MPLexus301

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Hey guys,

Just wanted to get your thoughts on going from the Tanabe DF210s to NF210s. After a year and 10,000 miles on the DF210s I am a little sick of constantly scraping, looking for bumps and parking stops, etc. I love how the car drives but at this point I'm just done with scraping my lip/bottoming out everywhere that I go...it's taking the fun out of the car.

The drop is less aggressive 1.5/1.0 vs 1.9/1.6 and I'm thinking that might be the perfect balance for what I want.

Has anyone else made a similar move?

Thanks,

Michael

ZippyGuy

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I don't have experience with the DF on the GS but I did have them on my 350Z Roadster. My experience was that the gave great lowering and after they settled, they were spectacular. Outstanding ride, great profile.

MPLexus301

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^ Yeah I do love how they look but the car is low enough to cause me problems, and after a year, I'm looking for a change.

bigjussin

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what struts are you running? i have kyb and nf210s on mine...was considering going lower

JiBBeL

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Aren't you on OEM wheels? I think it's time to move up to 20's Oh, and then go lower. I'm not kiddin either. I used to bottom out and rub all the time with 18's. Then I went to 20's and the wheel gap disappeared, and the ride height went up. So I lowered it juuuust a bit and now I don't bottom out or scrape!

MPLexus301

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Yep, KYB GR2s.

MPLexus301

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I don't know if my spine could take anything less than 50 series tires, lol. Unfortunately the roads in Atlanta really are horrible and very punishing on any car. I went from 40 to 45 to 50 series tires before the ride was even remotely enjoyable.

If I lived out in the burbs I wouldn't really think twice about sticking with my current setup and going for larger rims, but at this point it just doesnt make much sense

JiBBeL

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How bout something with electronic adjustable ride height? Couple the Stance GR+ coilover with a Tein EDFC? it's a $1000 idea, but it's AN idea

but you aint gonna find a lotta support in this sub-forum for raising the car :P

ekhatchguy

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If you decide to switch I will buy your df210's

Grantville

You may want to consider Tien H Tech's my drop was 1.1 front and .5 rear, so I miss curbs, etc. I have Eiabachs on my 99 which are close to the DF's, I really prefer the Tein H techs for my daily driver. I also have 235/55-16 which fill out the wheel well very nicely.

MPLexus301

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Hi guys,

I greatly appreciate everyone's comments. After some further consideration, I just purchased the NFs and should be getting them put on sometime soon. I looked at the other springs available and have been very happy with my Tanabes, so I figured I would stick with the brand. I know these are going to be more wheel gap, but as stated above, I have to do something because the current suspension setup is not working. Either my TTE lip and the underbody of my car is going to be trash, or I can keep riding low. At this point, I'm obviously going for something that is a little more liveable for my daily life.

I'll keep you updated on my thoughts.

SixEye

Pics would be great. I would like to see the NF210's on a 2GS.