Update pics of Eibach lowering springs

chubbs · 03-24-2009, 07:07 AM

Yes, that works nicely.

Minicobra1 · 03-25-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

yo mini where you from in oc? im originally from irvine!

I'm in Brea, off the 57fwy. So your down in San Diego now? We need to get a 370z So Cal/OC meet going soon

DJcuetip · 03-25-2009, 03:25 AM

forreals.. i think there are enough of us to finally gather!

JTso · 04-03-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

The springs don't settle. What typically happens is the bushings in the suspension settle. Best way to avoid this and get the alignment right the first time is loosen the suspension points and allow the car to settle. Then tighten it up and do the alignment.

If you think about it you wouldn't want to buy a spring that compresses as a function of time.

Actually, some springs will settle more than others. The proper procedure is to preload the suspension by supporting the lower control arm before tightening the nuts and bolts during the installation. This way you only need to deal with the tightening once.

alan93rsa · 04-03-2009, 12:17 PM

I think we are on the same page with this. As I said above 'loosen the suspension and allow the car to settle.' Once on the lift with all the points loosened I let the car down on stands placed under the control arms. It's close but still a bit off from actually setting on the wheels. I assumed most would understand that meant under load. However, with an initial load placed on a spring with the noted deflection there should be no further change in height. If it does the spring is of a poor quality.

I have Eibach springs in my spring box that are 10 years old. If I take out an 800 lb. spring load and measure the deflection it will be the same 2 months from now. If I set my suspension up I don't want to have to come back and pay to reset the camber and toe because I bought a cheap set of springs. It's more cost effective to buy good ones the first time around.

If a spring settles it is due to poor metallurgy/heat treatment, read cheap. Which is why I said you wouldn't want to buy a spring that compress as a function of time.

In reality I should have said 'quality springs won't settle. You are correct, some springs will settle. The poorly manufactured ones.

OMGWTFBBQ · 04-03-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

yo mini where you from in oc? im originally from irvine!

Irvine FTW.

msl82 · 04-09-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

Pro Kit... approx .8-.9 inch lower on rear and front.. just need some 1" spacers to make it fit perfectly, but not necessary!!

hey, do you have any pictures of front end shot? I want to see a better shot in the front end part..

Thanks in advance man~

tru_Asiatik · 04-10-2009, 12:47 AM

you djcue...sup fellow flip

question for you im thinking of getting this but afraid might be too low for 1-way driveways(like the one i have) any experience on that?

Junior370z · 04-24-2009, 11:59 PM

This might be a dumb question, but what is the 1 inch spacer for? Does it go between the wheel and the hub?

03-24-2009, 07:07 AM	#31 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Yes, that works nicely. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

04-03-2009, 12:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	I think we are on the same page with this. As I said above 'loosen the suspension and allow the car to settle.' Once on the lift with all the points loosened I let the car down on stands placed under the control arms. It's close but still a bit off from actually setting on the wheels. I assumed most would understand that meant under load. However, with an initial load placed on a spring with the noted deflection there should be no further change in height. If it does the spring is of a poor quality. I have Eibach springs in my spring box that are 10 years old. If I take out an 800 lb. spring load and measure the deflection it will be the same 2 months from now. If I set my suspension up I don't want to have to come back and pay to reset the camber and toe because I bought a cheap set of springs. It's more cost effective to buy good ones the first time around. If a spring settles it is due to poor metallurgy/heat treatment, read cheap. Which is why I said you wouldn't want to buy a spring that compress as a function of time. In reality I should have said 'quality springs won't settle. You are correct, some springs will settle. The poorly manufactured ones. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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