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Old 06-07-10, 08:47 PM
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ive been looking for a set of lowering springs for my sc400. im trying to decide between tanabe, eibach pro, or espilar springs. which one do you guys think would be the best ones to go with
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save for coilovers
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i feel the same... save for coilovers.....
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coilovers would be ideal. but if you must have springs, I say go with the TT Supra Eibachs and TT Supra shocks.
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eventually i will probably get coilovers. a buddy of mine is good friends with one of the guys that works with d2 and he said he might be able to get me a set of d2 coilovers for around $700
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i have eibach pro's and they ride real smooth!
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If you want to maintain the stock ride feel and softness get the Tanabe NF210's. Feels just like stock with a nice drop.
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Originally Posted by lexus95
ive been looking for a set of lowering springs for my sc400. im trying to decide between tanabe, eibach pro, or espilar springs. which one do you guys think would be the best ones to go with
What type of feel and look are you going for? Personally i feel coilovers are overkill, but that's just me
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Originally Posted by 713Sc300
i have eibach pro's and they ride real smooth!
Just springs?
Smooth on freeways?
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I have a nice used set of Espliers in the classified section for sale. These give you the most drop with using stock setup struts. Gives you over 2 inches in the front alone. LMK.

I had the front ones installed and the ride was still good. Just too much modifying to get the tires to quit rubbing and scraping. Prolly the same if you go with coilovers.
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Just ordered a set of NF210s last night. I got them for $224.50 shipped thought that was a good deal for a set of springs. Ill post a before and after picture I have supra tt wheels and it should look good... I hope!!
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Originally Posted by djrazr
Just springs?
Smooth on freeways?
Yup! just the springs. and its rides just as smooth on the freeways. No rough bumps or anything. feels like stock.
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Originally Posted by 1992Lexus
I have a nice used set of Espliers in the classified section for sale. These give you the most drop with using stock setup struts. Gives you over 2 inches in the front alone. LMK.

I had the front ones installed and the ride was still good. Just too much modifying to get the tires to quit rubbing and scraping. Prolly the same if you go with coilovers.
im running on stock wheels right now so would i still have a problem? springs are just temporary until i get out of school and can get a set of coilovers
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If you have stock rims and tires and need a good set of springs, these are it. These will give you the most drop for the money. Check out the SC300/400 tire/wheel section for everything you want to know about offsets, drops, and rolling fenders to accomodate any combo for your SC. PM me if possibly interested.
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i'd go with espelir or eibach.


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