RR-Racing USRS or FIGS LCA bushing
#31
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#32
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...20k-miles.html
Are you even reading what I'm posting? Please read what I've been posting.
Again, My car is completely stock and my alignment is within the factory specs. And it is not rubbing off anywhere. What I and other stock IS owners have is a toe issue. A camber wears the tire throughout gradually and a toe wears the tires just on the edge of it, which is what I and others have.
Again, this was already addressed in other Is model forum, including RCF, ISF, 2IS and RC, and the remedy is the harder LCA bushing.
Again, I'm not asking anyone about alignment or what type of wear I have. I'm asking about opinions and feedbacks of the LCA bushings.
Again, My car is completely stock and my alignment is within the factory specs. And it is not rubbing off anywhere. What I and other stock IS owners have is a toe issue. A camber wears the tire throughout gradually and a toe wears the tires just on the edge of it, which is what I and others have.
Again, this was already addressed in other Is model forum, including RCF, ISF, 2IS and RC, and the remedy is the harder LCA bushing.
Again, I'm not asking anyone about alignment or what type of wear I have. I'm asking about opinions and feedbacks of the LCA bushings.
Last edited by redspencer; 04-27-17 at 11:55 AM.
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jkonquer (04-27-17)
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#34
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lol at this thread
@jkonquer just get the bushing and call it a day and don't worry about what these people are spitting out.
deep down inside you already understand and know it will help anyways.
The Front end suspension of the 3IS is essentially the same as a 2IS. Lexus did not re-engineer anything up front.
For the front, all the bolt points are the same and the suspension and brakes can be interchanged between the two generations. So tire wear from that bushing that applies for 2IS will apply for 3IS as well.
@jkonquer just get the bushing and call it a day and don't worry about what these people are spitting out.
deep down inside you already understand and know it will help anyways.
The Front end suspension of the 3IS is essentially the same as a 2IS. Lexus did not re-engineer anything up front.
For the front, all the bolt points are the same and the suspension and brakes can be interchanged between the two generations. So tire wear from that bushing that applies for 2IS will apply for 3IS as well.
Last edited by specONE; 10-11-17 at 10:09 PM.
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jkonquer (04-28-17)
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Lol at this thread as well, I have never met anyone like that ever in 18 years of car forum surfing.
Yup, ordered and installed. I'll be getting new tires soon along with new alignment. We shall see.
Yup, ordered and installed. I'll be getting new tires soon along with new alignment. We shall see.
Last edited by jkonquer; 04-28-17 at 06:27 PM.
#36
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Anyway....
The installation of RR-Racing USRS was pretty simple and a breeze. Total time took about an hour. Setting up and getting all the tools ready took more than the actual install.
Only hiccup was getting the preload set to the 0.020" gap correctly took several tries until I "felt" satisfied. Everything is torqued to the spec and will be re-checking them in 500 miles. BTW, stock bushings are super soft. I was able to move the washer in the bushing with my finger with ease.
The steering feels solid and firmer, no more of that wandering steering in straight line. The braking feels firm and over all car feels more alert. It does generate more feedback to the steer wheel which equals to more felt bumps and imperfections on the road.
I haven't had the time to push the car since I need new tires. So a full review will be coming.
The installation of RR-Racing USRS was pretty simple and a breeze. Total time took about an hour. Setting up and getting all the tools ready took more than the actual install.
Only hiccup was getting the preload set to the 0.020" gap correctly took several tries until I "felt" satisfied. Everything is torqued to the spec and will be re-checking them in 500 miles. BTW, stock bushings are super soft. I was able to move the washer in the bushing with my finger with ease.
The steering feels solid and firmer, no more of that wandering steering in straight line. The braking feels firm and over all car feels more alert. It does generate more feedback to the steer wheel which equals to more felt bumps and imperfections on the road.
I haven't had the time to push the car since I need new tires. So a full review will be coming.
Last edited by jkonquer; 04-28-17 at 07:34 PM.
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ttsport15 (08-20-17)
#37
Anyway....
The installation of RR-Racing USRS was pretty simple and a breeze. Total time took about an hour. Setting up and getting all the tools ready took more than the actual install.
Only hiccup was getting the preload set to the 0.020" gap correctly took several tries until I "felt" satisfied. Everything is torqued to the spec and will be re-checking them in 500 miles. BTW, stock bushings are super soft. I was able to move the washer in the bushing with my finger with ease.
The steering feels solid and firmer, no more of that wandering steering in straight line. The braking feels firm and over all car feels more alert. It does generate more feedback to the steer wheel which equals to more felt bumps and imperfections on the road.
I haven't had the time to push the car since I need new tires. So a full review will be coming.
The installation of RR-Racing USRS was pretty simple and a breeze. Total time took about an hour. Setting up and getting all the tools ready took more than the actual install.
Only hiccup was getting the preload set to the 0.020" gap correctly took several tries until I "felt" satisfied. Everything is torqued to the spec and will be re-checking them in 500 miles. BTW, stock bushings are super soft. I was able to move the washer in the bushing with my finger with ease.
The steering feels solid and firmer, no more of that wandering steering in straight line. The braking feels firm and over all car feels more alert. It does generate more feedback to the steer wheel which equals to more felt bumps and imperfections on the road.
I haven't had the time to push the car since I need new tires. So a full review will be coming.
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MilkMonstr (08-24-17)
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So i put in about little less than 1000 miles on the new Michelin PIlot Super Sport and haven't seen any toe wears so far. It is probably is too early to tell any noticeable wear. I have been driving pretty much the same and steering feels still good. The tires helped out a lot as far as responsiveness goes.
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#39
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Just wanted to post and support jkonquer. I had inner tire wear on my 09 IS250 but was corrected with FIGS LCA. The steering felt straighter and firmer after it was installed.
Now that I am trading in for the 3IS, sad to hear that this problem still exist and I have to purchase another set
Now that I am trading in for the 3IS, sad to hear that this problem still exist and I have to purchase another set
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jkonquer (09-11-17)
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Just wanted to post and support jkonquer. I had inner tire wear on my 09 IS250 but was corrected with FIGS LCA. The steering felt straighter and firmer after it was installed.
Now that I am trading in for the 3IS, sad to hear that this problem still exist and I have to purchase another set
Now that I am trading in for the 3IS, sad to hear that this problem still exist and I have to purchase another set
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yes, the awd models are less prone to it. Since front wheels are turning and pulling and not dragging like on rwd. Although i didn't notice the wear until about 15k miles.
Ever since noticed the wearing problem, I have talked and physically verified with several (maybe 4-5 by now) RWD 3IS's and they all had the issue and not one of them knew about the wear. We don't see much Awd in socal.
Ever since noticed the wearing problem, I have talked and physically verified with several (maybe 4-5 by now) RWD 3IS's and they all had the issue and not one of them knew about the wear. We don't see much Awd in socal.
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ttsport15 (09-11-17)
#44
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Just wanted to post and support jkonquer. I had inner tire wear on my 09 IS250 but was corrected with FIGS LCA. The steering felt straighter and firmer after it was installed.
Now that I am trading in for the 3IS, sad to hear that this problem still exist and I have to purchase another set
Now that I am trading in for the 3IS, sad to hear that this problem still exist and I have to purchase another set
As you could see from this thread, well at least "certain people", aren't very educated on the topic. It took me several days to actually pin point and disgonse the issue. And this is the main problem with lexus is that many owners take their car to the dealership, The dealers just say it is due to the vehicle being a performance car and not tell them about the issue.
Back to the topic, 3is shares same identical front suspension as 2is and other models. They all have this issue.
Last edited by jkonquer; 09-11-17 at 05:25 PM.