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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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hotchkis VS gf210's

ok i've searched and searched and i think these are the most similar springs in comparison, but tehy have never been compared. Tanabe gf210's Vs Hotchkis. I checked and i didn't see the spring rates for the hotchkis, are they the same as teh tanabes? the drop on both seem to be the same. I kno the offset will effect performance, but it's OK with me , im not auto-X'n or anything like that, i just want "that look"


Whats every ones preference and it would be amazing if some one could post pix of gf210's on an evo vs hotchkis

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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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Well, the Hotchkis springs rate for the front is 195 lbs and rear is 275 lbs......

Check this thread out for more information and pics

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...s+spring+rates
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Tanabe GP210:.......256lbs(4.6k)....319lbs(5.7k)....1.5f / 1.0r
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Hotchkis................... 195 lbs and rear is 275 lbs 1.5f/1.0r

OK, that seems liek a big diff. What and why is the diff so big. Which are most prefered????

p.s THANKS EVOla !!!
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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The Hotchkis ride better and they are progressive which means they get stiffer when the spring gets compressed.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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Thanks evotexas....good thing i posted this thread b4 i ordered...i am leaning more towards the hotckis now...
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 06:07 AM
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GSC Motorsports has an unbeatable price on them.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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Yup, EvoTxs is right (not cause i have em either ) GSC Motorsports were extremely helpful too....I bucked out on the rear sway bar cause Ive got the Cusco Ver1&2 under bars plus the RS and rear strut tower bar...she oversteers enough with that combination.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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thanks
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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Well my vote will be for the Tanabe's...I don't have any experience with the Hotchicks ones but the Tanabe's handle very well in my opinion and have a pretty aggressive stance (see my sig for pics).
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Old Dec 14, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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I've got an extensive review of the Tanabes elsewhere. I really like them for a performance application. The fronts are linear and the rears are progressive. Not what you want for a soft ride, though.
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