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View Full Version : question on lowering springs Jasonvaldez 10-02-2009, 02:07 AM i was thinking about getting Tanabe GF210 Spring off of ebay new and sold from the dealer. i was woundering if anyone has used these and how the setup went. is there a DYI for these specific springs? i found one for tienes but not these would they work the same? also if these are not the best springs what would be? Thanks Jason. Spinning Sushi 10-02-2009, 02:11 AM Search and you will find that many people are happy with them. All spring installs for the 8 are the same. The BEST springs is a subjective topic, one would argue how Teins are superior and then another would argue how Racing Beat is better. Spinning Sushi 10-02-2009, 02:15 AM Is this your first spring install? If it is then I recommend you bringing it to a shop. The DIY's picture links are dead, spring installs are relatively easy that is if you know how to do it it. Tools required: Sockets: 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 17mm, 19mm A Spring Compressor (clamp type) A breaker bar and some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench for those seized on bolts. Remember to preload the car. Make sure you'll get an alignment. Alexb 10-02-2009, 02:17 AM Why do people say DYI... it's DIY... unless there is some other term I am not familiar with? Spinning Sushi 10-02-2009, 02:20 AM DYI - Do yourself in, or doing yourself in. Not to be confused with DIY.. "Wow, you're really gonna DYI wearing that." "You're wasted after two drinks, but totally DYI after ten." http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dyi Alexb 10-02-2009, 02:27 AM I see. Well in the context of this forum post. I believe DIY is more appropriate. haha Jasonvaldez 10-02-2009, 02:57 AM Well it would be my first spring install but I have taken off a spindle and the hub and also I know a decent amount about cars. gh8st 10-02-2009, 10:58 AM DYI - Do yourself in, or doing yourself in. Not to be confused with DIY.. "Wow, you're really gonna DYI wearing that." "You're wasted after two drinks, but totally DYI after ten." http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dyi :rollingla dozer 10-02-2009, 11:04 AM hey look its fcking lowering springs! http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=158035 The Reverend 10-02-2009, 11:31 AM I got Tanabe GF 210 on Koni Yellows. Good setup and I like the drop. They could be stiffer, but I really don't think you'll get a really aggressive stiffness without coilovers. I did the DYI :lol2: myself, it was my first time doing suspension on the car and it took a while but it is doable. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/daboiwonder/Photoshoot/IMG_1962.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/daboiwonder/Photoshoot/IMG_1966.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/daboiwonder/Photoshoot/IMG_1972.jpg Jasonvaldez 10-02-2009, 01:48 PM i meant to type DIY typo sorry guys |