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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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if you install lowering springs with stock shocks, and one of the stock shocks blows, isn't the car going to be scraping the ground?
From what I understand, it will just make some goofy noises and have sloppy handling.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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heres mine on sportlines its been 8k miles and the car rides ok scapes in every speed bump unless taken in an angle
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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damn that looks nice~~~~
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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I have my Hotchkis Springs installed I am happy over all but, want to be lower.. this thread has been helpfull and the Orange Z is sick...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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i went with prokit and it was not enough drop for me... im going coilovers now but if i was to do springs again i would def go GF210s...

and no im not one of those guys that has to be slammed and scrapping everywhere... but theres is def a decent size gap between my tire and fender.. im running 19s with 285/35 in the rear...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Recently installed gf210 springs....overall happy with the drop. Waiting to roll my fenders then put my TE 37 on




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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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I had GF210's on my car as well. Ran on stock shocks for a month or 2 and handling was horrible. Huge amount of bounce in the rear over bumps. I swapped to the Tokico HP Blues and thought the handling was great, a little stiffer than stock.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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This thread is very helpful.
From what I've seen, I think I will get Eibach Pro kit.
I want to read more about ride quality on those, but I think I've made my choice. Still don't believe in the sportlines, because of what I've read about ride quality. So I think I have my decision
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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id rather get a decent coilover for 1k, then to blow my stock struts.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
Recently installed gf210 springs....overall happy with the drop. Waiting to roll my fenders then put my TE 37 on
Did you also buy a rear camber kit? How is the ride quality compared to stock so far?
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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here are my sportlines, just trying to help compare I was in the same position

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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noone running on cobbs? nice drop, just enough to clear speedbumps
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Good Thread, I am also stuck between the 2 Springs.
So far I am leaning towards the GF210 because of the lower drop but I have one question they may change my decision.

Could I use the Prokit with out a camber and toe kit since the drop is less?
How many of you guys running the Prokit were able to get your alignment close to factory specs?

I need a drop bad,
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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deciding on these or these 400 coilovers for the z..http://www.mdusport.com/nissan.html

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LVZ053
Good Thread, I am also stuck between the 2 Springs.
So far I am leaning towards the GF210 because of the lower drop but I have one question they may change my decision.

Could I use the Prokit with out a camber and toe kit since the drop is less?
How many of you guys running the Prokit were able to get your alignment close to factory specs?

I need a drop bad,
Any luck with this? also interested in how close to factory alignment can ya get with a 1" drop..
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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installed the Tanabe NF's today with tokico shocks and spc camber kit. its a sick drop in the front, the back is a bit higher but not to noticeable. will have a full writeup with pictures later today.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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The Z stock rear end is always higher to begin with.. with the 1" and 1.2" will even it out for you... the eibach will leave the back end sitting up a tad bit.. both are very great i actually have GF210 in the mail should be here tuesday.. ill post some pics up
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Does anyone have gf210 with D-spec. Wanted to know the ride quality of this set up. I have heard mixed reviews mostly. I have an 03 with the unrevised suspension, this must be an upgrade?
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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How in the HECK can anyone say the tanabe gf210's are good?

are you guys referring to looks ONLY!!!!!


i had these springs on for a week and they are HORRIBLE....TOO SOFT!!!!i felt like i was floating on the freeway and the handling was so sloppy i hated it. took them off one week after putting them on.....worse than stock by far....

just don't see how you guy can stand it just going for looks and ruining the handling of your car......not worth it trying to look cool until you hit a dip on the freeway and the other guy is laughing cause you are going all over the place!

AND I HAD INSTALLED THEM WITH BRAND NEW BLUES!!!!!!!!!!!!

they need to call them the HF210's HF=Horrible Feeling!
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