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CUT bump stops when installing Tanabe GF210 on FC????

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Old 12-03-08, 10:03 PM
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CUT bump stops when installing Tanabe GF210 on FC????

I didn't get any instructions with my GF210's. I know these springs are common so I wanted to know if you need to cut the factory bump stops? I have Tokico Blues with stock TII springs on now.


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I didn't cut anything when I installed my GF210's.
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Alright thank you Omixeo. I was just concerned since a couple other aftermarket springs for the FC require that you cut all four bump stops in half. I figure since these GF210's are 30% stiffer my shocks are not gonna bottom out, they don't now with factory springs on Tokico Blues. The 1.5 drop still has me wondering though.
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I didn't cut anything either, my car dropped one inch on all 4 corners from what it was.
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I have the GF210s as well and the instructions I got with it said the bumpstops should be trimmed. I cut mine about an inch.
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agreed i never cut anything just switched old setup for new..im running gf210's with apexi t-mac strut/shock combo. lowered my car 1.2 all round. i think it would be fine using aftermarket combo like described..might have to trim if using the old stock shock/strut but ur good to go..the springs really arnt that stiff dont believe the hype that there too rough..just means your seats have no cushion anymore.
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I trimmed an inch off all four corners. Called Tanabe and they recommended it since my bump stops are original.
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