GE8 Lowered Thread - Post your pics!!!
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Coming from the VW world I'm scared to lower my car as much as the DF's and T1R's on the stock dampeners. The mk4 VW dampeners use to bottom out and die quick with any serious drop; plus the ride wasn't very flattering 
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The Eibach's were what I was leaning towards before my visit to AJR because of wanting to use the stock dampeners. Now I'm not sure. The T1R drop was very very nice with 17" Volks.
.The Eibach's were what I was leaning towards before my visit to AJR because of wanting to use the stock dampeners. Now I'm not sure. The T1R drop was very very nice with 17" Volks.
Last edited by Scaldy; Apr 30, 2009 at 10:48 PM.
I don't consider 1.3" a serious drop. I'm on DF's and the ride is equal to or better than stock. Doesn't feel harsh or bouncy and the shocks don't bottom out. The ride is actually smoother than stock with my springs.
Originally Posted by AJ PwR Jr.
We are R&D'ing the GE8 S-Spec damper now and should have something ready before summer 
I had really intended on getting DF210s initially. However, the more I compare them to the drops some of the other springs have to offer, the more I dislike them. Looks like the nose of the car is pointing up - not a very aggressive look. What's worse is if you put actual weight back there.
after seeing in person both my car and qbmurderer13 car.
most def tanabe sit lower in the back than mine.
also mine sits lower in the front than tanabe.
look at these pics
SSM has RS*R
TW has Tanabe DF210
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Well, with only a .1 difference between the T1R and the Eibach's I'm sure either one will be fine. I also use my rear seats for 2-3 passengers often enough that I don't mind being a little higher in the rear.
T1R F-1.3 R-1.5
Eibach- F-1.2 R-1.4
Compare to: Tanabe DF210 F-1.3 R-1.8
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regarding the tanabe springs making the back look "lower" than the front...most cars have larger front wheel well arches than the rears. this could be a factor in why it may look a certain way. springs alone are just for looks anyways...
nice pics though!
nice pics though!
This is turning out to be a great thread. Very informative.
Well, with only a .1 difference between the T1R and the Eibach's I'm sure either one will be fine. I also use my rear seats for 2-3 passengers often enough that I don't mind being a little higher in the rear.
T1R F-1.3 R-1.5
Eibach- F-1.2 R-1.4
Compare to: Tanabe DF210 F-1.3 R-1.8
Well, with only a .1 difference between the T1R and the Eibach's I'm sure either one will be fine. I also use my rear seats for 2-3 passengers often enough that I don't mind being a little higher in the rear.
T1R F-1.3 R-1.5
Eibach- F-1.2 R-1.4
Compare to: Tanabe DF210 F-1.3 R-1.8
Only thing I am not so sure about is how much stiffer it really is over OEM.
If they ride anything close to the Eibach Pro-Kit, then they will be great in IMHO.
After lowering 3 cars of ours with Pro-Kit springs, I have decided to try the Tanabe DF210s.
My problem now is to find the wheel style I like with right offset to eliminate any possibility of fender rub.
Last edited by Benggolf; May 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM.
Just so everyone knows my RS*R's are lower than that. 1.1F 1.5R
Last edited by niko3257; May 2, 2009 at 01:28 PM.
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i pulled the specs from RSR's japan website but it does look a lot lower in your pictures. Maybe someone else about to install RSRs can take some before and after measurements
Projekz, have you had any experience with DF210s? Just wondering if you can compare the ride between the T1R, DF210 & Pro-Kit. TIA.
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Sorry, no experience with Tanabe springs at all. I've had Tein, H&R, Eibach and T1R and I would say that the T1R are comparable to Eibach Pro Kit comfort wise. I really like my T1R springs. Had the car loaded with suitcases and the ride level still good and they didn't bottom out.
Sorry, no experience with Tanabe springs at all. I've had Tein, H&R, Eibach and T1R and I would say that the T1R are comparable to Eibach Pro Kit comfort wise. I really like my T1R springs. Had the car loaded with suitcases and the ride level still good and they didn't bottom out.
