I have already got the steering damper Swaybars Tein CS and spacers... but the steering is still lighter than a stock 2008... So I it must be something else...

 

The steering wheel damper doesn't change the steering behavior, it simply reduces vibration and gives the wheel a "heavier" feel. Don't expect any suspension enhancements.

 

In for updates

 

Just installed it, but.... sorry guys, if this is really from an isx50 2008, than this isnt the key of the stiffer steering...

Let me explain my experience after a first testdrive:

- The steering is a little bit more direct/precise than before..
- The steering is a little bit lighter, less strenght needed, so there seems to be a little bit more power assist.
- The steeringfeel is a little bit more smoother, related to directness?

Conclusion for now: The feel is better, but a little bit lighter..

I will let you guys know more when I drive some more with it...

 

These 2 are the only parts left that are different from 2007 vs 2008:


YOKE SUB-ASSY, STEERING SLIDING W/SHAFT

45206-30110 ALE20, GSE20..LHD (08/2005 - 06/2007)
45206-30111 ALE20, GSE20..LHD (08/2007 - 07/2008)

And

SHAFT ASSY, STEERING INTERMEDIATE, NO.2

45260-30160 GSE20; ALE20..LHD (08/2005 - 06/2007)
45260-30200 GSE20; ALE20..LHD (08/2007 - 07/2008)

 

Very weird, but it seems like the steering wheel is getting heavier/stiffer/ more stable....

 

CPU adjusting to steering Ecu?

 

Maybe it is self adjusting

 

I went from an '06 to an '08 during the test drive and I noticed a slight difference just driving along normal roads, I didnt notice how tight it was until i was speeding on the freeway. Definately a great improvement if it can be done.

 

yeah it is more noticeable at high speed...

 

Ok where did u get the Ecu?

 

Guys

I Finally installed the Steering ECU of the 2011 Fsport in my 2006.. I can confirm that this is just plug and play without any errors on dash.

The steering ecu seems to be calibrating by itself, so it is getting heavier each time I drive ( this was also like when I put in the 2008 ECU)

I still need to let lexus calibrate the steering ecu, so untill then I can only say that the steering feedback is better en stiffer than it was..

 

Did you ever figure out if it was worth it to have lexus calibrate the steering ecu?

I have an 06 that I threw a 2008 steering ecu on and I would rather give it time to let it *learn*( than pay lexus to calibrate it.

Or is it worth it to calibrate it?

 

I'm having trouble disconnecting the steering ecu. How do those plugs work? Don't want to break anything.

Calibration is maybe $50 at the dealer.

 

first you need to pull/twist the clamp 90 degrees to unlock it. then, you can pull it out of the socket