Dropped on F-sport springs and 18s...Nightmare
02-04-13, 08:32 AM
#17
The F-Sport shocks have a higher dampening rate, that contributes the stiffer ride for most that do the combo upgrade and the spring's floaty feeling is due to the progressive spring rate.
Could it be that your springs are the ones with the clunking issue? They have a revised version that removes the clunking sound but I'm not sure if that will fix the "doesn't have shocks" feeling.
Could it be that your springs are the ones with the clunking issue? They have a revised version that removes the clunking sound but I'm not sure if that will fix the "doesn't have shocks" feeling.
02-04-13, 11:50 AM
#18
You should sell those springs and get a set of coilovers. Unlike springs, you can adjust your ride height and comfort level with coils.
Ive heard others have ride comfort issues with the fsport springs and shocks too. The Fsports barely drop the car at all. If you didnt say you had springs, I would think your car was at stock height
Ive heard others have ride comfort issues with the fsport springs and shocks too. The Fsports barely drop the car at all. If you didnt say you had springs, I would think your car was at stock height
02-04-13, 12:24 PM
#20
Well it looks awesome with fsport springs so Im good with that. its the ride and clunking sounds that im not happy with. ordered the shocks hoping that will solve the issue...maybe its the way the shop installed it? i would go to lexus but i dont want to pay them for something that wont really fix the issue...anyway how are they about shocks and springs ? any warranty issues?
02-04-13, 12:36 PM
#21
Well it looks awesome with fsport springs so Im good with that. its the ride and clunking sounds that im not happy with. ordered the shocks hoping that will solve the issue...maybe its the way the shop installed it? i would go to lexus but i dont want to pay them for something that wont really fix the issue...anyway how are they about shocks and springs ? any warranty issues?
Ive heard a lot of people complain about the fsport springs even with the shocks.
And what do you mean warranty issues? I think if a Lexus dealer installs the parts, you have a 2 year warranty on them. Def not worth the money because they will charge you $$$$$ for the install
02-04-13, 01:52 PM
#24
even with the revised springs they still have a clunk noise (which I have revised springs) the noise is from the passenger rear, and I think people who have BC coils still have that corner clunk too, but the clunk from my experiment is only I heard it when I go over speed bump, not the from the pothhole, sound like it clunk from the rebound of the spring?, but other than that I don't issues with clunk noise.
02-04-13, 03:16 PM
#26
I don't understand this obsession about coils - they're not for everyone, and it's essentially beating a dead horse every time this comes up. You want adjustability = coilovers, you want reliable performance with set-and-forget configurations = springs + shocks.
Btw, a lot of members have run springs + stock shock combos and there haven't been a large amount of mechanical failures. Most reports are subjective in nature, and you just have to find the right combo for comfort and performance. Have you checked whether the stock shocks are leaking or beyond their service life? Have you tried Tokico Blue's?
Btw, a lot of members have run springs + stock shock combos and there haven't been a large amount of mechanical failures. Most reports are subjective in nature, and you just have to find the right combo for comfort and performance. Have you checked whether the stock shocks are leaking or beyond their service life? Have you tried Tokico Blue's?
02-04-13, 04:11 PM
#27
I don't understand this obsession about coils - they're not for everyone, and it's essentially beating a dead horse every time this comes up. You want adjustability = coilovers, you want reliable performance with set-and-forget configurations = springs + shocks.
Btw, a lot of members have run springs + stock shock combos and there haven't been a large amount of mechanical failures. Most reports are subjective in nature, and you just have to find the right combo for comfort and performance. Have you checked whether the stock shocks are leaking or beyond their service life? Have you tried Tokico Blue's?
Btw, a lot of members have run springs + stock shock combos and there haven't been a large amount of mechanical failures. Most reports are subjective in nature, and you just have to find the right combo for comfort and performance. Have you checked whether the stock shocks are leaking or beyond their service life? Have you tried Tokico Blue's?
Ive heard several members complain about the ride quality on Fsport springs + stock shocks and Fsport springs + Fsport shocks
02-05-13, 09:14 AM
#29
New Development
all this shaking has been forcing my HID light bulb to pop out of place and, this is the second time i have to open it up and tighten it back into place....this never ends!!
I just brought the car into service to do the TSB on the bubbling of the headlights, lets see if they can put it back into place where it wont be popping out.
I just brought the car into service to do the TSB on the bubbling of the headlights, lets see if they can put it back into place where it wont be popping out.
02-06-13, 03:02 PM
#30
came back from the dealer
Well it turns out replacing just the springs is a def no no. I blew out out my shock after a few days on the springs. The driver side shock is leaking oil. Waiting on my f-sport shocks to arrive saturday and I will have Lexus install with Alignment for about $850 all together and I will have a 1yr warranty. This way I can feel confident that I have someone to turn to if i have a problem