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KYB Adjustable and Tanabe GF????

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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Exclamation KYB Adjustable and Tanabe GF????

What do you guys think KBY Adjustable Shock and Tanabe GF springs. Anybody have a similar setup? Did you guys replace the stock pillowball mounts? Is it fine running on the stock pillowball mount? What do i need to worry about?? Let me know THANKS!
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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I'm running that setup with no complaints. It's a bit stiff even on the softest shock setting but I don't mind. I didn't have to replace my pillowmounts. Nothing really to worry about, my tires don't rub with the drop.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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from my research, the Tanabe GF springs are really stiff.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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do any of you have pics of this setup? lol. i wanna see teh drop from like the side and all. and you said no rubbing. ive heard some say they do experience rubbing.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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RSR race springs up top and my Tanabe GF210 bellow. I was at an incline so I think it may have effected the stance a bit. Seems just a little bit higher up front than normal.

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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Sgt. Pepper
RSR race springs up top and my Tanabe GF210 bellow. I was at an incline so I think it may have effected the stance a bit. Seems just a little bit higher up front than normal.
How is ride quality?
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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I'm running this set-up. I'm also having the same problem this guy is.

https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/pic-front-tire-rubs-spring-coil-buttom-when-making-u-turn-going-thru-curvy-surface-576621/

Like I posted in that thread I love the stance the car has and the feel/control/adjustability with the set-up but seeing as how I'll be taking the car to more HPDEs and such next year Im a little concerned with the rubbing. Over the winter I plan on getting uder the car and trying to find out what I can do about it, which will include rolling the fenders just to be safe.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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^ Spacers even lil 5 or 7mm spacers would work fine. But if you really want to fix it......coilovers!!! That's what I'm waiting for.
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