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Old 03-05-16, 09:04 PM
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So looking at these three model years.

I know that the 2010 gained the lsd, then the 2011 gained a better suspension and finally 2012 gained sach's shocks for the suspension.

At minimum I'm looking for a 2010 as I really want the lsd. But the improved suspension for the 2011 is something I'd like to get as well, just how much of a difference is there between the suspension in the 2011's and the 2012s?

I've only had the chance to drive a 2008 and a 2014 so I've had no chance to experience the 2011 suspension.
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2012+ wheels are half an inch wider front snd back.
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Originally Posted by NSXGuy
2012+ wheels are half an inch wider front snd back.
Thank you, I forgot about that. Other than the wheels is there any difference in suspension feel between the 2011 and 2012?
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which ones did you test drive. i'm picking up an 08 from temcula
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2010s have the LSD, 2011,2012 and up have cosmetic tweaks and some suspension changes . If you are going to do any track driving you will want a 2010 or later. 2008 and 2009s also have the water pump issues.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
2010s have the LSD, 2011,2012 and up have cosmetic tweaks and some suspension changes . If you are going to do any track driving you will want a 2010 or later. 2008 and 2009s also have the water pump issues.
Thank you, but is there any discernible difference between the ride quality of the 2012 versus the 2011?
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Originally Posted by mindcrime
which ones did you test drive. i'm picking up an 08 from temcula
Actually didn't test drive ones in cali.
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Anyone? Any appreciable difference between the ride quality between a 2011 and 2012?
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Originally Posted by ultimase
Anyone? Any appreciable difference between the ride quality between a 2011 and 2012?
Not Shure but just my two sense if it helps had a 08 isf before now I have the 2011 isf and big difference in suspension and comfort
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Originally Posted by ultimase
Anyone? Any appreciable difference between the ride quality between a 2011 and 2012?
Wasn't anything noticeable to me. 2011+ and u good
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For me, 2012 because of the updated wheels and some reported "whiter" LEDs on the headlights.
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