Fsport Sway Bar: Official Noise Survey - Page 3

Leeladisky · 07-24-09, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wingster

Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not offended but ...Don't think that foam or felt tape that they used is any better, wait till the heat from the friction of the rubbing makes a mess from the adhesive on the sway bar and bushing (not knowing where they exactly placed it).

I think a nylon washer on both sides makes more sense.

I agree, the washer solution is a much more elegant, interim solution, however, it requires the removal of the sways to do it correctly. I am not sure that they won't be crushed by the sways "lip," over time though. The foam solution performed by my dealer doesn't rely on the adhesive, whatsoever. It is counter pressure - they wrapped the end of the swap in felt, and then shoved the whole thing into the bushing, which was also filled with foam - so the bushing is holding the sway's felt in place, and vice versa. The beauty of this is that is still has a bit of give, when our 3500lb car needs a little flex, so we're not maginalizing the flexibility of the rubber bushing that much. The only problem I see, in this solution, is that when/if Lexus issues a fix (new bushing or sway, likely the former as it's probably more cost effective), the adhesive may leave a mess....lol. However, as I cannot see the sway unless I have dropped the rock guard, I don't give a rat's a$$. LOL. And, in the short-term, I can drive my car like a "bat outta hell!"

Seriously, these sways make a huge difference.... I cannot wait to confirm whether I can drop my 460 and get 19's too! I will post that solution shortly as well (assuming Lexus corporate responds).

Darrel @ Sewell says I should charge corporate for my time on this....Wingster, you with me? LMAO

Lee

Jasonx82 · 07-24-09, 01:31 AM

In the mean time is it ok to drive around with the knocking? Any damage it may cause on the Car or the sway bars itself?

wingster · 07-24-09, 09:16 AM

Leeladisky: So where do we go from here? You have been working with Darrel and your dealership, has Lexus Corp been notified of the details of the problem? Have they responded?

Leeladisky · 07-24-09, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wingster

Leeladisky: So where do we go from here? You have been working with Darrel and your dealership, has Lexus Corp been notified of the details of the problem? Have they responded?

Darrel has told me that he has engaged my regional person. If I understand it correctly, Lexus technical and F-sport engineering dismissed the problem out-of-hand, stating that my GS460 is not a compatible fitment (which we know if nonsensical, being as the 350 has the same OEM front sway part # and the noise is from the front). However, now that 350 owners are also complaining of the issue, Lexus cannot dismiss it so calously. I will wait to see what Darrel or my regional person comes back with, which I'm sure will not take that long!

Lee

wingster · 07-24-09, 11:51 AM

Please keep us posted.

Jasonx82 · 07-24-09, 12:55 PM

LOL im Just waiting for my wheel to fall off as i drive..

(sure sounds like it will)

Leeladisky · 07-24-09, 01:29 PM

If your wheel falls off, then something was DEFINITELY wrong with the install. LMAO

slk_dds · 07-24-09, 02:23 PM

I think for now, Sewell Lexus (or whoever you purchsed the kit from) should send us a modified OEM bushing wth bigger opening to fix knocking problem!!!

Once Lexus have correct the error, Lexus should credit $$$ back to the seller!!!

rominl · 07-24-09, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slk_dds

I think for now, Sewell Lexus (or whoever you purchsed the kit from) should send us a modified OEM bushing wth bigger opening to fix knocking problem!!!

Once Lexus have correct the error, Lexus should credit $$$ back to the seller!!!

i don't think that's the right way. if that's found to be the problem, then lexus should design and make new bushings and then send out new correct bushings to all sway owners

Leeladisky · 07-24-09, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rominl

i don't think that's the right way. if that's found to be the problem, then lexus should design and make new bushings and then send out new correct bushings to all sway owners

My thoughts exactly... and for those of us with problems, warranty waiver for our temporary fixes due to the issues and disconnects with installing dealers.

Lee

passnu2 · 07-24-09, 07:25 PM

i get my car on Sunday so I will install the front and rear since the new end-links arrived today and see how fitment is on my car.

marshmallo · 07-24-09, 08:33 PM

Thanks for this thread guys, I will keep an eye on it to see when the issue is
resolved.

Gs350Lola · 07-24-09, 10:33 PM

sigh when are we expected a fix? couple weeks? months?

1SICKLEX · 07-24-09, 10:45 PM

Great work everyone so far. Lexus is listening and trying to figure this out.

slk_dds · 07-25-09, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rominl

i don't think that's the right way. if that's found to be the problem, then lexus should design and make new bushings and then send out new correct bushings to all sway owners

CORRECTION!!!

My bad, I forgot to mention that my suggestion is for "temporary fix" till Lexus redesign the bushing. Then they should send out the new bushing to ones who have purchased the sway bars and credit $$$ back to the sellers!!!