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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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I have been looking at getting my '07 lowered and have been leaning towards the eibach prokit or the tanabe gf210 or nf210 any ideas which would be the better kit? I want to go as low as possible without loosing much or any ride comfort. Thanks guys.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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never heard anything about the nf210
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Ahhh the power of search. I think I have found my answer and leaning more towards the nf210 but if you want to throw in your .02 cents it would be much appreciated.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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unfortunately thats all i have.

my mom put the Gf on here Z but we havent driven it yet....
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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i have the nf210, its the same drop on all four corners, as opposed to the gf210 its a lower drop on the rear. kinda levels it out. nf210's are good to go ive never had any problems with them.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gregtotheb
i have the nf210, its the same drop on all four corners, as opposed to the gf210 its a lower drop on the rear. kinda levels it out. nf210's are good to go ive never had any problems with them.
Thanks. From what most members have posted I think this is the way to go. Most people have giving it a great review and I can get them pretty cheap.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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Ohlins DFV
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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NF210 would be a perfect choice...it gives a natural feeling and it lowers front and rears about 1.2''
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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what about tein?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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+1 for GF210 since the rear is being lowered a little more which will level out the Z.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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I have the NF210 ... it feels like stock and the drop is good...also the NF's are a better deal than the eibach pro kit, its overrated and overpriced
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by black06z
+1 for GF210 since the rear is being lowered a little more which will level out the Z.
+1 I have GF210's and I actually wish the rear was lower still. The front is noticeably lower even with the greater drop in the rear. The rear fender is probably .5 to 1 inch higher. It doesn't look bad and ride quality is good. If I could do it all over I would get coilovers and lower it more. Never had a problem with scraping though I dont have a body kit.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Zyuhlater
I have the NF210 ... it feels like stock and the drop is good...also the NF's are a better deal than the eibach pro kit, its overrated and overpriced
I've been providing data to this community for years, so people can make more informed decision's. In your case it would have allowed you to see why the Pro-kits would have been worth the price differance. Though I'll be the first to admit, the info is only of value to the person that know's how to use it and to those that actually want to make better choices. I get it, for some it's just a car and they just want it dropped, nothing more nothing less.

Eibach 350Z progressive springs 1”/1”
Spring rates in LBS initial/final front 296/384 initial/final rear 316/421

Tanabe NF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1.2”/1.2” higher
Spring rates in LBS 314/353

Tanabe GF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1”/1.2”
Spring rates in LBS 336/375

Oem 2003-2004
314/342

Oem 2004.5-2007
314/427

Removing 1.2" of suspension travel and keeping the spring rates at oem levels is a poor choice since you have done nothing extra to keep you away from much more frequent contact with those bumpstops. Pro-kits offer the greatest peak spring rates in comparison, better insurance against bumpstop contact.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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tein S-techs are the lowest you can go while still being in spec FYI

more than .7 and your out of spec and will have uneaven tire wear and will need camber arms
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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what about coilovers? springs are weak.. even for DD in Socal..
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
I've been providing data to this community for years, so people can make more informed decision's. In your case it would have allowed you to see why the Pro-kits would have been worth the price differance. Though I'll be the first to admit, the info is only of value to the person that know's how to use it and to those that actually want to make better choices. I get it, for some it's just a car and they just want it dropped, nothing more nothing less.

Eibach 350Z progressive springs 1”/1”
Spring rates in LBS initial/final front 296/384 initial/final rear 316/421

Tanabe NF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1.2”/1.2” higher
Spring rates in LBS 314/353

Tanabe GF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1”/1.2”
Spring rates in LBS 336/375

Oem 2003-2004
314/342

Oem 2004.5-2007
314/427

Removing 1.2" of suspension travel and keeping the spring rates at oem levels is a poor choice since you have done nothing extra to keep you away from much more frequent contact with those bumpstops. Pro-kits offer the greatest peak spring rates in comparison, better insurance against bumpstop contact.
Im lost here... are you saying that the eibach are better than tanabe? cause im in the market for springs but I want confort while making the car just a little bit more stiffer on corners, etc....
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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I went with RS-R Ti2000's, .6" drop, Close-to-stock spring rates. Light too.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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gf210.

is .6" drop noticeble?
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