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Old 06-09-10, 06:16 PM
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Hey fellas. What do you guys think of these for a cheap lowering kit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=150211647084

I'm looking to spend as little as possible but doing it as right as I can.
Will these last a few miles?
Old 06-13-10, 02:01 AM
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KYB + Eibachs is a good combo
Old 06-13-10, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
KYB + Eibachs is a good combo
I agree. I had that setup for a long time, nice ride, nice drop, but not slammed and the extra spring rate of the Eibach and the valving of the GR2s are a perfect match.

I would do it again.
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Thanks for the replies fellas.

I'm guessing that I wont have a prob getting an alignment with that setup. True?

Also, I'm hoping that there will be no rubbing with a 1.2" drop.
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Kyb + nf210 is nice too. No camber no rub. Smooth ride quality
Old 06-13-10, 09:27 PM
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Eibach Pro-Kit=progressive springs w/1" drop front and rear
Tanabe NF210=linear springs w/1.2" front and 0.8" rear
The choice is yours. I don't know anything about these Vogtland springs on Ebay accept that there German made.

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Old 06-17-10, 11:04 PM
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I recently put that set up from the same dealer but for a Corolla. It gave a firm ride, but pretty busy on the highway, not so much on the luxury side, yet I couldn't be more happier with them on the Corolla.
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Originally Posted by RUSSOM
I agree. I had that setup for a long time, nice ride, nice drop, but not slammed and the extra spring rate of the Eibach and the valving of the GR2s are a perfect match.

I would do it again.
I should've elaborated. IIRC, the valving on the GR2 is made to work with a spring with roughly 16% greater rate. Eibach claims their spring set is in the 15-20% range.
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i'm riding kyb + eibach! very nice ride and pretty good drop. eventually i'll go lower but i like the way my car sits for now, heres a picture! Oh i'm on 19's if that helps you!

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Kyb and tanabe df210.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ictures-6.html
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FYI - Those springs are pretty good IMO... Those are made by KONI...

I picked up some Tien H-tech's and KYB GR2's combo for $540 shipped today... If you are interested let me know... PM me..
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I have Bilsteins shocks and Tanabe DF210 springs
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