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Dec 20, 2010 | 05:05 PM

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The damper is to reduce vibrations (such as the ones at idle speed), not bump shocks.

Dec 20, 2010 | 05:21 PM

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^ It also helps with vibrations that come from minor imperfections in the road.

Dec 20, 2010 | 06:03 PM

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Interestingly enough, my 2006 IS350 had NO steering damper installed. I was a bit surprised when I took off the steering wheel to install the ISF version.

Dec 20, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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The IS-F is not a different damper to replace something in the ISX50, it is to add it. No ISX50 sedans had this damper until the 2011 IS350 AWD.

Jeff

Dec 21, 2010 | 09:06 PM

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I wonder if my 2011 IS350 FSport has one...

Dec 21, 2010 | 09:40 PM

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Ask your Parts counter buddies to check! LOL

Dec 22, 2010 | 01:06 AM

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I can't find any screwdriver to unscrew those oem screw.

Anyone know where I can buy them via online shop?

Dec 22, 2010 | 01:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RTIS250

I wonder if my 2011 IS350 FSport has one...

Not unless it's an AWD, it won't.

Jeff

Dec 22, 2010 | 02:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by g_abac

I can't find any screwdriver to unscrew those oem screw.

Anyone know where I can buy them via online shop?

they're called torx wrench. check your local hardware store.

Dec 22, 2010 | 09:25 AM

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Looks like same part number for a 2011 IS350 AWD and a 2011 ISF... i ordered one, ill give it a shot.

Dec 22, 2010 | 09:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetfire

they're called torx wrench. check your local hardware store.

I was also able to use a hex wrench. Not ideal, but it got the job done.

Dec 22, 2010 | 09:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by g_abac

I can't find any screwdriver to unscrew those oem screw.

Anyone know where I can buy them via online shop?

If I'm remembering correctly it's torx screw #30 (the size). Be sure not to be too much torque on it when tightening, I stripped mine and nearly had my steering wheel installed crooked permanently.

Dec 22, 2010 | 10:37 AM

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I got those item 2 months ago but do not install them yet due to that screw.

Dec 25, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brociouz

can anyone confirm the size of the torx screw head for me, or just tell me what size torx screwdriver to use?

Last edited by mong; Dec 25, 2010 at 04:45 PM.

Dec 25, 2010 | 04:51 PM

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^ It is size 30.