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IheartSTI · 2004-09-07, 10:46 PM

what do u guys think about tanabe (sp) coil overs? from what i read there like ARAGOSTA, TEINS.

Kevin M · 2004-09-07, 11:33 PM

Don't know anyone running tanabe coilovers, but everything I've gathered about their springs says they are more about looks than performance- their spring rates don't work very well with stock struts. Frankly, I've never been all that impressed with the less expensive Japanese aftermarket stuff.

Libila · 2004-09-08, 08:26 AM

Sam, if your going to spend the money you might as well buy quality parts. Ive never looked into STi aftermarket parts but I would say just stick with whatever brand is proven.

Sam it's been awhile, hows the car?

IheartSTI · 2004-09-08, 10:41 PM

i dont call aragosta suspension cheep... around 3800 i think

IheartSTI · 2004-09-08, 10:42 PM

the car is doing good. i ordered something way cool but its gonna take a couple mounths to get here...

:shock:

:o :o

qksubi · 2004-09-09, 01:04 AM

I have tanabe sustec gf210 srings and they handle great Also the coil-overs are manufactured by cusco Tanabe is a exhaust Co. they dont make springs or coil-overs but they put there name on somone elses product. I have been tould this by three different dist. of tanabe. Also Tanabe was at the time in January the only spring and proper spring rate for the Sti only and not wrx/sti. Tein said they made one but couldnt find anyone selling it.

2004-09-07, 10:46 PM	#1
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	suspension what do u guys think about tanabe (sp) coil overs? from what i read there like ARAGOSTA, TEINS.

2004-09-07, 11:33 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Don't know anyone running tanabe coilovers, but everything I've gathered about their springs says they are more about looks than performance- their spring rates don't work very well with stock struts. Frankly, I've never been all that impressed with the less expensive Japanese aftermarket stuff. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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2004-09-08, 08:26 AM	#3
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Sam, if your going to spend the money you might as well buy quality parts. Ive never looked into STi aftermarket parts but I would say just stick with whatever brand is proven. Sam it's been awhile, hows the car?

2004-09-08, 10:41 PM	#4
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	i dont call aragosta suspension cheep... around 3800 i think

2004-09-08, 10:42 PM	#5
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	the car is doing good. i ordered something way cool but its gonna take a couple mounths to get here... :shock: :o :o

2004-09-09, 01:04 AM	#6
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	I have tanabe sustec gf210 srings and they handle great Also the coil-overs are manufactured by cusco Tanabe is a exhaust Co. they dont make springs or coil-overs but they put there name on somone elses product. I have been tould this by three different dist. of tanabe. Also Tanabe was at the time in January the only spring and proper spring rate for the Sti only and not wrx/sti. Tein said they made one but couldnt find anyone selling it.