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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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Title says it all, just wondering.

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:03 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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go to someplace like trd sparks and see if the part number matches, if they do, you have your answer. if they don't, you also have your answer.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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We looked at it, the part number is one off so I guess that means no.

Maybe only certain springs work?

Damn sorry Infini, haha.
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nope, sorry, they aren't the same.
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hmm, oh well. funny I people get info mixed up so why I asked. Even web sites selling them get info wrong. Also I know my team mate have Tanabe DF210's on this xA said they were 2.0 front and back but either he is right and they do fit or his info is wrong and he's got 1.8 front, 2.0 rear.

no what I mean? Why I am trying to 100% clarify..

Also I wonder why the xA is higher in front?
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I can take pictures of the springs, and you can look at your current ones. If they look the same they will work most definitely.

I think the part number is off maybe because of spring rates

I always though xA/xB suspension and drive train was one in the same

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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Well the xB is a tad heavier though. Still strange..
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For most springs, I don't think they will work. I know that Goldline produces the same springs for both, but other companies have different part numbers for the xB and xA.

And yeah, the xB is heavier, so I'd assume they would have different spring rates to compensate. Technically the springs would probably FIT, but you'd get bad ride quality etc.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:35 AM
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Makes sense... Too bad I really wanted to save some $$ and get yours iheartzombies
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Yeah, sorry man.
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The only difference is in the spring rate, otherwise, the spring will physically work, but the ride might be strange.

Give it a shot, what do you have to lose?
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Possibly his suspension and his life if the spring goes crazy and decides to give out lol.

Well, probably not since the xA is lighter than the xB. The other way around..I dunno about that lol.
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Yeah better safe then sorry.
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Not coming down on ya, but really wish that in bold letters on the front of SL xA Forum we could place xB Springs should not be placed on xA, nor should cut springs.
Once again for the DF210 crowd Tanabe advises against doing that, trans swapping is not a good idea, the spring rates are different. Be mindful of coil over xB applications as well.

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I just dumped my ride on coils today
Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Really, your avatar would lead me to believe that you bought seat covers...
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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That's the rear perch. This is my setup:



Im not THAT cheap :D
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How much and they feel better?? than just the tanabe?



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