I'm going to lower my car soon and am trying to decide between the Eibach "Pro" kit and the Tein "H Techs".

The Eibachs cost about twice as much as the Tein's....anyone know why? And is it worth the xtra $$ for Eibachs?

Thanks

 

I got Eibachs because I've had a good experience with them in the past. I am loving them so far on the G35. It provides a nice even drop all the way around. Not too stiff a ride either.

The only experience I have with Teins is on my buddy's STI. A couple of weeks ago a spring fell out of place, but once the car was jacked up it fell right into place again. Weird. Other than that he is satifisfied I think.

Your choice.

 

I have the Eibachs and I like them. They are stiff so the ride has remained the same as stock. But I think that the car is lower than the 1.25 and 1.5 that it says. My car got lower and lower each day for the first two weeks.

 

I got the Eibachs and love them. The ride is very comfortable and it drops it pretty significantly and evenly.

 

Had Eibachs on my sedan - the ride was "tight" aka rough if you ask me.....so for my coupe i ordered the TEIN H-Techs and am excited to install them soon. I didnt want a lowrider, so i got the H instead of S - and i agree with the above statement that the Eibachs lowered the car more than advertised.

I think both are great - just serve slightly different purposes...

 

Thanks for the help guys!

I'm more interested in keeping as close to the stock ride characteristics while lowering the car to get rid of the wheel "gap".

I'm not in it for a stiffer suspension for handling.

I may go with the Tein H techs.

 

You guys running the stock shocks for now? If not, chime in on the shocks you used. Danka!

 

Right now I am running Eibachs with stock non sport shocks. To me the ride is very similar to stock, but I want to firm it up a bit. I just got my Tokico D-Spec shocks in the mail yesterday.

When I first installed the springs it was just over a 1" drop all the way around. It seems like it may have settled to more than the 1.1" Eibach states, but I don't have any measurements to know for sure. My front splash guards have sure taken a beating since the install.

 

I have the eibachs on stock sport shocks now and I think the ride is pretty darn close to stock. I had the 350z setup before and it was MUCH stiffer.

I thought about putting shocks on, but the spring rates on the softer part of the Eibachs are the same as stock so I feel the shocks can handle it. I also worried that the dampening on aftermarket shocks would be too agressive and would not work well with the eibachs and would make the ride too stiff. I figured since the eibach spring rates are like stock, then the shocks should be able to handle it. Plus, I still haven't bottomed out even with 5 people and 300 LBS of crap in the backseat so there's plenty of travel.

 

i've the tein h-techs. i prefer the lower spring rate. it allows the lowered height without the punishing spring rates of a typical 'lowered' car. it also allows for a softer rear which helps me keep the tires on the ground. i have never bottomed out, ever. i also have a body kit that now takes a beating because of them. give and take.
i purchased mine installed for $200

 

Im runnin 1.1 drop in the front and 1 in the back and i need a shock that fits with this setup. Anyone runnin same setup?? Need help.
wat r shocks that fits the coupe

 

for what you are looking for go wih the H,im having mine installed as i type

 

Wow! This is a bit of an old post! I actually ended up buying Vodkarockets S-TECH's. I'll post my impressions when I get them installed.

 

damn it IS an old post

 

You might want to ask in the coupe or suspension forum, but many like myself are running Tokico D Specs. I haven't seen a person who was unhappy with them.