Calling All Photos of 5-Speed Maxes on Aftermarket Springs
#41
Originally Posted by VQuick
Thanks for the link, 95bluse. His drop looks plenty low.
Still want to see more 5-speeds with Eibachs before I decide!
Still want to see more 5-speeds with Eibachs before I decide!
I think The Chariot really represents the look the Eibach best. Hope the best to you in your decision friend.
#46
Originally Posted by Apparition
I think The Chariot really represents the look the Eibach best. Hope the best to you in your decision friend.
#47
Originally Posted by 95bluse
Be aware that he has a kit, which exaggerates the drop. AFAIK, the H&R's drop is the same as Eibach both of which are not that low. I know a couple of guys have swapped out Eibach's for springs such as Tein S-techs & Canuck Motorsports to get a lower drop.
#49
Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
progress is a good compromise...they are almost as stff as Eibach and a lil more drop
#53
Originally Posted by VQuick
Thanks a lot JS, I'm pleasantly surprised with how low your front drop is so I'll consider H&R. BTW, dig the LED mirror covers. I've had mine sitting int he basement for over a year, need to get around to painting them...
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Nah, don't wanna sell the mirror covers. I've already primed them and painted them with one coat of black but it cracked for some reason so I have to figure out what I did wrong.
Jon thanks for your pics, that helps a lot.
Now does anybody have any comments on the supposedly very stiff ride of the Eibachs? Myself, I think the struts matter more than the springs for ride and handling. And I would prefer a progressive spring that gets nice and stiff at the end of travel rather than bottoming out, so Eibachs sound like the ideal spring for me.
Jon thanks for your pics, that helps a lot.
Now does anybody have any comments on the supposedly very stiff ride of the Eibachs? Myself, I think the struts matter more than the springs for ride and handling. And I would prefer a progressive spring that gets nice and stiff at the end of travel rather than bottoming out, so Eibachs sound like the ideal spring for me.
#55
Here are some pics of my 5-Speed w/ Eibachs/Illuminas and 18s before my coilovers. The drop was great. I don't think I scraped it but once in 1 1/2 years. I definitely give them credit for being a sporty spring. Handled well, but not as good as my K-Sports.
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#56
Originally Posted by VQuick
Nah, don't wanna sell the mirror covers. I've already primed them and painted them with one coat of black but it cracked for some reason so I have to figure out what I did wrong.
Jon thanks for your pics, that helps a lot.
Now does anybody have any comments on the supposedly very stiff ride of the Eibachs? Myself, I think the struts matter more than the springs for ride and handling. And I would prefer a progressive spring that gets nice and stiff at the end of travel rather than bottoming out, so Eibachs sound like the ideal spring for me.
Jon thanks for your pics, that helps a lot.
Now does anybody have any comments on the supposedly very stiff ride of the Eibachs? Myself, I think the struts matter more than the springs for ride and handling. And I would prefer a progressive spring that gets nice and stiff at the end of travel rather than bottoming out, so Eibachs sound like the ideal spring for me.
#57
Originally Posted by 915Max
Ridin' on ground control coilovers w/ KYB AGX's
BEFORE BODY KIT---- 1 to 1 1/2 finger gap in the front and 2 finger gap in the back
AFTER BODYKIT--2 finger gap up front and 21/2 finger gap out back
BEFORE BODY KIT---- 1 to 1 1/2 finger gap in the front and 2 finger gap in the back
AFTER BODYKIT--2 finger gap up front and 21/2 finger gap out back
sweet looking ride man
#58
After riding around in my sentra with 450/350 the Eibachs feel smooth as butter. Its really hard to compare views because one persons definition of harsh or stiff could be compleatly different from anothers. Cut intrax on stock SE struts is harsh, and it bottoms out often. Eibach/AGX on 2f/1r is light years nicer in terms of handling and comfort. But Once you crank up the struts the ride suffers like crazy.
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Thanks...your ride would probably be better on Illuminas, which are known to be much smoother than AGXs.
What you're saying seems to be that Eibachs are stiff but they don't bottom out. On the H-Techs my ride is definitely not smooth but it's tolerable especially on 1 or 2, but driving around town I do bottom out sometimes because the springs just weren't designed right, IMO. Bottoming out is worse than the stiffest spring, it sucks! I think once I get SFCs the Eibachs will be really nice.
It's really a question of drop/travel. For a given amount of drop on a given car, the springs need to be a certain stiffness, and if they're not that stiff the ride will be nicer UNTIL you bottom out and then it's just a crash since your car is not suspended. From what I've gathered Eibachs are the proper stiffness for their drop.
What you're saying seems to be that Eibachs are stiff but they don't bottom out. On the H-Techs my ride is definitely not smooth but it's tolerable especially on 1 or 2, but driving around town I do bottom out sometimes because the springs just weren't designed right, IMO. Bottoming out is worse than the stiffest spring, it sucks! I think once I get SFCs the Eibachs will be really nice.
It's really a question of drop/travel. For a given amount of drop on a given car, the springs need to be a certain stiffness, and if they're not that stiff the ride will be nicer UNTIL you bottom out and then it's just a crash since your car is not suspended. From what I've gathered Eibachs are the proper stiffness for their drop.
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