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GE8 Lowered Thread - Post your pics!!!
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So I made an exhaust thread earlier with video clipsand it became a sticky, I'm gonna try to make a thread for springs / suspension / lowered pics. I'll try to update and gather as much info as I can. I hope the owners of the original vehicles wouldn't mind me using their pics.
Eibach Pro-Kit Ride Height Drop: F-1.2 in / R-1.4 in T1R S-Coils Ride Height Drop: F-1.3 in / R-1.5 in Spring Rates: F-2.9kg/mm / R-2.5kg/mm Tanabe NF210 Ride Height Drop F-1.0 in / R-1.5 in Spring Rates: F-1.7kg/mm / R-2.0kg/mm Tanabe DF210 Ride Height Drop F-1.3 in / R-1.8 in Spring Rates: F-1.7kg/mm / R-2.0kg/mm Tein S Tech Ride Height Drop F-1.4 in / R-1.6 in Spring Rates F- 2.3kg/mm/ R-2.4kg/mm Tein High Tech Ride Height Drop F-1.0 in / R-1.2 in Spring Rates F- 2.1kg/mm/ R-2.3kg/mm RSR Suspension Coil Drop F-0.8 in / R-1.0 (???) in Spring Rates F- 2.26kg/mm/R-2.3kg/mm RSR Ti2000 Drop F-2.0 in / R-1.8 in Spring Rates F- 2.26kg/mm/R-2.3kg/mm stock Attachment 63589 Eibach Pro-Kit Ride Height Drop: F-1.2 in / R-1.4 in Attachment 63590 some interesting videos on eibach products: YouTube - Stock vs. Eibach (HD) YouTube - Eibach Springs - Slalom Comparison Test T1R S-Coils Ride Height Drop: F-1.3 in / R-1.5 in Spring Rates: F-2.9kg/mm / R-2.5kg/mm http://www.typeoneracing.com/blog/wp...tockheight.jpg http://www.typeoneracing.com/blog/wp...coilheight.jpg Tanabe NF210 Ride Height Drop F-1.0 in / R-1.5 in Spring Rates: F-1.7kg/mm / R-2.0kg/mm http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/533_img1.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/533_img2.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/533_img3.jpg Tanabe DF210 Ride Height Drop F-1.3 in / R-1.8 in Spring Rates: F-1.7kg/mm / R-2.0kg/mm http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/535_img1.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/535_img2.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/535_img3.jpg Tein S Tech Ride Height Drop F-1.4 in / R-1.6 in Spring Rates F- 2.3kg/mm/ R-2.4kg/mm https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...&pictureid=770 https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...&pictureid=772 RSR Suspension Coil Drop F-0.8 in / R-1.0 in Spring Rates F- 2.26kg/mm/R-2.3kg/mm http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/...2fa47f06_b.jpg http://www.rs-r.co.jp/db/suspension/HONDA/ge8rs_d2.jpg RSR Ti2000 Drop F-2.0 in / R-1.8 in Spring Rates F- 2.26kg/mm/R-2.3kg/mm http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2074/ge8038.jpg http://www.rs-r.co.jp/db/suspension/HONDA/ge8rs_d2.jpg Feel free to post your pictures below, I will update periodically when more products are released. |
Lowered with RS*R Ti 2000 Down springs
** Note car normally looks lower than this but when the pic was taken, rear seats were out along with spare tire + I got a lightweight battery and bracket + lightweight Unorthodox Racing pulley set. http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2074/ge8038.jpg |
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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.
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looks good guys. yah, tanabe has a werd taste of making most of their springs so that the rear sits low. not ideal at all on a fwd car.
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Judging from the pics it does look like the tanabe's are pointing up. Hmmm, nvm about getting tanabe's I might just get the RSR or the Eibach...
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Damn, those RSRs look niiiiice. But its either Eibach or the T1Rs for me.
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Tanabe NF210 Ride Height Drop F-1.0 in / R-1.5 in Spring Rates: F-1.7kg/mm / R-2.0kg/mm
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/533_img1.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/533_img2.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/533_img3.jpg Tanabe DF210 Ride Height Drop F-1.3 in / R-1.8 in Spring Rates: F-1.7kg/mm / R-2.0kg/mm http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/535_img1.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/535_img2.jpg http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/535_img3.jpg I think you have the pictures reversed. The DF210's should sit lower than the NF210's. |
Originally Posted by luv4jdm
(Post 642668)
Judging from the pics it does look like the tanabe's are pointing up. Hmmm, nvm about getting tanabe's I might just get the RSR or the Eibach...
