Falken Factory Tuned Springs?
07-06-07, 10:19 PM
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Falken Factory Tuned Springs?
Has anyone ever heard of these or better yet, tried them? If so, how's the ride quality and drop? I don't think they make any for the SC, but they do have them for the Supra. It says that they drop about 1.5" in the front, and 1.3" in the rear. So since I will be using shocks made for Supra's, I know the drop will be an additional .5". So that brings it down to about 2" all around. Here is the setup I'm looking at, KYB AGX shocks, and maybe this Falken Factory Tuned springs. If not, then I might just go with the Tein s-tech. Though, I am not totally solid on whether I want a 1.5" drop or 2".
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wow..they really do make springs? i was kinda thinkin fishy at first too..but then this guy has a high positive rating. and that usually means he's got to be legit. and on that falken site..they only show the gravity sport, not the factory tuned..hmmmmmmm....
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This is what the seller had to say about these:
The ride comfort is going to depend on what you consider to be stiff or soft 
But the general "summary" of these is a lowered ride with stock-like ride quality.. with slightly stiffer springs to allow for a nice lowered ride. Too soft, and you would rub on every turn, and too stiff, obviously not comfortable for daily driving.
These are believed to be re-branded Eibachs, as they share lots of characteristics with the Sportlines in particular.
I've yet to have a single customer have any gripes with the ride quality of these springs. If you're looking for a smooth ride with a lowered stance, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
But the general "summary" of these is a lowered ride with stock-like ride quality.. with slightly stiffer springs to allow for a nice lowered ride. Too soft, and you would rub on every turn, and too stiff, obviously not comfortable for daily driving.
These are believed to be re-branded Eibachs, as they share lots of characteristics with the Sportlines in particular.
I've yet to have a single customer have any gripes with the ride quality of these springs. If you're looking for a smooth ride with a lowered stance, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
07-10-07, 01:10 PM
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Has anyone ever heard of these or better yet, tried them? If so, how's the ride quality and drop? I don't think they make any for the SC, but they do have them for the Supra. It says that they drop about 1.5" in the front, and 1.3" in the rear. So since I will be using shocks made for Supra's, I know the drop will be an additional .5". So that brings it down to about 2" all around. Here is the setup I'm looking at, KYB AGX shocks, and maybe this Falken Factory Tuned springs. If not, then I might just go with the Tein s-tech. Though, I am not totally solid on whether I want a 1.5" drop or 2".
ebay seller lists at $99
Ebay is known to be LOADED with phony stuff. Tein put out an entire release about imitation Tein springs. Car Craft and Super Sport both did articles on the prevelance of "knockoff" stuff on ebay. The issue with imitation springs is that you have no guarantee you are getting what you pay for. Substandard materials, low tolerances, etc.
All I can say is CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!
07-13-07, 09:47 AM
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Usually knockoff companies copy products that are well-known. I have the feeling that Falken was trying to get into the suspension game and things didn't work out, so now they're getting blown out cheap. There's no direct link on Falken's site, so the link that was posted probably wasn't meant to be seen by the public.
Like posted earlier, I'm 100% confident that they're rebadged springs since I can't see Falken buying all the equipment and hiring all of the workers necessary to run a spring manufacturing plant when Eibach is 15 minutes away from Falken USA.
Like posted earlier, I'm 100% confident that they're rebadged springs since I can't see Falken buying all the equipment and hiring all of the workers necessary to run a spring manufacturing plant when Eibach is 15 minutes away from Falken USA.
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