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Old 10-17-09, 01:02 PM
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Am trying to decide whether to pick up some Tein SS coilovers with 7k miles or new Tanabe NF210 or F-Sport springs for my '07 GS350 RWD. Any thoughts?

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Old 10-17-09, 01:12 PM
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if the coilovers have low mileage and you can get them for a good price, of course coilovers.
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Coilovers. I rather have adjustability
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Coilovers. 7k miles is nothing.
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so did you get coils
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coils for sure
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coilovers all the way
Old 10-18-09, 01:34 AM
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No contest. GET THE COILS. The ride is better and the ride height is adjustable
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Dont buy Tein SS coilovers it sucks you should get Tein CST Coilover!!!! mono-tube design my friend!
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Originally Posted by skyyos
Dont buy Tein SS coilovers it sucks you should get Tein CST Coilover!!!! mono-tube design my friend!
Doesn't matter both ways, just make sure you get the pillowballs......
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Originally Posted by passnu2
so did you get coils
Not yet ... still chewing it over. What do you think I should expect to pay to have coilovers installed? Would I need an alignment too? Was wondering after seeing Yang's thread on his new F-Sport springs and subsequent alignment.
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250 and yes to alignment
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