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Stage one: Tanabe R&D Complete

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Old 06-16-12 | 11:45 AM
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it was great seeing you too yesterday night! your car looks great and now you are just too special
Old 06-16-12 | 05:19 PM
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This looks great, and exactly what I'm looking for. Can you tell us how much of a drop you got, especially up front? I'm concerned about curbs and parking blocks, which I do stay away from. Better to know and be safe, than sorry.

Mine is due at the end of the month, in Nebula just like yours, and the wait is killing me.
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Originally Posted by jscgs350
This looks great, and exactly what I'm looking for. Can you tell us how much of a drop you got, especially up front? I'm concerned about curbs and parking blocks, which I do stay away from. Better to know and be safe, than sorry.

Mine is due at the end of the month, in Nebula just like yours, and the wait is killing me.
Congratulations on your car. You're going to love it. I was told by Tanabe that they were not allowed to disclose the drop reduction of these springs. Once the springs hit the retail market they should have that information readily available. As of now it is undisclosed. In the meantime I have uploaded some videos. Keep yourself posted & check out my youtube channel:





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A6S, What size rear tire are you running?
Old 06-20-12 | 09:08 AM
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A6S, What size rear tire are you running?
I dont think he has a staggered setup. I could be wrong, but Im thinking his tires are 245 35 20 all around
Old 06-20-12 | 10:06 AM
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Thanks for the info.
Old 06-20-12 | 10:32 AM
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Looks good! It's amazing how much better the car looks from just being lowered.
Old 06-20-12 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by djpeakSD
I dont think he has a staggered setup. I could be wrong, but Im thinking his tires are 245 35 20 all around
Well since he has the RWD, he would have the staggered setup.
Old 06-20-12 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by a6s
Congratulations on your car. You're going to love it. I was told by Tanabe that they were not allowed to disclose the drop reduction of these springs. Once the springs hit the retail market they should have that information readily available. As of now it is undisclosed. In the meantime I have uploaded some videos. Keep yourself posted & check out my youtube channel:
Thanks a6s. I'm going with the F-Sport full face 19's, but still undecided on Lexus's lowering springs or Tanabe's. I'm leaning towards your setup.
Old 06-20-12 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
Well since he has the RWD, he would have the staggered setup.
Those are 20x9" on all four corners...
Old 06-20-12 | 01:56 PM
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Well since pictures and youtube are blocked at work, I can't see his latest posts, all I can see is his car on Tanabe's website. I see now, from surfing on my iphone that he has updated the wheels to aftermarket. yeah, sure, whatever, 20x9.
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Another question? Was there any realignment needed after the springs went in, like camber?
Old 06-20-12 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by a6s
I love the drop of the car. Nice job! I had a set of DF210's on my 3rd Gen GS...they matched up well with the stock shocks. Tanabe makes great products. How is the ride comfort treating you?
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Originally Posted by lexesty72
Those are 20x9" on all four corners...
^+1 Lexesty72. I went 20x9 245-40-20 to fill the gap in the wheel well at stock height. Once the vehicle is lowered, the 40 series height is too tall & causes rubbing. Was thinking about swapping with 21's with 30 series tires. I will keep my options open.

Originally Posted by jscgs350
Another question? Was there any realignment needed after the springs went in, like camber?
I do not know if it required. However, I am a believer in "if you take the suspension apart, realign". I will take it for alignment after I swap the tires out.

Originally Posted by flipside909
I love the drop of the car. Nice job! I had a set of DF210's on my 3rd Gen GS...they matched up well with the stock shocks. Tanabe makes great products. How is the ride comfort treating you?
It rides like a sofa Floats like OEM springs. Lower center of gravity, better handling, enhanced ascetics. +1 in every category.
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