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Another Tanabe NF210 install

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Old 07-06-13, 07:01 AM
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Dang! It's much cheaper in Southern CA. I was going to do it myself, but not after I found out it would only cost $220! It took one tech about 3 hours on a lift the first time.

The same tech only took 30 minutes to redo one front corner on another visit. Probably because he was already familiar with my car.

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It was roughly $760! Ouch! but I don't have the tools to do it and it's a shop I know.
Old 07-06-13, 06:49 PM
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Car looks great Stew!

I like springs that compliment stock suspension geometry if possible (ie. not slammed). With the adjustable dampening of the F Sport pkg it becomes even more important, IMO.

Care to share details of handling/ride changes with the new springs?

An AWD drivetrain is what I prefer for my climate, I'm curious about the RSR springs coming out too.
Old 07-07-13, 05:23 AM
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Thank you! When I went to pick it up and saw it sitting there, I really liked the look.

So far, I cannot tell any difference in the ride from stock.
Old 07-07-13, 07:00 PM
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Stew4HD, what shop did you use in Houston? I took mine to Carboys off 59 and they only charged me $350 to install my Sport Springs. I used them again to install my JDM Fog light kit as well.

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Old 07-08-13, 02:11 AM
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I used First Tire and Automotive here in Greatwood. I won't be using them again

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Old 07-08-13, 05:46 AM
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That looks Ballin.!


Tell me guys , ive got the GS450H F sport, do you think with the added weight of the hybrid system , i could still run these springs.?
Plus where would i get them , i cant seem to find any on ebay etc,..
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If you go to Tanabe's website, you can do a search for dealers in your area. You may also try contacting Nigel from (Nigel-JDMParts.com) or Luis Salazar from (Carson Toyota - L-tunedparts.com). They are both able to order parts directly from Japan.
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I ordered mine from Redline360.com
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Originally Posted by Stew4HD
I ordered mine from Redline360.com

Tried that , however cause Im in Australia, i need to have a US postage address.!

Did you get the underbody Brace they also do .!?


Cheers.

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Old 07-11-13, 06:58 AM
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No, I didn't get the underbody brace. Is that a sway bar?

I just ordered spacers, 15mm for the front, 25mm for the rear as per suggestions on here. I picked mine up from Redlne360.com, same place I got the springs.
Old 07-11-13, 04:31 PM
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If you live in SoCal i would go to see Tommy...he is AWESOME!!!
<it took him 1 hour to lower the car>

Music Box:
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cell: (626) 823-2853
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He just lowered my car two days ago and it was $150 or $160 (sorry I can't remember...and yes it was only two days ago...lol...)
He also did my calipers and my fog lights...and he will be doing my exhaust here soon...(just tell him that Mike sent you...)
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