Eibach Pro Kit or Tanabe GF210 Springs?

DuckieTom

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Sep 8, 2007
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I recently got new Bilstein struts (front & rear) and installed it with the stock springs I had on my 89 Supra. I removed the old TEMS System. The Bilstein raised my car a little bit higher than original stock height approx 1/4 inch. I am in need of new springs for my car.

Three things I am looking for in the new springs are:
1. Comfort (Most important)
2. Performance
3. Lowering my car but not having it too low that I would have trouble getting off my driveway or trouble going over bumps.

Eibach Pro Kit and Tanabe GF210 springs are approx. $250.00/set; each with different drop specs. Which set should I go for? Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.
 

adampecush

Regular Supramaniac
May 11, 2006
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Edmonton
I'm using the tanabe springs. They're not as stiff as the eibachs - at times I wish they were a bit stiffer but overall I'm reasonably happy with them. I can't comment on the drop since my shocks have height-adjustable perches.
 

zoppii

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May 21, 2007
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Palm Harbor
I'm using Tanabe springs with Tokico ILLUMINA II / TEMS and it's a great combination. I had the same issue with lowering too much with my driveway being on a hill.
 

DuckieTom

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Sep 8, 2007
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Long Beach, CA
The Bilstein i got are yellow with blue letters on them. They are not height adjustable. I got 2 fronts and 2 rear NIB for $130.00 clearance at a Toyota Dealer in Carlsbad. I brought it because my stocks were giving out.
 

hvyman

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Apr 17, 2007
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i have height adj. bilsteins with eibachs. there not low enough for my taste and they dont handle in the turns that great.

i would rather have the h&r's with the bilsteins. personal pref tho.
 

akito

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Jul 31, 2006
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eibachs here with tokico hps, love the height, could be a lil bit lowered but not much more. Love the ride, firm and stick to the ground.
 

giterboosted

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Got the tanabe here and overall it is basically what you wanted in my opinion but then again I Like my cars really aggressive so it's not quite my fav, but also I've never ridden on eibach (other than on my wifes focus which handles amazing after that) so I can't really say bout them in a supra
 

DuckieTom

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Sep 8, 2007
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Long Beach, CA
Ok guys, I finally got it all done. Replaced my stocks springs with the Eibach Pro Kit #8211.140 and used the Bilstein struts I recently installed. The car handles quite well on the turns. The height is not too low which is just how I like it.

Thanks for all the feedback guys.