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Old 07-17-2009, 03:13 PM
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So I want to lower my GE8

But I don't know which springs to get. The drop I'm looking for is not too low where I have to watch my bumper every time I go over a speed bump. I've been looking at Eibach Sportlines and I like the drop but I'm not quite sure yet and I want to look over some more options. Anybody have any suggestions?
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 03:39 PM
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https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...your-pics.html

That should give you some input...there is also a Sportline thread floating around...do a search
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 04:05 PM
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Oh wow that's just the kind of thread I was looking for. I searched but I guess I didn't search hard enough ]:

Thanks!
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 04:35 PM
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Sportlines are low....

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

Check into Tanabe NF210's, DF210's (low), Prokit, RS*R, and T1R's.
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 05:17 PM
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i would DEFINITELY checkout BakedCookie's TW. very nicely done. i think they were prokits.
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 05:53 PM
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i would DEFINITELY checkout BakedCookie's TW. very nicely done. i think they were prokits.
Nope...Sportlines https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...le-tw-ge8.html
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 09:49 PM
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i like the sportlines but i never tryed any other brands but theres another guy in my
city that has the t1r coils and it looks sick on his ride an it looks more slammed than
mines

but heres my sportlines and yea it dirty its been raining for the past week

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sitting on 205/40/17 tires on 17x7.5 rim et40

hope this kinda helps on your decision
 
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Old 07-18-2009, 05:15 AM
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Those are niceee. But I think the Sportlines are too much of a drop for me.

So far I've come to like the Prokits and Tanabe NF210s. I've seen some pricing for Prokits, but I haven't come across a good website to check out the Tanabe's. Anybody wanna refer me to one? I'm leaning towards the Tanabe's because it looks like the drop I want.

And thanks for the info! All the help is appreciated
 
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Old 07-18-2009, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrrksturr
Those are niceee. But I think the Sportlines are too much of a drop for me.

So far I've come to like the Prokits and Tanabe NF210s. I've seen some pricing for Prokits, but I haven't come across a good website to check out the Tanabe's. Anybody wanna refer me to one? I'm leaning towards the Tanabe's because it looks like the drop I want.

And thanks for the info! All the help is appreciated
Advancespeed Honda Fit Springs - Tein Honda Fit Springs - H&R Honda Fit Springs - Eibach Honda Fit Springs -

Take your pick I bought my HKS exhaust from them...their pricing seems to be pretty competetive. Everybody seems to list within 5~10 bucks of each other so factor in shipping and sales tax when deciding.
 

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Old 07-18-2009, 08:35 AM
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very happy with my t1r s-coils.
 
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Old 07-18-2009, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Malice101
Advancespeed Honda Fit Springs - Tein Honda Fit Springs - H&R Honda Fit Springs - Eibach Honda Fit Springs -

Take your pick I bought my HKS exhaust from them...their pricing seems to be pretty competetive. Everybody seems to list within 5~10 bucks of each other so factor in shipping and sales tax when deciding.
Awesome website! Thanks for the link
 
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has anybody compared t1r to the sportlines? please let me know im stuck between those two.
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrrksturr
But I don't know which springs to get. The drop I'm looking for is not too low where I have to watch my bumper every time I go over a speed bump. I've been looking at Eibach Sportlines and I like the drop but I'm not quite sure yet and I want to look over some more options. Anybody have any suggestions?
I have Tanabe DF210's. Not as low as the Sportslines and not as high ("stock-looking") as the NF210's. It's just right, in my opinion. Here are pics with my new rims and tires.



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Old 11-10-2009, 12:43 PM
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What about the Progress Springs?

I've heard that the ProKits actually drop lower than advertised and some say that the Tanabe NF's are really soft and make the suspension feel awkward (not sure how to put it).
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 09:51 PM
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I'm running Swift springs...its not too low at all. i think its a great height if u just want a little drop, nothing too crazy and speed bumps are of no worry. They are a little overpriced, but I've been really happy with them. These would be nice, especially for someone that may be looking for a larger aftermarket rim than stock.
 
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function & form has their coilovers out as well
 
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