Lexus IS 500 | First IS 500 on Swift Spec-R Lowering Springs!

Introducing my new channel! Today we're getting Swift prototype springs installed!
Disclaimer | Final product is still in R&D. Target drop is estimated at ~1" Front, 0.75" Rear (not yet official from Swift). Link to product will be posted when available.
Chapters:
Channel Introduction 0:00
Driving Impressions on Stock Springs 1:43
Apex 3:12
First Look at Swift Springs 4:19
Wheel Gap and Clearance 5:42
Driving Impressions 6:31
Photos 7:53

[@swiftsprings_usa]

Thanks so much for your time again and letting us prototype our springs on your IS500, we really appreciate it 🙏

[@V8Brah]

Thank YOU! You guys rock!

[@srd555]

Hi, Can you tell us the spring rates? Whats the stock rate and how much more are these? Thank you

[@blu_is500]

Congrats! The car looks great, I'll live vicariously through your build. 😀 Think I'm stopping at the TOM's air filter and PS4S tires. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@V8Brah]

Thank you! I'm not going to overdo it either. :)

[@SlipAngleG70]

Really looking forward to more videos. I'm seriously considering buying an IS500 in the next couple weeks.

[@V8Brah]

Thanks, that means a lot to me. I think you should buy one! Of course, I'm biased.

[@Vmart_16]

Thank you for being a tester for the swift springs!!

[@V8Brah]

YW! It was my pleasure working with those guys.

[@cloudypac]

Thanks, I enjoyed watching

[@V8Brah]

Thank you so much

[@XdCharge]

You should upload a 0-60 using this method... Sport s+ mode, manual shift it so it can rev to 7300, make sure the A/C is off, keep traction control on, keep left foot on the brake and blip throttle to 1000 rpm or so to "tighten up" the drivetrain and then launch at 800 rpm.

[@floggyWM1]

the fastest ive gotten on is500 was 4.56

[@KAWTELENUH]

It's gem. Last of its kind

[@st4xor]

Awesome, subscribed as I contemplate future poor financial decisions 😁

[@LeonardRandall45]

Looks great

[@V8Brah]

Thank you LR!

[@So-lost_im-found]

thank you for the video! i just bought a 23 and want to do the same on mine. How are the springs holding up? How do you feel about them after 10 or so months?

[@j3boii]

Nice!

[@nodrogkam]

Reversing into a spot or onto a steeper driveway, watch the lower exhaust tips. Have a light scrape on one of my lower tips from a steeper driveway. Probably much worse if there’s passengers and cargo. Looks good though and thanks for sharing.

[@V8Brah]

It never even occurred to me that the exhaust tips could be scraped. Thanks for the warning!!

[@nodrogkam]

@@V8Brah neither did I...then I heard it. lol

[@timw2083]

That USB looks great!!! I have cloudburst and looking to lower mine when I get a daily driver

[@V8Brah]

Thank you Tim! appreciate you!

[@warriorsdynastypart275]

Interesting. I’m debating this so bad.

[@Adam_Clegg]

Can you do a review of the springs? Is it stiffer, not much change...

[@3on4off]

Nice car! I have the same USB on black IS500

[@V8Brah]

Great minds think alike! Any mods planned?

[@3on4off]

@@V8Brah I have the APEXi full catback exhaust. That’s going to be it.

[@V8Brah]

@@3on4off Solid choice!

[@davidbarber3821]

Nice

[@phade2990]

How are the springs at high speeds? I had H&Rs in my Acura that felt a little more bouncy at fwy speeds, that and scrapping are what’s holding me back from putting them on my IS.

[@V8Brah]

They're better at high speeds than stock for sure. Ride quality is indistinguishable, and no scraping. It's only a 1" drop.

[@RK996F]

How about the body roll with Swift Springs? Is it reduced since the center of the gravity has been lowered?

[@MNDRCKVisuals]

Any update since the spring has settled? Just ordered mine and wanted to see how big is the difference.. like you, I don't wanna loose that OEM feeling neither

[@V8Brah]

They never really settled. It looks the same as the day it was installed.

[@wil3159]

Hows the front end of it when you get on it. I noticed that when you get on it the nose of the car raises quite a bit and it squats hard. Like if the oem springs are just a bit too soft for this car.

[@V8Brah]

There's less lift because the spring rate is stiffer which prevents counter-torque from extending the front springs as much. Swift told me it's 7-8 kg/mm Front and 14 kg/mm Rear. Stock is 3.7 kg/mm F and 8 kg/mm R.

