Me too! You're absolutely right, the front bar is easy to install, but about rear it seems that battery must be dismounted =) so, it's about 100500 bolts there and ~80kg. anyway i'm gona do that.
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well, unfortunately my order got status "Undeliverable package" in GB (damn fedex!!!)
as i understand, now my order on the way back to usa and i should ask seller to send it again via USPS....
anyway i takes around 3 weeks more
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as i understand, now my order on the way back to usa and i should ask seller to send it again via USPS....
anyway i takes around 3 weeks more
(((((((((((((((((((ok, my bars has been sent via USPS
meanwhile i have made a research of how to install the rear damper and my conclusion that it's mounted outside the car - car should be lifted and there is a plastic cover on 6 screws covering part of the rear suspension...
meanwhile i have made a research of how to install the rear damper and my conclusion that it's mounted outside the car - car should be lifted and there is a plastic cover on 6 screws covering part of the rear suspension...
No problems, Wong_bernz, 100% i will post images as soon as recieve them
(expecting to recieve in 1-2 weeks)Ok, will do that. First time when they was unsuccessfully shipped via FedEx, the tracking info was : 6.8 lbs/3.1 kg
But i'm not sure that this information is true (too light, think it's should be not less than 6kg)...
yeah! just received my order today! Total weight is ~3kg.
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Here is the images:
Front damper
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Rear damper
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Nut (my mistake - need 6 pcs, not 4)
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i have made a quick test - the front damper fits perfectly and installation is very simple, there is no need to dismount anything...
Here is the images:
Front damper
Rear damper
Nut (my mistake - need 6 pcs, not 4)
i have made a quick test - the front damper fits perfectly and installation is very simple, there is no need to dismount anything...
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Re-upload to imageshack, how now?I'm not seeing any pics?
Thank you!Wow! Congratulations!
About rear a can say that it's not so easy as front. I have plans to install both of them in this weekend, after that i will provide complete report with images By the way, Wong_bernz, just for information - around 700$ for dampers and +80$ shipping charges.
I have made installation of the front bar only... Well, it wasn't so easy as i expected. Still can't find mount points of rear bar I have to ask my usa lexus supplier for information about that...
I'm sure you will be satisfied.
I have to ask my usa lexus supplier for information about that...Well, now i'm driving only with the front bar and don't feel any "serious" difference. Now i'm not sure that this bars are so necessary
Don't worry, order itI'm thinking of also buying the cruise control, but the Lexus service adviser here in the Philippines doesn't know for sure if my CT is compatible with cruise control w/o PCS.
I'm sure you will be satisfied.Ok, at last i did it. Rear bar installed
Pics will be in the evening...
Pics will be in the evening...
Hehe, it's hard to find windy road here, perhaps somewhere outside Moscow...
Here is the photos of rear damper installation, it was really very easy to do
Just look under the rear bumper...
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And here is it
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A closer look to the left mounting point
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To easy, and takes about 15 minutes
Result: with both dampers installed it feels that car-ride becomes little more soft (hope it's not a placebo effect)
Conclusion: don't expect too much, you get less than spent (750$).
ps: front damper images will post later
Just look under the rear bumper...
And here is it
A closer look to the left mounting point
To easy, and takes about 15 minutes
Result: with both dampers installed it feels that car-ride becomes little more soft (hope it's not a placebo effect
)Conclusion: don't expect too much, you get less than spent (750$).
ps: front damper images will post later
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The font damper installation is not so easy as rear.
1. Dismount the windshield wipers - just pick up the plastic cover to get to the each nut.
2. Now we need to dismount the cowl panel, pick up 2 plastic clips (1 from each side).
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After that pull up the panel, there is a few plastic clips on the down side. Just push them with fingers and pull.
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Then you will see the black metal plate, tightly screwed to the car body
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You need to unscrew 5-6 bolts (don't remember exactly) to weaken the connection of the plate and body.
3 bolts from the left side
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And 3 bolts from the right side. There will be a problem with one near the windshield wiper mechanism.
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Ok, now install the front damper. Pull up the black metal plate if needed.
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The nut space is too narrow (that's why we unscrew bolts from the plate).
Now pull up the plate and put the nut over...
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Left side is ready.
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Do the same from the right (will be little difficult than from the left side).
The result.
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That's it. Now screw bolts, get back cowl plate and wipers. Then turn on the engine and go for a test ride
Hope that this "manual" will helps someone.
1. Dismount the windshield wipers - just pick up the plastic cover to get to the each nut.
2. Now we need to dismount the cowl panel, pick up 2 plastic clips (1 from each side).
After that pull up the panel, there is a few plastic clips on the down side. Just push them with fingers and pull.
Then you will see the black metal plate, tightly screwed to the car body
You need to unscrew 5-6 bolts (don't remember exactly) to weaken the connection of the plate and body.
3 bolts from the left side
And 3 bolts from the right side. There will be a problem with one near the windshield wiper mechanism.
Ok, now install the front damper. Pull up the black metal plate if needed.
The nut space is too narrow (that's why we unscrew bolts from the plate).
Now pull up the plate and put the nut over...
Left side is ready.
Do the same from the right (will be little difficult than from the left side).
The result.
That's it. Now screw bolts, get back cowl plate and wipers. Then turn on the engine and go for a test ride
Hope that this "manual" will helps someone.
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My congratulations, Wong_bernz!i have already ordered the dampers! they will be shipping it on july 16th i think?
Please, write here your opinion after installation...
Yes, it's the "lateral dampers" you have read about. As i know, all USA CT models are equipped with, meanwhile in other countries not
Good news, Wong! I'm glad that you're satisfied with the result!
Thanks, man!
Yeah, actually my wife help me - to take pictures and bring the appropriate wrench
I've broken 1 or 2 clips too, it's not a thing you should worry about...
My dampers came from the USA Lexus dealer, they give me a good price (compared to Swell parts for example).
Hmmm, can't say "lot's of changes", it become softer, but changes are not revolutionary
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