2rotor Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I installed the Tanabe Springs today.. It looks like crap. The front is crazy low compared to the back. I just spent 5 hours swapping out the springs for sub-par results. The front went in great, and the drop is very acceptable, the rear on the otherhand... Terrible.. What could have gone wrong? I know I used the correct springs in the correct locations... Anyone else have this happen?? The first picture is "BEFORE", 2nd picture is front done rear not, all the rest are "completed"... I am very unhappy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 what size rims and tires u have on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 17x9 with 245/45/17.. But tire size shouldn't really effect the ride Height that much..... It is CRAZY jacked up in the back.. I am going to fill it up with gas, but it won't make that much of a difference.. geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 I really hope they settle about 3/4 of an inch lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 hmmm, i have h&r springs and they look the same as those as far as the gap but i have 18's......235-40-18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarman4 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 2rotor, How did the lowering springs look compared to the oem ones for size? Did you keep the original struts or change those as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I had Tanabe DF210s on my old 91 and it looked amazing... Maybe it's just the offset of the wheels making it look funny.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 The Tanabe springs were almost a full 2" lower when standing next to the OEM springs... I wonder if the offset is f-ing it up that bad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 the first pic u have, look at the rear gap and the wheel itself......it looks like the rear is tilted out at the top, that is an indication of the car sitting to high i believe.....just a thought here, im not to good with suspension, its just an observation, hope u get this resolved, i was thinking of getting the megans myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I figured out the problem.. i forgot to cut the rear bump stops.. I cut them and it instantly dropped. I had to roll the fenders severely... The offset is crazy low for the stock body.. Overall I am happy with the way the entire setup turned out. It looks MEAN and wide.. My clear lenses for the front should be here Monday.. I am powdercoating the wheels black, then am painting the car black... kinda murdering it out...I have never been big on chrome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 thats much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 So much better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 nice dude looks sick! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 how does it ride? is it too stiff? do u scrape going in and out of driveways? would u recommend them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 It rides what I would assume factory felt like 332k miles ago.. It lost all it's bodyroll, without making the ride stiff.. It feels like a new car.. I had to roll my fenders for the tire/wheel combo I have but if you were to put a higher offset (like 35-45mm, i have 24mm offset) it wouldn't be needed. So far I am very pleased with the results, they don't take away from the original intent of the car, and are not so low that I worry about bottoming out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 great news! woohoo.....thanks for the info, where and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 I was lucky and bought them from someone who had purchased them NEW and never installed them.. I got the springs, a Celsior Grill, and Curtains for $150 shipped... But the springs can be had for as low as $220 on certain websites.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 so these r just the springs? not the adjustable coil overs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes, the DF210 Tanabe springs... Not coill overs... The coilovers cost more then the car is worth..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 i looked into these and it said it only had a 1.3 inch drop in the rear and a 1.8 in the front......do u have a part number off of a box? i would like a 2 inch like u said urs had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 The Tanabe DF210's actually settle very close to 2". What does the Celsior grill look like? Just the same but with the Toyota emblem?? Can't wait to see those wheels powder coated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Actually they are 1.3 in the front 1.8 in the rear... But i have measured after them settling and it was basically right on 2" drop.... Oh and about the powdercoating... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rotor Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Guess what just showed up!!! Man the car is really coming together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiCelsior Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 very nice drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wow dude, you're right, coming along VERY nicely. The wheels look awesome powdercoated. Let's see them on the ride!! :D :D Keep up the good work man looks like you're going in the right direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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