Thoughts on Tanabe NF210 Lowering Springs?
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Thoughts on Tanabe NF210 Lowering Springs?
Hi fellow Lexus friends,
I'm thinking about lowering my 2014 Lexus IS 350 (F-sport, RWD). I don't want to slam my car, but I am looking for a good drop that eliminates gap. The Tanabe NF210 lowering springs claims it offers a decent drop that eliminates a lot of the gap while still maintaining excellent ride quality per factory standards.
Does anyone have these springs installed on their car? Or does anyone have good insight into these springs? Is the bounce too much or not? How is the ride quality?
Please share your thoughts/feedback. Thanks!
I'm thinking about lowering my 2014 Lexus IS 350 (F-sport, RWD). I don't want to slam my car, but I am looking for a good drop that eliminates gap. The Tanabe NF210 lowering springs claims it offers a decent drop that eliminates a lot of the gap while still maintaining excellent ride quality per factory standards.
Does anyone have these springs installed on their car? Or does anyone have good insight into these springs? Is the bounce too much or not? How is the ride quality?
Please share your thoughts/feedback. Thanks!
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Very popular option.
We have sold a lot of these, Swift, and RSR.
RSR tend to be the most popular, then swift, then Tein.
Tein is best bang for your buck.
-Josh
We have sold a lot of these, Swift, and RSR.
RSR tend to be the most popular, then swift, then Tein.
Tein is best bang for your buck.
-Josh
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I did the prototype for Tanabe NF210 and switched to RSR half downs with no regrets. The Tanabes put the car too low...i was scraping everywhere. I also felt that the spring rate was too soft on the Tanabes. The RSRs feel perfect though and the minor drop is just enough to close the wheel gap.
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I did the prototype for Tanabe NF210 and switched to RSR half downs with no regrets. The Tanabes put the car too low...i was scraping everywhere. I also felt that the spring rate was too soft on the Tanabes. The RSRs feel perfect though and the minor drop is just enough to close the wheel gap.
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Tanabe w/ OEM 17" vs RSR w/ Volk 18"
The drop looks similar between the two but now i have 18" wheels with a higher-than-stock sidewall to help raise the car a bit so it also closed the wheel gap a bit too. I think it sits perfectly w/ half downs and 18" wheels.
Last edited by CLUM; 01-25-17 at 08:35 AM.
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RSR Coilovers... no gap, smooth ride.
FSPORT springs, advertised as 1 inch drop and plenty of gap and stiffer ride.
Not sure if it's ever in the budget, but if you can, I would replace the springs with Coilovers. I initially wanted to purchase the RSR super downs but was concerned about the added pressure put onto the stock shocks. Based on feedback on other threads and found on-line, I realize the ride would suffer for a specific look and the shocks would eventually go out so to the added force placed on the shocks. Imagine the suspension being placed under constant pressure without any relief? That's like placing 500 pounds or 4 adults in the car at all times? Results, quicker wear and eventual replacement required.
I eventually went to the RSR Coilovers and can't believe the smooth ride, better then stock and the adjustability. Check the pics and Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Good luck.
FSPORT springs, advertised as 1 inch drop and plenty of gap and stiffer ride.
Not sure if it's ever in the budget, but if you can, I would replace the springs with Coilovers. I initially wanted to purchase the RSR super downs but was concerned about the added pressure put onto the stock shocks. Based on feedback on other threads and found on-line, I realize the ride would suffer for a specific look and the shocks would eventually go out so to the added force placed on the shocks. Imagine the suspension being placed under constant pressure without any relief? That's like placing 500 pounds or 4 adults in the car at all times? Results, quicker wear and eventual replacement required.
I eventually went to the RSR Coilovers and can't believe the smooth ride, better then stock and the adjustability. Check the pics and Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Good luck.
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RSR Coilovers... no gap, smooth ride.
FSPORT springs, advertised as 1 inch drop and plenty of gap and stiffer ride.
Not sure if it's ever in the budget, but if you can, I would replace the springs with Coilovers. I initially wanted to purchase the RSR super downs but was concerned about the added pressure put onto the stock shocks. Based on feedback on other threads and found on-line, I realize the ride would suffer for a specific look and the shocks would eventually go out so to the added force placed on the shocks. Imagine the suspension being placed under constant pressure without any relief? That's like placing 500 pounds or 4 adults in the car at all times? Results, quicker wear and eventual replacement required.
I eventually went to the RSR Coilovers and can't believe the smooth ride, better then stock and the adjustability. Check the pics and Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Good luck.
FSPORT springs, advertised as 1 inch drop and plenty of gap and stiffer ride.
Not sure if it's ever in the budget, but if you can, I would replace the springs with Coilovers. I initially wanted to purchase the RSR super downs but was concerned about the added pressure put onto the stock shocks. Based on feedback on other threads and found on-line, I realize the ride would suffer for a specific look and the shocks would eventually go out so to the added force placed on the shocks. Imagine the suspension being placed under constant pressure without any relief? That's like placing 500 pounds or 4 adults in the car at all times? Results, quicker wear and eventual replacement required.
I eventually went to the RSR Coilovers and can't believe the smooth ride, better then stock and the adjustability. Check the pics and Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Good luck.
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They set me back $1700 shipped but were cheaper to install then the FSPORT springs. I wasted $300 on springs and $500 on the install. Another $100 for the alignment. That's a $900 investment. For $800 more you could Coilovers.
By the way, I waited almost 5 months before I pulled the trigger. A lot of research because I did not want to ruin the investment in the car.
let me know if I can answer any more questions.
By the way, I waited almost 5 months before I pulled the trigger. A lot of research because I did not want to ruin the investment in the car.
let me know if I can answer any more questions.
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They set me back $1700 shipped but were cheaper to install then the FSPORT springs. I wasted $300 on springs and $500 on the install. Another $100 for the alignment. That's a $900 investment. For $800 more you could Coilovers.
By the way, I waited almost 5 months before I pulled the trigger. A lot of research because I did not want to ruin the investment in the car.
let me know if I can answer any more questions.
By the way, I waited almost 5 months before I pulled the trigger. A lot of research because I did not want to ruin the investment in the car.
let me know if I can answer any more questions.
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