Tanabe DF210 springs discussions (The Mother thread)
02-12-07, 04:51 PM
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For the H & R plus Bilstein HD I paid about $1,000 installed. Many of us - if we had to do it all over again would go with coilovers. They are available from about $1300 and have many benefits.
FYI, LTuned (Carson Toyota) had LSportline springs for dirt cheap.
Installing the springs and struts is quite simple. If you have a day and some basic tools you could easily do it and save hundreds on labor.
FYI, LTuned (Carson Toyota) had LSportline springs for dirt cheap.
Installing the springs and struts is quite simple. If you have a day and some basic tools you could easily do it and save hundreds on labor.
02-12-07, 04:54 PM
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Glad to hear your Tanabes ride well. I liked them cuz you got nearly a 2" drop right away. Funny how my shop got me to go with H&R. Maybe mine has a deal with H&R...? They are both made in Germany!
02-12-07, 07:23 PM
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02-15-07, 10:01 AM
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I am running tanabe springs on my ufc21, it is on stock shocks. I love the ride of the springs. I also had them on my jzs147 before i switch to jic coilovers. The tanabe spring ride almost like stock most of my friends cant even tell if i lowered it cuz the ride is nice. As of the drop, I think its a perfect hight.
H&R are also good, I dont think there is a night and day difference between springs. but i always refer people to tanabe when they ask me. Ill try to get some pics up.
H&R are also good, I dont think there is a night and day difference between springs. but i always refer people to tanabe when they ask me. Ill try to get some pics up.
02-15-07, 07:10 PM
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I am running tanabe springs on my ufc21, it is on stock shocks. I love the ride of the springs. I also had them on my jzs147 before i switch to jic coilovers. The tanabe spring ride almost like stock most of my friends cant even tell if i lowered it cuz the ride is nice. As of the drop, I think its a perfect hight.
H&R are also good, I dont think there is a night and day difference between springs. but i always refer people to tanabe when they ask me. Ill try to get some pics up.
H&R are also good, I dont think there is a night and day difference between springs. but i always refer people to tanabe when they ask me. Ill try to get some pics up.
02-15-07, 07:36 PM
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Durring the summer I had it on 20' and it looked perfect. I think 19's will be fine. Do to winter i have it on stock wheels rite now, so thats the only pics i can take for u.
03-22-07, 05:21 PM
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Tanabe DF210 + Bilstein HD combo?
do you guys think it's the lowest height configuration as far as shock/spring combo is concerned? i dont think any coilover has its purpose on an LS and i am trying to save as much $$. if no one has an answer or pics, i'm just going to jump the gun on the setup and do a follow-up
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edit: pics page 3
Last edited by chubby; 04-09-07 at 12:27 AM.
03-22-07, 06:58 PM
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Call Bilstein and ask them about using the HD's - talk to tech support. They advised me that the HD's would not be warranted on a 2" drop spring. They advise for the HD's a max. of 1" and even then said they were really designed for OEM springs only. Something to do with the shaft length and the fact that over time it would blow the strut out. The Sport struts have shorter shafts (for the GS) and are engineered for lowering springs. Of course they are not available for our cars.
Your call bro - I understand what you are after - a bigger drop. I guess you could always start on the lowest perch and then raise it if the ride is harsh, etc. since they are easy to change.
I have H&R springs (1" drop) and have the spring perches set on the lowest setting (nearly another inch). My ride is firm and more so up front. I like the sit on my ride even with my 18's. I will PM you some pics of the gap(s).
Your call bro - I understand what you are after - a bigger drop. I guess you could always start on the lowest perch and then raise it if the ride is harsh, etc. since they are easy to change.
I have H&R springs (1" drop) and have the spring perches set on the lowest setting (nearly another inch). My ride is firm and more so up front. I like the sit on my ride even with my 18's. I will PM you some pics of the gap(s).
