Excellent result and the pics during the installation were very interesting. Any more feedback on ride/handling?
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2007 IS350 (sport pkg) smoky granite mica/gray
2008 C300 Sport mars red/black
2002 KJ Sport (3.7L 4wd) white/gray
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Excellent result and the pics during the installation were very interesting. Any more feedback on ride/handling?
Thanks. After some more driving over the weekend, the review is pretty similar to the first impression. I can feel the road more, and it leans a lot less during cornering. It also gives me more confidence when cornering. I probably go at least 10 MPH more on the ramps now. Still no vibration yet (knock on wood).
I will take some pic maybe today or tomorrow on a level ground. I'm not sure how long it takes the springs to settle but I would assume a few days?
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2007 GS350 AWD Glacier Frost Mica/Ash
2007 Acura TSX Milano Red/Parchment
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Black/Gray
still haven't installed mine yet, but the dealership said their quote included an alignment. is there any harm to having the alignment done at the same time the springs are installed? also, did you have to do any adjustment to your headlights?
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2008 GS350 AWD - Black Sapphire Pearl/Cashmere - Non ML
Lexus Japan Illuminated Door Sills
K&N Air Filter
Lexus Japan Console Tray (removes ashtray)
F-Sport AWD Sway bars
F-Sport Springs (installing soon)
Also looking for wheel/tire upgrades
still haven't installed mine yet, but the dealership said their quote included an alignment. is there any harm to having the alignment done at the same time the springs are installed? also, did you have to do any adjustment to your headlights?
My buddy mechanic told me to get an alignment after two weeks but I don't think it'd make a big difference getting it right away. Maybe see if they can hold on to the alignment and get it done next time you go in for service?
Oddly enough nothing needed to be done with the headlights. That or maybe it was done but I just wasn't informed.
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2007 GS350 AWD Glacier Frost Mica/Ash
2007 Acura TSX Milano Red/Parchment
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Black/Gray
How are the F-Sport springs holding up on your AWD? I have the same car and am thinking about getting either the Tanabe NF210 or the F-Sports.
Any vibrations (as many others have expierienced when lowering)?
Your ride looks great btw!!
Thanks!
I went with the F-Sport because it's Lexus accessories and I cannot really comment on NF210 vs. F-Sport.
As for vibrations, if you have vibrations already, it obviously won't go away. As for my AWD, I've always had slight vibrations in the winter and I suspect it will still be there. However, I don't have the wobbles while-in-motion like some other people have reported. Good luck!
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2007 GS350 AWD Glacier Frost Mica/Ash
2007 Acura TSX Milano Red/Parchment
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Black/Gray
Have you noticed any suspension noise with your F sport springs installed? It's been pretty cold here the past few days (8-10C or about 50F) and I noticed at really low speeds (e.g. 8-10 km/h or 5 mph) there was a bit of noise.
And the wobble people are talking about, is it a vibration at around 3000 rpm+? I was late for work one day and I was doing some acceleration at highway speeds (120-140 km/h or 75-85 mph) and noticed some vibration that I didn't notice before with my OEM springs...
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2008 GS350 AWD Obsidian/Black with Nav/ML, F Sport springs, 19x8.5" MRR GT1 chrome with 245/35R19 Falken FK452, VAIS SL2i, Nav override kit, 3000K HID fogs
Have you noticed any suspension noise with your F sport springs installed? It's been pretty cold here the past few days (8-10C or about 50F) and I noticed at really low speeds (e.g. 8-10 km/h or 5 mph) there was a bit of noise.
And the wobble people are talking about, is it a vibration at around 3000 rpm+? I was late for work one day and I was doing some acceleration at highway speeds (120-140 km/h or 75-85 mph) and noticed some vibration that I didn't notice before with my OEM springs...
Creaking noise or what? I haven't noticed anything but I don't usually drive with the window down either.
I think the wobble is in-motion but I don't know specially around what engine RPM though. One guy mentioned at slow speed earlier.
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2007 GS350 AWD Glacier Frost Mica/Ash
2007 Acura TSX Milano Red/Parchment
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Black/Gray
Creaking noise or what? I haven't noticed anything but I don't usually drive with the window down either.
I think the wobble is in-motion but I don't know specially around what engine RPM though. One guy mentioned at slow speed earlier.
Usually I drive with the tunes on so I wouldn't have heard it but one night I had the music off and I heard like a clunking type noise. I think they occurred over slight bumps (nothing major by any means --small imperfections in the parking lot).
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2008 GS350 AWD Obsidian/Black with Nav/ML, F Sport springs, 19x8.5" MRR GT1 chrome with 245/35R19 Falken FK452, VAIS SL2i, Nav override kit, 3000K HID fogs
Usually I drive with the tunes on so I wouldn't have heard it but one night I had the music off and I heard like a clunking type noise. I think they occurred over slight bumps (nothing major by any means --small imperfections in the parking lot).
I'll keep an ear out for it.
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2007 GS350 AWD Glacier Frost Mica/Ash
2007 Acura TSX Milano Red/Parchment
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Black/Gray
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