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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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The "family-friendly" Drop Thread!

I know there have been a lot of threads for different types of springs/coils. I would like to start a thread for the sole purpose of the "Family-Friendly" ride quality. I personally would like to lower the car but not have to worry about the bumpy harsh ride. I would love to retain the stock ride quality if possible. In this thread please state:

1) Company name and model of spring or coil
2) Price
3) Where to get
4) Ride Quality.
5) Drop in inches.
6) Pics if possible
7) Tire/rim size
8) Rubbing issue?

I hope we can make this thread as beneificial as the other ones on this forum. Thanks!
 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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1. skunk2 springs
2. $120 SHIPPED from a vendor on HT
3. many shops can get these springs
4. very close to stock. i drove the family to church on christmas, with gifts in the back, and didn't get any complaints on the ride quality
5. 1.8 in the front, 1.2 in the rear *iirc*
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7. the first two pics are of 15" steelies. the other picture is of 14" del sol rims
8. absolutely no rubbing. ... other than the rubbing from the front lip when i try to go in a driveway lolz
 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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1) t1r 6kg/6kg
2) $1500
3) online
4) sucks. nothing fits
5) alot.
6) Pics if possible
7) stock
8) YES but just dont turn all the way



 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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damn! ballin!!
 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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1) Tanabe GF210
2) $168
3) Options Auto Salon - JDM - Sport Compact Car Performance Parts
4) Very good.
5) 1.5 front, 0.9 back.
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7) Stock
8) no
 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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DF210's. 154 shipped.

had my in-laws and they did not complain of any stiffness... ran 36psi.
had just me and my son in the car, he liked it.

drop is nice and low(but not stupid low), stiffer than stock but pretty
comfy for the most part running high tire pressure. 195/50/15's.

 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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my gf tanabes made mine ride like a damn train and my dash rattles like crazy now
 
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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tein s-techs
150 picked up. from the local store.

dont know what are the specs. but low


 
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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my gf tanabes made mine ride like a damn train and my dash rattles like crazy now
Probably weren't installed right. Did you do it your self or took it to a shop?
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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all of the dashes rattle. mine rattles i dont have any suspension. my friends rattles too. i took it in for warranty and like idiots they told me that it was stuff in my glove box. so i cleaned my car of everything and it still does it. dealerships suck.
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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some fits have that issue. mine doesn't rattle, but if it did, i'd just turn my radio up LOL
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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mine dosent rattle either... car and driver was talking about a "violent" rattle of the shift knob in 2ng gear decelerating. but i have yet to see that also.
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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1) Skunk2 Springs
2) 160
3) jhpusa.com
4) ride is great
5) 1.8F 1.4R
6) pic below
7) SI wheels 195/55-15
8) No rubbing at all

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Old May 27, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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do those GF looks like a hella big drop on that car or is it just me
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 1 Sick Fit
1) Tanabe GF210
2) $168
3) Options Auto Salon - JDM - Sport Compact Car Performance Parts
4) Very good.
5) 1.5 front, 0.9 back.
6)
7) Stock
8) no
i like your set up man, i also have a base nhbp but im still a a 'learner' or noob lol. anyway besides getting the springs, did you get anything else to lower the car? would this void the warranty in any way??
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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hey xxgotfit?xx, if you have the base, and you're willing to spend the money, buy a lip kit. that makes it looks SOO much lower.

i'm just waiting for sam to come in here bustin on the Tanabe's,
i love it haha!
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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that isn't his car I don't think it is from their web site. well it is the fit from their web site don't know if it is his or not.


Why the f*** is this thread back it is from 2-26-07...............

Who restarted it.....
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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haha wow it is way old
but i like it
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kyle.
hey xxgotfit?xx, if you have the base, and you're willing to spend the money, buy a lip kit. that makes it looks SOO much lower.

i'm just waiting for sam to come in here bustin on the Tanabe's,
i love it haha!

well actually im on a budget lol.. you know college.. but uhh well it would depend on how much the lip kit would cost.. and when Sam comes in i'll be gettin me Rims!! lolz..
 
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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haha
i actually got that joke!
nice.

haha
i'm not really sure how much a fit sport lip kit would run you for.
best bet would be to ask britt
she used to have a base, but not really anymore
 



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