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Tein S Tech or Tanabe DF210?

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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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Default Tein S Tech or Tanabe DF210?

I am considering getting one of those springs but eventually upgrading to coilovers but for now these will do. What do you think i should get for 17x8 rims probably 215/45 or 215/40 tires still deciding. Well let me know and why u picked them.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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I vote Tanabe DF210 because I have them :D
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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I say go with the Tanabe DF210 springs. I like them a lot on my xA. Nice drop, top notch quality from a good brand. Tein is too a very good company, can't go wrong either way. Btw, do you drive an xB or xA?
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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DF210 is the way to go!!!!!
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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***DF210'S***DF210'S***DF210'S***
I GOT'EM, I LOVE'EM, THEIR THE SHIZNIT!
Old Mar 20, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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How about the ride smooth bumpy close to stock?
Old Mar 20, 2004 | 04:11 AM
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Haven't tried the Tanabes, but the Teins have a bit more sporty look. Low, but not slammed. I would use this as your gauge. They are both good springs with similar spring rates. If you go with the 215/45/17 tires, you may be better off with the Teins because of the larger tire. I have that tire with the Teins and there is a very small rub on the inside of the front fender well while making slow, tight turns. This could be corrected with either spring set, but there should be less to worry about with the Teins.
Old Mar 20, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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my teins dont rub on my 18's...and the spring rate is soft enough for the stock shocks....just make sure to cut the rubber stops according to the directions so as to not lose as much travel in your suspension...the ride is very nice....i drive it up and down highway 5 and the handling is great
the tanabe springs have a higher spring rate making them a harsher riding spring....so if your going for ride quality get tein
Old Mar 21, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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since you are going with a 17" rim, go with the teins. although they will both do the job great.
Old Mar 22, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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I have the DF 210's and love them. I'm also running 17x7 Exel's with 215/45 tires. No rub at all. Rides better than stock.
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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where did everyone get their springs from and how much?
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:05 AM
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someone is selling their df210 used for 100 bucks!

im on df210 and i love them. tein's are a good choice as well! df210 is a lil more of a drop
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:07 AM
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I decided to go with Tein S Tech thanks all.
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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optionauto.com has them for 178 shipped(df210)

autobacs i think has the s tech for like less than 200
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:50 AM
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i bought them from adventon.com 170 shipped.
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by westsype
I decided to go with Tein S Tech thanks all.
good choice
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