My IS

AccordTuner · Post by **AccordTuner** » 15 Aug 2010, 12:56 am

MashAllah nice car

kartoos100 · Post by **kartoos100** » 15 Aug 2010, 6:53 am

Thanks dude!

kartoos100 · Post by **kartoos100** » 14 Oct 2010, 10:34 am

Alright people! I have now taken the decision to do something special for the car to celebrate its second birthday.

I am going to spend some money and get the following F sport items:-
Fsport Suspension
Fsport Springs
Fsport Strut Bar
Fsport Sway Bar
Fsport Mats
Fsport Gear CF Knob

The last two mods will definitely give me atleast 20 WHP. Would have got the Fsport sticker for an added 5WHP but the extra weight would negate the effect. So decided against.

I was going to get the Fsport Exhaust and the Intake but I havent been able to get enough confidence that it will actually work on my car because they are made for the IS250 and the IS350. Also, the pain I had to deal with to get the car passed with just springs is fresh in my mind.

A couple of days before I pull the trigger. What are your thoughts?

real_ashwin · Post by **real_ashwin** » 14 Oct 2010, 10:38 am

kartoos100 wrote: Would have got the Fsport sticker for an added 5WHP but the extra weight would negate the effect. So decided against.

haha i bet my new NISMO decal can beat your Fsport sticker any day

kartoos100 wrote: Also, the pain I had to deal with to get the car passed with just springs is fresh in my mind.

What was the issue? Usually they do give trouble if you have lowered the car well below the normal limit.

kartoos100 · Post by **kartoos100** » 14 Oct 2010, 1:49 pm

The Shamil "bum lovers" failed my car and asked to put the original springs back on. The guys over here advised me to take it to Tasjeel at Barsha. No problems there.

usaf23 · Post by **usaf23** » 14 Oct 2010, 3:36 pm

tlking about theses rta testers..i guess depends on the persn checking it..sometymes they are so lazy n bored they just pass n sometimes they mind the most smallest faults..
thats my observation..

kartoos... i liek your idea that your doing more for your car on handling and performnce

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looking forward to it..( minus d sticker and gear knob..suggest keep d inside luxury ..or move to foiling cf around )..

kartoos100 · Post by **kartoos100** » 14 Oct 2010, 4:18 pm

The sticker is a definite no, the gear knob is a Lexus accessory. So you cant count it as rice. I have been getting input from Lexus forums and they ask me not to bother with the Fsport springs and suspension and put my money towards the exhaust. I am confused again. Damn!!

docaam · Post by **docaam** » 14 Oct 2010, 4:56 pm

I will say go for aftermarket other companies rather them OEM Fsport accessories. Before exhaust go for suspension mods as they will you better results. IMO exhausts are more of sound modifiers for NA cars

real_ashwin · Post by **real_ashwin** » 14 Oct 2010, 5:37 pm

why not skip springs and just get some kick %#%$ coil overs + sway bar for control. These are essential for high speed conering.

docaam · Post by **docaam** » 14 Oct 2010, 5:56 pm

real_ashwin wrote:why not skip springs and just get some kick %#%$ coil overs + sway bar for control. These are essential for high speed conering.

Yeah if you can afford some nice Tein coilovers with damper control and sway bars along with strut bars you are done with turbo for your handling

kartoos100 · Post by **kartoos100** » 16 Oct 2010, 7:41 am

Daamn.. Decisions. decisions.. decision....

I am going to properly do my homework and spend the money I guess. Lemme check the Tein's out! They have good review on the Lexus forums.

docaam · Post by **docaam** » 16 Oct 2010, 8:19 am

I have only seen Tein with electronic damper control, rest are usually manual. check Tanabe as well I heard they also do provide electronic control

Matt · Post by **Matt** » 16 Oct 2010, 8:32 am

I've got the Tein EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller) for the suspension in my car and its awesome, its a must if you do go with the Tein, very fast at changed the suspension settings on the move

kartoos100 · Post by **kartoos100** » 16 Oct 2010, 10:09 am

@ Matt - Where did you buy your teins from? Do you have the Super street or the Comfort sport?
@ Doc - Which site would you recommend for Teins or Tanabes? The Tanabe exhaust is good value for money!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » 16 Oct 2010, 2:19 pm

they were already in the car when i bought it, think they are the super street

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