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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Here's my RS6. It came with 19" TRD's, carbon fiber window trim, fog lights and a few other things. I added a carbon fiber wing, Tanabe DF 210's, Hotchkiss sway bars, strut bar and tint.

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Looks great. I like the carbon fiber trim and spoiler on the red.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Woot, so nice! thx for sharing.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Looks clean.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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How's the ride on the 19's?
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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I feel every defect in the road, but it's not bad. I like the ride better since I added the springs and sway bars. I knew the sway bars would help, but I didn't realize how much. I wouldn't want one without the bars, now that I've seen the difference.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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That looks sooo hot!
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by XB BOB
I feel every defect in the road, but it's not bad. I like the ride better since I added the springs and sway bars. I knew the sway bars would help, but I didn't realize how much. I wouldn't want one without the bars, now that I've seen the difference.
Thanks for the info. I am thinking about installing the NF210's, but going with 18's. I will definitely have to look into the sway bars too!
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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After all Ive heard about the sways helping a lot I cant wait to purchase them next!
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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How long has it been since you installed the DF210s? They look like they haven't settled yet.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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The pics are from day 2. I will check them in a couple of weeks. If there is much change, I will report back. I've read allot about the settling. Some say that the Tanabe's dont settle much. I guess I'll find out.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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I ask because they look almost the same as my NF210s...
Old Aug 26, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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My initial drop was 1.625" in front, 2.25" in back.
Pretty close to the advertised 1.7" / 2.1".
I'm not sure what impact, if any, the sway bars made.
Theoretically none, but I have a feeling the rear bar may make a small difference.

You guys already know this, but the NF are supposed to drop 1" / 1.7".

So far, I'm very happy with the results.
Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by XB BOB
I like the ride better since I added the springs and sway bars. I knew the sway bars would help, but I didn't realize how much. I wouldn't want one without the bars, now that I've seen the difference.
Yep! What he said. I am on NF210's, with the Hotchkis sway bar set. It's MUCH BETTER. Strut tower bar is next.
Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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damn the red xbs look hella nice. nice car!
Old Aug 31, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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damn i think 19s are a lil to big but ur car looksfresh
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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I said that I would report back, if they settled. They came down an additional 1/8", front and rear. I've done allot of driving since the install, and have had no rubbing. It never has bottomed out. I am very happy with the DF's, and glad I chose them over the NF's. I wanted enough of a drop that it was easily noticed. It is. The sway bars are great too. No rolling over around turns. It was bad at this before.
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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phew!! looks great!
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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That's great setup I'm thinking maybe dump the Five Axis lip kit and go for the rims like those TRD's or maybe Five Axis wheels deep lip.
I could wait with lip kit.
Love the whole set up Bob way cool.

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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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What % tint did you use?



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