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Old 04-16-13, 02:32 PM
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Default Just ordered F-sports sway bars

I can't stand the body roll on this so called Lexus sports sedan, feels worse on uneven roads with ect power on while braking. Not sure if the shocks or springs are bad, but I'll reasses once the sway bars are mounted, hopefully this weekend, but I may have ordered to late in the day for same day shipping. Next up are brakes, I'll start with the fronts, new cross drilled rotors, low dust pads, and stainless steel braided line. I'll reasses from there again.
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Originally Posted by MCCR
I can't stand the body roll on this so called Lexus sports sedan, feels worse on uneven roads with ect power on while braking. Not sure if the shocks or springs are bad, but I'll reasses once the sway bars are mounted, hopefully this weekend, but I may have ordered to late in the day for same day shipping. Next up are brakes, I'll start with the fronts, new cross drilled rotors, low dust pads, and stainless steel braided line. I'll reasses from there again.
The sway bars are a HUGE improvement - night and day in my opinion.

What's the purpose of swapping the brakes? You won't stop any sooner and the stock brake lines are already kevlar so you'll actually be making them worse. If it's purely for looks, then by all means, go for it, but don't confuse any of that for performance improvements. I've considered getting slotted rotors myself but again, it's just a visual upgrade.
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Thanks for the update on the brake lines. I do need a brake job. I guess I can turn the rotors first and if that doesn't help I'll replace them. Any ideas on a low dust pad?
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would you say the rear is good enough or do yall recommend front and rear sway bars??
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Originally Posted by c-low
would you say the rear is good enough or do yall recommend front and rear sway bars??
i'm doing both, ideally you want front/rear, but rear only will help.
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Thanks MCCR for input is it a DIY type mod?
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Originally Posted by c-low
Thanks MCCR for input is it a DIY type mod?
Yes, assuming you don't run into problems with the end link nuts. Some people have had rust issues that makes it difficult to undue them without cutting them off and replacing with new ones. I was able to install mine myself with minimal issues in about two hours. Older cars are going to have more difficulties due to exposure as will cars where a lot of road salt is used during the winter.
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Yes DIY. Although sometimes end links can be hardest part.
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so F-sport sway is way to go? or H&R etc....
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so F-sport sway is way to go? or H&R etc....
Yes I would def get the F-Sport sway bars. There is a huge difference in handling.
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Thanks for the input guys this is on my list!
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hope mine come in on friday to install on weekend. not sure on brakes right now as I don't want to shell out to much cash at once.
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I've had mine in for a few weeks now. Should of been one of my very first mods.
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Yes I would def get the F-Sport sway bars. There is a huge difference in handling.
man thanks for still coming back give us input even tho u bought a 4GS, thanks for all the pointer
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Originally Posted by TexasTaco
I've had mine in for a few weeks now. Should of been one of my very first mods.
at 71k miles, do you recommend replacing the shocks? I need to test mine out, but I notice some brake dive. anyone replace theirs? stock or aftermarket on stock springs.


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