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Old 10-06-2003, 09:59 PM
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I ordered the tanabe dress up form springs today. $178 shipped to my house. I'm switching over to those from my trd springs right now. It is a 2" drop. I doubt that my tires will rub, i have 195/50/15 size tires. Does anyone know if i'm ok with that and i won't rub. I just want to make sure.
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Old 10-06-2003, 10:08 PM
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Jason,

Post some images when you get them installed. I need pics for the gallery.

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Gyeah i can do that, no prob. :D
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i don't think it'll rub...i'll be getting those too ...and i have 215/45/17.

the following info is of course for an xB>...

it's a nice drop... 2.2" in the front 2.0" in the rear...

u might not notice the full extent of the drop until it settles ...which can take up to a week or so...

but i think Tanabe's are great springs at a great price.


here's more info...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ghlight=tanabe

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Old 10-10-2003, 08:54 PM
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I just called up options auto salon to check on my order status. They told me that it will ship out this tuesday when tanabe ships it to them, So i'm looking at thursday for the springs...errrrr...i can't wait! :?
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I brought my tanabe springs back to ups so they can return it to options auto, then once options auto recieves the wrong order, they will send out the right order..ahhh..what a hassle, oh well :?
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They shipped you the wrong springs?
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Yah for the xB. I clearly told them "scion xA" on my phone order..errr oh well. It will take i'm guessing 4 days to get my springs now. I really was hoping to get them installed by import fest, but i guess thats out of the question..err
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My freakin' tanabe dress up form springs finally came in today. What a relief..haha. Rhob(tsw sd) is kind enough to maybe install them this fri morning. Hopefully it goes through. *crosses fingers* :D
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so whatever happened greatwhite?
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still didn't get them installed yet, last week in san diego was the fires and the week before that i had mid terms, so i've been busy the past weeks. I'm going to see if i can get them installed maybe next week.
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I had mine installed... make sure you cut the bump stops that they give you and use the larger half.. gives it less of a bumpy ride i test fitted a pair of 18's on my car.. rides perfectly w/o rubbing
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