2022 RX 350 Suspension too "soft" in handling and turns
05-01-22, 04:31 PM
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2022 RX 350 Suspension too "soft" in handling and turns
Hello Lexus folks, I just bought a new 2022 RX 350. After driving it a week or so, I feel like the car is too "soft" in handling and turns. I had previously been test driving 2019 and 2019's hoping to find a used one I liked in my preferred colors. I gave up and bought a new one. I am having huge buyers remorse right now as that car feels too "floaty". Did they do dramatic changes to the suspension? I would love to hear some feedback on this. Thank you,
05-01-22, 05:17 PM
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Just moved from a 2013 ES 350 to a 2022 RX 350, and the ride is no different which is what we wanted. Just some suggestions, but try using the "sport" mode, the salesman told us it "quickens" the steering response but does not alter the ride. You can also adjust the air pressure in the tires, (20" wheels on ours) which will help. When we purchased ours, we just stopped by the dealer on the way thru town. They happened to have one just off the delivery truck, and semi-cleaned/prepped to test drive. The tires were inflated to 39psi on the test drive, and the wife nor I could tell any difference in the ride. I did reduce the psi down to 35 psi cold after we got it home to see how that affected anything, with no difference noted. I did notice at 35psi the car was following the ruts and grooves in the pavement on the interstate, which requires almost constant steering wheel input which I don't care for, so I need to play with the psi more to try and eliminate the constant steering input. I had the same issue with the ES350 but found a good psi setting that eliminated 80% or more.
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SJM (12-12-22)
05-02-22, 06:10 AM
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Just moved from a 2013 ES 350 to a 2022 RX 350, and the ride is no different which is what we wanted. Just some suggestions, but try using the "sport" mode, the salesman told us it "quickens" the steering response but does not alter the ride. You can also adjust the air pressure in the tires, (20" wheels on ours) which will help. When we purchased ours, we just stopped by the dealer on the way thru town. They happened to have one just off the delivery truck, and semi-cleaned/prepped to test drive. The tires were inflated to 39psi on the test drive, and the wife nor I could tell any difference in the ride. I did reduce the psi down to 35 psi cold after we got it home to see how that affected anything, with no difference noted. I did notice at 35psi the car was following the ruts and grooves in the pavement on the interstate, which requires almost constant steering wheel input which I don't care for, so I need to play with the psi more to try and eliminate the constant steering input. I had the same issue with the ES350 but found a good psi setting that eliminated 80% or more.
05-02-22, 11:29 AM
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Install a hitch. I found that it helps my 2020 Rx450h a bit.
If the help is too little to your liking, you're out only about $150 (if you install the hitch yourself) and still have a hitch just in case you need it.
If the help is too little to your liking, you're out only about $150 (if you install the hitch yourself) and still have a hitch just in case you need it.
05-02-22, 02:22 PM
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Hello Lexus folks, I just bought a new 2022 RX 350. After driving it a week or so, I feel like the car is too "soft" in handling and turns. I had previously been test driving 2019 and 2019's hoping to find a used one I liked in my preferred colors. I gave up and bought a new one. I am having huge buyers remorse right now as that car feels too "floaty". Did they do dramatic changes to the suspension? I would love to hear some feedback on this. Thank you,
Yep, that's what you're going to get unless you go with the F-Sport. This is my wife's second RX trading up from 2016 to 2020. Both pretty much float down the highway.
I did had to get use to it, but for for the price point and the cost of ownership vs BMW & Audi that we test drove. Both did have a more sporty drive & performance but wasn't worth the cost.
Maybe the 450h has suspension is different. Maybe someone will chime in on those....
05-02-22, 05:13 PM
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Exactly why I did not buy one of those 2022 Lexus. The salesperson looked at me as if I was crazy when I told him the suspension felt too soft.
I ended purchasing an Acura RDX Technology package.
Wouldn't there be sport springs for the 2022 RX350?
I ended purchasing an Acura RDX Technology package.
Wouldn't there be sport springs for the 2022 RX350?
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05-02-22, 06:02 PM
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Hello Lexus folks, I just bought a new 2022 RX 350. After driving it a week or so, I feel like the car is too "soft" in handling and turns. I had previously been test driving 2019 and 2019's hoping to find a used one I liked in my preferred colors. I gave up and bought a new one. I am having huge buyers remorse right now as that car feels too "floaty". Did they do dramatic changes to the suspension? I would love to hear some feedback on this. Thank you,
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05-03-22, 05:24 AM
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Wow, that is interesting. I wouldn't think I'd notice a 5lb difference in tire inflation. But do tend to run my tires about 5lbs higher. I'd rather be higher than recommended PSI than lower, if I am remiss in regularly checking my pressures.
05-03-22, 05:53 AM
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On the ES350 it was 35 front and 34 rear cold. Right now the RX 350 is set at 35 cold all the way around, and is fine for around town driving (rural small town), but on the interstate at 70mph, 35 psi cold seems to want to follow any ruts or grooves in the pavement. I will need to adjust the front up or down some to see where the "following the ruts" is eliminated. YMMV due to how you drive, road surface, etc. even brand of tires, we have Michelins on 20's.
05-03-22, 10:37 AM
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On the ES350 it was 35 front and 34 rear cold. Right now the RX 350 is set at 35 cold all the way around, and is fine for around town driving (rural small town), but on the interstate at 70mph, 35 psi cold seems to want to follow any ruts or grooves in the pavement. I will need to adjust the front up or down some to see where the "following the ruts" is eliminated. YMMV due to how you drive, road surface, etc. even brand of tires, we have Michelins on 20's.
05-03-22, 11:02 AM
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Was the 18/19 one you tested with F sport? if so, then you should have also gotten the F sport in the new one. The base is quite a bit softer than the F sport
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05-03-22, 05:24 PM
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If the car feels “floaty”, tire pressure or trailer hitch will not fix that. Shock absorbers that are designed with firmer “damping” is what fixes that. I have never looked into them for the RX, but it is likely they are available.
A very reputable source is Tire Rack (tirerack.com). Get them on the phone and see what they may offer. I have replaced shocks for just this purpose over the years. It works and is reasonably priced compared to trading for a different vehicle. The dealer may also have some options .
BTW, the F-Sport does not come standard with a firmer suspension. There is a performance package that you have to get as an additional option in addition to the F Sport package to get a firmer suspension
A very reputable source is Tire Rack (tirerack.com). Get them on the phone and see what they may offer. I have replaced shocks for just this purpose over the years. It works and is reasonably priced compared to trading for a different vehicle. The dealer may also have some options .
BTW, the F-Sport does not come standard with a firmer suspension. There is a performance package that you have to get as an additional option in addition to the F Sport package to get a firmer suspension
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