Lowering on Eibach
02-01-2011, 06:57 AM
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The Eibachs are apparently 30mm at the back and 25mm at the front, would be nice if the front was a bit lower, but hey ho, it's done now.
This weekend will be painting calipers
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02-01-2011, 09:43 AM
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I specified Eibach springs with my coilovers and they settled quite a bit over the first few weeks. Although they are not the same Eibach spring kit as you now have fitted on your oem coilovers.
02-01-2011, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Feb 1 2011, 07:47 AM
30 mm is actually a big drop for the S
It puts the drop links and control arms quiet a way out
You may struggle to get the rear in to correct geo alignment (assuming no seized bushes as well)
Plus the rear of the S doesn't have more than 60-70mm travel on the suspension, your rear shocks are really going to work hard!
I had mine at 35mm with coil overs and had problems with lip, exhaust and wheel arch clearance.
Looking at the pics you have going to have to put a load more camber on with those alloys.
Let it settle for a bit then get the geo done.
It puts the drop links and control arms quiet a way out
You may struggle to get the rear in to correct geo alignment (assuming no seized bushes as well)
Plus the rear of the S doesn't have more than 60-70mm travel on the suspension, your rear shocks are really going to work hard!
I had mine at 35mm with coil overs and had problems with lip, exhaust and wheel arch clearance.
Looking at the pics you have going to have to put a load more camber on with those alloys.
Let it settle for a bit then get the geo done.
I don't think he will struggle at all to get the geo sorted, I had no issues at the height I'm at and my car is older too!
Jon - Car looks great now it's lowered a little, give it a wash and get some clean pictures up for us all to see!
also expect to be 10mm lower after a few 100 miles!Also I wouldn't worry about catching anything, I have no issues with the lip catching or exhaust, I only catch sills on short speed bumps when the front wheels drop before the rears go up.
02-01-2011, 09:59 PM
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They go for £150 - £200 online, or you may find some pop up for sale on here.
Great mod.
As for fitting, it ain't too bad as a DIY, where abouts are you? Maybe someone can offer their services or recommend a garage.
Great mod.
As for fitting, it ain't too bad as a DIY, where abouts are you? Maybe someone can offer their services or recommend a garage.
02-01-2011, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jonybravo78,Feb 1 2011, 07:57 AM
The Eibachs are apparently 30mm at the back and 25mm at the front, would be nice if the front was a bit lower, but hey ho, it's done now.
This weekend will be painting calipers
This weekend will be painting calipers