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Tein S-Tech's or Tanabe DF210's Which ones ride better???

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Default Tein S-Tech's or Tanabe DF210's Which ones ride better???

I am looking into lowering my box, and as I'm sure you guys know,
the S-Techs drop is -1.7 & 1.5

DF210's are -2.2 & 2.0

I like the idea of an extra half inch drop, but I'm worried about the ride.

Tein S-Tech's or Tanabe DF210's
Which ones ride better? Is it noticeable?

Thanks for the help.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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x2...I would also like to know. I live in wisconsin so the roads are bad. I'd like to go lower but don't want to sacrifice comfort/driveability.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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df210's ride nice.

you should also think about the HKS SF5's. They have good handling, and comfort.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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i herd that if ure drop is over 1.5 that u have to get a camber correction kit ? and u have to get new shocks ?
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there's no need for a camber kit. and it's your choice to get new shocks and struts.
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Either spring choice won't ride great unless you change out the rear shocks with the Monroe Sensatrack for the 02' Echo.
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