HDEddie1

More opinions please.

I'm having some Tanabe NFL210 lowering springs (mild, 1 1/8" drop) installed on my '15 GS350 F Sport. Tanabe recommends cutting stops by 1 1/8" ( the same as their spring drop).

Cut the shock bump stops? Apparently this is a some debate with equal proponents on both sides of the issue.

I'm a pretty easy driver and usually slow for railroad tracks, big pot holes and speed bumps. I'd like to retain the longevity and travel of the F Sport shocks (like the adjustability in Sport +) but don't want a "thud" overtime I inadvertently drive over a bump or pothole a little faster than I should have.

So, to CUT or NOT CUT?

HDEddie1

Dealer did the install and CUT the bump stops per Tanabe instructions (1 1/8"). Everything worked out fine. Alignment dialed in to specs without a problem. Ride is near stock like, shocks work well in all modes (full travel with no bouncing), no bottoming out over speed bumps or bad roads.

BTW...The Tanabe NF210 dropped the car nicely (for my taste). It's been a couple of weeks now and the car sets at 1 1/4 front, 1" rear. The "SUV" gap from the factory is almost gone. Now for some spacers?

msp713

Got any more pics?

HDEddie1

I'm not too good with photos nor do I know how to attach them any larger than this thumbnail but here's a pic:

msp713

Looks good

Did you add spacers? I noticed you're in CA as well and curious who/where you had them installed

HDEddie1

No spacers, yet. Thinking about 15 and 25mm (f/r) but the car looks OK to me so maybe I won't
The springs were installed at Longo Lexus. Pricey, but I wanted a by-the-book install plus alignment and headlight re-aim.

DeViNe350

How much did it cost you do have that done at Longo? LMK. Thanks.

HDEddie1

Almost $900 and tied the car up in shop for 2 days. (I know..way more than any independent shop in So Cal would charge but I a wanted a mod friendly SA on board with what was being done).