I also think it's best to make a guideline for not only specs but posting pictures as well. A full side shot, front wheel up close, rear up close, and then a full shot of the car. And also when you guy's quote, :: PLEASE REMOVE THE PICTURE TAGS :: Threads get annoying when a picture is repeated several times on one page >_< kthnx :) |
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Any chance to whore my car out :D
Tanabe DF210's here Attachment 63583 Attachment 63584 Attachment 63585 Not the best pictures to show the drop but its the most recent. Ill get 'guideline' pictures up soon ;) |
I was considering NF's but looking at all the images I'm going to say I'm leaning towards the pro kit. I just wish I could find the Pro Kit plus with the shocks and stabilizer bar for our vehicles!
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I'll post pics of my T1R tonight or tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by projekz
(Post 642818)
I'll post pics of my T1R tonight or tomorrow.
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Jason was kind enough to take me around the block some weeks ago, that was before we took delivery of our GE8. The ride is noticeably stiffer than OEM, now that I have been driving our new FiT for a bit.
Not harsh, but you will notice the difference. Price-wise AJ is offering a good deal at $225 + $85 for installation + taxes. Hard to beat if you are looking at buying at a reasonable price. :) Scaldy, best you ask for a demo and see for yourself. |
$225??
Website says $199CAD |
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Here it is---T1R S coils
Attachment 63578 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...z/DSC00285.jpg Attachment 63579 |
Originally Posted by Scaldy
(Post 642833)
I was just at AJR looking at their GE dropped on the T1R's and the drop looked perfect. I asked the GE's owner/mechanic and he recommended the T1R's over the Eibach's, RS*R and the Tannabes. AJR has installed the RSR's and Tannabes for comparison. The price and the drop seem perfect... can anyone comment on the T1R's ride quality?
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Originally Posted by runbikerun
(Post 642933)
Did he say why he recommended the T1R's over the others?
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Wow the T1R drop is perfect. Wouldve gotten it over my DF's. Oh well ill just save up for coilovers.
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Is T1R working on a Damper kit to go with the springs?
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Originally Posted by Choro-Q_Fit
(Post 642983)
Is T1R working on a Damper kit to go with the springs?
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. |
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.
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Originally Posted by projekz
(Post 642888)
Here it is---T1R S coils
Well now, that's damn near perfect. The price doesn't hurt either, seeing as it's the lowest of all these options. |
Originally Posted by Choro-Q_Fit
(Post 642983)
Is T1R working on a Damper kit to go with the 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 :)
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Originally Posted by kenchan
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looks good guys. yah, tanabe has a werd taste of making most of their springs so that the rear sits low. not ideal at all on a fwd car.
Originally Posted by superfriend
(Post 642647)
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.
Originally Posted by luv4jdm
(Post 642668)
Judging from the pics it does look like the tanabe's are pointing up. Hmmm, nvm about getting tanabe's I might just get the RSR or the Eibach...
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 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/...464183e9_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/...e20dbcac_b.jpg |
Originally Posted by niko3257
(Post 643109)
also mine sits lower in the front than tanabe.
look at these pics SSM has RS*R TW has Tanabe DF210 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 |
Originally Posted by kevvur
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$225??
Website says $199CAD |
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...
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Originally Posted by Scaldy
(Post 643133)
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 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. :rolleyes: |
added Tein and RSR info. Mod would you be kind enough to make this a sticky?
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Originally Posted by panda1314
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added Tein and RSR info. Mod would you be kind enough to make this a sticky?
Just so everyone knows my RS*R's are lower than that. 1.1F 1.5R |
I'd like to add that the T1R springs are pretty comfortable for daily driving.
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Originally Posted by niko3257
(Post 643992)
Just so everyone knows my RS*R's are lower than that. 1.1F 1.5R
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Originally Posted by projekz
(Post 644055)
I'd like to add that the T1R springs are pretty comfortable for daily driving.
Projekz, have you had any experience with DF210s? Just wondering if you can compare the ride between the T1R, DF210 & Pro-Kit. TIA. |
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.
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Originally Posted by projekz
(Post 644160)
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.
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I just purchased the T1R today. I can't wait to get them in! Now all I need is some wheels!
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Espelir Super Active Down Ride Height Drop: F 1.2 in / R 1.6 in Spring Rates: F-2.4kg/mm / R-2.3kg/mm
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