So how does everyone like there eibach prokit?

[fructus]

Yep, if I knew that it would rub I would've gone with 40's.

 

[opt_ms3]

I have the eibachs with my winter setup, 225/45/18 Blizzaks on stock wheels and I rub a little now.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Has anyone raced with these yet; autocross or track?
I'm wondering how they perform in a racing environment...

 

[kneedragger241]

That does look pretty low, I wonder if it has to do with the 8" wide wheel with a 225/45 tire. That extra sidewall height may make the gap seem smaller. I went with a 225/40 on mine.

I'm running 18x8 225/45 on my car as well, and it really does fill the wheel gap quite a bit.
I've had some rubbing issues, so I will definitely need to roll the fenders if I go with these springs.

 

[Remspeed3]

eibachs

Just installed my springs yesterday, so far i love the ride with the stock shocks even, it would be alittle better with the Koni FSD's to help control dampening, but i couldn't wait any longer..the power doesn't overwhelm the suspension anymore so alot less lift when you hammer on it. The drop is perfect, i really wouldn't want the car any lower than it is now. I measured the before and after..before the Fr was a 2'' gap and the Rr was a 1.5''..now the Fr is about 1.25'' and the Rr is an 1.0'' im running the stock 215-45's so if you go 225-40's there will be alittle more. I didn't want coilovers because of my last set on my Vw was nothing but problems and the ride was horrible and yes they were adj. i kept them on the softest setting and still hated the ride quality. Eibach FTW on this car.

 

[boosted3]

I have a pro-kit that will be coming off my car on Friday. They've been on about 6k miles and I'll make you a screaming deal on them.

Pm if you're interested.

 

[CWPspeed3]

I have a pro-kit that will be coming off my car on Friday. They've been on about 6k miles and I'll make you a screaming deal on them.

Pm if you're interested.

Howd you like them for those 6k miles? Why are u getting rid of them, are you going to coilovers or something?

 

[boosted3]

Yeah, I'm going with coil-overs. The car handles really well with them, but I would like to be able to control my suspension. I've had adjustable suspension on my other cars and I do miss it.

 

[abovie3]

with the eibach drop, will i rub with 18x7.5 with a 42 offset?

 

[Remspeed3]

Just installed my springs yesterday, so far i love the ride with the stock shocks even, it would be alittle better with the Koni FSD's to help control dampening, but i couldn't wait any longer..the power doesn't overwhelm the suspension anymore so alot less lift when you hammer on it. The drop is perfect, i really wouldn't want the car any lower than it is now. I measured the before and after..before the Fr was a 2'' gap and the Rr was a 1.5''..now the Fr is about 1.25'' and the Rr is an 1.0'' im running the stock 215-45's so if you go 225-40's there will be alittle more. I didn't want coilovers because of my last set on my Vw was nothing but problems and the ride was horrible and yes they were adj. i kept them on the softest setting and still hated the ride quality. Eibach FTW on this car.

Well its day 3 and im getting some cracking sounds from the top spring hats i think...not sure why but i plan on pulling them back off next weekend to see what the problem is..i hear it only when i go over the edge of my driveway or the crevices in the pavement, but other wise its noise free, I did kinda notice alittle of the same noise when it was stock but its louder now..hopefully i can go back and realign and check the torque on all the bolts. Anybody else notice the same type of noise?

 

[Kindred]

I'm on day 2 with mine and so far so good. Of course it's been raining here the past two days, so it's kinda hard to hear anything other than the rain and various s*** on the road getting kicked up under the wheels.

 

[CWPspeed3]

Well its day 3 and im getting some cracking sounds from the top spring hats i think...not sure why but i plan on pulling them back off next weekend to see what the problem is..i hear it only when i go over the edge of my driveway or the crevices in the pavement, but other wise its noise free, I did kinda notice alittle of the same noise when it was stock but its louder now..hopefully i can go back and realign and check the torque on all the bolts. Anybody else notice the same type of noise?

Nope, mine doesnt make any kind of noises like that, in the cold the front dash rattles like crazy and i had some stuff in my trunk so the seat down rattled but nothing from the springs or suspension.

 

[Remspeed3]

with the eibach drop, will i rub with 18x7.5 with a 42 offset?

Possibly but I haven't tried wider wheels/tires on mine yet, the amount of clearance is minimal tho, i'd suggest rolling the rears anyway to avoid cutting your tires if you need to load your car down with stuff.

 

[abovie3]

yeah i was thinkin to roll the rears just in case, thinking about getting these once spring rolls around.

 

[mazdaspeed32007]

if i put on these springs with i believe i have a 225/7.5/18 or something liek that i should just be able to throw the bad boys on and be set?

forgetting the mechanical rule that nothings wrong but probably is.

 

[CWPspeed3]

if i put on these springs with i believe i have a 225/7.5/18 or something liek that i should just be able to throw the bad boys on and be set?

forgetting the mechanical rule that nothings wrong but probably is.

That setup should be fine, I'm running a 225/40 on the stock 18x7 and come spring will be on a 18x7.5. I've been hearing people say they rub with 225/45 though.

 

[fructus]

Yes, 225/45 do rub occasionally.

 

[mazdaspeed32007]

That setup should be fine, I'm running a 225/40 on the stock 18x7 and come spring will be on a 18x7.5. I've been hearing people say they rub with 225/45 though.

im not sure the offset thats why i left that out. ill have to check. i hope its a 40 for the sake of me just wanting to do the old throw it on and be set.

 

[mazdaspeed32007]

Yes, 225/45 do rub occasionally.

how....occasionally. i live in MA and some of the roads are well....sub par. would i be looking at rubbage over the acute bumps or the roller coaster humps? no rhyme intended

 

[CWPspeed3]

im not sure the offset thats why i left that out. ill have to check. i hope its a 40 for the sake of me just wanting to do the old throw it on and be set.

you mean a 40 series sidewall? hopefully the offset isnt +40. stock is +53 and the book speced range is +45 to +60.