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Tanabe NF210 + H&R 10mm / 15mm spacers installed

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Old 03-23-16 | 10:47 AM
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Default Tanabe NF210 + H&R 10mm / 15mm spacers installed

Just picked it up today, so settling is expected but all I can say is that cosmetically it is night and day vs stock. Initial thoughts are def stiffer esp 35 mph speed range as you feel the bumps. Interstate speeds are the same to me as stock. Very happy so far though. I did 10mm spacers in the front and 15mm spacers in the rear since I have wider 245 and 275 tires on my RWD F-Sport.

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After a week and after an alignment either I got used to the ride OR it smoothed out. I think maybe after the springs settle adn get some use, the rougher ride I initially experienced bettered and now I dont even notice it. Couldnt be happier

I do have a new set of H&R 20mm spacers in the classifieds in case anyone in the market: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/whe...ew-in-box.html

I also just ordered a Lexon front lip replica as I only really want it to help project bumper damage and for the price of $70 shipped I wont feel sick if ever I curb it. I will post lots of pics and info on it when it arrives for those interested.







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Alignment done after ~300 miles and all in the green



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Old 03-23-16 | 11:25 AM
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Looks good.
Old 03-23-16 | 11:45 AM
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That's perfect!
Old 03-23-16 | 12:55 PM
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Looks good. Any alignment issues after the drop ?
Old 03-23-16 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bartman619
Looks good. Any alignment issues after the drop ?
Will drive it a week or so which is about 300 miles to let it settle and then schedule an alignment. I should be still within the green I am hoping when all is said and done.
Old 03-23-16 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ricam78
Will drive it a week or so which is about 300 miles to let it settle and then schedule an alignment. I should be still within the green I am hoping when all is said and done.

Cool !! Post Alignment Stats if you can.
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Originally Posted by Bartman619
Cool !! Post Alignment Stats if you can.
I definitely will
Old 03-23-16 | 02:30 PM
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How much of a drop are you expecting from that kit?


1.5 inch?
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Originally Posted by y2tony3
How much of a drop are you expecting from that kit?


1.5 inch?
On the RWD F Sport, 1.1" in front and 1.2" in rear

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2
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Will get a better comp pic tonight but for now....








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Originally Posted by ricam78
On the RWD F Sport, 1.1" in front and 1.2" in rear

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2


Nice... Looking good! rims on the way??
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Originally Posted by y2tony3
Nice... Looking good! rims on the way??
Nah...I do love wheels as I went through 5 different sets on my Audi BUT they were all OEM upgrades. Doesn't seem like there are and real OEM upgrades for the F Sport 19s ... yet.
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2016 19's look sweeeeet
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Originally Posted by y2tony3
2016 19's look sweeeeet
They Def do but the chrome accents go against my plan. I paid to get that covered in black lol
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Nice, any reason why you chose Tanabe compared to the other brands?

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