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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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I installed the TANABE springs on the WALD P11F.

Front rim size 9'' ( 255/30/22)
Rear rim size 10'' (295/25/22)

I noticed that the lowering springs are fixed properly on the Right ( Front & Rear). Wheras its slighty low on the Left ( Front & Rear).

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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always the case, the car is not even left and right to begin with (even when stock, from factory). the springs lower the car the same amount left and right. now with less wheel gap that's why you see the difference more noticeably
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
always the case, the car is not even left and right to begin with (even when stock, from factory). the springs lower the car the same amount left and right. now with less wheel gap that's why you see the difference more noticeably
I understand that point.


What i meant when i said Right side ( Passenger side ).

Left ( Driver Side ).

On the passenger side the front and rear are perfect ( The tires fully show then immedietly theres the gap * no space *.

On the drivers side the front and rear are slightly hidden.

I mean is there a possibility that the technician did not install the springs perfectlly( Over-torqued / Under Torqued ) the springs ?? or no matter if the springs were removed and installed again the lowering will remain same ?

The below message is for the people who have WALD 22's P11F & Tanabe.

Do you face the same issue or is it just me ?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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there is only one way for the springs to sit, so as long as that's right the rest are just up to the car
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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henry is correct, there is only one way for the springs to be "seated"....i've heard that it sometimes needs to 'settle' into place after a few drives?....sorry if that doesn't help...and no, mine is not lopsided like yours....
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Thanx for your input guys.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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was the issue resolved uae? hows your ride with the tanabe springs? most people tell me that they only work on the LS460 and wont fit the LS460L, but my LS is without air suspension. Kinda confused weather to get them or not, im ordering 22" rims and would like to lower it with tanabe. Just want to confirm that they do work on the LS460L without issues
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AlMuhairi
was the issue resolved uae? hows your ride with the tanabe springs? most people tell me that they only work on the LS460 and wont fit the LS460L, but my LS is without air suspension. Kinda confused weather to get them or not, im ordering 22" rims and would like to lower it with tanabe. Just want to confirm that they do work on the LS460L without issues

They work perfectly on the LS 460L.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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I think AlMuhairi would need a controller because he have Air suspension ,,
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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mfnood, no I dont have the air suspension
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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I measured my ride height recently on my GS and they are even all the way around except that the rear left is a bit higher so that it even out when I am in the car. I measured my wifes suspension at the stock ride height and they are even so I dont see how uneven ride height are supposed to be OK

I had the same issue wit a set of Tein H tech springs I ha d on my GS. The left side of te car was lower than the right. same thing with the NF210 on my G35. Thats why I went with coilovers for the new set up.I have had a perfectly even ride. I think that with the cheaper springs sag on the drivers side secondary to the chronic weigh distribution asymmetry created by the driver
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