harp00n

Hello everyone!

I want to buy used GS350 AWD '12-'13 and I'm choosing between 2 cars (both AWD) - one with the Luxury packet, another with the F-sport package. I really like the car with the Luxury packet more (color, complectation, mileage), but the car with the F-sport packet handles better! And handling is important to me, as for the past 7 years I drove sport-tuned Infiniti G35x '08 sedan, sometimes going to track.

I investigated, that Luxury and F-sport cars have the same spring and shock absorbers (part-numbers match), but they have different ECUs for steering and absorber control (part-numbers are on the pictures).





I beleive, these ECUs contain "special F-sport tuning", so in sport s+ mode wheel gets harder and shocks stiffer. The same thing is done retrofitting IS-F steering ECU to the IS250/350.

ABS/VSC ECU is the same, but maybe the main ECU would need some F-sport tweaks (though, I couldnt find the main ECU on schemes and check the partnumbers)?

CBRA928

iTrader: (3)

i have the luxury package, when in S+ shocks, engine, transmission and steering are all changed just like the Fsport. the biggest difference i believe is the Fsport comes with 19in wheels and wider tires.

harp00n

Well, I searched all the topics here about Luxury vs. F-sport differences and found the video from the official Lexus presentation that on F-sport models (both RWD and AWD) adaptive suspension works differently (faster, though a little bit stiffer) than on Luxury models. And some people wrote, that steering is stiffer too on F-sport models (in S+ mode).

spoogenet

Lexus' brochure specifically mentions "F-sport tuned AVS" compared to the Luxury package only having "AVS." i.e. I agree you're on to something, though I haven't yet heard of anybody who's done that swap nor what the exact differences are.

CBRA928

iTrader: (3)

could be because of the wheel setup, i'm on 20's now with lower profile tires and steering is stiffer then with my stock wheels.

harp00n

Found that video, moment where Lexus official explaining AVS system and how it works in Luxury and F-sport vehicles.

kevindinh99

Have you done the mod? Was it possible? I was looking into this as well!