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Old 06-07-11, 03:28 PM
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Default Nf210 spring uneven help

I want to get the tanabe nf210 springs. After looking at a few thread I see people posting that they are uneven and that the driver side sits lower then the passenger side because of weight change. Will all four corners level out when the springs settle or is there something I can do to correct the matter? Also is it noticeable that it's uneven that it takes away from the car?
Old 06-07-11, 04:04 PM
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nope springs, don t lower the car evenly there isn t anything you can do to make them sit perfectly unless you go with coils this is one of the main reasons I chose coilovers, they have been the best mod I have done thus far.
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Originally Posted by lkapimp216
nope springs, don t lower the car evenly there isn t anything you can do to make them sit perfectly unless you go with coils this is one of the main reasons I chose coilovers, they have been the best mod I have done thus far.
well said. i have megan ez streets and i love them
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I agree that springs mimic the stock characteristic of being lower on the driver side but now that mine have settled, it looks more even. So much that I'm no longer concerned about getting coils. I'll wait until the shocks wear out.
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like others said, they will not be even no matter what. it doesn't bother most people imho
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I'm very picky about the little things, I don't notice it honestly. Maybe the 460 is different, but I doubt it. I've had the 210's on my 430 as well. I love the spring because it keeps a stock ride. I wouldn't think it's any more uneven than stock setup.
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Originally Posted by Toasterdog
I'm very picky about the little things, I don't notice it honestly. Maybe the 460 is different, but I doubt it. I've had the 210's on my 430 as well. I love the spring because it keeps a stock ride. I wouldn't think it's any more uneven than stock setup.
it definitely doesn't make it more uneven, but it makes the gap more pronounced. imagine say stock is 3" vs 3.5", and now you are looking at 1" vs 1.5" gaps. yeah, one side is 50% more
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