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i need to see how a 1" drop looks on an FC

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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Talking i need to see how a 1" drop looks on an FC

Hey my name's Mike, i was wondering if any1 had any pics of an FC with a 1" drop. Im looking at a set of adjustable struts, but need to pic a set of springs as well. most are around 1" but i dont know how a 1" drop looks like on an fc, lookin at my fc seems like i have alot of space from the wheel to the wheel well and dont know if 1" is still going to ride high. Im looking to get into the autocross and drift scene. money is kind of an issue, but if you have any suggestions on what kind of springs would be good feel to let me know. right now im looking at some Tien S.Tech lowering springs witch lower an inch ($105: legit offa ebay), and some KYB adjustables or Tokico HP's or Illuminas (all around $250-$350 for a full set). thanks, and i really appreciate ur time. ~mike
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Beware, there are some counterfit S-Tech springs out there.

http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/warning.html

If you're looking to get into autocross and drift then you definetely don't want to pick a suspension based on looks.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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these are 1" drop wit racing beat springs.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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hey i really appreciate this guys, and i sent an email to the tein dude that opperates the sales asking him about the ebay store im most likley going to buy off of, if they are real or counterfit. the ebay store is Qualified Japanese Parts, and they seem like the real deal.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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I used Tanabe GF210 springs and KYB AGX shocks, the car lowered 1 inch exactly on all 4 corners from what it was before.

https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=683
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Tien S. Tech

Just to update on the tiens. I had heard alot about buying fake tiens off of ebay, actually I ran across this sfter buying mine. i started to read up and found out to to tell the difference between the legit and the counterfeit ones. I was now dying to find out if mine were gonna be real or not, such a good deal I got. Anyway, when they arrived, this is what I found:



They're legit thank god, I bought them off of Highperformanceoutlet. Install will be shortly with my KYB AGX's. I'll post pics to show what they look like installed. Take care.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NJGreenBudd
Just to update on the tiens. I had heard alot about buying fake tiens off of ebay, actually I ran across this sfter buying mine. i started to read up and found out to to tell the difference between the legit and the counterfeit ones. I was now dying to find out if mine were gonna be real or not, such a good deal I got. Anyway, when they arrived, this is what I found:



They're legit thank god, I bought them off of Highperformanceoutlet. Install will be shortly with my KYB AGX's. I'll post pics to show what they look like installed. Take care.
Im so glad i came across your post, i was just thinking about buying tien springs on ebay seeing how good the prices are. Also having the doubt that they can possibly be counterfiets. Know that i have the idea from who i can who to buy them from i can order the springs with confidence
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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I wouldn't waste my time on springs and struts. Get a set of coilovers. They will allow you to get the exact height you like and you can change the dampening depending on if you're street driving or racing.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo II
I used Tanabe GF210 springs and KYB AGX shocks, the car lowered 1 inch exactly on all 4 corners from what it was before.

Offical if you must post pics of your FC3S in the 2nd gen section - Page 16 - RX7Club.com
How does the car feel?
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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My car has Tokico blues and tanabe gf210's and it drives like a go kart lolz. Very stiff

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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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i need to see how a 1" drop looks on an FC-forumrunner_20130801_230700.jpg



i need to see how a 1" drop looks on an FC-forumrunner_20130801_230737.jpg

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