Tanabe GF210 on 04 STI struts

[Custom Trendz Inc.]

So I finally got different springs for my 04 sti struts. After a lot of research it seemed that the only safe way, and the only way to make sure my struts didn't ride on bump stops was to get these less aggressive lowering springs. They are marketed more towards the "agility" spec. 4.3 fr and 4.0 r are the spring rates 1.3in front and 1in rear. I cut the bump stops(2 layers on front, 2 on back) just as was suggested by Tanabe and STI forums. Also ended up re-lubing the struts while i had the inserts out to cut the bump stops. All in all, took me about 8 hours because I had to take the struts apart and had no help while doing it, and the rain didn't help much either(i did it in the driveway.) Driving into my driveway the tow hook grinds on the driveway, so i drive in with the passenger wheel first. Ended up bending my driver front fender a bit but only because i had my fender pushed in by someone who hit their car door in the middle of my fender.

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i got the springs off nasioc vendor sales. ended up being 219 with 1 day shipping. Now i have a feeling I should roll my fenders asap so I can start test fitting rims and tires off of friends cars.

[Baddog]

Same setup I am running. Using the 05-07 STI GF210's though. Stiffer rates