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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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Hi, I recently got Axis 19x9.5 installed in my rear, and I now have a whell gap because I got low profile tires.

I would like to lower my car by changing the springs. I've been looking at either Tein (.6 inch rear drop) or Tanabe (1.2 inch rear drop) .

I'm leaning towards the Tanabe's because I think the gap is big, but will such a drop mess up my cambers? What do you guys think I should get and why?

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by xirtam
Hi, I recently got Axis 19x9.5 installed in my rear, and I now have a whell gap because I got low profile tires.

I would like to lower my car by changing the springs. I've been looking at either Tein (.6 inch rear drop) or Tanabe (1.2 inch rear drop) .

I'm leaning towards the Tanabe's because I think the gap is big, but will such a drop mess up my cambers? What do you guys think I should get and why?

I have attached pics of my car.
You will be happy with the Tanabe GF210. After it settles, theyre a perfect drop for 19 inch wheels.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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or Tanabe (1.2 inch rear drop) .
You might be happy asthetically, but will have camber issues, unless you invest in a camber kit. What is it worth to you?
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Hotchkis - offers a drop somewhere in between the two choices you listed. Also, they drop the rear slightly more than the front which is needed on the 06's which seem to have more gap in the rear.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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or just go with eibach pro kit. affordable and gets the job done.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
You will be happy with the Tanabe GF210. After it settles, theyre a perfect drop for 19 inch wheels.
+1. I do agree with this statement. The drop would look PERFECT.

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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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yes, the tanabes will work well.
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