{"id":23288,"date":"2014-07-30T16:32:08","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T23:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/?p=23288"},"modified":"2014-07-30T16:32:08","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T23:32:08","slug":"day-12-2014-tanabe-summer-rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/2014\/07\/30\/day-12-2014-tanabe-summer-rd\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 12: 2014 Tanabe Summer R&#038;D"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #2c2b2b;\">Follow our LIVE feed!\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #1772af;\" href=\"http:\/\/tanabe-usa.com\/rnd\/\">Tanabe-USA.com\/RND<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_STOCK_CENTER1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23289\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_STOCK_CENTER1.jpg\" alt=\"PRIUS_PLUGIN_STOCK_CENTER\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_STOCK_CENTER1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_STOCK_CENTER1-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_STOCK_CENTER1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBefore: 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in at stock height.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_NF210_CENTER.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23290\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_NF210_CENTER.jpg\" alt=\"PRIUS_PLUGIN_NF210_CENTER\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_NF210_CENTER.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_NF210_CENTER-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_NF210_CENTER-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAfter: Tanabe NF210 Springs test fitted on the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_CENTER_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23291\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_CENTER_1.jpg\" alt=\"PRIUS_PLUGIN_CENTER_1\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_CENTER_1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_CENTER_1-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_CENTER_1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe test fitted the Tanabe Sustec Center Under Brace on the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in. This 2-point brace helps reduce chassis flex and increase stability.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_EXHAUST_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23292\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_EXHAUST_1.jpg\" alt=\"NOTE_EXHAUST_1\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_EXHAUST_1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_EXHAUST_1-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_EXHAUST_1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe test fitted the Tanabe Medalion Touring Exhaust on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23293\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_1.jpg\" alt=\"PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_1\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_1-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe test fitted the Tanabe Sustec Front Stabilizer Bar on the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Sway bars help to reduce chassis bodyroll and increase steering responsiveness. The above images show the stabilizer bar without the factory under chassis cover.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23294\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_4.jpg\" alt=\"PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_4\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_4-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_TSB_4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe above images shows the stabilizer bar installed with the factory under chassis covers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_STOCK_CENTER.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_STOCK_CENTER.jpg\" alt=\"NOTE_STOCK_CENTER\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_STOCK_CENTER.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_STOCK_CENTER-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_STOCK_CENTER-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBefore: 2014 Nissan Versa Note at the stock height.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_SPRINGS_CENTER.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_SPRINGS_CENTER.jpg\" alt=\"NOTE_SPRINGS_CENTER\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_SPRINGS_CENTER.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_SPRINGS_CENTER-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/NOTE_SPRINGS_CENTER-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAfter: Tanabe NF210 Springs test fitted on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_FTUB_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_FTUB_1.jpg\" alt=\"PRIUS_PLUGIN_FTUB_1\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_FTUB_1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_FTUB_1-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.more-japan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PRIUS_PLUGIN_FTUB_1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe test fitted the Tanabe Sustec Front Under Brace on the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in. This 2-point brace helps reduce chassis flex and increase stability.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2c2b2b;\">Follow our LIVE feed!\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #1772af;\" href=\"http:\/\/tanabe-usa.com\/rnd\/\">Tanabe-USA.com\/RND<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow our LIVE feed!\u00a0Tanabe-USA.com\/RND Before: 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in at stock height. After: Tanabe NF210 Springs test fitted on the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in. 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