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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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as good of a product as Swift might make, for this platform, its just not worth the extra price vs other springs IMHO

they have nearly identical specs to Hotchkis, but Hotchkis are ~ 50% the price.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Wasn't there a thread here recently where someone complained about Hotchkis's spring rate being softer than OEM? I was leaning towards Hotchkis too (TVS1 to be specific) but am not too sure now and might just get their sways and some other springs.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Can anyone verify the Tanabe info, as I am leaning towards the DF210 springs, but I have a 2003 so if there is truth to them not being good for my year, I'll have to rethink it.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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as has been mentioned, DF210 would be best mated to aftermarket shocks on a pre 04.5 car

Tein S Techs would be your best choice, or Hotchkis
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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are the eibach sportline springs good too????
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Hotchkis! Can't beat the fact that they are one of the few linear rate springs out there.

pics here: https://my350z.com/forum/8016845-post156.html
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Hotchkis! Can't beat the fact that they are one of the few linear rate springs out there.

pics here: https://my350z.com/forum/8016845-post156.html
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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how low does the hotchkis drop your car?
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Just find whatever is used in the for sale section and buy them, or save your money for coilovers. Your 03 shocks are probably worn out already, they have a usable life of about 60k miles.

Just set your car up right the first time, it will be cheaper in the long run.
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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I had swift before I bought coilovers, well worth it if you can afford them
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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Search there's alot of threads on lowering springs!!
I HAD TEIN S-TECHS BEFORE MY COILS, I LOVED THEM!
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by nismonian
how low does the hotchkis drop your car?
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=1343
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