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Old 05-30-07, 11:10 AM
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Tanabe DF210 available for 93-97.

The DF210 coil spring offers a large drop, while retaining superb ride quality characteristics. The spring rate is raised 10-15% to compensate for the shortened amount of suspension travel, without over stiffening the spring rate and affecting ride quality and shock lifespan.
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What kind of drop is expected?
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Originally Posted by Kaiser
What kind of drop is expected?
According to the application chart - it's 1.8" (front), 1.8" (rear)

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/sp...tions.asp?id=1
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Originally Posted by Seize
According to the application chart - it's 1.8" (front), 1.8" (rear)

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/sp...tions.asp?id=1
Nice! I'm gonna have to figure out how to deal with the camber issue and then I'll have to get a set of these.
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I've got a set of Eibach rear camber bolts at home. Yours for the low low price of $25 shipped. I ended up not needing them with the springs I have.
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My car in stock height:




My car with Tanabe springs:




Wheels are 18x8.5 +29 front and 18x9.5 +35 rears Wedsport Novaris S
Ride is as good as with OEM springs. Only difference is that I have to watch out for clearance.... =) Definetly worth it. I personally would't spend money on coilovers (I had them) I rather save up money for an air suspension. So this springs are the best alternative for now.

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kidzik007 - The drop with Tanabes looks good
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yep, I would not buy anything else. I even like it more than my old Tein coilovers. Seriously. Not as noisy and ride is AWESOME. I have a friend with Eibachs and after he seen my car he really regretted buying his springs. Oh, I had them for over 1 1/2 now and my car still drives great. =,)
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i love the drop and ride of my tanabe springs....
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Originally Posted by Tanabe USA


Tanabe DF210 available for 93-97.

The DF210 coil spring offers a large drop, while retaining superb ride quality characteristics. The spring rate is raised 10-15% to compensate for the shortened amount of suspension travel, without over stiffening the spring rate and affecting ride quality and shock lifespan.

Is there anything else that Tanabe-usa has available for our cars??
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Originally Posted by kidzik007
yep, I would not buy anything else. I even like it more than my old Tein coilovers. Seriously. Not as noisy and ride is AWESOME. I have a friend with Eibachs and after he seen my car he really regretted buying his springs. Oh, I had them for over 1 1/2 now and my car still drives great. =,)

Will the Eibachs 1.2 drop work fine if I have 20's on my car.
The Tanabe 1.8 is to much?
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Originally Posted by Kaiser
I've got a set of Eibach rear camber bolts at home. Yours for the low low price of $25 shipped. I ended up not needing them with the springs I have.
Thank you for the offer. I have a set of rear camber bolts for the Eibachs too and, with the Eibach drop, they are not necessary. My main concern is front camber with the Tanabes.
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nothing to worry about; camber is not an issue.
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I got 20's on my GS and i went with Espilers. They drop it down about 1.7f/1.2r. The spring rate is close to stock. I have NO rubbing issues even with a full car. Sits perfect. Check my cardomain site for some pics or search here in the 2nd Gen section.
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