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Old 02-25-07, 04:40 PM
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I called Reggie from the Tanabe racing USA sales dept. and asked him if there was going to be an AWD specific model of the NF210 springs. He mentioned that there isn't any plans since they haven't gotten any indication of a market for the AWD models. I told him that here in clublexus.com there is a huge demand and that most people are actually purchasing IS 350 springs (TNF113) for the AWD model. He wasn't even aware that they fit, but he was very willing to verify and confirm by visiting clublexus.com and looked for any pictures. He mentioned that if they find a market for them then they will pass it on to Tanabe JP for development. BTW how is everyones 350 springs on the AWD? Pros/cons/comments?
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great post its very informative, great member! i cant help you with this because i didnt get the springs but in the future i want to purchase some for my IS 250 AWD also.
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Originally Posted by kindred6ul
I called Reggie from the Tanabe racing USA sales dept. and asked him if there was going to be an AWD specific model of the NF210 springs. He mentioned that there isn't any plans since they haven't gotten any indication of a market for the AWD models. I told him that here in clublexus.com there is a huge demand and that most people are actually purchasing IS 350 springs (TNF113) for the AWD model. He wasn't even aware that they fit, but he was very willing to verify and confirm by visiting clublexus.com and looked for any pictures. He mentioned that if they find a market for them then they will pass it on to Tanabe JP for development. BTW how is everyones 350 springs on the AWD? Pros/cons/comments?
i just got mine installed today. the ride quality is excellent. the drop in the rear looks slightly more than in the front but you can hardly tell. overall i'm very happy.. worth mentioning is that i decided not to go with the eibachs which in theory would have worked and given me an even drop...i guess i got cold feet. i'll post pics after i wash the car.
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Old 03-03-07, 07:56 AM
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How much of a drop do they give?
Are they officially released or did you just get a prototype?
Are these the NF or DF models?
Old 03-03-07, 01:00 PM
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many is250awd have gone the NF210 route, and im planning on doing the same
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Originally Posted by GSE25
How much of a drop do they give?
Are they officially released or did you just get a prototype?
Are these the NF or DF models?
mine are not AWD specific. i have the NF models. no issues at all.
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So, NF210 springs made for IS350 will fit on IS250 AWD, right?
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Originally Posted by mctuners
So, NF210 springs made for IS350 will fit on IS250 AWD, right?
I wanna know too, can somebody post some more pics
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Here you are guys as you requested. I'm using the Tanabe springs for the 350 on my awd and I love the drop.Here is a pic for you :

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how much does installation usually run??
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I got awd with the is350 nf210's too. I kinda wish it was a little lower, but a lot better then stock height. Planning to get some 19's or 20's. The back is lower then the front.
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Originally Posted by ExclusivIS
Here you are guys as you requested. I'm using the Tanabe springs for the 350 on my awd and I love the drop.Here is a pic for you :

Looks very nice. What shop did you use to install? I'm planning on getting the same springs but just need to find a reliable shop to install them.
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RaycoVI, Out in LongIsland Did my install for me. Dunno if you wanna make that trip.I am sure there are reputible places in jersey.
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i found them for 150. seems too cheap. are these the springs you guys are talking about?

http://www.jazzproparts.com/product_p/tnf069.htm
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Originally Posted by mason2006
i found them for 150. seems too cheap. are these the springs you guys are talking about?

http://www.jazzproparts.com/product_p/tnf069.htm
No, it's these ones. http://www.jazzproparts.com/product_p/tnf113.htm

And a link to a thread with before and after pics of my car. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=289803

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