F Sport Springs on '06 IS350 (With Pics!)
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looks really good.... did you get it done at a lexus dealership? and how much did it cost you? if you don't mind me asking..... i was thinking about getting the same thing but so many people told me to save my money and get coilovers.
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I paid $220 for the springs from Sewell ($240 shipped) and put them in with the help of a friend. It was tough, but we got it done in half a day. Thanks for the compliments!
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How is the ride quality VS. Stock?? i want to lower my car a bit but don't want to compromise the ride quality and make it feel every bump or crack in the road.
its a shared car between my wife and i and if i do anything too aggressive she probably won't like it.
have you noticed any clunking or odd noises??
Thanks
its a shared car between my wife and i and if i do anything too aggressive she probably won't like it.
have you noticed any clunking or odd noises??
Thanks
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Sorry for the late reply....... Ride comfort is exactly the same as the stock springs. With the slightly lower center of gravity, it does feel a little tighter in corners which is a plus. It isn't bumpy or rigid when driving, and I haven't had any clunking noises yet. Absolutely love these springs!
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F Sport spings on stock shocks, yes. I haven't done the sway bars yet. I expect it depends on what you want the most (first). The sway bars will make a bigger difference in the handling of the car. The springs make the difference in the stance and the overall look of the car. I plan to add the sway bars, just not to that yet. I did a Tanabe axle back install and still have to pony up for mid pipes. That will be my next purchase, and probably the sway bars next.
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Hey slammer or anyone, I was considering doing the f sport springs with the oem shocks. I have about 40k on my 08 is250. Do you think the shocks will last or should I just go with the f sport shocks too? Help! Thanks.
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Worst case scenario, your factory shocks will wear at a slightly faster rate than they would with the factory springs. Given that the typical shock isn't good for 100k miles, and you already have 40k on yours, I would just do the springs. My shocks were fine, so I saw no reason to drop $600 on the F Sport shocks. The adjusted collapsed and extended length of the F Sport shocks makes them "work" with the F Sport springs, but my factory shocks have yet to bottom out since my install. If you think you need new shocks (doubt it at 40k) then go ahead and do both at the same time. Otherwise, springs alone should be fine.
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Very nice mate!
I was thinking about doing the exact same thing but dropping it about 1.5inches!
Do you think it would be safe?
And how is the drive? Is it much different from stock?
I was going to do it until I got quoted almost 800$ to get it installed on my car.
I am quite a newbie
I was thinking about doing the exact same thing but dropping it about 1.5inches!
Do you think it would be safe?
And how is the drive? Is it much different from stock?
I was going to do it until I got quoted almost 800$ to get it installed on my car.
I am quite a newbie
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Thanks for the info man! Good luck and the ride looks sick!
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Price go up on springs?
Anyone add these springs to a IS350C that can comment on what the lower amount was and also any effect on ride quality?
It looks like they are $299? Do they go on sale from time to time?
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2011/1800.html
It looks like they are $299? Do they go on sale from time to time?
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2011/1800.html