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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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I want to lower my car for a good price and i was looking at some TANABE GF210 springs...

its saposed to be 1.5'' drop

any one have any exp with these?

or are there some better springs for the cheep i could get..


i also was looking at Tein S tech but 1.00'' drop dosent seem low enough



by the way i am alo riding on stock bbs vert wheels


any input would be great!
or pics!!
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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also is there a difference when buying springs for a turboII or NA or are they both the same?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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I'm running GF210's with KYB AGX struts on my car right now. The ride is bearable but stiff and the drop gives the car a more aggressive stance. The strut/spring setup seems to keep the tires from bouncing over bumps well. Beyond that I can't really comment as I have not had the car to the track yet.

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You will want to consider buying a set of camber links to go along with the spring upgrade unless you like burning up the inside of your rear tires every summer.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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i just installed a set of stechs on my car and it dropped the front perfect, there is only like an inch between the fender well and the tire and ive got stock wheels. the rear could go a bit lower but it looks really good.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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nice^ got any pics man?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Keep in mind that both of those springs, due to their shape, reduce front wheel and tire clearance and will limit how big of a wheel and tire you can run up front.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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I have s techs. They are a good balance of height and ride.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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I have s tech Teins

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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hmmm... i really dont know witch to get lol
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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tanabe =s the **** i have their stuff on alot of my cars
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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I got the Tanabes and I'm very happy with them. A little stiffer and a more aggressive drop than the S.Techs. I'm running stock struts and it still feels great. If you're worried that the 1' drop of the Teins isn't going to be low enough, then you probably won't be satisfied with the 1' drop. Go with the Tanabes. If you want to go lower but don't wanna buy coilovers, look at Ground Control; Eibach springs with threaded sleeves for height adjustability and you can select your own spring rates. Obviously pricier than regular springs though.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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thanks alot guys... ill probably be going with tanabe soon.. my friend has them on his 350z and it rides smooth...
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