FIGS

iTrader: (11)

Hi all, over the past 6 months we have been in testing and development of a new front LCA bushing that attaches on the rear of the 2IS and 3GS platforms. The bushings is available in several durometers depending on the performance of the vehicle. The issue with tire wear we believe is delfection during driving and unstable toe. With a drastic dynamic toe changes the tires will have accelrated wear, much moreso that 2 degrees of camber.

80 durometer is our standard bushing. It will vastly improve the location of the LCA under normal driving and braking.
https://shopfigs.com/v5/L1035

90 durometer is our IS-F High performance bushings which will hold more force under heavy braking.
https://shopfigs.com/v5/L1025

This video that we created demonstrates the Stock vs the 90 durometer version bushings.

UPDATE: These have been tremendously popular and we have been offering them in our latest machined brackets for the last 2 years. We try to keep everything in stock for quick shipment.

RichieISF

Mate, Got the rear Arms. they are Gorgeous.!

However , which of the the 2 Durometer bushing would you suggest for those who only track the car every now and then (once to twice a year) and still want a comfortable ride as the car is there daily.?

FIGS

iTrader: (11)

anyone with an F must go with the 90 duro without question just because of the braking power. The 80 duro is still an improvement over stock for a GS or IS250

carlos

iTrader: (1)

What about for an IS350?

RichieISF

Sweet , let us know when there available...!

RCB

iTrader: (18)

Placed my order for the 90s. Thanks again to Figs for the R&D.

FIGS

iTrader: (11)

Bushings are in now and will ship today or next week. We are down to 1.



Richie, I can get one drop shipped to you in Australia. SuperPro manufactures them there so it should not be an issue unless there are dealer territories. SInce we helped to create this application it should not be.
Mike

EDIT: the bushings we received are the offset versions. I am working on getting the centered versions ASAP. I will also press in the offset version and get specific alignment data to make it an option as well..
Mike

CCColtsicehockey

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Should this be something most shops can easily handle the installation of? I have new tires on and only 5k miles on them and I can already tell slight inner wear compared to the rest of the tire and I just had an alignment. I would love to get rid of it all together.

FIGS

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It will probably depend on how you drive. Certainly enough braking power to wrrant the HP version, but if you are not a hard driver you can probably be OK with the 80.
Mike

FIGS

iTrader: (11)

Its a little tricky because they need to press in a bushing with a thin outer cup. I am getting pricing on the factory bracket to see if we can economically provide direct swap assemblies.
Mike

CCColtsicehockey

iTrader: (3)

With the factory bracket would it be something I could just install myself then cause that would be great?

RCB

iTrader: (18)

It would be the same install. I think what Figs is trying to do is make it a bolt in application for those who do not have acsses or feel comfortable having the bushings pressed out/in to the existing brackets.

Basically he will get some brackets, press bushing in to them. You will receive the bushings per-installed in the brackets and the return your core bracket to him...provided this is a cost effective solution.

FIGS

iTrader: (11)

^^ yes exactly. Still checking to see which brackets are readily available. TIS lists 3 different brackets and Lexus parts is only coming back with 1 good one.
EDIT: looks like the 250/350 etc are listing different brackets than the 2011 IS-F. I will try to order one of each to cross reference them.

carlos

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Is there any downside if I were to go with the 90? I'm not track driver or even a weekend warrior, but I do push her sometimes.

FIGS

iTrader: (11)

We have not noticed a huge difference if any with the 90 vs the 80 from an NVH standpoint. But if you are not braking hard and prefer a compliant ride then the 80 is just a luxury option. If you nkow what kind of driver you are then I think the choice is fairly clear.

An update on orders. Correct bushings should ship to us today so I will get orders out next week. Sorry for the delay again, I did not know we would get the incorrect bushing until it was too late. Also I will try to install the offset bushings and do some testing to offer that as an option.


Mike