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Old May 19, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Default GOLDLINES VS. DF210's

DROP SPRING RATES
Front Rear Front Rear
Gold-Line 2.0" 2.0" 170 185
Tanabe 2.2" 2.0" 157 168

TANABE PROS:
-Little lower in front

TANABE CONS:
-Lower spring rates

GOLDLINE PROS:
-Higher Spring rates

GOLDLINE CONS:
-Little less front drop

I would like to think that the goldlines should be a beter overall performer, but for those peeps out there who have each, please give feedback on Goldlines vs. df210.
ALSO, IF YOU GUYS WITH GOLDLINES HAVE PIX PLEASE POST.

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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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I have the DF210 on my xb
currently runnin' 215/40R17

ride quality feels about the same as stock
ive' had my springs on my car for over a year
although i havent changed my shocks
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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please search next time, this topic has been covered a million times and there is even a sticky at the top about DF210s.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=45633
Old May 22, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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yo alex im in northridge and if u wanna check out or ride in my xb with goldlines lemme know. u go to csun?
Old May 22, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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check my drop on the df210s

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/646827/1
Old May 22, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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What you list as pros and cons for yourself aren't true for everyone. My wife has DF210s on her xB and they ride and handle great. There is no way I would sacrifice ride quality for any gain you MIGHT see in handling by switching to the higher spring rate Goldlines. If I really wanted better handling I would stick with the Tanabe springs and supplement them with a Progress rear sway bar.
Old May 22, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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^^ thats wat i have. the proggress sway bar did a diff for me. fujiz tested fujiz approved
Old May 22, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Fujiz_xb
^^ thats wat i have. the proggress sway bar did a diff for me. fujiz tested fujiz approved
I'll take Fuliz word for it.... "Fujiz Approved."
Old May 22, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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why thank you. and like your avatar says.. .thats no BS. lol
let me know if i can help you some more.
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