NEW TSB: Noise with F-sport Springs!! Released 10-14-09
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Tzaikun: You beat me to it! I've got the PDF file here...but I don't know how to upload it to this forum tho...but basically here's what/who is covered:
All 2006-2009 IS250, IS350
TSB# L-SB-0151-09
NEW Part# PTR07-53091
OLD Part# PTR07-53080
**F-Sport parts installed as OEM(bought brand new with F-Sport parts already installed) 4yr/50k warranty.
**F-Sport parts installed by dealer(originally bought without F-Sport parts installed) 12mos/12k warranty.
**F-Sport parts purchased over-the-counter are 12mos from the date of purchase.
All 2006-2009 IS250, IS350
TSB# L-SB-0151-09
NEW Part# PTR07-53091
OLD Part# PTR07-53080
**F-Sport parts installed as OEM(bought brand new with F-Sport parts already installed) 4yr/50k warranty.
**F-Sport parts installed by dealer(originally bought without F-Sport parts installed) 12mos/12k warranty.
**F-Sport parts purchased over-the-counter are 12mos from the date of purchase.
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Yes, it should be both rears. The operation code is for one side(spring), the opposite side(spring), and adjust toe. If no one does it yet, I'll have mine done before 6pm and see how it goes.
I just had both of my rear F-sport springs replaced with the updated ones.
First of all, after the replacement, I noticed that it sits a tad bit higher in the rear than before, probably because the springs need to settle still. Hopefully it settles at least to the previous height, without the clunk/click noise.
Afterwards, I performed a road test. I didn't have the tech road test it because I took my car right after it was done heh. I drove over dips, into park lots, bumps, and the usual spots where I normally heard the noise previously, and fortunately I did not hear any more clunk/clicks from the rear. I don't remember how long the repair took because I was working anyways, but I'd say it may be about 2-3 hours.
I'll see what happens when I take my co-workers out to lunch and see if they notice anymore clicks/clunks that they heard previously.
First of all, after the replacement, I noticed that it sits a tad bit higher in the rear than before, probably because the springs need to settle still. Hopefully it settles at least to the previous height, without the clunk/click noise.
Afterwards, I performed a road test. I didn't have the tech road test it because I took my car right after it was done heh. I drove over dips, into park lots, bumps, and the usual spots where I normally heard the noise previously, and fortunately I did not hear any more clunk/clicks from the rear. I don't remember how long the repair took because I was working anyways, but I'd say it may be about 2-3 hours.
I'll see what happens when I take my co-workers out to lunch and see if they notice anymore clicks/clunks that they heard previously.
But I highly doubt that they will front the labor on switching it out when they didn't do it in the first place. I wonder what my service guy is gonna say next time I bring my car in....
