I just want to know how everyone has faired with the Eibach pro lowering kit. My friend told me that if i used only lowering springs, the ride would be harsh and bumpy. Has anyone experienced this?

 

I second that question. My 05 is in the garage for the duration of winter, but next spring I want to install Eibach Pro Line lowering springs on her. How is the ride compared to stock? Any problems worth mentioning? What should we make sure that the installer does when putting them in? Thank !

PS.Merry Christmas!

 

I did just the springs, and the ride is definately firm but not bouncy. I am going to replace the struts/shocks next year with the adj Tokicos. There are some good deals on ebay for around $500 for the set. I would recommend doing them when you put the springs in since you'll have them out anyway. I understand from others that they make a big difference.

 

If your going to do it, do it right the first timeand do the shocks and struts at the same time. Otherwise you will be doing labor or paying for labor twice and alignment twice as well. Although the stock shock will work they will not last long since you are essentially taking them out of the perfect range of motion by lowering the car. Another thing you must haveis aAdj. Panhard bar

 

I keep spending my money elsewhere instead of the shocks/struts that I dearly could use.

I drove on the Eibach Pro-Kit with no shocks/struts for over a year. The ride will definately be more harsh, so I recommend you get the shocks/struts if you are concerned about ride quality.

I really don't care and now have Eibach Sportlines with 20's and still have the stock shocks/struts and the ride quality doesn't bother me. This is definately not for everyone but it does get annoying when you hit pot holes.

-Jeff

 

Any lowering springsare by nature going to be stiffer than stock.They have to support the same weight over a shorter travel. The Eibachs lower the car about 1.4". You will feel bumps, expansion joints, pot holes, etc more than stock. You will also hear more road noise in the car (turn up the stereo). Curbs are a problem as are steep drive ways, you have to avoid them. Depending on your wheel/tire combo you may also face problems with taller speed bumbs (I have found 17" rims and stock Pirellis to be fine with bumps). On the plus side, they look great, lower your center of gravity and stiffen the tendency for the body to roll in curves, both good for handling. Whether or not you can tolerate the ride is a personal thing - in general I'd say most enthusists will be very happy. If its a family car or you have a bad back or you drive your 80yr old grandmother around alot then you probably won't be so happy.

As the other guys say - if you can afford it do the dampers at the same time. Not only do you save on labor (yours or others) but several of the OEM bolts are one time use items, as are the stock strut mounts. Speaking of strut mounts, IMO its a good buy to get a set of adjustable camber plates (Steeda, MM, J&M, etc). The stock strut mounts don't have any camber adjustment and are notorious for making popping noises as they get older. If you don't want to go that route then at least get heavy duty mounts like those off the GT500.

You probably do not *need* an adjustable PH bar. Its a nice to have but with the 1.4" drop of the Eibachs it is unlikely to be a must have. When you lower the car, the PH bar will move the rear wheels slightly to the left. If you have very wide rear tires this may be noticeble or if your car just naturally came from the factory already off center, but unlikely.

 

iv been ridin with the pro kit for a while now and luv it, a must have with rims, anyway i have the full rear suspension and it is very bouncy, rough ride,iv been holdin off on shocks untill the stock ones are done, ill be in the market for d-specs real soon cause the stock ones are gone and its just to bouncy.
so the shocks/struts arent a must have in the begining but will definetly need to be replaced in the future

 

I would definitely do both at the same time. I saved a bunch on labor and got a better ride. I also got the panhard bar as well just in case. I have the D-Specs at a somewhat soft setting and the ride is still a little stiffer than stock, but I can deal with it.

 

its alright. not as sti'ff as stock. Need a whole suspension upgrade

 

since i believe saleens only drop u an inch, would saleens be less harsh than eibachs?