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Old Feb 1, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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I am planning on installing Lexus branded lowering springs on my RC 350 FSport. My question is are there any items that I need to address with regards to the removal of the electronics for the adaptive suspension? I am not sure if I would have to reprogram any sensors and what not. This anyone know if the car has a ride height sensing system? Lexus wants $1,110 out the door for the install, including an alignment.

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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 01:37 AM
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Would you be better off letting Lexus do the work? if there were any issues after fitting then you would be covered, i'm sure Lexus would warrant any issues that arose.
If price is the issue maybe a reputable suspension w/shop would do it a little cheaper.
Just my thoughts
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Since posting my question, I was able to find a Lexus specialty shop that will do the job for $700. Thanks for your reply.
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Sorry to go off topic but do you have any more videos youre planning to release?
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I am planning on more videos. Just been busy with work and school plus I was previously contemplating selling the Lexus. But now that I have decided to keep it, I will be filming more.
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Originally Posted by chikindadd
I am planning on more videos. Just been busy with work and school plus I was previously contemplating selling the Lexus. But now that I have decided to keep it, I will be filming more.
Awesome. Why were you about to sell the car? If you don't mind me asking.
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sirdimarco
Awesome. Why were you about to sell the car? If you don't mind me asking.
Long story. Here is synopsis.

Car caught in a sandstorm. Went in for repaint. Two body shops and 9 months I continued to find defects. All fixed now but I was basically disallusioned with the car.

Good part is I got a $3,000 check from body shop as a we are sorry and they improved my clear bra wrap by covering the entire front end; fenders and mirrors + whole hood at their expense.
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Originally Posted by chikindadd
Since posting my question, I was able to find a Lexus specialty shop that will do the job for $700. Thanks for your reply.
No problem ...Glad to see you went that way especially at that price..........
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 09:56 AM
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You will not need to reprogram anything, we've done a few spring installs here with no problems.

Originally Posted by chikindadd
I am planning on installing Lexus branded lowering springs on my RC 350 FSport. My question is are there any items that I need to address with regards to the removal of the electronics for the adaptive suspension? I am not sure if I would have to reprogram any sensors and what not. This anyone know if the car has a ride height sensing system? Lexus wants $1,110 out the door for the install, including an alignment.

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