[@wil3159]

its been some time now , hows are the springs holding up . Wanting these for my 500. Debating on these and the eibach pro -kit.

[@user-em3cy4dp8c]

I'm interested in the rims, what make are they. I want to replace the black rims that came with car.

[@binalimuradov7239]

hey quick question! do you feel any jerking at slow speed when approaching a stop sign? mine does that and it's really annoying, when transmission shifts from 5th to third gear it gives that rough downshift feel

[@V8Brah]

Yeah the transmission is a little jerky at certain times. I've heard that's normal for this car.

[@floggyWM1]

transmission is jerky on IS500, especially if you are in sport+ mode, then it gets super jerky cuz its trying to give you that sports feel. Not as jerky in ECO mode

[@85CEKR]

Ya mines a bit clunky at slow speeds, that's the price you pay for a bullet proof drive train with this level of performance.

[@ahberlowkz852]

It's crazy bro I can't explain how jealous I am lol but honestly nd I'm not throwing shade, you drive like my pops bro 🤣🤣 I think I saw a prius pass you😂

[@V8Brah]

Hahahah all good. Thanks for watching

[@s.k4471]

Are you about to change the exhaust? Also did you buy this with your own build from the website? The dealers are charging way over msrp right now

[@V8Brah]

I requested this color from the dealership but didn't build it from the website. Regarding an exhaust, you'll have to stay tuned to find out!

[@s.k4471]

@@V8Brah that’s wassup, man I want to buy one, but I’m hesitant if they have one more update on the interior like they have done on the ES and RX. I might just pull the trigger soon.

[@V8Brah]

@@s.k4471 I honestly don't think they'll update the interior. Lexus tends to hang onto things forever.

[@s.k4471]

@@V8Brah that’s true. Until i get mines, I’ll live through you 😂

[@bman99ss]

Some dealers are selling at MSRP. I got mine at MSRP from the dealer in Beverly Hills (of all places) . . .

[@navids79]

I have a atomic silver 2023, the problem I have is air whitening noise from rear driver side. Do you happen to have similar issue ?

[@V8Brah]

I never noticed any air noises from the car, but the next time I'm not driving (that's rare) I'll try to check!

[@geefim2144]

Apex is an install shop ?

[@luisvazquez7237]

Did the back lower they same amount compared to the front

[@Dontknowshit]

What the cost of normal service intervals?

[@ronchristella]

Nice way to cheap out on your suspension. Has to be the most important mods on a vehicle.

[@ezmoney-ed3166]

Any info on spring rates? Do they work with the AVS?

[@V8Brah]

I don't know the actual spring rates but Swift told me they'd be branded as Spec-R and if you look at their Lexus product page their Spec-R for GS F and RC F tends to have a slightly higher spring rates compared to their other products. Yes they work with AVS!

[@asiansensation1948]

Does anyone know where to get the 4IS 350 f sports carbon fiber hood??

[@Insidiousk20_dc2]

I need those springs asap When are they coming out

[@Insidiousk20_dc2]

I like the lowered look not slammed and this looks perfect. I had swift on my 2018 is300 and they ride good

[@INeedToTravel]

Would the lowering spring constantly compress the shocks?

[@V8Brah]

In theory, yeah. However this is a very very minor drop so it's not as detrimental as some setups.

[@verde629]

Wish I could find one in this blue or the red. And every one I see has white seats. I don’t trust myself with a white interior lol

[@governorairsoft4150]

Put some GREASE on those tires. Will make it pop more

[@V8Brah]

A washing and tire dressing is due. Probably after I get an alignment.

[@joeytoonz2754]

Are the tire size staggered ?

[@V8Brah]

235 F 265 R

[@joeytoonz2754]

@@V8Brahlooks good man. I’m deciding between this or the is350 f sport.

[@alexanderreyes2056]

Update?

[@HOV4N]

Needs more low bruhh 😂

[@V8Brah]

but bruhhhhhhh

[@sgallegos702]

I’m waiting on mine still. 😢

[@V8Brah]

It will be worth it...

[@sgallegos702]

@@V8Brah 🙏 praying for that call.

[@st4xor]

Moar videos!!! 😤

[@summergonzalez1868]

Year?

[@Vmart_16]

2022

[@user-dq9iu1jy6i]

Installed these on my 2024 500 and they suck! Nothing close to oem feel. Save your money for better springs or coilovers. Suspension won’t stiffen in any mode and they are no where close to spec spring rates.