ISF Steering feel
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ISF Steering feel
New to this forum, but not necessarily new to Lexus. Anyway, just got an '08 ISF and noticed that the steering requires much more effort to turn than my old '07 IS350 and my wife's '13 RX350. Just curious if any other ISF drivers out there notice the same thing or if there is something wrong with my power steering. My previous cars, '08 STi and '06 EVO, also did not require this much effort to turn the steering wheel.
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I also had an 08 STi (wagon) and 06 IS350 that went to an 08 ISF and noticed the steering is much heavier in the ISF (artificially so.) Normal mode in the ISF makes the steering feel slightly lighter.
Assuming your tire pressures are normal, the heavy steering feel is normal.
Off topic, recently went to an 2011 ISF and the steering feel is much improved, as in lighter but more precise even in Sport mode.
Assuming your tire pressures are normal, the heavy steering feel is normal.
Off topic, recently went to an 2011 ISF and the steering feel is much improved, as in lighter but more precise even in Sport mode.
New to this forum, but not necessarily new to Lexus. Anyway, just got an '08 ISF and noticed that the steering requires much more effort to turn than my old '07 IS350 and my wife's '13 RX350. Just curious if any other ISF drivers out there notice the same thing or if there is something wrong with my power steering. My previous cars, '08 STi and '06 EVO, also did not require this much effort to turn the steering wheel.
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Im pretty sure Teo is trolling haha
2011 has an upgrade to the ECU for steering it feels better than the 08.
Maybe you guys think the steering is harder or heavier than the 2IS because the IS-F comes with a steering damper, which is essentially just a heavy paperweight installed inside the steering wheel. I added it to my is350 and personally, I love the new steering feel.
I also had an 08 STi (wagon) and 06 IS350 that went to an 08 ISF and noticed the steering is much heavier in the ISF (artificially so.) Normal mode in the ISF makes the steering feel slightly lighter.
Assuming your tire pressures are normal, the heavy steering feel is normal.
Off topic, recently went to an 2011 ISF and the steering feel is much improved, as in lighter but more precise even in Sport mode.
Assuming your tire pressures are normal, the heavy steering feel is normal.
Off topic, recently went to an 2011 ISF and the steering feel is much improved, as in lighter but more precise even in Sport mode.
Maybe you guys think the steering is harder or heavier than the 2IS because the IS-F comes with a steering damper, which is essentially just a heavy paperweight installed inside the steering wheel. I added it to my is350 and personally, I love the new steering feel.
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Someone had posted a picture of it awhile back.
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Thanks for the responses. I don't mind the heavier feel, but I think I might prefer it if it were slightly lighter. Is there a way to remove said damper, or adjust the sensitivity of the EPS?
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There is a long thread in the 2IS forum about changing the steering ECU. Yes, it is possible and relatively inexpensive to change to the 2011 steering ECU and everyone who has done this has been very happy according to the thread in the 2IS forum.
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I didn't think you were being literal when you mentioned the paper weight. I'm not sure if that is what is making the steering require more effort to turn. I could be wrong though. I may give it a shot just to see how it feels. Where exactly is the weight located? Do you have a pic by chance?
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I didn't think you were being literal when you mentioned the paper weight. I'm not sure if that is what is making the steering require more effort to turn. I could be wrong though. I may give it a shot just to see how it feels. Where exactly is the weight located? Do you have a pic by chance?