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Old 12-03-08 | 07:30 AM
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can you post some profile shots of your ride? like to see how it looks with the stock 18's...
There's a picture in post #3 of this thread but I can take some more if you like.
Old 12-09-08 | 10:29 AM
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Vintagebob - Now that you've put a couple thousand miles on the new springs, what's your impression? Pros/cons?
Old 12-10-08 | 08:49 AM
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Vintagebob - Now that you've put a couple thousand miles on the new springs, what's your impression? Pros/cons?
Nothing has really changed since my original review.

Pros - Better handling and a drop (1+ inch) that really adds to the looks without causing headaches as far as bump avoidance.

Cons - Cost and a little harsher ride on rough roads, with some jounce over big hits.

I'm still happy with my choice and I'll be putting the setup through the paces this Saturday as I zip up Spring Mountain Road out of the Napa Valley on my way to Pride Mountain Vineyards.
Old 12-10-08 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagebob
Nothing has really changed since my original review.
Vintagebob - Thanks for the update. Good to hear feedback including practical aspects of the setup. Are you planning to stay with OEM 18" wheels?
Old 12-10-08 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Vintagebob - Thanks for the update. Good to hear feedback including practical aspects of the setup. Are you planning to stay with OEM 18" wheels?
You know...

I'm really looking forward to putting the Michelin PS2s on my car someday and I was thinking that it would be nice to add the F-Sport wheels at that time just because they are lighter in weight. I like the five-axis wheels as well but I haven't been able to find any weight data on them yet. I'm sure I could live with the stock 18s though.

F-sport wheels with PS2s would be an expensive hit $$$$.

I need to get to 10K on the OEM tires before I really worry about it though.
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Originally Posted by vintagebob
You know...

I'm really looking forward to putting the Michelin PS2s on my car someday and I was thinking that it would be nice to add the F-Sport wheels at that time just because they are lighter in weight. I like the five-axis wheels as well but I haven't been able to find any weight data on them yet. I'm sure I could live with the stock 18s though.


I need to get to 10K on the OEM tires before I really worry about it though.
I'm thinking the same thing with my OEM Bridgestones too.
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I currently installed F-Sport Shock and feel very good with it. Next item was F-Sport Spring as same as you.
Old 12-21-08 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by g_abac
I currently installed F-Sport Shock and feel very good with it. Next item was F-Sport Spring as same as you.
Enjoy! I've been having fun with mine.
Old 03-12-09 | 03:37 PM
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I have to add that I took some passengers on a 2 hr trip up to Napa over the weekend (yes, I like it up there ) and the F-Sports over the big hits were kind of embarrassing. The comments coming from the back seat were something like, "Whoa, that really wakes you up!". I guess I should just be using the back seats to store wine...
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post more pictures from the side!! i wanna see the gaps vs the front and back.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/mem...d-springs.html
Old 11-08-10 | 11:00 AM
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Just installed f sports shocks and spring over the weekend. To be true I really enjoy driving n I love it. the handeling improved n feels more grips. dealer told me 650 to istall n I did my self. it's not to hard.
Old 11-08-10 | 02:30 PM
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yeah I installed them myself too, not that hard, on the back springs I didn't even use the spring compressor to do the job I did the rear assembly like 30 second
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Guys, do you get any tire wear issues with the F-sport springs? i'm getting tire wear with my Eibachs, thinking about switching.

any advice?
Old 11-23-10 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gtr02
Guys, do you get any tire wear issues with the F-sport springs? i'm getting tire wear with my Eibachs, thinking about switching.

any advice?
Don't bother with the spring change, F-Sports are same springs as Eibach 350's.


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