Review Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC coilovers

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Old 05-27-2009, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by graphiteg37
For me, no rattles and no problems. Adjusting them after they settled was a breeze.
You have them as well? How do they ride compared to stock?? Black Betty said he came from Tanabe springs instead of stock so he does not have a direct comparison.
Old 05-27-2009, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by StopTheExcuses
Black Betty, quite a bit of time has elapsed since you posted this initial review, are you still as pleased as you sounded on page one?? Any new information or observations you would like to share? Thanks!
Still quite happy with them. No negative issues have developed except for the fact that I find myself taking ramps and turns faster than I normally would.

I can't actually test them to their limits because my rear tires are bald.

I would recommend them highly. If you can find a set.
Old 05-27-2009, 11:41 PM
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I had Eibach's before. eibach's were nice but the Tanabe's are better, in my opinion.
Old 05-27-2009, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
Still quite happy with them. No negative issues have developed except for the fact that I find myself taking ramps and turns faster than I normally would.

I can't actually test them to their limits because my rear tires are bald.

I would recommend them highly. If you can find a set.
Yeah, I'm going to pull the trigger on them ASAP. I'm just trying to figure out if I want to slap them in myself, or take it to my buddy's shop with a lift in case I need to adjust them a few times right fast.

I did find a set, and It seems to be at a damn good deal, I'll Pm you and see what you think. Thanks!
Old 05-29-2009, 04:55 PM
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UGGGGG!! Infiniti Rewards card came in today, so I called ******** to order my Tanabe suspension, and of course, they sold the last two sets yesterday. He called his supplier, and they are not coming from japan again until 4 to 6 weeks. So, I at least have a set on order. Thanks for your review Black Betty!
Old 05-30-2009, 08:26 PM
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BB what are you going to do about the alignment. Won't you need a front kit to get it right?
Old 05-30-2009, 09:33 PM
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I doubt it. I haven't checked yet, but I don't think it's that low. If it is I'll raise it back up higher before I install a flawed part like the camber kit that is available from SPC. Did they ever get it reengineered correctly? I dropped out of that soap opera long ago when the didn't redesign the part to fit the car correctly immediately when problems were first reported.
Old 05-30-2009, 10:15 PM
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I haven't heard of any workable solution for the fronts yet.
Old 05-31-2009, 02:34 AM
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Wow, great review.

I'm thinking of selling my eibach springs right now
Old 05-31-2009, 09:46 AM
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so how low can you go without needing front or rear camber/toe kits and still be in spec?
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Originally Posted by Q8y_drifter
so how low can you go without needing front or rear camber/toe kits and still be in spec?
I'm wondering the exact same thing.
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I'm wondering too, so can you answer the question and tell us hows the car been doing after 2 months now?
I'm ordering mine soon, feedback needed BB, also i would like to maintane stock/semi stock hight when i get those, roads are crappy where i live, so i'd better watch out.
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Nice! Good to know these are holding up well.
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Coils still holding up. I have camber kit in the rear so that I could adjust.
I'm too low in the front to adjust without camber kit.
The ride is great, very smooth.
For those that want to adjust height and maintain ride quality, go with these. You will not be disappointed.
Old 07-22-2009, 10:44 AM
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put a deposit down on some from Lou and can't wait... these are exactly what I've been waiting for.


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