GS 430 on Tanabe Springs NF210
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Thanks!
Sure, Overall my experience has been exactly what I was looking for in regards to stance and ride quality. The ride is close to stock, the springs have settled more from the initial installation. I have posted an updated pic. I have experienced rubbing but that has more to do with the tire size I selected. I think if your looking for a moderate drop with a stock ride (or close to) then the NF are the way to go unless you can afford to do coilovers. I am actually considering changing out to coilovers just because of the adjustability in height. Stormforge also has the NF on his 08 450H you might ask him his experience also.
Hope this is helpful.
Hope this is helpful.
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Nice Ron. I somehow missed this thread? Your overspec size tires makes it look like the drop of the DF Springs. Does it rub in the rear also? I would think the fronts would only rub on hard turns on the plastic liner.
Where are the new pics of the goodies you got. Time for a NEW thread!!!
Where are the new pics of the goodies you got. Time for a NEW thread!!!
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Nice Ron. I somehow missed this thread? Your overspec size tires makes it look like the drop of the DF Springs. Does it rub in the rear also? I would think the fronts would only rub on hard turns on the plastic liner.
Where are the new pics of the goodies you got. Time for a NEW thread!!!
Where are the new pics of the goodies you got. Time for a NEW thread!!!
Hopefully by Wednesday (Thursday for sure) I will have a new thread. It will be exactly 2 weeks without my car. What started out as just getting kit painted turned into having the whole car painted. The only good thing is the guy doing the work is a perfectionist so I know the quality is going to be good.
You are correct in regards to the rubbing, its only in the front and during hard turns. I did notice when I did my HID Fog installation that the plastic liner had a wear spot where the bumper and fender are bolted so I had to shave that area.
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ride quality of nf210 is almost like stock, you can't tell the difference if you had your eyes closed. ride is still smooth. alignment will depend on the alignment shop's ability to adjust the toe.
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Thanks guys for all the comments. I'm really loving the stance. I alway hated how the front sat a tad higher than the rear, these springs gave it the right drop to slant the car forward. I was kind of worried about doing this myself but the cost savings outweighed the concerns. It took about 3.5 hours not including the meal break and the occasional "where does this go" lol.
Hey Chris (01a4man) thanks for hooking me up with the springs.
Can't wait to see some digital pics of your car, I'm really feeling that bumper now.
Hey Chris (01a4man) thanks for hooking me up with the springs.
Can't wait to see some digital pics of your car, I'm really feeling that bumper now.
Thanks
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Hey Fellow GS enthusiast, The stance on your whip looks good. Quick question, Is it only the Springs you changed or have you done the entire spring and shock set up. Do you have the active suspension button that allows comfort/sport button. Does it affect your switching after you did the job. What size are your shoes that your sitting on?
I do have a GS 430 and I want to do my suspension but I want to make the right move, any suggestions? I don't want to crack my pockets either.
I do have a GS 430 and I want to do my suspension but I want to make the right move, any suggestions? I don't want to crack my pockets either.