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Tanabe Gf210s photos, questions, answers

Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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Hows the ride quality? Like stock?
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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The ride quality is pretty good, and obviously the handling is improved. Trust me, you will not be disappointed with these or any other springs out in the market. What it comes down to is this: "What suspension manufacturer do you prefer?"
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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whats your tire size/rim size?

Any rubbing?
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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current tire size: 205/40/16, no rubbing

before: 205/45/16 (Honda recommended this on their HFP wheel), rubbing occured
 
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kyeguy82
current tire size: 205/40/16, no rubbing

before: 205/45/16 (Honda recommended this on their HFP wheel), rubbing occured
I have heard many different setups that rub and don't rub. The wheels on the previous page in the pics are 205/45/16 and I never had rubbing once.

I had a 38 offset, and seemed like the perfect fitment. I really think it matters what tire brand and offset you have more than sizes if your between 6 and 7 inch width rims-15 or 16 dia. when it comes to rubbing.
 
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Tanabe Springs

Does anybody have DF210 Tanabe Springs on their Fit? I would like to know how they ride, what your doing for camber, and what they look like if you have any pics.

thanks
 
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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Now riding on some Tanabe Df210's !

LoL this thread is worthless without pictures , but dont worry they should be up by tomorrow.

Anyways, I'm now riding on some Tanabe DF210's and I've got to say that im REALLY impressed on how it still retains its stock feel. Yeah , you can feel the road more but I'd argue that any lowered car would. I was really expecting the ride to be more rough and bouncy but it's pretty stiff and soft at the same time. Definitely still has that stock feel to it , really happy about it!

As far as how the car's stance , it's more aggressive !

I noticed however that the rear has about a finger gap and the front has about a 1.5 finger gap. Is it normal for it to sit somewhat higher in the front ?
 
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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nice bro cant wait to see pics these arew the springs i'm thinking about getting
also any rubbing?
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartmyGD3
LoL this thread is worthless without pictures , but dont worry they should be up by tomorrow.

Where are the pics?

I demand satisfaction!

heh heh.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Still waiting on the pictures...

Did you measure your ride height on stock springs and then again with the Tanabes installed?

I used a set of GF210s on my on Integra and was very satisfied with the quality of the springs and the ride.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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he posted some pictures with the springs in the picture forum
 
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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link meh!!
 
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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Sorry for lagging guys !

I posted some pix @

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...spd-sport.html

I really recommend the Df210 ... Not too harsh for a daily driver I say!
 
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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nice!! have the springs settled yet? I like the ride height on it in those pics though.
 
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by StormSilverGD3
Still waiting on the pictures...

Did you measure your ride height on stock springs and then again with the Tanabes installed?

I used a set of GF210s on my on Integra and was very satisfied with the quality of the springs and the ride.
im planning on getting GF210 as well for my Fit. My only question is if the drop's n oticeable since its 1.5 front and ''0.9 in the rear. I cant lower my Fit too much though bcuz of the roads...too much dips and holes.
 
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Ride

I just purchased GF210's and a Tanabe Front Strut bar.
The GF210's are 1.8 front and 1.3 on the back.
I'll be getting them installed 2morrow =D
 
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Those with Tanabe Gf210s

I'm going to get me a set and hopefully have them by next week.
For the install. Did you guys cut the bump stops? Did you get an alignment afterwards? I know the general rule is to get an alignment after any suspension work but if the drop isn't too big, their is no need. Just like th eeibach Pro-kits.

Anything else I need to know when installing these bad boys?
 
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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I've installed the DF210 Springs as well as the Tanabe Strut bar.

The car has very little leaning on turns and the turn in is great. The ride is very firm but not jarring and the car doesn't bounce around. Camber doesn't look too bad and the car looks very aggressive. I posted pics in the fit pictures forum.

My car still clears the parking stops and the freeway ride is fairly compliant. I'm very happy with the strut bar and the lowering springs.

I have stock wheels and tires, I don't want to deal with rubbing and I like the stock rims just fine.

I paid $170 for the springs and $100 for the strut bar.
Installed cost me $120 dollars.
 
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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i have some on my car right now.
i did cut my bump stops in half and installed the fat part back on
i haven't realigned my car yet and it's been 2 months (i should get it realigned soon)
be careful of the rear brake lines try not to stretch them out (you'll see when you install it)
 
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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hmm..i couldnt tell u anything about installing it..
..i just want to know how it goes.
 

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