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Old 05-12-15, 09:47 PM
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Hello Norcal Fam,

Wanted to share a great experience at a local shop. Big Ups to Andrew and his crew at Sonic MS! They helped me install some Gs450h rated springs direct from Japan. Tanabe NF210 part# GWS191NK.

For those that aren't in the gs loop, GS450h designed springs are not sold in USA. I had to go straight to the source..."overnight parts from Japan!" Sonic MS installed the springs with no fuss and did a fantastic job. It took them 3 hours to get the job done and the results are great! Everyone at the shop was knowledgeable and the shop space was kept in good order. I would highly recommend reaching out to them for your needs.

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Have they settled since then? I can hardly tell the difference
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How about his way? This one done a few weeks ago


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If you don't mind me asking, what parts was overnight from Japan and how much did it cost?
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Originally Posted by lbintab
How about his way? This one done a few weeks ago


How much did the install cost you?
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Have they settled since then? I can hardly tell the difference
They have not settled yet. Here is the more detailed post on the springs.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...installed.html

Nice Air ride! I would like to see that in person and see what air is like.
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Originally Posted by lbintab
How about his way? This one done a few weeks ago


Hey it's my car! Thanks lbintab
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Originally Posted by Nat
If you don't mind me asking, what parts was overnight from Japan and how much did it cost?
I look at my thread title and it is misleading. I should of said "GS450h lowered properly with proper rated springs."

Then again I dedicated another whole thread for it. No one in USA sells gs450h rated springs. So I went the JDM route. With shipping it ran a little under 300.
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Hey, how much did they quote you for installation by chance? I have a shop quoting me 540 total with alignment.

Originally Posted by rl9010
Hello Norcal Fam,

Wanted to share a great experience at a local shop. Big Ups to Andrew and his crew at Sonic MS! They helped me install some Gs450h rated springs direct from Japan. Tanabe NF210 part# GWS191NK.

For those that aren't in the gs loop, GS450h designed springs are not sold in USA. I had to go straight to the source..."overnight parts from Japan!" Sonic MS installed the springs with no fuss and did a fantastic job. It took them 3 hours to get the job done and the results are great! Everyone at the shop was knowledgeable and the shop space was kept in good order. I would highly recommend reaching out to them for your needs.

Don't be afraid to spot me!





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Immediate post install @SonicMS
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Originally Posted by pgs3
Hey, how much did they quote you for installation by chance? I have a shop quoting me 540 total with alignment.
It's been quite some time since I had this done... I remember a figure of $320...but that could of been my exhaust install. I wouldn't bother with an alignment right after as the springs do need to settle first. So if you do get an alignment done you will need to do it again in a couple months.

Contact SonicMs...They are very fair.
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