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10-13-2006, 07:43 AM | #73 |
Nope... Consult Tanabe for any questions you may have. Or ask Chris who has talked to them directly. They are cake to install and will save you some good money.
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Mmmmm, twisties!
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10-13-2006, 06:49 PM | #75 |
I have the NF springs on mine and the stock shocks perform ok still. I am sure that it does cause some premature wear but not enough right off hand. My NF's feel like I am floating on a cloud. I would dare to say that my NF's feel better then the stock suspension.
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10-14-2006, 12:39 AM | #76 | |
Mmmmm, twisties!
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10-14-2006, 06:00 PM | #77 |
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it wont be too stiff, ecpically with the stock struts/springs. It works perfect with the stock components.
I on the other hand, would still like to get firmer shocks/struts and finish the rest of my suspension mods (sway & rear strut bar). |
10-14-2006, 06:51 PM | #78 | |
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I installed my DF210 today. HOLY CRAP WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I swear they feel better than stock. I use this DIY a couple of times as a reference and couldn't be any better. I also installed a Tanabe Medallion exhaust and AEM CAI I will take pics tomorrow if I get my rims installed, so Thank You Chris07LB |
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10-14-2006, 06:52 PM | #79 | |
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Welcome buddy! I bet she sounds mean with your intake / exhaust combo huh? |
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10-14-2006, 07:54 PM | #81 |
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just a update after i have had DF210's on my sedan for some time now.
definetly love the ride, and the handeling is wonderful, and the stance is very nice, would have liked the body to sit a little lower to the ground, but what are you going to do? but the one issue i have had with them is that when i have someone in the back seat the tire deffinetly scrubbs on the plastic inside the wheel well, not a big enough issue for me to do any cutting, but it is deffinetly noticable, and sometimes scares people in the backseat... but overall i would recomend DF's to anyone that asks me :) |
11-26-2006, 03:53 PM | #82 |
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I just got some Tanabe NF210 for my sedan and my friend and I have already installed the rears. We're having problems installing the front. I was wondering how tight the nut is on top the nut that is compressing the spring? We can't loosen it or nudge it. We're even tried holding it down with an allen but the nut still wont move. Any suggestions?
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11-26-2006, 05:33 PM | #83 |
any feedback on the TRD or the Eibach springs compared to the above
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11-26-2006, 05:36 PM | #84 |
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I worked at the damn thing for prob 20mins... but then again I dont have the best tools and I was working with a spot light; If you where to take off all the plastic pieces around the windshield wipers I bet it wouldnt make things easier.
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The TRD springs are nice... they aren't quite as low as, say, the NF's, but they still provide an ample drop. The shocks drastically change the handling. Say goodbye to any hopes of a smooth ride, say hello to cornering 90 degrees at 30-40 MPH. Fun stuff.
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11-26-2006, 07:29 PM | #87 | |
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Just remove the strut and spring together and take it to a NAPA or some other autoparts store that has a strut spring comperssor, or maybe a shop can do it for you. Either should charge you around $40 per strut to R&R the spring. |
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12-04-2006, 02:07 PM | #88 |
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nice DIY
do you guys had to (partially) remove the etire wipper support to get access to the bolt on the shock tower ? (pic is for a hb canadian model) |
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any idea how to remove this 17mm nut ? Can't put the 17mm socket and the allen key in the same time as the nut is "deep"
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12-04-2006, 06:21 PM | #90 |
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Look at my pictures again.. i didnt remove anything but the plastics out of the way, and a long 17mm box wrench and long allen fit just fine...
It is a bit of a pain to get the right angle, and bite, but after a bunch of baby step turns, its DOES go tight or loose all the way. |
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