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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Tanabe GF210 very stock like ride, actual drop same if not more than eibach, and at a very good price. If you make a search on sping rate increase, you will notice that these spring offer one of the best increase of spring rates in terms of proportinal balance between front and rears, thus minimizing any potential increase in oversteer/understeer at the limit.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hockey,Dec 27 2004, 05:53 PM

(I think the Eibachs are a little softer at the limit - just my feel)

-Hockey
Nope, your butt dyno is incorrect
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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why do people think that coilovers are always the best option? a good set of springs and shocks will probably last a lot longer than a set of coilovers that are meant for the race track.

coilovers are not always the best option. IMHO. For the track yes...they are the ish, but the street is another matter.

hmmm...who out there has over 40K miles on their coils w/o any problems? that is something i would like to know.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vtecvoodoo,Dec 27 2004, 03:42 PM
Nope, your butt dyno is incorrect
You lookin' at my bum???? Bum looka!!!!

Hahaha, a little Mike Myers for ya.

You know, I thought they rates were equivalent to stock, but my car doesn't think so. Maybe it was because I used my tired out stock struts........time for Koni's either way.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by djkojione,Dec 28 2004, 12:08 AM
why do people think that coilovers are always the best option? a good set of springs and shocks will probably last a lot longer than a set of coilovers that are meant for the race track.

coilovers are not always the best option. IMHO. For the track yes...they are the ish, but the street is another matter.

hmmm...who out there has over 40K miles on their coils w/o any problems? that is something i would like to know.



$1500+ coilovers are overkill for a car that rarely sees the track. im running kg/mm race with koni yellows and im 100% satisfied with the ride and handling. make sure you get the alignment done. that makes a big difference.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Coilovers are a waste unless you actually take the time to set the vehicle up properly (corner weight, good alignment, etc.). Maybe 1 out of 10 coilover owners do this (or less).

Plus, a Ground Control/Koni setup will work much better than most of the $1,500+ JDM kits. Yah, I said it . Shock dyno proven.

Ryan
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Can you guys comment on HKS springs? I would like to know the ride quality and spring rates. I've searched but came up with no useful info.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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I like my Espiler springs thank you very much ....I have 17" rims as well
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by speed4tu,Dec 27 2004, 07:40 AM
I am running KG/MM Race springs and they work great.
anyone else here running KG/MM race springs?
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by speed4tu,Dec 27 2004, 07:40 AM
I am running KG/MM Race springs and they work great.
anyone else here running KG/MM race springs?
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