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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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HELP what springs to buy!!

Hey guys i'm looking into buying some srings for my car just wanted to get people insight on what to buy and what not to buy. I was looking at the tein s.tech and the tanabe gf210 what else is out there?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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here ya go https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/spring-springs-springs-90198/
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Personally i'd suggest the swift springs. Great ride quality, lightweight design, amazing handling. Just superb coilovers. I had tested them with Tokico Dspecs.

Tanabe and Tein will be ok but i think they will sag after 1 year and might get a little bouncier.

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I don't think anyone has had a problem with them sagging. my friend has s-techs used for 2 years and they're still good. springs are for looks anyways. you'd need shocks to give it that riding on rails handling.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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I have Swifts and they are awesome.

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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What are your goals in getting springs. Please prioritize them. I know we all would like everything, but some people value handling while others like that slammed look.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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I have Tein S Techs, and they look amazing..







but they're still in my room and not on my car T_T
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Swifts lower the car too much fr daily driving. You scrape the front bumper all the time.

If you are prepared for that, the go for them.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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I want the car to handle more than i want a drop but i also want to notice a drop lol your right i want it all
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Have you ever heard of zenn springs????
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Swifts lower the car too much fr daily driving. You scrape the front bumper all the time.

If you are prepared for that, the go for them.
lol! Razz, stop giving wrong information! hahah

SWIFT springs lower 0.8 inch all around.

SPRINT springs lower 2.0 inch all around
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Swifts lower the car too much fr daily driving. You scrape the front bumper all the time.

If you are prepared for that, the go for them.
Originally Posted by NgoRX8
lol! Razz, stop giving wrong information! hahah

SWIFT springs lower 0.8 inch all around.

SPRINT springs lower 2.0 inch all around
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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some helpful info here..

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...53&postcount=1

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Tanabe NF's for me.....
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Go for coilovers if you want to invest in good handling. It'll save you money from buying aftermarket shocks in the future.
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