Teins or Tanabe NF210!! Cant decide!

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  1. dynasty

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    Im trying to decide which set of springs to get... This is my daily driver so im not looking for a slammed ride. For those that are daily drivers on stock struts, which springs do you recommend? if you have photos with wheels mounted of your tein or NF's that would be great. thanks for your help!:confused:
    With the NF's are you satisfied with the larger gap in the wheel wells? and those with Teins, any issues with a harsh ride or bottoming out?
    thanks in advance
     
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    I think more people have the Tanabes
     
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    it's really hard to get teins!
     
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    can someone post a photo of a prius with 18in wheels and Tanabe NF210 springs? thanks
     
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    EIBACH bro. Don't mess around with n00bs.
     
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    I went with Tein H-techs. The Prius is my daily driver and I think the drop is adequate with my 18" wheels.
     
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    Tein!
     
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    cool! thanks for the feedback.. just ordered the Teins!
     
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    Where did you get it and how much if you don't mind me asking? Does the store has in stock? Thanks.


     
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    Lol...should've bought the Eibach's....tsk tsk. :cool:
     
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    i initially ordered it from kuruma motoring for $108 yesterday but they ended up refunding me the payment this morning since there are none available. there was a shipment this month but was told it is all sold out and with a waiting list. i ended up calling tein for the real scoop and there was one left and enroute to their east coast warehouse.. they told me to order it though another dealer in NJ called wired electronics. I ended up paying $145+30 shipping for these... should get them in 5-7days. i know if i was patient i could have gotten them for less but my impulsiveness kicked in.
    regardless its still cheaper than tanabe's or Eibachs!
     
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    The back is lower than the front. I couldn't live with myself if I did this. I'd pay the extra $30 for the Eibach's to have it done right. See what ah mean?

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    Ok. Thanks alot for the info.

     
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    Not a big fan of this car lowered with 15inch wheels, Got to be at least 17s! My choice Tanabe NF210s $229 shipped! Microimage.com
     
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    The rim size wasn't the point. The point was these Tein and Tanabe springs were not designed/manufactured with a forward rake in mind. That should be a huge red flag! And that's only me talking. Google "Eibach vs Tein" or "Eibach vs Tanabe" and see what I'm talking about. Eibach is just a better spring if you want performance and handling.
     
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    lets just be positive here. whatever company you get, u will be happy! :rockon:
     
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    I apologize Roy for also using your picture. Hehe. Embarassing on my part...

    Anyways, I was just trying to shed some light. With the exception of 1 or 2 people, everyone seems to be going with Tein or Tanabe for some odd reason. Just leveling the playing field. :)
     
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    Sorry I forgot what this was about no big deal! The pic was what i was after! Had it in my post and it was to big so I took it out! I still don't like the look of this car lowered with 15s. they just look smallish, Maybe if they were Blacked out!
    Tanabe USA Inc. - Springs
     
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