tein S-tech or tanabe DF210???

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12-31-2005, 06:28 PM

JDMRyde

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tein S-tech or tanabe DF210???

Need imput from fellow scion members. I know that the DF210 gives slightly a lower drop then the S-tech. Im just wondering which spring is better.

12-31-2005, 07:44 PM

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i have the df210s and they are great.... a little stiffer than stock and slightly rougher ride but very bearable
i installed the s-techs on a friends car and the drop looked so close to the same, it was about 1/2 inch higher and sits much more level (mind i have two 12's, 2 amps, a custom fit box, and another batteriy in the back) but he says that they ride better than the stock springs and even handle better too
i am considering changing to the s-techs so that i can put a body kit on so if you plan on ever putting a body kit on then get the s-techs for sure cause it would be impossible with the df210s without destroying the kit within the month

note- this is my personal opi

12-31-2005, 07:44 PM

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12-31-2005, 08:26 PM

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I love my s tech's. You can find a really god deal on them at most retailers. I dont think you will be disappointed with them if you end up buying them

12-31-2005, 09:25 PM

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DF210's all the way...........

01-01-2006, 02:45 PM

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DF210's definitely!!!

01-01-2006, 03:32 PM

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01-02-2006, 03:32 AM

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I pimp the DF210's every day and love them.

01-03-2006, 01:22 PM

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springs

well 4-2 i guess the tanabes are a better spring

01-03-2006, 02:27 PM

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it all depends on what you are looking for. Im not running either of the 2 but if you want an agressive drop, then definately go with tanabe, but if you a more suttle nice looking drop go with tein.

01-03-2006, 03:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JSosa

it all depends on what you are looking for. Im not running either of the 2 but if you want an agressive drop, then definately go with tanabe, but if you a more suttle nice looking drop go with tein.

Well put. I just went through the spring decision. I went with TEIN S-Tech man the ride is fine alittle stiffer than stock(to be expected) and the drop is perfect if you are running 15's still. I just got new 195/60/15's the FUZION's and I love the way it look's the edge of the fender sit's just over the tire. Perfect Fit!

01-04-2006, 10:05 AM

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should i get the trd struts/shocks combo before i get any lowering springs? or which struts do you prefer?

01-04-2006, 10:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Carr

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSosa

it all depends on what you are looking for. Im not running either of the 2 but if you want an agressive drop, then definately go with tanabe, but if you a more suttle nice looking drop go with tein.

pics...

im on Tanabes and i have a Kenstyle front lip and im rolling on steelies...
my lip is getting scraped and dragged everytime i enter or exit a driveway...
never did this back when i had the stock lip...

i would change my springs for those s-techs but i'll be rolling on coilovers soon and well it won't matter then.

01-04-2006, 11:47 AM

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DF210's. They perform better than s-techs, and also look better with stance.

S-techs final drop is in the range of 1.8-2.0''. My dfs dropped me 2.2-2.3.

01-04-2006, 07:50 PM

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only thing i dont like about my S-Tech's
are the bouncy ride in the back seat.

01-04-2006, 11:42 PM

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S Techs Rock I love them Sweet Ride, and if my Wife doesn't complain about the ride then there sweet!

01-05-2006, 08:57 AM

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s-techs. i have them with 18 x 7's with no rubbing or anything. plus the handling is stellar =)

01-05-2006, 09:43 AM

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you want low.... tanabes!!

s-techs = low
df210s = lower
coilovers = super low
air = xtreme low

01-05-2006, 10:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aireck

you want low.... tanabes!!

s-techs = low
df210s = lower
coilovers = super low
air = xtreme low

To add on to that.

s-techs = more comfort than performance
df210s = more performance than comfort
coilovers = performance
air = comfort/strictly show

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