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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Do I need a drop?

My MRR GT1s are on now (245/35/20F and 275/30/20R), and I was supposed to get my Tanabe DF210 springs installed on Friday. They are said to be around 2" drop all around, but the shop "looked them up" and said it was a 1.7" drop in the front and a 1.3" drop in the rear. Anyway, they said they thought I have rubbing issues with the inner fender. So, I'm trying to decide if I could get away without any drop and just sell the springs, but coilovers are expensive. What do you think?

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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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The DF210s are very low. You shouldnt have rubbing issues but clearance would be scarry. A less aggressive drop would be fine. Eibach Prokit is a simple, safe, and cheap solution.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Yes.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Do you think the shop is right about the possible problems with the Tanabe DF210 springs?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by aHeroForEternity
Yes.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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i have the df210 with my rear fenders rolled... no rubbing issues and after it settles, it is closer to a 2" drop about 2 in the front and 1.7 in the rear. I have to angle everything but still manage to scrape here and there
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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u need to be dumped
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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slam your car or gtfo
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLMATiC G35
slam your car or gtfo
I have to be able to get over about 8 speed bumps per day. I love to just dump the car, but I can't get too crazy.

I think I'll just save a bit more for some coilovers and do it right.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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just save your money then when you have enough get some coils!
 
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