Did you do the install yourself? Looking for some tips before I tackle the job.

 

No, had the Lexus dealer install. Unfortunately, at least at my dealer, if they don't do the install... you lose the suspension warranty.

 

Did you install the springs and the sway bar?. What did they end up charging you for the work?
Are the springs and sway bars BLUE, i.e. F-Sport (Special Edition).
Another member here stated Lexus wanted $1,200 to install which is ridiculous for 3-4 hours of labor.

 

Did you install the springs and the sway bar?. What did they end up charging you for the work?

Im guessing here the dealer installed the springs for him

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I have an F-Sport SE and yes the springs and sway bars are blue. Handles as well as the Mini Cooper S it replaced. Plus it rides better.

 

I have an F-Sport that I bought with the F-Sport springs and sway bars already installed. They are blue.

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So if the springs were like $300, labor was roughly $450 (a bit pricey but it's a dealer so kinda expected). Need to find a DIY so I can do it myself ~ we have all the tools!

 

http://www.flushstance.com/lexus-ct200h-coilover-install/

That's the tutorial I followed, only diff is don't remove the rear shocks/struts

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And obviously. ...a spring compressor is needed

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Unbelievable, thanks for the link evilchargerfan. For the sake of a 14mm ratchet wrench you are not removing the cowls, wiper motor, harness, all the steps the shop manual has you doing. After pulling down the shop manual pdf's on this no wonder Lexus charges like 1K to install the F-Sport kit. I knew there had to be a simpler way on this.

 

Ya using ratcheting wrenches def saved me alot of time

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It appears that the springs have settled very slightly. Especially the rears.. Looks great.

 

Curious...did your wheels come matte or did you custom PC?

 

Just had them powder coated! I like the look.

 

^ TennisPlayer100 can I request you to take some side profile pictures of your car, front back side side etc. I m debating on getting the f sport springs or the tanabe.... It's hard to judge with the pictures you posted do to the angles.

 

I'll try to get some up... but the bottom line is:

If you want the best drop with minimal wheel gap but losing some warranty, get the Tanabe.

If you want an OK drop while keeping your factory suspension warranty, get the f-sports.

 

Looks great! Sometimes with these things you wonder if you're going to find a noticeable difference.

 

I was curious if after installing you have had any issues when going over speed bumps and such. On my daily commute I encounter a few large ones, and I'm kinda worried I might brush them.


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I was curious if after installing you have had any issues when going over speed bumps and such. On my daily commute I encounter a few large ones, and I'm kinda worried I might brush them.


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I've had zero problems with speed bumps. Even the large ones are fine. Where I have problems are heavily angled entrances/dips.. I'm not used to driving so carefully so I've accumulated a few scrapes

 

Ok, thanks for the honest answer. That's something to think about.


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