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Any members put DF210 on AWD to compensate for extra height?

Old 01-12-09, 08:22 PM
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Default Any members put DF210 on AWD to compensate for extra height?

I have searched dozens of times with different key terms such as "tanabe", "awd springs", "NF210", "DF210" etc. and have yet to find a pictures of an AWD on DF210. I always see pictures of AWD on NF210s but never an AWD rocking DF210s. I have found one member's friend (Shawnd) with a silver AWD GS350 lowered on Tanabe's and 20" Work VS-XX's, but the person never stated which Tanabe model so I'm stuck again. That's the look that I want. Personally, I feel that the NF210 drop is too conservative and I like drops that show some serious swagger if you know what I mean. By swagger, I like noticeable drops, such as my Acura TL here:



I feel that with the strut design on the AWD, I would have to get the DF210's to compensate for the extra .5" that is customary on all of the AWD models, which will really make it look like a RWD GS350 on NF210's in comparison.

I lowered my sisters IS250 AWD with some Tein S-tech's which made it look great. Minimal wheel gap with no rubbing and no camber problems. That's the look I'm going for and feel that the NF210 won't do it, but also maybe that the DF210 will cause overkill.

I've had the GS for a little nearly a month and it kills me to look at it everyday with that stance. Reminds me of a boat on floats.

If anyone has pictures, please post them so I have an idea of what I'm gonna get with the DF210. If not, I'll just order both the DF210 and NF210 and go from there.
Old 01-12-09, 10:23 PM
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Did you search AWD AND DF210's? I found one. If you want it as low as your TL DF210's are a must or coilovers.
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Originally Posted by Mesca
Did you search AWD AND DF210's? I found one. If you want it as low as your TL DF210's are a must or coilovers.
i don't think coilovers fit AWD, see link below:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-question.html

lowering springs would be the only choice for AWD at this point
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Woops forgot. Looks like you should go for DF210's then. Be warned though, some experience vibrations when coming to a stop. It's really a hit or miss so hope you're lucky!
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Actually, yes I did see that thread, but I overlooked it and thought they were nf210's without looking competely through the post.

I guess I will go with the DF210's and hope that it doesn't cause any problems.

Thanks for the input
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give us an update if you go with the DF210.
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I will when its near done. When it's lowerd with a few more things, I will post it, but it will take a little longer than I want it to.

My TL only took me 2 months to complete, but the parts for this car are so much more expensive than the TL. Plus, I'm a college student and just had to buy books! Ouch.
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College student with both a TL and a 3GS?! Wow...

I had a TL and now own a 3GS haha... Good transition!
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