I was on the fence for a long time on dropping my car. Everyone raves about the Tanabe NF210, and while I love the look, I wanted even more of a conservative drop. I actually don't mind the way the car rides stock but just wanted to close the wheel gap a tiny bit. I drive 50 minutes one way to work everyday and have a 2 year and my wife that rides in the back regularly. I also wanted the least chance for any camber issues or uneven tire wear. The H Techs seem to fit the bill. Had them installed yesterday, and so far the ride is extremely close to stock. I notice handling is slightly improved, and my wife cannot tell a difference when riding in the back.
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I'll be having the alignment done after a few weeks to let the springs settle. I won't have too much issue putting the stock springs back on if there are any camber issues or uneven tire wear. I dislike the wheel gap, but camber/tire issues would drive me nuts even more. I suppose I'm among the more conservative on the forums (everyone wants to drop lower and lower)

 

Love the stance, the drop looks nice

 

Nice looking drop! It's very close to stock, but better than the Tanabe NF overall drop(a bit low). I wonder if H.Tech. Spring offers to AWD.

 

same question I have!

That looks nice

a 1RX in the garage???

 

According to the Tein website, it doesn't appear to have H Tech springs for the AWD. There are several members who have used the Tanabe NF210s on their AWD even though it's for RWD....I imagine it could be the same case with the Tein's.

Yes, that is my in-laws' 1RX in the garage.

 

I Just Got Mine In The Mail Yesterday. I Was The One Who Kept Pushing The H Techs. I Had Nf210 Before And I Wanted To Go Conservative. This Is The Best Spring To Avoid Rubbing And Tire Wear. Thanks For Posting The Pics, The Car Looks Great. I Am Excited To See Mine Lowered On The Staggered Set Up I Purchased. Thanks Again For Posting The Pics

 

I Think Everyonr Jumped On The Tanabe Bec They Were The First Springs Pot For The Gs3

 

e-mailed TEIN to see if the RWD setup would fit allright in our AWDs.

 

i dropped my springs off at the dealer so they could be installe. I am very excited. The posted pics are a great help.

 

Nice! Is yours AWD??
Didn't get Tein reply yet!

 

Can you let us know how close to spec they were able to get you after you have your alignment done.

 

Same here, please let us know!!!

I love my GS, but the wheelgap makes it look like a freaking 4x4!?!

 

How much is the dealer charging to install the springs?

 

Same question.. how much for the springs? How much to have them insalled?

The pictures look GREAT... especially the before and after from further back! Nice work.

 

Not so for me. I had the H-Techs on my G35 and liked them. But I thought I'd get the same stance on the GS they gave me on the G35....much lower in the front. I should have known better. I should have checked.
The main reason I chose the Tanabe is I wanted to maintain the stock comfort ride. The H-Techs are close but I don't think they match the NF's for comfort.