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Old 09-22-10, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Specaiist
The Tanabe's give you a "firm factory ride". I currently have OEM TT springs and they feel great. But the GF210's will give me a 10%-20% "firmer" ride... Keep in mind, "firm" not "stiff".... I've heard for other people that the Eibach's give a "stiffer" ride... But that's not facts that's just personal opinions...
Don't want to confuse him just yet. Sounds like you are lowered on TT struts with TT lowering springs; I'm sure this would affect ride quality compared to SC struts. He may just be looking for a set of springs and not worry about the struts.

OP, if you don't know yet; you cannot intermix springs and struts from a Supra and an SC. You have use both from the same car, i.e. TT springs/struts, SC springs/struts of course.
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Well I've got KYB G2's..would those be the same for SC's and Supras?
Old 09-22-10, 10:45 PM
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I don't think so, if you're using supra springs you have to use supra shocks, you can use sc400 springs with sc400 shocks. Gr2s have to be car specific because spring perch on both shocks are different, it won't sit right.
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
I don't think so, if you're using supra springs you have to use supra shocks, you can use sc400 springs with sc400 shocks. Gr2s have to be car specific because spring perch on both shocks are different, it won't sit right.
Correct, you must use SC springs if you plan on reusing your struts. TT and SC springs don't intermix.
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Originally Posted by 3Rotor
Correct, you must use SC springs if you plan on reusing your struts. TT and SC springs don't intermix.
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Old 09-23-10, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ashtray
That drop looks plenty good enough for me. Firm and stiff...dictionary!! lol

edit after dictionary: i like firm lol
That's what she said !!! Hahahahaha
Old 09-24-10, 06:11 AM
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Which spring (besides an adjustable coilover) has the least drop, something like 1" after it seats.
Old 09-24-10, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ISFFUN
Which spring (besides an adjustable coilover) has the least drop, something like 1" after it seats.

I would say the Tanabe NF210's will do it. 1.2" in the front, .9 in the rear.
Old 09-24-10, 11:06 AM
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Does eibach only make the pro kit for our cars or do they also make the sportline version for our cars?
Old 09-24-10, 03:34 PM
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I think its only pro. At least I've only ever seen pro
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Ashtray keep in mind, if you want to go very low like 2" you dont want your suspension to be soft, because youll be scraping all over the place. You want it to be firm so the spring doesnt compress enough to scrape fenders or lining.
Seeing that you have aftermarket wheels if you go with eibachs they are firmer yet they are comfy and less chance you will be scraping. Now for the g2 springs that you already have, I dont know how firm or soft they are, so I couldnt tell you what your ride quality will be with eibachs/g2's. I used tokico shocks with my eibachs on my mk3 supra and it was awesome in every aspect of handling/braking compared to stock and other manufacturers out there.
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Ashtray keep in mind, if you want to go very low like 2" you dont want your suspension to be soft, because youll be scraping all over the place. You want it to be firm so the spring doesnt compress enough to scrape fenders or lining.
Seeing that you have aftermarket wheels if you go with eibachs they are firmer yet they are comfy and less chance you will be scraping. Now for the g2 springs that you already have, I dont know how firm or soft they are, so I couldnt tell you what your ride quality will be with eibachs/g2's. I used tokico shocks with my eibachs on my mk3 supra and it was awesome in every aspect of handling/braking compared to stock and other manufacturers out there.
Does the MKIV Supra eibach's dampers have a shorter Stoke ? And would that setup lower the car even more that the SC setup ?
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get supra tt kyb adjustable shocks w/ supra tt eibachs pro kit. 1.2 drop in back and 1.5 in front
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Originally Posted by 818sc400
get supra tt kyb adjustable shocks w/ supra tt eibachs pro kit. 1.2 drop in back and 1.5 in front
is that what you got on your whip? Got pics??
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So KYB G2's for Lexus SC's are not the same as KYB G2's for Toyota Supras? I dont get it.


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