Review: F-Sport Springs and F-Sport Bilstein Shocks

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03-03-09, 11:32 AM

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About 1.5-2.0 fingers in the front.

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03-03-09, 12:26 PM

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hey vik did you have a shot of your car from the side on level ground and not a slanted driveway?

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03-11-09, 12:31 AM

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can someone post a picture of after their springs have settled?

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03-11-09, 05:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DoTheDrew

hey vik did you have a shot of your car from the side on level ground and not a slanted driveway?

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can someone post a picture of after their springs have settled?

Here you guys go. Not the best shot, but you get the idea.

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03-11-09, 09:00 AM

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Vik - Are you still liking the ride/handling with your F-setup? Any new observations or noise?

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08-03-11, 01:19 AM

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Nice review. Very realistic analysis of the pros and cons of F-sport shocks and springs.

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05-01-12, 09:08 AM

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I checked with my local Lexus dealer and they wanted $1300 for an install

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05-01-12, 09:15 AM

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Thanks for the compliments guys! Feels like a new car

Well, F-Sport Springs and Bilstein Shocks are essentially non-adjustable coils. Plus, Bilstein is one of the best suspension manufacturers. Yeah I could have gotten Tein CS for about $1000, but install would bring the total to at least $1300. Only a $300 difference. I gain a warranty backed by Lexus and will not have to worry about them hassling me about aftermarket parts when a problem occurs with the car.

This mod is not for everyone. People who like VIP look and the slammed look should NOT get this set of mods. You will not be happy.

Yes I could have. I would have saved about $100, but they gave me a discount on labor because I bought the parts from them. You do not want to know how much they were charging for labor originally.

How much were they charging you at first?

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05-01-12, 10:34 AM

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I checked with my local Lexus dealer and they wanted $1300 for an install

RUN AWAY from that dealership. Earlier this year I paid nearly a grand for the installation. Only afterward did I find out I paid way too much. You can find credible shops that will do it for $250.