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#211
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The Figs bushings are really a great product that firms up the steering and eliminates the trammeling of front wheels (following road swails). I have my own set of alignment plates (Joe's Racing Products from Summit $58) and had set my toe at zero with my stock OEM bushings. After installing the Figs bushings and driving around a bit, I re-measured my toe and found it toed in 2 mm with the Figs poly bushings. I dialed it back to zero and it has remained at zero for two weeks of driving.
#214
Racer
If I have to do an alignment after installation of these bushes then I don't have anyone in the city who can actually do a proper alignment. Its all done manually and by hand and sight which won't give me confidence.
I've already done a toe adjustment when I installed my PPE headers to bring the steering back on track. Now if I have to do a further adjustment however small it may be I will never really know how my wheels are aligned or if they're aligned correctly
#215
Pole Position
Next is a good alignment!
#216
Racer
^ Do you feel any difference when you drove the car? and do you noticeably realize/feel that you need an alignment?
#217
Pole Position
Maybe it's just in my mind but it does feel more direct in steering and less wooble when braking. Don't know if I actually need an alignment but that seems to be the recommendation after having these installed.
#218
Racer
iTrader: (5)
Had the bushings/brackets installed yesterday from an independent Japanese Auto mechanic I've been using for years for most of my other cars. He charged me $96 to install them and said it was an easy install. I got two other quotes for installation before going to him. One independent Lexus Service shop wanted about $475 to install. One Lexus dealership wanted nearly $800 to do the job! Crazy.
Next is a good alignment!
Next is a good alignment!
#221
Pole Position
#223
Driver
iTrader: (7)
Had these installed last week. Shop was going to charge me $350 for the install and alignment but ended up charging $250 since they had to keep the car overnight. I'm not sure if I notice any difference in the way the car drives. Can't say much on tire wear as I've only put 2000 miles on the car since I got it and probably 100 miles with the bushings. I'll check my tire wear in a few months and see how it is.
#224
Racer
Did you do an alignment after your installation of the LCA bushing?