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Hi fellas, hope everyone is well, and be most welcomed to this build thread. This is my first Lexus venture and also my first Japanese car, purchased with legit 41K miles on the clock, pretty decently taken care of interior. It seems like the car had a small front end cosmetic damage that was sort of "repaired" by the previous owner. (Head lights and front bumper). Being so the headlights went under some modifications by the previous owner (Stated that he wanted to do something different) so the inner mask or garnish or what ever the name is for that, has been binned. Don't know why, it looks stupid without it. but since everything inside is black it kinda stays blend in at a further distance. This project is meant to be a "Daily" that I can occasionally drift or track it. Kinda defies the purpose of being a "daily" but well here we are. I haven't done much to it just of yet. Car: Lexus IS250 SE (205bhp) from 2006 Beige & Black Interior Factory Tinted windows. Modifications so far: Suspension - Tein Street Advance Adjustable CoilOvers Wheels - Rotiform RSE 18x8.5 & 18x9 with Nankang NS20 225x35R18 & 235x40R18 Exhaust - Dual Stainless Steel CatBack Non Resonated Tail-Lights (Middle Boot Section) Updated to 2010 retaining the outers from 2006/07 Duckbill Boot Spoiler Team Heko Tintedw Wind Deflectors Future Wanted Modifications: 3UZ V8 Engine Swap Enkei RPF1's 18x9 & 18x10 Seibon Carbon IS-F Front wings IS-F SideSkirts Seibon Carbon Vented Bonnet Seibon Carbon boot 6 pot Front Brakes and Floating Rotors. 2 Pot Brembo Rear add on Hydro Calipers. I hope to update soon... and thank you for reading. Best Regards, Igor.
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2008 Lexus iSF suspension shocks cars is on 49k miles , no knocks or bangs , no leaking or any other issues some surface rust that doesnt affect nothing reason for sale upgraded to Coilovers looking for around £400 collected from Swindon open to offers as just need them gone
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I’ve seen these fitted when coilovers have been added …. https://www.screwfix.com/p/floplast-push-fit-socket-plug-grey-110mm/18082
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RX450h air suspension
brendangeorge replied to abtx's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
Just saw this after a quick search - coil over conversion kit for RX450h https://www.fittedvisions.com/products/fv-suspension-coilovers-08-15-lexus-rx450h Look like a £1K ish - may be some tax. I did this years ago on a LS430 when the air suspension bags started leaking and the ride height sensors wore out. Rockauto may have the parts a lot cheaper that Lexus UK will sell them if you want to fix your existing suspension. Good luck Bren -
Hi all , I’ve been trying to find out if you have to remove height sensors when changing to coil overs, also does anyone no camber angle
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Bit of a strange one, I bought a stock ISF suspension setup, mostly for the springs with the intention of going with Bilstein dampers. They were bought from a tuning company and now they have turned up, the dampers are cosmetically in far better nick than expected and I would love to find out what mileage is on them. From what little the company told me I reckon they sold an ISF owner coilovers. By any chance are you that owner? On the off chance the owner is on here, I completely understand if you don't want to message a randomer like myself, if its cool though please drop me a PM with rough mileage they were on when removed. Thanks -
High(ish) Millage Hero - 2006 IS250 SE-L
H3XME replied to Thracing-44's topic in Modifications & Tuning
Thanks Vlad. He's free to do what he wants haha.. It's just advice as I don't know how much experience he has. I wish someone told me about cheap parts & "expensive" parts when I was younger. People often think that cheap wheels or coilovers are the same as branded ones, you just don't have to pay extra for the name. It's not always true, especially when it comes to suspension or wheels. The two things that are under the most amount of stress.. This is a forum, we should share the knowledge we have. If you choose to listen or not is up to you 😅 Also just to clarify, not saying BC Coils are on the same level as eBay chinesium. Both TEIN and BC Racing coilovers are entry level budget coilovers but Teins are more suited for the streets. BC would perform better on the track. -
Stew did a nice creative thing with the coilovers. He fit some 3 to 4" circular hifi speaker covers over the carpet area cut to fit the coilovers. I'll post a pic when I get a chance. They actually do just look like an extension to the sound system. Very neat really.
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I guess the coilovers can be dialed for max comfort rather than max performance? Best price I can find. £929 https://www.kamracing.co.uk/meisterr-zetacrd-coilover-lexus-sc430-uzz40-2001-to-2010.html
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While you are here Neil. Meister coilovers seem to actually be a cheaper alternative to replacing all four corners with new Lexus shocks and springs. Might as well replace the 16 year old springs if I am doing the shocks. Do you need to cut little holes in the carpet for the rear ones? If so how do you pinpoint where to cut the hole?
