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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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I have gold line springs. The ride seems kind of high. What are my options to lower it about one more inch past the goldlines?
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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coilovers...
im down 3.5" and im loving it
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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u could also use the tanabe df210s .. i think thats about a half inch lower
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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exactly some tanabes df210's .....
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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3.5" is too much...I think. I did a search on tanabes and found a lot of information. Didn't find anybody who switched from goldlines to tanabes. Was the extra drop worth it? Will I be able to sell my used goldlines?
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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^^ yes its worth..seel your goldlines in classifieds. the drop is awesome drives great and looks extremely well.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Im switching from TRD to the DF210's soon, & im sure that someone will buy your goldline springs no prob.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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you can always bag it ;)
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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i really dug my df210's when i had them..
but they still left a 1" gap all around.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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I had plans to heat my Goldlines to give me a lower drop but after taking it in to the shop, the guy notice that due to the width of my wheels, they would rub even more.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 05:59 AM
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orataro....Heat...That sounds dangerous. What do you have right now?
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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actualy due to the length of the shocks the lowest you could go before complete bottoming out is like 3.5 front . and the lowest rear springs i've seen is like 3.0 and thats a coilover spring.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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I'm going to look for the tanabe. Hopefully I can get a good deal.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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orataro....Heat...That sounds dangerous. What do you have right now?
I have 18's x 8.5 but not sure of the offset. Fills the wheel well nice but in front, they rub just a littel when sharp turning. I have a 2" drop but honestly, I feel that they have settled more then 2".

There's a local shop around here the local low riders go to to have their springs heated to get a lower ride. At last year's SE garage sale, I packed my xB to the roof with Japanese items which in turn slammed my ride to a point I really liked it.

I'm still thinking of buying another set of springs and having them heated and giving it a try.
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u can run 8s and 9's with the proper offset.
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Originally Posted by hahajoey
u can run 8s and 9's with the proper offset.
along with proper camber
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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no, with proper offset.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:14 AM
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pretty hard especially up front
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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If your unsatisfied with the drop from Goldlines, I'd go with a set of coilovers.
I have the goldlines and am happy with them. There was a kick ___ deal offered to me on a set of coilovers from www.ksportusa.com But I passed it up.

I just don't have the desire anymore to chase after mods. I figure since you hooked me up with an emblem... PM me if you want the nitty gritty on the deal.

$0.02
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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i dunno about ksport..
i've heard of tein.. hks, jic, cusco..
ksport? lol i dunno...



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