hey everyone im new to this site. i stumbled upon this site and seen that it has a lot of useful information so i decided to join hope u guys have enough room for me HAHA

so im currently running Tein S.Tech on OEM struts and the ride i just to rough for me. so i decided to go with the Tanabe DF210 since they have a softer spring rate and they will also provide more of a drop for a better appearance. question is will i feel a big difference being that the Tein spring rate was 9/11 and the Tanabe spring rate 6.0/5.6? also should i go ahead and get new struts or should i be fine with stock struts?

thanks in advance for any and all help!

 

u can use em with stock struts..but they will blow quicker than aftermarket ones..i am on stock shocks..and so far it isnt blown..but i kno its getting weaker..if u have the money..jus get some bilstein sports and the df's and u should be fine

 

cool thanks. so ur running the DF210 also? hows the ride compared to stock cuz i need it to be comfortable and i know coilovers will be my best bet but i dont have the budget

 

well..im on chopped DFs ..so im wayyyyy lower than what u would be..but before the chop..the ride is pretty smooth..nothin is gonna feel STOCK besides STOCK..but its still smooth and may be comparable to stock feel..u'll probably feel a lil more of the road

 

how much chopped are you on the DF210s i wanna know more cuz im gettin the df210s today and if i dont like it imma chop it 2

 

to be honest..im not exactly sure..i think i did 3.5 off in front and 2.5-3 in rear..if u wanna be safe..jus go with a 3 in front and 2.5 in rear

 

wow crazy.. i just installed my DF210s yesterday and i think the drop it perfect for now..rubs when i hit a bump or dip..and i dont think i can load the car with people anymore..but thanks yo..ima post pics once i get a chance

 

jus chop em!!

 

I wish..but roads in philly suck!! wish they were like Cali roads..

 

how much did they charge u for the install on those DF210's. i just got some and want to remove my Tein S tech adn put these bad boys in cuz i also beleive that the drop is perfect and i hope that the ride is better than my teins cuz it was rough?

how is the ride so far?

 

just installed tanabe df210 with kyb gr-2 struts and i am very pleased with the ride quality and height. highly recommended.

 

how much do you rub after you chopped them df210s?
What did you cut them with?

 

cut them with a dremel..no rubbing at all..besides the plastic fender liner thing..but cali roads arent ALL smooth..u'd be suprised to see what i go through to drive my car as low as it is..even on "CALI ROADS"

 

anyone got pics of 18s dropped on df210s?

 

What size rims you have on there?
Offsets?
Tire size?
Did you do any fender modification, pull,roll, shave the fenders?
thanks