anyone used the eibach pro-kit for the sedan? does it lower 1.1" or lower then that?

how about the TEIN H-Tech springs? anyone used them?



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I have this weird feeling that I got more than the advertised drop with the Eibach ProKit on my sedan. I compared it to a stock setup (side by side with Geo's car).

Although we didn't take any measurements, visually the Eibach's look like a 1.5- 1.75" drop.. I'm sure I'm that it may just be an illusion, as I recall other members posting actual before and after measurements with the ProKit.

I can say I'm happy with the Eibach's. The drop is just right and my car maintains a pretty decent ride despite the low profile tires.

 

hmmm... 1.5 is too low haha with my kit it scrapes....i stuck 1.5' pieces of cardboard the bumpers and skirts and 1.5 scrapes.. so i'm looking to lower it but not so much as 1.5 or higher



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iteo...
If you plan on getting wheels for your ride, depending on your set-up, it may raise your G a little. I have the Eibachs on my Sedan and love it. It doesn't seem to be as much as 1.5 to me, maybe 1.25 at most.

-Kawika


P.S.
For those who care. I drive a Silver Sedan 6MT CA license plate "KRZ HAYN" = "Krazy Hawaiian". A "Shaka" is always welcome.

 

i just got rims and because of the tires it dropped the car 0.3"
but it leaves one hell of a wheel gap







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=================<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by iteo on 04/15/04 01:23 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

iteo, what size tires are those? Yikes!

I have Eibach springs on my sedan... Here's what the drop looks like:



--Steve

 

I just got the Eibach pro-kit installed last week, click on the link in my sig to see pics.

Found the numbers of before and after the spring install. These measurements were taken with the stock wheels/tires installed:

Location: Before | After
Drivers Front 28 3/16 | 26 5/8
Drivers Rear 27 3/4 | 26 1/8
Pass. Front 28 3/8 | 26 7/8
Pass. Rear 28 1/16 | 26 1/2

These were taken right after the install, may be slightly different now that they've settled.

Diamond Graphite/Graphite/Prem. pkg./Navi.
ASG 7-wire grounding system
Tint
Z-tube
K&N drop-in
Volk GT-C
Eibach Springs
http://ekaz76.home.comcast.net/myg35x.htm<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by ekaz on 04/15/04 05:53 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

I installed the Eibach pro kit this past monday, and I do believe that it drops the car lower then the 1.1 inches in the front, seems about 1.1 in the rear. I have the coupe wheels on my sedan, and was worried about dropping the rear cos there was very little gap between the rear tires and wheel well. But I haven't rubbed and it seems fine.

Ekaz I am glad you posted your results. I noticed that my rear driver side was little lower then the rear passenger side. But it was like that before the spring install. a little less then 1.5 finger vs 1 finger gap. So I guess its normal, cos it seems like on your results you car is the same. I wanted the fronts to be a little lower but i think when i go 245/45 all around the fronts will fill in better. Plus after the springs settle. Anyone have any recommendations on when I should go get my wheels aligned as close to factory spec as possible? I know I should give it some time for the springs to settle.

 

I have 245/40's on mine, there is a pic of the front tire alone on the link in my sig...

Diamond Graphite/Graphite/Prem. pkg./Navi.
ASG 7-wire grounding system
Tint
Z-tube
K&N drop-in
Volk GT-C
Eibach Springs
http://ekaz76.home.comcast.net/myg35x.htm

 

damn my tires are 245/40R18
y the hell is there such a big gap.... gah....



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my guess is since the tires you have are a 1/2" smaller than the original, I think 25.7 vs. 26.3 (might be wrong), it makes the gap look even bigger....need springs. The camber will be like -1.? all the way around once the springs are installed and an alignment is done.

Diamond Graphite/Graphite/Prem. pkg./Navi.
ASG 7-wire grounding system
Tint
Z-tube
K&N drop-in
Volk GT-C
Eibach Springs
http://ekaz76.home.comcast.net/myg35x.htm

 

iteo,
I have the same reaction as Zimbo ... Yikes!!!
Are you sure they (the tire people) didn't goof and mounted 35-series tires instead? They look suspiciously thin for 245/40-18s. Check the markings on the side of your tires just to be certain. Now that's what I call a wheel gap!

Clint (THX723)

 

yea i've checked the markings their 40s... hmmm... might be jus the angle and the sun at my back ahahaha maybe if i clean the wheel well and shine the tires it won't be so bad hahaha

wat kinda springs would drop it -1.0?
is it exactly -1.0? cause i'm really cutting it close now



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Well ... I guess ur ok then. As mentioned by somone above, your current tire/wheel combo is approximately 1/2" smaller than stock, which would of incrased the wheel gap by roughly 1/4". I suppose that looks about right.

No springs I know of will drop only 1". Your best bet is to go w. a set of cheap coilovers w. adjustable ride height.

Clint (THX723)

 

hmmm... any reccomandations for any coilovers?



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