liking the whole setup! I have gotten MANY an Evil-eye after buying new cars from dealers and modding them. They dont take kindly to that usually. L.O.S. is great though. Im sure my warranty on the stock arms is gone though LOL -
keep in mind that this "before/after" is WITH the new mega arms installed. I dont have the old number handy (with the factory arms) but it was MUCH worse.
"Before" represents my eyeball/tape measure alignment job on the new install (to get me through the weekend) and After is obviously after i took it down for the alignment.
Rear Camber
Before:
L -1.5° R -1.0°
After:
L -.9° R -.9° ←←← we could have gotten to .00 but they recommend a little camber, and its well within factory spec now.
Rear Toe
Before:
L -.7° R -.33°
After:
L - 0.00° - R - 0.00°
keep in mind that this "before/after" is WITH the new mega arms installed. I dont have the old number handy (with the factory arms) but it was MUCH worse.
"Before" represents my eyeball/tape measure alignment job on the new install (to get me through the weekend) and After is obviously after i took it down for the alignment.
Rear Camber
Before:
L -1.5° R -1.0°
After:
L -.9° R -.9° ←←← we could have gotten to .00 but they recommend a little camber, and its well within factory spec now.
Rear Toe
Before:
L -.7° R -.33°
After:
L - 0.00° - R - 0.00°
Last edited by meade916; 10-25-11 at 08:19 AM.
