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Old 07-06-2008, 12:39 AM
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Tanabe NF210s - installed ***UPDATED with PICS***

Well tonight I got them installed at my buddy's shop. Total time for all 4 was less than an hour....the rear took literally minutes per side but the front were a little tougher becasue of how tight the upper coils are on the new ones....we had a hard time getting a good bite into the springs to collapse them enough to get the tops back on.

First thoughts....the rear look perfect!!!! The front is less than two fingers now but still could be a bit lower. I may take some pics tomorrow if the weather permits but really need to wait the 2-3 weeks for settling.

As for ride, feels great, in fact it turns in much quicker; which I am sure if from the camber change. There is no bouncing and almost zero dive on hard braking.

Right now I rate these a 8 out of 10 and will pass final rating after the 3 weeks is up.

Of course as soon as Tanabe comes out with their coil overs, these will come back off but until then, I am as pleased as one could be!!!

Only good before pic I have:



AFTER PICS!








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Old 07-06-2008, 01:35 AM
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Congrats.. It'll fully settle to about 1 finger in the front and 0 in the rear
Old 07-06-2008, 01:40 AM
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I really liked the the drop these gave the rear.
Old 07-06-2008, 12:17 PM
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Added pics
Old 07-06-2008, 12:20 PM
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exactly like mine!! Very nice
Old 07-06-2008, 12:23 PM
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Now to figure out how to get the wife to let me drop the $$$ on my 20's
Old 07-06-2008, 12:41 PM
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Looking gooood =]

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Old 07-06-2008, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by weave
Now to figure out how to get the wife to let me drop the $$$ on my 20's
just do it then tell her afterwards. car looks good.
Old 07-06-2008, 02:19 PM
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^yea, she probably wouldn't even notice...

isn't the ride smoother a little?
Old 07-06-2008, 02:57 PM
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It rides really nice...

I feel bumps maybe just a hair more but that +5% spring rate made a big difference in handling feel. I have not really been on a spirted run yet since it has been raining here but I hope to get out in the next day or two.
Old 07-06-2008, 03:47 PM
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Very nice!
Old 07-23-2008, 05:25 PM
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How much was the drop after the springs settled?
Old 07-23-2008, 05:34 PM
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car feels like its on rails after i installed mine
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Originally Posted by homelessdrunk
car feels like its on rails after i installed mine
yup! its great
Old 07-24-2008, 06:05 PM
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where is the best place to buy these springs?


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