dojoman

iTrader: (5)

I read this and measured my car. To my surprise it's leaning on driver's side especially the rear. It's lowered at least half inch. the front isn't too bad. So this is not normal? Is something wrong with stock spring?

ksizzle

i went the f-sport shocks and f-sport springs because my baby is my daily driver, so i didnt want it too low (Cali streets/freeways suck!) the tein silencer were on back order and i didnt want to wait, so i used heat shrink wrap. i got a yard of the 20mm cut them into 1" sizes, slid it into place and heat them up. i didnt have a camera on hand, so no pictures, but so far (a month), havent heard any noises. i wrapped the entire upper coils of the rears, left the front alone.

as for the lean, there was none initially. but now, the front right is higher than the front left by 0.25". i threw on the forged 19" two weeks ago; no rubbing and no noise... very happy!

i installed the springs/shocks myself with the DYI info from the forums; went to the dealership for an alignment and it did not void my warranty.

gemini1

iTrader: (7)

Very nice...

IS-SV

Ksizzle - Car looks great with suspension/wheel upgrades.

What tint are you using?

ksizzle

Thanks man! if "4" is limo tint, i have "3" for the rears and "2" up front. tired of gettin pulled over by the cops for having a 4/3 setup.

IS-SV

I see. I'm using 35% on all 5 windows. What part of California are you in?

ksizzle

SO Cal, Long Beach - right smack between LA and OC; damn cops are ruthless, especially while youre stuck in that 405 traffic

IS-SV

It's probably not worth going with ultra-dark tint.

tukai

If I go with these springs will I be ok on stock shocks or would they wear out faster? Wheels will he 19x8.5 and 19x9.

panda327

iTrader: (3)

got my f sport springs installed today
and i must say i like it ALOT
the ride is lower got rid of the gap ...
the second thing i notice was the body roll was significantly reduce .. its more sporty better feel of the road too ..

IS-SV

The wearing out of shocks is often discussed but rarely is any real evidence of actual experiences on ISx50's shown. Most likely it increases wear somewhat, but the f-sports are a minor drop.

Fizzboy7

Can you comment on the feeling of bumps? Is there a noticable difference with the ride being rougher?

panda327

iTrader: (3)

ya u can still fee bumps

it jus feels there less bounce when you hit bump ... its stiffer but its still quite comfortable not bothering at all

psychosane

it seems more bumpy...but then again, i'm going through a construction site on the freeway.

Fizzboy7

So now that you have had it for a few days, your final assessment of it would be what?