Hi all,
Firstly I am considering lowering my IS200 Sport. Although slightly lower than an 'S' & 'SE' model, after todays experience something needs doing.
I was cornering at speed (seeing off a little sports car) and upon snaking through a roundabout the body roll nearly caught me out (as it was also buffeting up and down). Upon seeing this, the little sports car backed off and stayed well away :duh:
So, what do I need ?
I have thought that the ride needs lowering and stiffening up. I have standard 17" 5 spoke wheels which I'll be keeping on (I like them). So I don't need it 2" off the ground, I would just like the wheels to fill the wheel arch a little better than they do. Also I would like the ride a little more solid. Therefore can any one point me in the right direction for a set of springs and shocks (manufacturer etc etc) ! ? Or even if spring stiffeners would do it, let me know.
Also in reading a lot of the posts on the forum, I have noticed that you guys refer to Lexus having done a valet on your cars when you've taken then in. I have mine in for a 100K service, and I asked if a valet was included, at which point I was told it would be washed and hoovered (not valetted as such). Is this right ? ?
Another point which struck me as slightly odd was when given a courtesy car while mine was in the shop I was asked to sign a form which gave me two options on insurance:
1) Sign for any damage occasioned by myself with a £500 excess.
2) Pay £10 a day as a damage waiver.
Is this standard practice ? ?
All help on the above points will be gratefully received !
Regards,
Nige
