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UL on Tanabe NF210, 15mm/25mm spacers with OEM chrome 18s

Old 05-23-09, 11:58 PM
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Default UL on Tanabe NF210, 15mm/25mm spacers with OEM chrome 18s

I am slowly progressing to the look that I want, I just finished one phase of it.

This might be boring to most of you guys, since it look mostly stock. But this is my current preference, I want the subtle OEM look, with a twist.
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Different angle
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Another one
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See the wheel's offset:
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The other side
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From the side
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From the rear quarter
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From the back
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The last one
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Looks great! Love the drop, rims and spacers! Just wish the front is another 20-30MM lower, guess you are buying a SS kit and will just use the front!
Not getting window tints?
BTW, I think if you put a set of nice OEM chrome license plate frames for the front and back, would make it look nicer too.
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Looking good!

I really like the spacers with the OEM 18" wheels too.
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
Looks great! Love the drop, rims and spacers!
Thank you

Originally Posted by blacksc400
Just wish the front is another 20-30MM lower, guess you are buying a SS kit and will just use the front!
Yeah I do wish the front is slightly lower, maybe 10mm~15mm or so. But most of the time the car looks good already, and my wife do drive it. But I could buy the front SS kit separately though. I am still considering it.

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Not getting window tints?
My preference is clear, I don't mind to be seen in this car

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BTW, I think if you put a set of nice OEM chrome license plate frames for the front and back, would make it look nicer too.
I never really like license plate frames, but I'll keep my eyes out for some nice ones.

Thanks for your input!
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Originally Posted by Tee
Looking good!

I really like the spacers with the OEM 18" wheels too.
Thanks Tee!
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BNR34,

How would you compare the ride comfort over the air ride?
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Originally Posted by Tee
BNR34,

How would you compare the ride comfort over the air ride?
The ride comfort is pretty much the same, it is still pretty soft, I was really worry about making the car uncomfortable also, lowering springs kept reminding me of bouncy stiff ride of my old GTR and STi, but no, nothing like that. It is still perfectly comfy, 100% LS like. The ride is softer then my dad's 100% stock sport design GS300.

The only difference is, there is a more solid feel to it, especially over impacts. I prefer the feel of steel springs better, because I like the more solid feel. There are less body roll also, since the steel springs are stiffer.

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