Terrrrry

Finally got everything done...well, waiting on centrecaps.

Don't have any good pics on me atm, but here's a teaser shot my friend took yesterday

If they are aftermarket front sensors that aren't integrated to the navigation system theres a separate button for it - I have that in my car also.

Looks great Danny - love the burnt tips!

i am a bit concerned about the so call noise from the f-sport spring..

i readed on the US forum that you'll get a clunk noise when cornering or going over bumps..

just wondering if anyone here with the f-sport spring can give me some idea of the noise and whether it's liveable with or if there is a fix?

thank you..

Lexus issued new rear springs to fix the problem.

http://is.sewellparts.com/pdf/L-SB-0151-09.pdf

I'm after 18'', just worry about 10inche with be a bit wide for the rear. man, hard to decide...anyone got 18''*8 with offset 45mm in the front and 18''*9 with 38mm in the rear?? Will this setup be too tucked in?? or just close to the guard??

thanks

I'm running 18x9 +36 in the front and 18x10 +36 in the rear. No rubbing whatsoever (slight stretch) with the sports suspension and is pretty much flush with the fender (probably need a 5mm spacer to make it perfect). You can definitely go more aggressive.

$2000? That's crazy.

Was looking around CL and found this:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/443831-f-sport-sway-bar-problem.html

Seems the problem with the overseas cars is that they have a larger boot because of a full tyre spare. Is that the same with our cars? Can't check mine atm.

If you want an OEM look with the LEDs maybe get 2011 IS headlights?

^ +1

No problems with the F-Sport intake installation...except for those stupid engine cover pins

Yeah weekend sounds good!

Just youtube it, there's heaps of videos - it sounds a lot better in person tho :D

Looks good Chris...get some spacers and you'll be set!

Mike,

Good to hear that you're enjoying the exhaust/intake - tried gunning it a tunnel or undercover parking lot (empty of course) yet? Makes an already great sound that much better! And yes, I'm sure alot of forum members will agree with me here - installing an exhuast/intake does increase fuel consumption :D

For other F-Sport parts, no the exhaust/intake is all I have - however I am considering getting the sways in the future.

Suspension wise, it really depends on what you're after.

For the springs/shocks even with the rebate (where you need to purchase at least $US2000 worth of F-Sport stuff before the $300 off kicks in, otherwise its only $100 or $200 depending on how much you spend) you're still looking at around $600-$800 with the CL discount. If you're gonna spend that much, I agree with D1Pete and maybe spend that little bit extra for some coilovers? They offer more freedom as you can adjust the ride height and spring rate. ilv1004s got his coils for under a grand (if i recall correctly) and his car looks great and the ride is smooth.

If you're set on getting springs though, Teins, H&R's and Tanabe (off the top of my head) all give a more aggresive drop and are cheaper than the F-Sport (F-Sport does have warranty though)

The F-Sport brake kit is just a rebadged Brembo brake kit, but brake kits are always gonna take a chunk out of your wallet :D

Hope this has been helpful!

Hey Terry,

I'm loving the new sound of my IS now with the F-Sport Intake and Exhaust - it was abit overwhelming at first when I picked up the car after the dealership had finished installing the parts, as I just wasn't used to just how loud the car became but I'm totally used to it now and absolutely love it! Even the rumble once you start up the car now is music to my ears!! My wife however still needs more convincing..but I'm slowly trying to change her mind! haha

I know exactly what you mean, when you say that the parts are suppose to make the car more fuel efficient, but I'm noticing now that I'm drawn to putting my foot down on the accelerator alot more now (for the spirited driving experience) and thus am probably using alot more fuel that what I would have initially!

I'm now starting to check out alot of the other F-Sport Parts including the brake upgrade and also the lowering springs and shock set. Have you upgraded anything else on your IS250? The Aussie Dollar is climbing back up to about the .92 US cent mark again and Lexus in the USA are doing a up to $300 dollar rebate now for all F-Sport parts so it might be a good opportunity to negotiate a good deal.

Thanks for the tips of places to sell the OEM Stock parts too.

Mike

Hey Mike!

Great to hear that you've got the exhaust and intake fitted...how are you finding it?

My OEM stuff is just sitting in my garage - its not taking up too much space and I can easily swap them back onto the car if I need to. If you do plan on selling them, your best bet would probably be ebay on maybe the buy/sell section of the forum.

Congrats on the purchase!

Looking forward to the pics!

Hey Mike!

Great to hear that you've got the exhaust and intake fitted...how are you finding it?

My OEM stuff is just sitting in my garage - its not taking up too much space and I can easily swap them back onto the car if I need to. If you do plan on selling them, your best bet would probably be ebay on maybe the buy/sell section of the forum.

I think it looks good!

Definitely wait until you put a rear lip on before you start cutting...then you can get it perfect.

You know I'm in. :D

I couldn't tell you how it compares to the ISF, but its loud but not obnoxious, if that helps at all. Drone is minimal, doesn't bother me at all - with music and the windows up, you won't hear anything except the occasional growl with spirited driving - not a bad thing IMO :D

Can't help you with the tyre/lowering spring question though, hopefully someone else can chime in.

Haha the fronts look alot better now! xD

Yeah I heard the 6000k ones are a bit less bright (not by a whole lot, but noticeable), but they definitely look great

Perfect fitment in the rear! :D

Yeah, definitely look around the CL vendors and buy/sell or ebay to see if you can get a good price.

The F-Sport exhaust is loud though, but I've gotten used to it since upgrading and the intake gives a nice aggressive growl once you hit over 3500 rpm. Don't regret my purchases a single bit :D

For installation, I got the exhaust done at a mate's shop and another friend and I did the intake ourselves; I would try and avoid getting them done at the dealership - they tend to be a bit on the expensive side.

Are you changing headlights or foglights?

I agree with Danny, just stick with the OEM 4300k...or if you want to sacrifice a bit of brightness for a slight blue tinge go 6000k - don't go any higher than that though.

lol I havent had the time to go buy tyres yet...and my coils are backordered :(

I get my OEM/F-Sport stuff from Sewell, everything else from browsing the CL vendor and buy/sell forum, lots of bargains there, but shipping is always gonna be a btch!

I'm pretty sure the springs are different - if memory serves correctly, the F-Sports for the GS drop the car 25mm in both the front and rear, whilst the F-Sports for the IS drop 25mm in the front and 19mm in the rear. Whether they'd fit...I dunno - you're probably better off asking the CL guys, quite a few have the F-Sport springs installed and could probably give you some more feedback.

If I were you, I'd just send them back...the drop is subtle and the springs themselves are overpriced. I love F-Sport too (got the exhaust and intake :D), but if you are gonna go with springs over coilovers, you're better off with Tein S-Techs or H%R's.

Hope you get the issue resolved soon!

D1 Pete, what are the specs on the rims/tyres?

Oh...and impulse buy...KICS lugnuts, 22g each