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The Be All End All Tanabe df210 Springs Thread!(pics too)

Old 04-27-2007, 05:12 AM
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I've had my df210s on for about 3 days.
I love'em!!


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Old 05-17-2007, 07:35 PM
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Default df210s, no longer need the Stockies!!!!

I also installed df210s a few weeks after receiving my Xa!

So this means, I have a set of stock Xa springs for Sale!

used less than 1k miles.

$25 + shipping, or best offer.

Please take these springs before they are melted to create yet another Hyundai!




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Old 05-25-2007, 01:16 PM
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Lowered mine this past weekend.


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Old 05-27-2007, 12:31 AM
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Installed mine 2 weeks ago. Im really happy with the results
215/35/19
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Old 06-22-2007, 05:58 AM
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What kind of bra or front hood protector is that and where'd you get if from? Thanks!
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Old 07-07-2007, 10:45 PM
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looking to get Tanabes real soon as well
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Old 07-08-2007, 05:20 AM
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They're at the TOP of my List! Next week or So.....
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Old 07-09-2007, 12:52 AM
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I've had my xb lowered for almost a year now with Tanabe DF210's and 17x7 rims with 215/45/17 tires. My question is will the car settle anymore than it sits now? Cause the wheel well gap is non exsistant cause it looks like there's hella gap on the front,back,and sides of the stock bodykit to the ground. It somebody out there knows what the stock height is before lowering or does anyone have any pics of my exact set-up. Thanks in advance
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Old 07-19-2007, 10:50 AM
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Ordered and on the way. Will post B4 and After Pics. Can't Wait. I'm Stoked...
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Old 07-20-2007, 04:34 PM
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yah the tananbe DF's are really good for scion. nice pics guys!
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:54 AM
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Is there a thread for lowered xbs with 15" aftermarket wheels?
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Old 07-27-2007, 09:58 AM
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Installing my df210s Sunday, pics sunday nite.
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Old 07-30-2007, 03:43 AM
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As Promised. It's Sunday Night and I have B4 and After Pics. My brother-in-law and I went to Santa Fe Texas, to another buddy's house. He had a compressor and tons of tools. It made the install a breeze. Total time (including, snacks, drinks, and cig breaks) was about an hour and 30 minutes.
This is my box before
IMG]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/rk99/156.jpg[/IMG]

We started on the rear, because all of the posted of the rear appeared the easiest


It was about 5 minutes per side on the rear

Then we tackled the front


Not as easy as the rear but, still pretty simple 6 bolts and the strut assembly was out


Slapped the 18" back on


And finally, done deal!


Another shot showing the front and rear completed


The rear dropped instantly as seen in the first pick and the last
I heard it take a few weeks for the springs to "Settle"
Great job on the instruction post. Thanks!
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Before pic again last one didn't work, Eww! huge fender gap!
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Will be ordering these soon...
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Old 08-09-2007, 09:45 PM
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how long does it take to settle? It seems my front springs are just a hair taller than the rear still...
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Old 08-10-2007, 07:53 PM
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Default DF210s on my new rims!

The 17"s really complete the picture... body kit here we come!!



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Old 09-13-2007, 05:13 PM
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i got my springs today!!! thanks to carcandymotorsports for the hook up. saturday they go on my ride.
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Old 09-13-2007, 09:09 PM
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NF and DF springs have just been released for the 2008 xB's and the springs will soon be coming out for the 2008 xD's.
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Old 10-16-2007, 06:28 AM
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so whats the general consensus?

Get an alignment after installed springs
Trim bump stop foam
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