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Old Jul 12, 2012, 05:46 PM
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Tanabe GF, didn't drop much?

Can anyone help me who with tanabe gf & kyb shocks?
Im just trying to figure out how"s wheel gap?. I looked at ton of pix but not many that i can tell.

I do have about 2 finger gaps all around. 245/40 tires on bbs.
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Old Jul 16, 2012, 04:01 PM
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Can i bump this?
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Here some front picture...



Old Jul 17, 2012, 05:06 AM
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Do you feel your gap is off? I'm just curious to the reason why you want to know the wheel gap when you already have them on your car?
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Just trying to see if it dropped right. When i compare with others, Its kinda feel it should drop more?

Edit:

Here is other member's front drop...And that's just how it looks with my buddy's car too.

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If the springs are brand new, give them a few miles to settle in. When you first put springs on they will sit a bit higher for a bit. Mine took about a week to settle in properly.
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It has been a week and about 130 mile on it. It didn't change at all from the day installed.
Old Jul 19, 2012, 05:51 PM
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We installed same springs on my friend's car. I remember his is lowered than yours.
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Mochafrap,
My buddy has one also, that's why i got the tanabe. I liked them on my previous car too.

Mine:


Other member's picture:


I spent time online here and there, didn't really find any clear answer. I'm pretty disappoint at how it sits , i prob will just leave it for now and go coilover later.
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Originally Posted by Chef-j
I'm pretty disappoint at how it sits , i prob will just leave it for now and go coilover later.
How well does it handle?
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Originally Posted by FJF
How well does it handle?
I did not have a stock suspension. Did not notice huge different from before setup.
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