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Old 04-16-08, 07:04 PM
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Nice nice.
Old 04-16-08, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RTIS250
Im not sure if it interferes with the Tom's braces.. i may interfere with the 6 link in the rear.. but i dunno.



I have an LMS catback exhaust, thats why its so clean And ill go check that other thread right now! Thanks!



I beleive list is $375, but dont quote me on that.



yes, as long as it is dealer installed, it is warrantied. And of course Putnam sucks, haha, bring it to us, ill get it handled for you!
hey,

how much magnussen charge for this? (just installation) i always go to magnussen btw.. that place is just great
Old 04-16-08, 07:18 PM
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which will affect cornering the most.... the brace, sway bars, or lowering springs?
Old 04-16-08, 07:35 PM
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How does this piece affect your normal drive?
Old 04-16-08, 07:58 PM
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Awesome thanks for the reply. I think I may look into this one!

I posted another suggestion in your other thread!
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Originally Posted by tfz_hebe89
hey,

how much magnussen charge for this? (just installation) i always go to magnussen btw.. that place is just great
Not 100% about an install cost, shoot me a PM, and ill try to figure it out.

Originally Posted by dragon1992
which will affect cornering the most.... the brace, sway bars, or lowering springs?
I would say lowering springs would probably be the best first mod.

Originally Posted by myculito
How does this piece affect your normal drive?
The car drives pretty normal, its not really harsher at all. But the car sticks very well in the corners, and thats where you really see it work.


Overall, i am very happy with it. Ive only driven about 15 miles with it on the car, but a few nice spirited runs through the corners proves to me that this thing made a difference. Sway bars are next on my list!! Maybe in a month or so, im broke right now.

Thanks to all that commented. If you were on the fence about ordering this item or not, jump over to the purchasing side! haha.
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Originally Posted by RTIS250
If you were on the fence about ordering this item or not, jump over to the purchasing side! haha.
Put it on my tab
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RTIS250...do you mind chiming in after your first 100 miles with this on and comment on whether or not the drive has become harsher or more uncomfortable under normal driving?
Old 04-16-08, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by myculito
RTIS250...do you mind chiming in after your first 100 miles with this on and comment on whether or not the drive has become harsher or more uncomfortable under normal driving?
Sure, not a problem
Old 04-21-08, 07:10 PM
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100+ mile review... as requested

Ive been driving the car with the F-Sport brace on for over 100 miles now, and i have to say, i can definately feel a difference in how the car handles. I feel that the car is much more stable in high speed cornering. The brace definately interferes with the LMS Catback i have though. One of the resonators touches the brace slighly and rattles intermittantly. I need to get it back up in the air and insulate it. Otherwise, very happy!
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Originally Posted by Brian231
Thanks for posting, I was almost going to consider the strut braces for the trunk and under the hood. What was the list price on this item?
where do they have the trunk strut listed at??
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Lexus only makes one suspension brace, and its for the rear lower chassis.
Old 04-21-08, 10:43 PM
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is there less body roll than before?,
accordin to some there should be the same amuont as before
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Originally Posted by ndk83
is there less body roll than before?,
accordin to some there should be the same amuont as before
I feel like there is less body roll. But its minimal. The car feels more stable for sure though. Ill be installing the F-Sport sway bars soon.. ill post up another review with those
Old 04-22-08, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by suicidesam
where do they have the trunk strut listed at??
As the OP listed, this is why I am fascinated with this F-Sport brace, there are no strut braces yet for the ISX50, at least non I have seen in the US market.


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