cpcalkins

Yesterday a friend and I got the 3GS on the lift and started tearing down the stock suspension. 4 hours later, the new F Sport Springs, Shocks, and Sway Bars were now installed. Install was easy and was similiar to working on my M3. First opinion was that the car handled alot better with not having a harsh ride. Body roll was reduced dramatically and feels more like a sports sedan rather than a luxury sedan. All parts are high quality and definetely a good upgrade over stock. Havent found anything negative about these upgrades yet. Will let you know as everything settles.

mmade22

Did you get the springs on the Black Market from one of the members? I noticed you had pmed two different people. What did the springs end up costing you?

cpcalkins

I ended up getting them from a ebay... I think I got the springs for $245, the sway bars for $395, and the shocks for $725. Since I got them from a dealer listing on ebay, I was able to get the $200 rebate from Lexus for spending over a grand... I wish they were still doing that as im about to order an F Sport Exhaust this week.

Where are you in NC???

cpcalkins

I tried to get them first off of clublexus.com members, but it didnt work out... Sometimes my lack of patience gets the best of me...

mmade22

Nice setup.... I live in the Charlotte area. I'm looking to maybe doing the F-sport springs this winter. Thanks for the info!

cpcalkins

Do yourself a favor and get some F Sport shocks too... They made a bigger difference than the springs in my opinion... If you need any help and I have time, I can come up there and help you out...

TWong350

iTrader: (8)

Just curious...why did you choose to spend close to $1000 on the spring/shock combo when you could've just gone with coilovers?

jadu

iTrader: (42)

^^ factory warranty??

cpcalkins

I thought about it and almost went with coil overs but in the end, I didnt need the adjustability and didnt want the car that low... I am really impressed how it handles with my setup now and it is still very streetable...

mmade22

Thanks for the offer....I am no stranger to doing this kind of work on my cars in the past. I am sure we will run into each other in the near future.

Google Cars and Coffee in Charlotte to see the next car meeting. I have yet to see another modded 3G GS.

LexFather

Only with a dealer install.

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

I think you still get 12 months warranty even if the dealer doesnt install. In order for you to get anything longer then that I believe you have to install at the time of purchase for it to be covered under the cars warranty.

skim07

care to share some before and after pictures???

cpcalkins

Sorry no pics of before and after... Just this...