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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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06 STI lowering springs?
I have a 06 STI and want to lower it a bit with springs for now. Would like a clean, even drop with hopefully 2 fingers of a gap. I would also want to avoid the rear from sagging. Any opinions of brands? Anything I should know of?

Please post pictures as well.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Can't go wrong with Tanabe GF210 springs; moderate drop, ~35% stiffer, and work great with OE struts.
BTW I have two sets left.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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+1 for the GF210's. I have them on my 04 STI and they are awesome.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by okpanic
+1 for the GF210's. I have them on my 04 STI and they are awesome.
get back to work!

okpanics car definitely looks nice. Good amount of lowering without being ugly and slammed to the ground
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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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i've been doing alot of research before i got mine but, i think everyone agrees that all these are good brands:
rce
prodrive
sti pinks
swift
crucial
cobb

i got cobb because it was the cheapest O.o
just something before saving up for coilovers.
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how are the tanabes compared to the prodrive in stiffness and ride quality?
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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[QUOTE=Paul@dbtuned;2203590]Can't go wrong with Tanabe GF210 springs; moderate drop, ~35% stiffer, and work great with OE struts.
BTW I have two sets left.


Hmm, looks like a clean drop. Kind of wish it was a hair more of a drop in front, but how much for them?
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[QUOTE=ciRe_oNe;2205236]
Originally Posted by Paul@dbtuned
Can't go wrong with Tanabe GF210 springs; moderate drop, ~35% stiffer, and work great with OE struts.
BTW I have two sets left.


Hmm, looks like a clean drop. Kind of wish it was a hair more of a drop in front, but how much for them?
How's $300 shipped sound?
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Go with the Tanabe's or the STi Pinks for stock struts.

just my .02
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[QUOTE=Paul@dbtuned;2207762]
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How's $300 shipped sound?

Are these p/n TGF107?
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Are these p/n TGF107?
Yes.
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