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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Default Tanabe DF vs. NF

Can anyone tell me what's the different between DF210 and NF210? I kow they're in lowering rate, but how are they differetn in driving? Which feel more like stock ride?
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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check the spring rates on each. iirc, oem is 5/6 or relatively close to that.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Just take a wild guess, if DF's springs lower 2" and NF's lower 1". Which one do you think would be closer to oem? Don't forget to add the fact that you will be taking away travel from your struts.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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think about being a skier on the moguls. when you come to a mogul, if you absorb the impact with the full length of your legs (nf210), your body will feel less shock. If you hit the bump with your knees bent and stiff (df210), you'd be lucky to keep your kidneys in your body.

the simple equation (though there are some exceptions) is more lowering = stiffer ride.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks for all the funny inputs.
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