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What springs do you suggest (Australia)

Old 10-19-12, 08:06 AM
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I want to drop my car on its *** and i am wondering whats the best (cheaper kind of springs) i dont want to spend a fortune on it but i dont want my car to fall apart either! Just some suggestions Cheers guys.
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There are plenty of threads about this if you search the forum.

For a big drop (if you absolutely have to use springs and not coilovers) I'd recommend Tanabe DF210s. Anything more than 1.5" drop you need to get shocks/struts, KYB or Bilstein.

You're better off finding a used set of coilovers on here, it ends up costing the same.
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Like myself and many others after me will tell you, get coilovers. Getting springs is just wasting money. Save up some more and get good coilovers.
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Save up some more money and do it the right way. Less headache and you'll be happier.
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
There are plenty of threads about this if you search the forum.

For a big drop (if you absolutely have to use springs and not coilovers) I'd recommend Tanabe DF210s. Anything more than 1.5" drop you need to get shocks/struts, KYB or Bilstein.

You're better off finding a used set of coilovers on here, it ends up costing the same.
I have never even heard of them haha! But then again i dont know a bunch about things like that. How much roughly could i pick up a set for? even if i bought them in US and shipped them over maybe. I will search the forum now to try to find a used pair
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For a modest drop and near stock-like ride quality - Tanabe NF210

For an aggressive drop and increased spring rate - Tanabe DF210

But man, trust me, spend a few more bucks and do the coilovers if you are particular about ride height. There's no substitute for a fully adjustable suspension.
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