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Old 08-05-09, 08:32 AM
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Hey guys:

To run as risk-free of alignment and tire-wear problems as possible, get a camber kit! Both front and rear camber kits are pricy, but it's worth the trouble and peace of mind. Get the ones where the installation is reversible, that DO NOT REQUIRE drilling of ANY kind (i. e. - L-TUNED or www.iapdirect.com).
Old 08-05-09, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nosferatu2
why is that ?

i really like the clean look with 17'
thanks. the springs ride pretty hard. my gf's car [stock 07 accord coupe] is both more comfortable and a better handling car than mine. its quite sad.
Old 08-06-09, 08:04 AM
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i seen lot of ppl complain about how hard they are. im still debating between Pro-Kit or NT210 not sure with one . Haven't seen many cars with them and oem wheels
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i think the pro kit drop is kinda weak as its more geared for handling. the trend seems to flow in favor of chopped DF210s.

heres another to show the front fitment with a 25mm spacer on the stock wheels.
Old 08-06-09, 12:55 PM
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any one bought new OEM shocks for their lowering springs ? (OEM is 69 a shock )
Old 08-06-09, 01:06 PM
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if the spring rate is too high [hard] they can wear out oem shocks in no time.
Old 08-06-09, 01:20 PM
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prokit with OEM or KYB G-2 kyb goes for more than OEM from sewell
Old 08-06-09, 01:40 PM
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what u rockin in the back Vic????
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stocks with 30mm spacer! still not enough! another 5-7 and it would be perfect i think.
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I currently got KYBs. Don't know should I get Eibach or Tanabe. Looking for more comfort instead of stiff. What you guys think?
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Which Tanabe?

The NF210s are certainly soft. I'd probably go with those springs if I had to do it all over again. I have L-tuned springs (eibach clone), but my ride doesn't feel as nice as my friend's car with NF210. We both have KYB shocks.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Which Tanabe?

The NF210s are certainly soft. I'd probably go with those springs if I had to do it all over again. I have L-tuned springs (eibach clone), but my ride doesn't feel as nice as my friend's car with NF210. We both have KYB shocks.
Eibach is stiffer than NF210? Which one gives an economical drop? Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
I currently got KYBs. Don't know should I get Eibach or Tanabe. Looking for more comfort instead of stiff. What you guys think?
Yes sir. 33mm in the front and 38mm in the rear is perfect.
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
Eibach is stiffer than NF210? Which one gives an economical drop? Thanks in advance
I dont know the spring rates of each off the top of my head, but the ride in the NF210 feels nicer. The NFs are suppose to have soft spring rates anyways. Now Eibach vs DF210 is a different story.


Personally I like the NF drop more. It's more aggressive, but all around even. With my L-tuned, the front had more gap than the rear and the car still looked somewhat like a 4x4, and mind you have I have OEM 17s.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
I dont know the spring rates of each off the top of my head, but the ride in the NF210 feels nicer. The NFs are suppose to have soft spring rates anyways. Now Eibach vs DF210 is a different story.


Personally I like the NF drop more. It's more aggressive, but all around even. With my L-tuned, the front had more gap than the rear and the car still looked somewhat like a 4x4, and mind you have I have OEM 17s.
In that case, I'm leaning more to the NFs. Do you know how much of a drop it would give for the front and rear for a GS430?


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