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12-09-2009, 04:37 PM | #1 |
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Question: Stiffer springs
I have Tanabe DF210 springs but I'm looking for something stiffer. I want better performance and I want to stop the rub on my 15 INCH RIMS (ridiculous). They only rub when I go up and down even small hills and bumps, but they don't rub when I turn. No coilovers; I don't want to spend that much money and I don't need to adjust. Any suggestions + their prices? Thanks.
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12-09-2009, 04:44 PM | #2 |
spring rates are higher on these, and I have some I haven't put on yet if you want them.
http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...9&categoryId=4 |
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12-09-2009, 05:46 PM | #3 |
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If you're rubbing on DF210s with 15s then you need stiffer shocks not springs.
I run DF210s on 16s with big tires and don't rub at all. Have you not upgraded the shocks at all? Last edited by advocate; 12-09-2009 at 10:17 PM. |
12-09-2009, 06:03 PM | #4 |
sounds like you are on sTock shocks I myself would go for something like these .
http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...5&categoryId=4 rather than another set of springs that will still rub , due to stock absorbtion not being there . |
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12-09-2009, 11:11 PM | #5 |
Eugenie たでし
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Ohh okay thank you. Yes I am on stock shocks
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12-17-2009, 02:00 PM | #6 |
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you can always move on to this...
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/gf210.asp?id=3 A bit stiffer and a bit higher than the DF series |
12-17-2009, 03:54 PM | #7 |
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^ Those are not available from Tanabe in this country. You'd have to find someone to send them over from Japan.
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12-17-2009, 03:55 PM | #8 |
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I would upgrade shocks/struts. If you want stiffer springs, go with the AOE TigerTecs, they are much stiffer than the Tanabes. You will sacrifice some ride quality, however.
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12-17-2009, 07:22 PM | #9 |
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Oh, oops I didn't notice lol
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12-18-2009, 08:28 PM | #10 |
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i bought honda fit springs from A&J racing to use the rear springs. they are 6kg compared to the 2.2kg that comes in the tanabes.
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12-18-2009, 08:43 PM | #11 |
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^ what's the part number on those?
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12-19-2009, 01:34 PM | #12 |
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http://www.aj-racing.com/shop/produc...cat=368&page=3
i wouldnt be shocked to find the front springs fit, but dont quote me on that
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12-19-2009, 03:14 PM | #13 |
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How does the height work out with those? Will they sell just the rears?
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12-19-2009, 04:42 PM | #14 |
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the height was higher than the DF210's, but lower than stock. i actually just cut a half coil off to lower the rear slightly. it worked perfect, rear sits just slightly higher than the front, i love it.
i emailed skunk2 trying to get just the rears and they never messaged me back,and the T1R's are $112 or something so i just bought them
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12-22-2009, 12:23 PM | #15 |
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Cutting the springs? o.O
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12-23-2009, 10:32 AM | #16 |
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yeah, we cut a half coil. im not talkin about cutting springs like a rice burner to drop the car 3 inches, im talking a half coil, which shouldnt not effect the spring. its been done for literally decades in racing.
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