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12-07-2002, 05:27 PM

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Eibachs VS Maxspeed... PICS !

I know a lot of people always want to compare drop heights on springs. Cwally and I took side by sides of our cars... My car has Maxspeeds ( White Max ) ... He has Eibachs.. ( Silver Max ) . The Eibachs seem to be a bit lower for sure. Hope this helps you guys out ! ..

As you can see both cars are on 19's with 35 series tires...

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12-07-2002, 05:35 PM

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Just barely lower! Thats a good pic/comparison. Thanks.

12-07-2002, 05:50 PM

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Great comparo...kloogy. But a pic I'd love to see is eibach and tein or just a pic of the tein. Anyone?

12-07-2002, 05:55 PM

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Great comparo...kloogy. But a pic I'd love to see is eibach and tein or just a pic of the tein. Anyone?

I would too... I keep hearing Tein is quite a bit lower. Im just happy with what I have , because I dont have the huge wheel gap, and I dont scrape anywhere, even with people in the car.. But I do want to see the Tein setup...

12-07-2002, 06:16 PM

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i like the white one better .....but drop wise - they look the same

12-07-2002, 06:28 PM

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they basically look the same to me but CWallys probably looks a little lower because of the aerokit.

12-07-2002, 06:33 PM

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they basically look the same to me but CWallys probably looks a little lower because of the aerokit.

no, the white one is clearly higher. not by much, but still higher

12-07-2002, 07:58 PM

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Very good info Kloog

that is what makes the org so good.

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12-07-2002, 08:03 PM

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Thank you!

12-07-2002, 08:22 PM

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Nice pic guys. You're happy with the maxspeeds though right Kloog? I've been thinking progress, but I don't want to look slammed

12-07-2002, 10:37 PM

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Re: Eibachs VS Maxspeed... PICS !

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Originally posted by kloogy
I know a lot of people always want to compare drop heights on springs. Cwally and I took side by sides of our cars... My car has Maxspeeds ( White Max ) ... He has Eibachs.. ( Silver Max ) . The Eibachs seem to be a bit lower for sure. Hope this helps you guys out ! ..

As you can see both cars are on 19's with 35 series tires...

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THANK GOD!!!....lol....i always told people that my eibach drop was lower....BUT since maxspeeds "assume" to drop lower...they never believed me.....thanks kloogy for finally! proving my point....

....yay!!

12-07-2002, 11:38 PM

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Nice Pic

Good comparision of the two drops. This will definitly help the ones looking for those spring set-ups. But if the group deal goes well, only five more left for the list, then I will put of Tein drop pics for sure...

12-08-2002, 02:41 AM

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Re: Eibachs VS Maxspeed... PICS !

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nah...i think they're almost the same...look at both car's headlights, not the bumper. Carlos' bodykit makes it look lower..

but the question is, i thought the Maxspeeds were suppose to be lower than Eibachs..no?

12-08-2002, 06:45 AM

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I drew some reference markings and I feel that the camera wasn't square to the two cars. Judge for yourselves.

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12-08-2002, 07:14 AM

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Kloogy - are both of you on stock struts? I've got Maxspeeds, and I'm putting them on this winter while the car is parked, just want to know what to expect.

12-08-2002, 07:16 AM

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Kloogy - are both of you on stock struts? I've got Maxspeeds, and I'm putting them on this winter while the car is parked, just want to know what to expect.

I am on stock struts...

12-08-2002, 08:10 AM

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i can't wait till i get my eibachs now

cwally where'd you get them from and for how much? my friend owns an import shop and said they usually sell the pro kit for around $250.

12-08-2002, 09:25 AM

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i can't wait till i get my eibachs now cwally where'd you get them from and for how much? my friend owns an import shop and said they usually sell the pro kit for around $250.

Hey I got them right when I bought the car in 2000, but if I remember correctly I think it was 229. But dont quote me...Oh yeah and I got them at a import shop here in San Diego.

12-08-2002, 09:34 AM

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Hey I got them right when I bought the car in 2000, but if I remember correctly I think it was 229. But dont quote me...Oh yeah and I got them at a import shop here in San Diego.

i have a 2001 w/15k miles on it. would you recommend using my stock struts, or upgrading them to kyb's or something like that? also, does your car's ride feel similar to a completely stock setup? i'm basically looking for a nice drop with an as-close-to stock setup as possible. thanks.

12-08-2002, 10:02 AM

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i have eibachs

i got eibachs on stock shocks.......i have had them for like a year now....the ride is cool...i like the drop SORT OF....its low but next week im getting coilovers.....ill have pics up after i get them....buh bye

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12-08-2002, 10:42 AM

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I would have pics of the Tein drop but the rep. told me that they will be here and ready to ship mid-Jan. So that let all my hopes down and really wanted to see how they were going to be. So I and all of you will have to wait until then. Sorry guys.

