Unofficial Honda FIT Forums

Unofficial Honda FIT Forums (https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/)
-   2nd Generation (GE 08-13) (https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/)
-   -   GE8 Lowered with Tanabe DF210 Springs (https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/40585-ge8-lowered-tanabe-df210-springs.html)

Benggolf 03-30-2009 08:40 PM

GE8 Lowered with Tanabe DF210 Springs
 
Just wondering if anyone has lowered their GE8 with Tanabe DF210 springs?

Mind sharing photos and experience with these springs? Am interested in knowing how the drop ended up? Happy with the ride and handling?

Would you recommend them? Any other springs you would like to replace your OEM springs with?

TIA for sharing. :wavey:

AP_ONE 03-30-2009 09:15 PM

Was my first mod with only 30-40kms on the car when i got home, took me 1h 30mins to do entire car, Handles great, still too high for my liking but fursure good enough for now. I now have my wheels on but are yet to take any pics. Well worth the money the are!

link to my thread.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...lots-pics.html

jjanaya21 03-30-2009 09:44 PM

^^^ Holy crap!!! You have some nice a$$ cars!!!

qbmurderer13 03-30-2009 10:06 PM

Mine is also lowered on DF's. Handles great and reduced almost all body roll. The back looks great but wish the front was a little lower. Theyll hold me off till I get some coilovers though.

lilaznphatboy 03-30-2009 10:52 PM

i just ordered my DF springs. they come in this week but i won't be installing them until i get back from vaca. but yea these are just to hold me off until im able to afford coilovers. crossing my fingers for the end of may or mid june


Originally Posted by qbmurderer13 (Post 618755)
Mine is also lowered on DF's. Handles great and reduced almost all body roll. The back looks great but wish the front was a little lower. Theyll hold me off till I get some coilovers though.


Committobefit08 03-31-2009 09:52 AM

Love mine!!!!! recommend them 10000+ times
So much better than stock handling wise and highway speeds are no longer a problem..even with a side wind....and they are really close to stock ride quality.

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/42...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/41...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/10...600x600Q85.jpg

jagass 03-31-2009 10:28 AM

I am planning to get this springs too...

WhiteNoise 03-31-2009 10:48 AM

Looks great. My second gen Scion xB is lowered on DF210s. Prob not going to lower the Fit due to the fact that it already scrapes coming in my driveway.

Benggolf 03-31-2009 02:14 PM

Committobefit08, your car looks great! Right amount of drop IMHO.
Have you considered a 5 or 10mm spacer for the rear wheels?

BTW, where and what price did you buy the DF210 springs?

Thanks to all for responding. :wavey:

lilaznphatboy 03-31-2009 03:21 PM

SWEET!!! just got a call from my aftermarket parts dealer, SPRINGS ARE COMING IN TODAY!!!! haven't even left for vacation yet but now i can't wait to come back!!

Committobefit08 03-31-2009 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by Benggolf (Post 619354)
Committobefit08, your car looks great! Right amount of drop IMHO.
Have you considered a 5 or 10mm spacer for the rear wheels?

BTW, where and what price did you buy the DF210 springs?

Thanks to all for responding. :wavey:

Thanks!

I bought mine at http://www.advancespeedshop.com/tana...3-p-10142.html
$210 + shipping
I have thought about spacers but I carry bikes and other materials a lot in my fit so I have to leave room for the tires. If I got spacers I'm afraid I'd rub.

1FiTpINOY 03-31-2009 04:04 PM

I got mine from yoparts for $207 shipped :)

Committobefit08 03-31-2009 04:06 PM


Originally Posted by 1FiTpINOY (Post 619438)
I got mine from yoparts for $207 shipped :)

You suck (joking) :D


:wavey:

1FiTpINOY 03-31-2009 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by Committobefit08 (Post 619440)
You suck (joking) :D


:wavey:

I'm actually going to take pics very soon. My 45 series tries come in on wednesday or thursday, so I'll try to put those on and get myself aligned this weekend, and hopefully have time to take pics.

I'm not promising anything though ;)

lilaznphatboy 03-31-2009 04:30 PM

won't hold you to it but get some up when you can!


Originally Posted by 1FiTpINOY (Post 619452)
I'm actually going to take pics very soon. My 45 series tries come in on wednesday or thursday, so I'll try to put those on and get myself aligned this weekend, and hopefully have time to take pics.

I'm not promising anything though ;)


BakedCookies 03-31-2009 07:32 PM

http://www.photosquirrel.com/d/45851-2/DSCN0216.JPG

DF210s
16x7 +43
205/50 16"

Committobefit08 04-01-2009 07:02 AM


Originally Posted by BakedCookies (Post 619697)

Nice rims!!!! me likie

lilaznphatboy 04-01-2009 07:05 AM

yea i like those rims also cookies. what are they?

1FiTpINOY 04-01-2009 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by lilaznphatboy (Post 620220)
yea i like those rims also cookies. what are they?


https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...neak-peak.html

:wavey:

Benggolf 04-01-2009 10:11 AM

Congrats! Those wheels are very nice! Where did you buy them from, 1FiTpINOY?

BakedCookies 04-01-2009 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by Committobefit08 (Post 620219)
Nice rims!!!! me likie


Originally Posted by lilaznphatboy (Post 620220)
yea i like those rims also cookies. what are they?


Originally Posted by Benggolf (Post 620286)
Congrats! Those wheels are very nice! Where did you buy them from, 1FiTpINOY?

1FiTpINOY was linking you to my thread when they came in. They are:

FINAL SPEED GEAR-R

specs:

16x7 +43 approx 12lbs each

runbikerun 04-01-2009 12:09 PM

How much did the springs lower your ride? I really want to improve the ride of my car but I am worried that I will have trouble in the Michigan weather if my car sits too low.

Committobefit08 04-01-2009 01:03 PM


Originally Posted by runbikerun (Post 620362)
How much did the springs lower your ride? I really want to improve the ride of my car but I am worried that I will have trouble in the Michigan weather if my car sits too low.

I'm in Ohio....we are close to as much snow as you guys. I love my DF's
1.3" Front 1.8" Back.

runbikerun 04-01-2009 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by Committobefit08 (Post 620400)
I'm in Ohio....we are close to as much snow as you guys. I love my DF's
1.3" Front 1.8" Back.

Great. Thanks. I'm going to check into these. It looks like a cost effective upgrade. How hard was the install?

runbikerun 04-02-2009 11:33 PM

One more ? I have never had my car lowered. Is this a problem if the car is full of passengers(can it be too low) or does the higher compression rate of the springs make up for this?

WhiteNoise 04-03-2009 01:15 AM


Originally Posted by runbikerun (Post 621838)
One more ? I have never had my car lowered. Is this a problem if the car is full of passengers(can it be too low) or does the higher compression rate of the springs make up for this?

The higher compression helps but with a full car you might get some rubbing on the tires, especially over bumps. Of course this is depending which tires and wheels you have.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:49 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands