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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Default tanabe gf210, will it softer my ride quality on 06 Z?

I like the drop of gf210, but wonder that I will lose my ride quality. I don't wanna get softer than stock, prefer same or even little bit stiffer than stock.

give me some input about these 06+ riders with tanabe or even other brand!

P.S I think tanabe gets little bit stiffer rate on front and losen the rear rate for 06 z?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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i think my car rides even better than before...i dont know think my car rides soft at all
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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GF210s are a little bit more stiff than stock.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79
GF210s are a little bit more stiff than stock.

Believe it or not, they're VERY close to 03-05 spring rates, and softer than 06+
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by n1sm0r
Believe it or not, they're VERY close to 03-05 spring rates, and softer than 06+
Seriously? The ones I'm using feel more stiff. I know the Hotchkis were softer than stock. Huh.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Are they linear springs? Are the OEM progressive?
Why the terrible engrish OP? The title is horrid
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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On paper they are softer, but it feels stiff on my 06.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by soleil350z
i think my car rides even better than before...i dont know think my car rides soft at all

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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rickyislaZy
On paper they are softer, but it feels stiff on my 06.
It's all in your head. I don't blame you
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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damn.. what if i purchase shocks seperately? it won't help the ride quality isn't it?
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by enuff4life
damn.. what if i purchase shocks seperately? it won't help the ride quality isn't it?

Yes, shocks will change your ride quality. A shock with stronger rebound will have a bumpier ride, but better high speed cornering.
Lowering springs DO change your ride quality, but the Tanabe GF210 "grip feeling" does not have a drastic change.
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well some people say that the eibach has bumpy ride at hgh speed and stiff rate at lower speed. or is it vice versa?
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if your Z is your daily driver...then you'll feel a difference...
if you take out for pleasure...meaning spirited driving ....you get the picture...
you'll love the gf210.

gf210 are stiff but you bought a Z, not a cadillac....
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by emulzhn
if your Z is your daily driver...then you'll feel a difference...
if you take out for pleasure...meaning spirited driving ....you get the picture...
you'll love the gf210.

gf210 are stiff but you bought a Z, not a cadillac....
Z is DD and I might get eibach sportlines because they have 1.2" drop all around and higher spring rate at maximum. but kinda lower spring rate at minimum too;;;;

what do you guys recomend

eibach Pro kit OR eibach sportlines?
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