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12-08-2002, 10:50 AM

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i have a 2001 w/15k miles on it. would you recommend using my stock struts, or upgrading them to kyb's or something like that? also, does your car's ride feel similar to a completely stock setup? i'm basically looking for a nice drop with an as-close-to stock setup as possible. thanks.

To save yourself some money you can kill two birds with one stone and not have to pay twice to get the shocks installed later. At the time, all I had was enough to buy the springs, so I went with just springs. I left them on also cuz I had read that you can run them for a while. I amt 75,000 miles and am going to be changing them soon. Most springs that lower the car do make it a similair ride. I have driven on Kloogys car and in mine, and they seem to be pretty much the same. The only one I think that is probably similair to stock are the H&Rs. But from the pics on the H&Rs they dont seem to drop it enough, no matter what they say they drop. Hope this helps

let me know if you have any other questions.

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12-08-2002, 10:58 AM

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The rides are almost identical to me. I am more concerned with trying to decide if I like the 2k2 headlights or the AE headlights better, if the 2k2 had clear where the orange is, it would be hands down. I do like how the 2k2 is more squared design compared to the 2k (your car is still tight though Carlos). You guys are competiting for the most "bling" in SoCal

12-08-2002, 11:08 AM

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You guys are competiting for the most "bling" in SoCal

Heck yeah ! ..

.. I can't hang with Cwally on my best day ! ...

I do have stock struts and shocks. I have logged about 10K miles on the setup, and have no problems. I know BigDog has logged even more miles than that on the identical setup, with good results. I have driven in Cwallys car many times, and I find both rides to be identical. All I know is when I hit the twisties, the car handles great. I also have an RSB, FSTB, and 245 tires... that entire combo works great for me. YES the Eibachs are slightly lower. I am just afraid if I go any lower, it will look great, but I will start to scrape , and hit things, which I don't do now. I really wouldn't swap the Maxspeeds out, unless I get coilovers.

12-08-2002, 11:11 AM

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what are coilovers and what do they do?

12-08-2002, 11:14 AM

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Identical in speed too?

I think the white is more show and cwally's is more concervative, but with the kit it looks more euro.

12-08-2002, 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by cwally

I am on stock struts...

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I do have stock struts and shocks.

u bums! get some shocks!

12-08-2002, 11:18 AM

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u bums! get some shocks!

Buy me some !

Dmontz.. Speed wise ?? Ask Carlos.. He drove my car ....

12-08-2002, 11:22 AM

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Buy me some !

i'll give you my blown toks

12-08-2002, 11:24 AM

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i'll give you my blown toks

None of them fit without modifications.... !

Maxspeed is allegedly making coilovers for the Max ...

12-08-2002, 11:31 AM

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None of them fit without modifications.... !

Maxspeed is allegedly making coilovers for the Max ...

what the...the toks were made for the 5th gens..

Maxspeed coilovers? eh...hmmm...i don't know about that...u sure it's not going to be one of those springs on sleeves like Tenzo coilovers?

12-08-2002, 11:43 AM

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what the...the toks were made for the 5th gens..

Maxspeed coilovers? eh...hmmm...i don't know about that...u sure it's not going to be one of those springs on sleeves like Tenzo coilovers?

If thats what they are , I will pass... This is not a Civic !

12-08-2002, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by kloogy

I can't hang with Cwally on my best day ! ...

I dont know about that... You always want you dont have... And the truth I think your ride is tight...

Speed wise??? Kloogys car hauls some serious a$$ aside from his.

Look wise... I think when we roll together, people go

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u bums! get some shocks!

Biisssshhh "Cant pay my rent cuuuz all my moneey spent... But thats alright cuz Im still fly."

12-08-2002, 12:30 PM

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what are coilovers and what do they do?

they are springs and shocks together tat allow you to adjust the height to make your car sit like you want it to...

12-08-2002, 12:45 PM

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they basically look the same to me but CWallys probably looks a little lower because of the aerokit.

I agree 100%.

Get a front lip on that beeeatch, Kloogy, and it [the drop on both cars] would look the same!

12-08-2002, 12:59 PM

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I would take hoon up on his offer if I were you guys. Blown Toks to him means good struts to the average person

12-08-2002, 01:06 PM

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I would take hoon up on his offer if I were you guys. Blown Toks to him means good struts to the average person

12-08-2002, 01:06 PM

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Look wise... I think when we roll together, people go

Must be those nice headlights on your ride, cwally.

12-08-2002, 01:44 PM

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I got my Eibachs for $300 installed at a shop. I thought it was a darn good price especially since I don't have to mess with installing the springs. Let me know if you think it's good and if you are in the so cal area I can talk to the guy for you. Just a thought...