dave4262

Picked up a 2011 lexus ISF 2 weeks ago and notice a rubbing sound when making a left turn. It only happens when I excelerate. I took it to the dealer and they told me its tire noise. I don't believe them. Any ideas?

CalitriSC

iTrader: (13)

Yup sounds like tires rubbing

dave4262

I visually inspect and cannot see any signs of rubbing. The car is stock.

Vervish

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Congrats on purchase.

I too have a 2011 and don't have any such noise - take it to another dealer. Tires should not rub on the stock suspension. Are you sure the car was not lowered by the previous owner?

Vervish

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BTW - Not sure if it is your front or rear that is making the noise, but I learned pretty quickly that on RWD cars accelerating from a stop, even moderately, while turning can cause some wheel spin/chirping from the inside rear wheel.

dave4262

Thanks Vervish. I'm not sure if it was lowered. The noise is coming from the front passenger when I make the left turn while excelarating.

jt321

How much did you pay for your 2011 isf if you dont mind me asking?

Lexura1414

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Check if your car has Sikky headers. Some members have this issue with the fitment. I had the dealership trim the bolt that hits the body frame but still not perfect. They will replace this bolt when I go back there.

Vervish

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I bought mine from a lexus dealer in late June - pretty much mint condition with 15K miles. I paid $50K, was originally listed for $54K.

dave4262

I dropped off the car this morning to check out the rubbing noise. I purchased the car with 22k miles and they are already replacing steering shaft.

I bought the car from a lexus dealership with 22k miles for $48k. Is that a good deal?

dave4262

If for some reason I have headers on the car will it void my warranty?

daedalus

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if you bought it from a lexus dealer i'm sure they would've noticed that and if you do find it has headers the lexus dealer should've disclosed anything that would've violated the warranty prior to purchase.

Vervish

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Dave...$48k sounds like a very good deal.

dave4262

I just received a call from the dealership and sure enough the car has an aftermarket exhaust. I am not sure what they going to do but I told them I need it replace.

yjk1975

Ask them to take a pic and email it to you. You may want to keep it. The factory exhaust sucks. It can't be the reason for the noise. I would consider myself lucky if I was you.