Eibach vs Tanabe

[eduenrique]

Hello,

I'm planning on installing a spring kit to fill in the gap now that I installed 18" wheels.

There are two kits available for the V; the Eibach and the Tanabe.

which one??

Thanks!!

[idunno22221]

i'm also looking at lowering my car...i was suggested to go with the eibachs..so im probably going to go with those.

[Veilside Versa]

I think Tanabe is better, cuz i had them in my V, they are nice.Or wait for the Tein to come out

[BenzTech Gone Versa]

Honestly...before I got the V I never heard of tanabe!Eiback is very known to me though.I did my 1977,1979,1981 and 1986 trans am suspension with Eibach.

[Nismo V]

Tanabe, my friends race at the track near me Infineon Raceway a.k.a. Sears Point old name, I was thinking which was better they all said Tanabe that's what I got.. but you can't go wrong with either since both are 1.4"-1.5" drops or you could wait on "true coilover system" that'll run about $1200-up oh yeah stay away from those "coilover sleeve kits" everybody buys they make the cars ride like crap.. they don't have any out yet that I know of but they'll be on eBay soon enough watch out and steer clear of those

[justmerging]

I can tell you that the eibach are top notch quality. The spring rate is maybe 5-10% stiffer than stock and the ride height is just right, the way it should've come from the factory. I don't have any personal experience with tanabe but I know they are huge in japan. Not nearly as reputable as eibach though as they are worldwide. I personally would go with eibach as I know their customer service is top notch as well as their product.

[homeslicej2]

I can tell you that the eibach are top notch quality. The spring rate is maybe 5-10% stiffer than stock and the ride height is just right, the way it should've come from the factory. I don't have any personal experience with tanabe but I know they are huge in japan. Not nearly as reputable as eibach though as they are worldwide. I personally would go with eibach as I know their customer service is top notch as well as their product.

Eibach is known as a great brand worldwide. They have very strict manufacturing standards as well, but tanabe is a good brand too. Eibach's are probably a little better for the street too.

[Ever Victorious]

I'll also add my vote for Eibach as well. Had a set of their springs on a Kia Spectra, and it made the car, as justmerging said, ride the way it should have come from the factory.

There was also an added bonus. Stock rear Kia springs are a bit weak, and sag under weight. 200 pounds (1 passenger) equated to nearly a 1 inch drop in the rear. Having 2 passengers made the car look like it was tail dragging.

The Eibach springs corrected this, and gave an even ride height at all weight loads.

[MIdnkight-lude]

first of it should be what you wanna do with your car. If it creature confort or more of a turning machine. I had tanabe on my last car, but the type of springs were way softer then the current NF Series.

One thing to note is that Eibach will not be as stiff, and more of a closer to stock ride quality. while tanabe will be stiffer, and give you better response as far as turning in concern.

If you dotn want Stiff, please stay away from TEIN, they more of a Race type springs, then something you want people to ride around in.

I plan to go with Eibach when they come out, (avalibity will be scare vs tanabe) I bought my car to transport people, and to enjoy a nice riding car. i Dont need to go "auto-x/ canyon carving" every weekend.

[Nismo V]

Actually Tanabe's NF210 is only 5% stiffer then stock which is the same as Eibachs currrent springs, difference is Tanabes better handling and price, which is currently lower priced due to it being a new product line, but like any auto part it depends on individual driver preference's.. Some people swear by a product while others don't either way bro they both carry TUV and ISO 9001 which is a "world" manufacturing quality standard so you can't go wrong with either..

[Jemdawg]

I'm waiting for some coilovers to come out, as I am doing this job over the summer. If they aren't out by then, I'll probably get Eibach unless I hear any news about coilovers coming out. I'd rather not drive everyday with a rough ride.

[Wings]

Was just looking at the websites for both. THey seem to be pretty equal. I would go with the less expensive of the pair. BTW, the Tanabe exhaust for these cars does not sound bad either. They have audio clips on their site.

[9Blazin]

I'm going with the Tanabe springs on my versa and going with 17x7 SportMax 962 gold with polished lip on my "Fresh Powder" V. Holla!!!

[Nismo V]

Tanabe NF210 and stock springs,