Just installed my tanabe df210's. The rears are too low for my liking. Was thinking that the setup would be leveled but it seems like that the car is nose high. It there such a thing like a spacer that i can put to jack up the rear 1/4 of an inch?
Eibach and H&R springs don't give you the saggy butt look. you could get shims. But the way the springs are seated... It might not be a good idea.
What wheels are you running on the car right now? Maybe it's just your eyes messing with you? Check out this car with the same springs: tanabe df210+enkei rpf1 teaser | PriusChat if anything it almost looks like the nose of that car is a little down. Post up some pics! Maybe you're ok
When I put the back NF-210's on my car and put it on the ground, I was a bit shocked how low the back end looked. But after putting on the fronts, the back didn't look weirdly low. Drive it around and look at the car in other locations. The extra low appearance might be due to where you're currently parked. My driveway & carport can make my car seem tipped to one side.
I have the NF210's, and I have to agree with the OP. However, I also agree with Dark that it's a matter of perspective. Some of the other aftermarket manufacturers provide a "raked" look. Tanabe tries to achieve a more "level" approach and with the exterior shape of the Prius being basically a wedge, this gives the impression of a saggy rear end.
right now i'm still running on the stock wheels. i'll go and post up pics later and help me decide if it is or it is not...
here's a couple of not so good shots that i took yesterday.. you be the judge.. is the rear sitting too low or is it just leveled? IMAG0837 by crazyjeys, on Flickr IMAG0839 by crazyjeys, on Flickr
Can you measure from center of hub to center of fender lip front/rear and see if there is a difference and compare to a stock measurement?
that's the stance that i want!!! i think your rear's are a little bit higher than mine... i don't know why though, i didn't do any mods and there's nothing in the trunk too! btw, nice car!
Thanks. Mine is a bit higher, but the difference is a result of the different type of springs. I'm running the NF210s, and you're running the DF210s. According to the Tanabe website, the NF drops the rear by 1.1 inches whereas the DF drops it by 1.6. My ride is probably a little spongier than yours though.
I just installed the Eibachs on mine and it's a 1.1" front/ 0.8" drop in rear (progressive rate springs). I like the NF210 but the DF210 is too low in the rear in my opninon.