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ISF Valuation Autotrader
Managh replied to alter ego's topic in Lexus F Club - Lexus IS-F / GS-F / RC-F Club
I have a 2010 ISF that I’m considering selling due to lack of use, but it’s difficult valuing it due to it being such a small market. 2010, USB, 89k miles, full history, new brakes and tyres, 11months MOT, Tein coilovers, H&S exhaust and loads of little jobs done on it. Ones for sale on Autotrader don’t seem to be selling at all? -
Hiya lads, Im new and this is my 1st post, ive read alot of the forums on the lexus we have and its a pure love or hate thing... Theres no middle ground. I absolutely love my car and after 4 years its time for a rehaul... Ive managed to get coilovers but i need a camber kit... Other than ordering it bit by bit would one of the kits for an isf or is250 work? I know the shocks and springs are the same but i cant seem to find much more. Also... Are all 250 an 220d parts interchangeable, and what about the is200d?? Thanking you all in advance.
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You can bounce the back of the car to see how it reacts but how does it drive? That's the key. Almost everyone likes Meister. They are better than the originals especially old originals and they are adjustable but there are alternatives. If the standard suspension on the SC was the same as it is in the GS3 is would have been fine but Lexus set it up to be quite soft so the handling is biased that way and therefore compromised. From memory the aftermarket coilovers improved the ride and handling significantly but my addition of very wide low profiles take that comfort gain away. Just replaced the fronts on the GS with original Lexus units and they were about £360 each.
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Meisters. Would there be two types for Mk1 and Mk 2 car? Seems cost of coilovers is less than standard shocks and springs?
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What have you treated your Lexus with?
BkS replied to Newbie777's topic in Lexus General Discussions
Recently? New gear knob, new center caps, coilovers, new rear LCAs + bolts, RC-F LCA bushings on the front, 6.3l of Castrol's finest and a genuine filter to boot, as well as a new N/S washer jet. -
In the process of importing a ISF to the UK. After looking around a while I've settled for a Pearl White 2013 model. Its got a cat back exhaust, coilovers and riding on RCF alloys which really fill the arches. Its already on a ship a fifth of its way here. Already exited 😁 Pics to follow 😉
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Hello All, I am creating this thread to document the build on my UK 1998 LS400. So far the car is stock apart from GS300 sport wheels and BC Racing coilovers. I am unsure of the plan with this car just yet buf I have a few ideas. The first issue is rust...... under the boot/trunk seal. Its gonna need some welding (pics to follow) Cheers Matt
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If anyone is breaking or selling parts suitable for RC F, I am interested to know what ya may have. Considering various exhaust solutions, aftermarket alloys and a decent set of coilovers (but do not need to be extreme performance). Gimmie a poke!
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My observations. Coilovers! Race chip?! Outstanding recall, so has not seen a main dealer in a wee while. Otherwise ticks boxes.
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If you like that colour combination there is this for a bit more money, but lacking a couple of the other cars bits, coilovers etc. The Car Warehouse - A different kind of company, a different kind of car<br/><br/>
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“ reasonableness “ surely pertains OEM type / style replacements all ok whatever the make ….. surely changing air to coilovers ask specifically …… that wouldn’t affect the car mode or structure BUT I would ask to clarify Vide My personal issue and insurers tell me it’s OK ……. 16” wheels in substitute for the original 15” on my 91 Ls400 …… hopefully sense prevails but if in doubt simply ask them ! Malc
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I have just spent 3 hours in the company of your 2001 SC 430. It's still looking very sharp. In general, a well sorted car.Being Sorned I could not get a run in it, but Neil the current owner seems well pleased with the performance. Apart from the expected couple of things that any car will get if it's driven it is quite immaculate and it is still on coilovers ! Pleasure to have been able to give it a lengthy lookover.
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Ok, so my rear shocks are blown and will be an MOT failure... Time to replace but after seeing Lexus dealer prices for OEM parts I'm seriously thinking of fitting a full set of coilovers. Dissapointed I'll lose the in car adjustability of the dampeners but hopefully I can find a good balanced setting on the coilovers. Any recommendations for which coilovers to get? I'm currently looking at Tein Flex Z, HSD monopro and D2 racing (street) Do we have any suppliers on here offering club discounts etc? :)
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IS250 - New beginning (bit of an ongoing "project")
Thracing-44 replied to H3XME's topic in Modifications & Tuning
Mines an Auto, would usually go for a manual but the tax cost was a killer. It's a lovely car, has the bonus of having a stainless custom backbox on it already. Guy I got it from had it from 10,000 miles, it now has 153,000! Currently collecting service items to crack on with, I've already done the engine oil, found it had a K&N filter in it when I went to change the air filter, always a bonus. Going to give the trans fluid a full change and change the filter, then do the diff oil. Long term would be a full suspension overhaul with some Hardrace control arm bushes, Tein coilovers, and since reading your thread some 350z alloys! I've been after a different set for mine as the standard 17's are a bit knackered. The 350's Rays look nice, and not stupidly expensive on FB Marketplace. -
Hi everyone I was wanting to get some ideas and thoughts on how to improve the ride quality of my IS250, being an f sport the ride was quite firm but this was majorly improved with my continental eco contact tyres, I recently have tried out a SE-L 250 and the ride quality was vastly superior, is it worth trying to get a hold of stock IS250 suspension used or getting after market coilovers, I have heard the springs used in the f sport suspension are very stiff so could changing those make a difference?
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