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Old 05-07-13, 06:41 AM
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Question Any Guesses What Brand Spring This Is?

SOLVED, THEY ARE TANABE SPRINGS, THANK YOU!

Hello,
I know this is a long shot but, does anyone have a guess what type of spring this is on this wrecked Sc300?

Without seeing a name, it is obviously a shot in the dark.

A more reasonable question is, "what popular springs look like these?"

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Judging by the color alone im going to say Tanabe NF210's?... Maybe someone else can chime in. Not sure though because I believe Megan springs may come in that color.
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No idea but I'd rip them off and sell them. Gotta save up money for the coilovers
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My first guess would have been tanabe nf210 springs too based off the color, but I don't think the coils are that tightly wound at the top with a nf210 spring. There should be a part number on the spring somewhere.
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
No idea but I'd rip them off and sell them. Gotta save up money for the coilovers
GREAT IDEA! I could run these Slinkys in the meantime (few here will be old enough to remember these)

Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
My first guess would have been tanabe nf210 springs too based off the color, but I don't think the coils are that tightly wound at the top with a nf210 spring. There should be a part number on the spring somewhere.
We will just have to pull them to see. It's on a hit Sc300 at Aliga's place. He offered them to me as a way to cheaply experiment with lowering my car. I have someone to install them cheaply as well. If I like it, I could keep it. If not, I'd save for nice coilovers.
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Looks like the discontinued Eibach Sportline springs from way way back.
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Originally Posted by Dougspeed
Looks like the discontinued Eibach Sportline springs from way way back.
Hmmmmm....
Those Sportlines have a considerable drop (2 1/4) inches (still available)

The Tanabe NF210 Not so much.

If the car wasn't so bent up, just looking at how it sits would be a big clue if between these two.


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Originally Posted by Jos
Judging by the color alone im going to say Tanabe NF210's?... Maybe someone else can chime in. Not sure though because I believe Megan springs may come in that color.
You were correct sir! They are Tanabe springs.
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Awesome haha lucky guess. What did you actually end up doing? Sell and get coilovers. I know some people like the slight drop and good ride comfort of the tanabe's.
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Originally Posted by Jos
Awesome haha lucky guess. What did you actually end up doing? Sell and get coilovers. I know some people like the slight drop and good ride comfort of the tanabe's.
No, I may purchase those. They may be a cheap experiment as I have a guy to put them in for not much cash as well.
I'm also considering going right for coilovers.
I have to ride in a car with them in NYC first though.
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