F sport sway bar offical thread
08-14-09, 11:59 AM
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Finally got my sway bars installed and no noise so far. The dealership installed per the instructions included and no additional insulation or wrap was done as some others have done.
Not a happy camper though
They damaged my wheels. My service advisor was great though very apologetic and said would take care of it. Will keep you updated!
Not a happy camper though
They damaged my wheels. My service advisor was great though very apologetic and said would take care of it. Will keep you updated!that sucks man...hopefully they'll pay to replace or whatever is necessary to fix the situation.
08-14-09, 12:15 PM
#167
The damage is not related to the sway install, they were doing other work to the car too, wheel alignment, regular maint. service which includes tire rotation. They scratched 3 of the wheels along the edge of the lip. Unlike some of the other dealerships I have heard about on this forum my advisor said to bring the car back they will give me a loaner and have a local wheel specialist take a look to see if they can repair (which I think they can) and take care of it for me along with some other items they forgot to do. He was very apologetic.
They sway are awesome though!!!!! another 30 miles on them and no noise to report.
08-14-09, 12:20 PM
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sounds like you've got a good service manager at your dealership! keep us posted.
08-15-09, 12:24 AM
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The damage is not related to the sway install, they were doing other work to the car too, wheel alignment, regular maint. service which includes tire rotation. They scratched 3 of the wheels along the edge of the lip. Unlike some of the other dealerships I have heard about on this forum my advisor said to bring the car back they will give me a loaner and have a local wheel specialist take a look to see if they can repair (which I think they can) and take care of it for me along with some other items they forgot to do. He was very apologetic.
They sway are awesome though!!!!! another 30 miles on them and no noise to report.
They sway are awesome though!!!!! another 30 miles on them and no noise to report.
08-24-09, 11:28 AM
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Assistance needed from CL members, my service advisor just quoted me $260+ to install the sway bars, should I go with it or have them installed elsewhere for less than $100?
The only the I am worry is the knocking noise, so please help!
Thank you all!!!
Steve
The only the I am worry is the knocking noise, so please help!
Thank you all!!!
Steve
08-24-09, 11:43 AM
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That's a decent price for a dealership. Noise seems to be independent of who installs, but if Lexus does issue a fix it'll most likely be fixed for free if you go with the dealer. You in Dallas? I had mine done a Park Place, then Sewell did a followup "re-install" for free to try to fix the clunking noise.
08-24-09, 12:23 PM
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$260 is a great price from the dealer. I was charged $450 from my dealer (AWD). I'm not lowered on springs yet, and to be honest...I can't tell a difference at all after installing these sway bars.
08-24-09, 08:47 PM
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Thank you all for the input, I have decided to have them installed at the dealership!!! 
But my wife is the one who closed the deal!!!
Because when I told my wife that it cost too much to have them installed at the dealership, she just gave me a dirty look... Then she said "she does not understand why I can spend 2 to 3 times more than that going out for dinner or drink without any hesitation, yet when spending money just for myself, I get stingy"!!!
Anyway, I will let you know if my knocks or not!!!
Wish me luck,
Steve
But my wife is the one who closed the deal!!!
Because when I told my wife that it cost too much to have them installed at the dealership, she just gave me a dirty look... Then she said "she does not understand why I can spend 2 to 3 times more than that going out for dinner or drink without any hesitation, yet when spending money just for myself, I get stingy"!!!
Anyway, I will let you know if my knocks or not!!!
Wish me luck,
Steve
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08-26-09, 01:10 PM
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Just got my toy back from the Sewell with new mod!!!
I am in love again!!!
Normally when exiting the ramp from the tollroad (one with the loop/toll to 635), I usually go around 55~60MPH (speed limit is 30 or 35).
Today after I picked up my toy, I went through the same ramp at 90~95 MPH!!!
For real, like I8AMBR said, if you are going to mod, F-SPORT Sway Bars is a must!!!
SO FAR SO GOOD, NO KNOCKING!!!
I am in love again!!!
Normally when exiting the ramp from the tollroad (one with the loop/toll to 635), I usually go around 55~60MPH (speed limit is 30 or 35).
Today after I picked up my toy, I went through the same ramp at 90~95 MPH!!!
For real, like I8AMBR said, if you are going to mod, F-SPORT Sway Bars is a must!!!
SO FAR SO GOOD, NO KNOCKING!!!
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08-26-09, 01:50 PM
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Just got my toy back from the Sewell with new mod!!!
I am in love again!!!
Normally when exiting the ramp from the freeway (one with the loop), I usually go around 55~60MPH (speed limit is 30 or 35).
Today after I picked up my toy, I went through the same ramp at 90~95 MPH!!!
For real, like I8 said, if you are going to mod, F-SPORT Sway Bars is a must!!!
I am in love again!!!
Normally when exiting the ramp from the freeway (one with the loop), I usually go around 55~60MPH (speed limit is 30 or 35).
Today after I picked up my toy, I went through the same ramp at 90~95 MPH!!!
For real, like I8 said, if you are going to mod, F-SPORT Sway Bars is a must!!!
Noise??????? (only <10mph, clunking sound)
08-27-09, 07:08 AM
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DAMN, I may have speak too soon!!!
This morning on the way to my office, I noticed the KNOCKING NOISE from the front sway bar...
I guess I will have to bring it in to have it corrected, good thing I had them installed at the dealership!!!
Anyway, thank you all for the great advice of getting them installed at the dealership!!!
This morning on the way to my office, I noticed the KNOCKING NOISE from the front sway bar...
I guess I will have to bring it in to have it corrected, good thing I had them installed at the dealership!!!
Anyway, thank you all for the great advice of getting them installed at the dealership!!!
08-27-09, 12:55 PM
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08-27-09, 01:28 PM
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