So i noticed lots of people on here doing mods which is great. I leased mine, but want to do a few things like axle back exhaust and lowering, maybe some wheels. Obviously the wheels can be switched back quick and easy as long as i keep them, but then lowering springs and exhaust would take a bit more work.

My question is this... how many people here that are modding, are also LEASING? Whats the game plan once the lease is up?

I have modded tons of cars in my day, but i always bought and sold them so didnt matter as much.

Thanks for the input.

 

I've had no issues with similar "reversible" mods on other Lexus vehicles but I've always signed into a new Lexus lease prior to the term end while dealing with my same sales rep, same dealer over the years.

With my IS, I may trade it in 2016 well before my term end for another Lexus (TBD) and I won't bother paying about the same amount in labor to remove a set of RSR Downs, but I will DIY unbolt my axle back and replace it with the stock one.

 

You can do whatever you want and just put it back to stock before returning the car.

 

This^

Springs and exhaust take no time to install or replace. The exhaust can be done in less than an hour of labor and the springs around 2 hours. The springs are super simple if you have a spring press (25$ at an auto parts store). I'll sell you my RSR lowering springs for cheap if you decide to go for it. Most exhausts for the RCF should easily sell when you decide to part it back out.

 

Ya thats what i was thinking. I ordered my springs today. Probably going to pull the trigger on an axle back exhaust in the next few weeks. Stock is just too quiet!!!! lol

Thanks for the input guys

 

C, why are you getting rid of your springs, did you replace them with something else? Do they change the ride of the car at all?

 

Ya, they make the car sit about an inch lower

 

Hey Johnny, merry Christmas! Yeah I replaced them with the Penske coil overs a few weeks ago. They are pretty comfy(lowering springs), but I took a corner pretty fast and stomped on it...causing the car to squat and bottomed out the springs. This cut the rear wiring harness and after it was all done I ended up paying Lexus 750$ for the new harness and labor. Not happy.

Yep, that's about it.....just for looks.