Eibach possible clearance issues?
11-29-2009, 11:57 AM
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Eibach possible clearance issues?
I really have my heart set on Eibach springs so I am going to Les Schwab to get some springs as soon as I make this decision. So I really need some advice on this one.
1. I dont know if I should go with the sportlines or pro kit? Opinions? Im going to stay with stock sized rims for a long time maybe 18's eventually.
2. Does one feel better on the road compared to the other? Do either have bad bottoming out problems?
3. I am also getting the pypes mid muffler system and I am worrying if I go with sportlines will they rub the ground at all?
4. Can you go with any bigger tire than 235/55/17s with either kit?
I would really appreciate some pictures of both spring kits if you guys have any. Thank you.
1. I dont know if I should go with the sportlines or pro kit? Opinions? Im going to stay with stock sized rims for a long time maybe 18's eventually.
2. Does one feel better on the road compared to the other? Do either have bad bottoming out problems?
3. I am also getting the pypes mid muffler system and I am worrying if I go with sportlines will they rub the ground at all?
4. Can you go with any bigger tire than 235/55/17s with either kit?
I would really appreciate some pictures of both spring kits if you guys have any. Thank you.
11-29-2009, 12:06 PM
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I have had a car lowered 3 inches and I drove carefully and hardly scraped ....you will be fine with either of these. Bottoming out will not (should not) be an issue unless you live in arkansas or Kentucky lol
Your main concern will be with ride quality.....the prokit is a little softer and will ride better (very slight difference though)
Sportlines will drop you a bit lower......
Either way you will need aftermarket dampeners.
I would recomend D-specs but if you're on a budget then look into the HP's (prokit)
if you go sportlines you will wanna get something a little better...D-specs or Illuminas or Koni
Good luck and enjoy a killer lookin car after your drop!
Your main concern will be with ride quality.....the prokit is a little softer and will ride better (very slight difference though)
Sportlines will drop you a bit lower......
Either way you will need aftermarket dampeners.
I would recomend D-specs but if you're on a budget then look into the HP's (prokit)
if you go sportlines you will wanna get something a little better...D-specs or Illuminas or Koni
Good luck and enjoy a killer lookin car after your drop!
11-29-2009, 12:13 PM
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Do you think the mid muffler system will scrape at all being it comes down about an inch lower where the stock pipes run?
This isnt my car I just found this though. I cant tell if its already lowered or not. I just am worried with this setup and lowering springs wont work
This isnt my car I just found this though. I cant tell if its already lowered or not. I just am worried with this setup and lowering springs wont work
11-29-2009, 01:11 PM
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Les Schwab, haven't heard that name in ages!!! My buddy has eibach sportlines and complains of scraping all the time here in austin...he runs axle back mufflers You'll rip the mid mufflers out from under the car with sportlines.
11-29-2009, 01:32 PM
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I'll take some pics of my current steeda competitions with the mid-mufflers and with the Steeda ultralight springs coming next week. I'd take some now but I'm not at home and my GF took her camera out of town with her for thanksgiving...
I'm "housewatching" for her :-). I'd rather be here than my adolescent infested condos...
I'm "housewatching" for her :-). I'd rather be here than my adolescent infested condos...