CIONIDE

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Best price I've seen recently is $209 shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TANABE-NF210...81f818&vxp=mtr

whiskeydog

I'm selling a set. PM me for details.

drivesideways

Are the springs still available?

LSBoogie

Just installed on my 12 (thanks for the thread Cionide) but my rear toe is too positive. I know about adding shims but I'm wondering what you guys did about it? Spec shows rear toe at -0.02 to 0.10. mine are now at 0.18/0.17 so basically .08 out of spec.

Giantdefy

Just installed Tanabe NF210 springs and KYB Front shocks. Drove the car for an hour on the freeway to see if it would settle:

Stock Height ****** Tanabe Springs
Front L 662mm **** 654mm
Front R 662 mm **** 655mm
Rear L 702mm **** 664mm
Rear R 703mm **** 666mm


Front Drop is .32 inch
Rear Drop is 1.42 inch

107000 miles on the car, I think the oem springs were starting to sag, hence the minimal drop. Car rides a lot smoother, no longer has that stiff bouncy ride.

elbowlobstercowstand

Super-infomative thread, thanks @CIONIDE for starting (and all the contributors)! Learned a lot reading through the whole thing. And, ate two bars of chocolate. So thanks too, for the diabetes.

Question: How do you guys know if your going to rub with your setups or not? Experience via trial and error? Or is there a "list" I don't know about? Please tell me it's called the NOC list...

I have 235/35 19s with 1.75" gap front (top of wheel, to top of wheel arch), and 3.5" back currently. The nf210s sound perfect for a more aggressive stance without sacrificing ride quality, but wanted to check with you guys. Oh, and receipt says +35 offset.

Will I rub in turns and hate my life when carrying drums? Or, will I love driving so much more that I finally get a sunroof installed?!

Thanks in advanced from a first-time dropper.

guggan

My 2012 box has been on TRDs since day 1. Currently it has 20,000km (about 12,500 miles) on it. I have been reading so much about NF210s and how the ride quality is just like OEM or even better. I have no complaints with TRDs when it comes to handling but I have started to feel that it's bit bumpier (stiffer) for my taste specially the rears and I have been thinking very hard about switching to NF210s lately.

Before I do that, I would like to know if it's ok to switch to different springs given that I have driven 12,500miles on TRDs? Anything to worry about my stock struts/shocks etc or would it be business as usual? Also a question for those who switched from TRDs to NF210s, is there a noticeable difference in ride quality? I just dont want to go spend about $500 and then find out that the ride quality is 'about the same'.

guggan

anyone?

CliffHanger

Cionide and others, thank you for the great information here!

Does anyone know of springs similar to the NF210s that do NOT lower the xB?
I am older, I like the current height, and dislike the choppy/bouncy ride on my new 2015 xB. So I am looking for comfort. Thanks!