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pty370z 07-25-2010 01:06 PM

For Eibach owners, would you buy them all over again?
 
Hi guys,

I will be getting a new set of wheels within the next month and I was planning to lower the car with Eibach springs because I just want a mild drop to close the gaps a bit..

In my specific case, a more aggressive drop is out of the question because of the streets in my country so that rules out H&R Springs..

My question arises, however, because I've been reading some posts about people complaining about the ride getting bouncy after a while which I'd like to avoid, for obvious reasons..

Could any Eibach owners chime in with some feedback..?? How many miles..?? Would you buy again or would you go a different route..??

I would greatly appreciate it.. Thanks!

craniac24 07-25-2010 06:41 PM

I've had them on for 6k miles. Ride quality is holding up just fine. Drop looks perfect. Would definitely buy them all over again...but keep in mind that they only look ideal when combined with spacers.

pty370z 07-25-2010 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniac24 (Post 644053)
I've had them on for 6k miles. Ride quality is holding up just fine. Drop looks perfect. Would definitely buy them all over again...but keep in mind that they only look ideal when combined with spacers.

Well, I'm gonna be swapping my stock wheels with aftermarket ones but keeping the stock tires until they need replacement (aftermarket wheels are 19" as well).. I will then be going with wider front and rear tires..

Hopefully I won't need spacers..

Trips 07-25-2010 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniac24 (Post 644053)
I've had them on for 6k miles. Ride quality is holding up just fine. Drop looks perfect. Would definitely buy them all over again...but keep in mind that they only look ideal when combined with spacers.

I agree here, same results, and I'm on 20mm spacers front and rear. :tup:

craniac24 07-25-2010 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z (Post 644075)
Well, I'm gonna be swapping my stock wheels with aftermarket ones but keeping the stock tires until they need replacement (aftermarket wheels are 19" as well).. I will then be going with wider front and rear tires..

Hopefully I won't need spacers..

If the wheels you're getting are the same offset, you'll still need spacers regardless of whether or not you get wider tires.

pty370z 07-25-2010 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniac24 (Post 644150)
If the wheels you're getting are the same offset, you'll still need spacers regardless of whether or not you get wider tires.

Oh no, not the same offsets at all..

+12 rears and +22 fronts..

tjlazer 07-25-2010 08:22 PM

You might want to wait a few months, RS*R is coming out with some linear springs with about a 0.6" drop and they are stiffer than the Eibachs. Thats what I am getting.

ArtVandaleigh 07-26-2010 03:29 PM

I've had mine for about 4k miles and would definitely buy them again. For the price, the drop and ride quality was actually better than expected.

dlmartin81 07-26-2010 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 644080)
I agree here, same results, and I'm on 20mm spacers front and rear. :tup:

Any rubbing at all on the fronts during turns, bumps, or combination of both?

Trips 07-26-2010 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlmartin81 (Post 645569)
Any rubbing at all on the fronts during turns, bumps, or combination of both?

Only on aggressive driving, its fine for everyday driving.

Mike 07-26-2010 08:05 PM

for street use, even for some track use, I recommend them. Had them for 7000 miles but decided to switch to Tein Monoflex for the track usage.

ResQguy 10-02-2010 03:39 PM

I've had mine on for about two months, and I'm completely satisfied. Honestly, I don't know how other Z drivers in my area are able to go much lower. I scrape on everything. :ugh:

370Z JT 10-02-2010 08:14 PM

There were quite a few z owners who said the ride quality was bad. Waiting for them to chime in.

wasti 10-03-2010 06:15 AM

eibach..... lower than expected
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z (Post 643688)
Hi guys,

I will be getting a new set of wheels within the next month and I was planning to lower the car with Eibach springs because I just want a mild drop to close the gaps a bit..

In my specific case, a more aggressive drop is out of the question because of the streets in my country so that rules out H&R Springs..

My question arises, however, because I've been reading some posts about people complaining about the ride getting bouncy after a while which I'd like to avoid, for obvious reasons..

Could any Eibach owners chime in with some feedback..?? How many miles..?? Would you buy again or would you go a different route..??

I would greatly appreciate it.. Thanks!




hi,

just like to write you some words about my latest experience with eibach springs. i bought a kit some weeks ago whichwas supposed to bring the car down about 25mm in front and 20 mm in the back.

after installing the springs car looks already much more lower than the data from factory. scratching everywhere.

i write to eibach this week and explain the situation. they asked me to messure the car after lowering. the result: car is down in front 38 mm and in the rear almost 40 mm.

they told me, this is because of the higher weight of the 370 Z AT model.

they also told me, that every vendor who is selling eibach springs knows about this subject and they where told to explain this to customers.

i dont know if this is the truth. i just know that the drop is much more than the expected -25 / -20

thomas

Imperial 10-03-2010 08:28 AM

From a Nismo owner's standpoint, I actually think the ride quality improved over stock and so did others that have ridden in my car before and after they were installed.


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