Got my Eibachs chopped today!
05-13-2003, 07:11 PM
#1
Got my Eibachs chopped today!
Well, after having the weird Eibach front wheel gap for almost a month now, I decided to have HitmanSE cut a coil off my front springs. The results are EXACTLY what I wanted.
We ended up with both the front and rear fenders (at the center of the wheels) sitting at approximately 26" off the ground. We initially thought it was only going to drop an extra 1/4", but it ended up dropping barely over 1/2".
As far as ride quality goes, it was not compromised in the slightest. Actually, handling seems to be ever so slightly improved, especially in tandem with the RSB. I only got to drive it a couple of miles, but no problems thus far.
I've got all new pics up on my homepage. Check it out! If you sign my guestbook, I'll sign yours.
BEFORE
AFTER
We ended up with both the front and rear fenders (at the center of the wheels) sitting at approximately 26" off the ground. We initially thought it was only going to drop an extra 1/4", but it ended up dropping barely over 1/2".
As far as ride quality goes, it was not compromised in the slightest. Actually, handling seems to be ever so slightly improved, especially in tandem with the RSB. I only got to drive it a couple of miles, but no problems thus far.
I've got all new pics up on my homepage. Check it out! If you sign my guestbook, I'll sign yours.
BEFORE
AFTER
05-13-2003, 09:52 PM
#11
Originally posted by maximamaybe
Maybe your luck is changing with the 2002.
Maybe your luck is changing with the 2002.
Actually, I had a jack stand almost cave through the floor in front of the rear driver side seat because I was trying to avoid putting it near the side sill. It took me about 100 good whacks with a hammer to bang it out. Other than that, though, it has been smooth sailing.
05-13-2003, 10:57 PM
#14
Needless to say It was an intersting day. I thought it was gonna drop more then that but it turned out pretty good. Btw im sittin at 25.5" in the front and 25.75" in the rear. Thats about as low as your gonna go without GC's or coilovers. 
05-14-2003, 12:14 AM
#17
Originally posted by HitManSE
Link Please?
Link Please?
Heating or cutting a coil spring in order to lower a vehicle is just plain foolish. These procedures are very dangerous and at the very least results in poor handling due to the changing of the original springs characteristic and pre-load. blah, blah, blah....
WELL...ride quality has not been compromised in the least bit. I didnt heat the spring to cut it, therefor I did not weaken it. The handling in Andys own words seems to be slightly better. maybe the overall rate has been changed but the end result is just fine.
05-14-2003, 07:49 AM
#20
Originally posted by busakiller
HitManSE: I emailed you too but did you have any problems getting you car align with a 2.2 inch drop without any alignment kits??
HitManSE: I emailed you too but did you have any problems getting you car align with a 2.2 inch drop without any alignment kits??
05-14-2003, 08:04 AM
#21
Drove to work this morning. Ride quality is a wee bit bouncier, but I think I only noticed it because I am looking for it.
Handling is DEFINITELY improved though. Maybe it is because I was driving the Xterra all day yesterday, but my car is on rails right now.
As far as the Eibach disclaimer goes, that is to cover their own asses in case of a lawsuit. I'm not too worried about it.
Handling is DEFINITELY improved though. Maybe it is because I was driving the Xterra all day yesterday, but my car is on rails right now.
As far as the Eibach disclaimer goes, that is to cover their own asses in case of a lawsuit. I'm not too worried about it.
05-22-2003, 04:47 PM
#22
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Originally posted by asu174
Drove to work this morning. Ride quality is a wee bit bouncier, but I think I only noticed it because I am looking for it.
Handling is DEFINITELY improved though. Maybe it is because I was driving the Xterra all day yesterday, but my car is on rails right now.
As far as the Eibach disclaimer goes, that is to cover their own asses in case of a lawsuit. I'm not too worried about it.
Drove to work this morning. Ride quality is a wee bit bouncier, but I think I only noticed it because I am looking for it.
Handling is DEFINITELY improved though. Maybe it is because I was driving the Xterra all day yesterday, but my car is on rails right now.
As far as the Eibach disclaimer goes, that is to cover their own asses in case of a lawsuit. I'm not too worried about it.
05-22-2003, 05:40 PM
#25
To answer all you questions, since im the one who cut them First..
Busakiller: I took 1 coil off from each front and it dropped it about 3/4". I was expecting more but what can I say.
92 SE-R 02 SE: Bro I did tell him to get Teins, he didnt want to. I cant make the decision for him. The cut was his choice, It rides and fits just fine so I guess its ok. Maxspeeds definetly you dont cut, but Eibachs seemed to be alright. Id still rather get another set of springs but whatever.
ClassicDriver: YES!!! He cut them!, well I did. Also yeah mine is still lower by almost 1/2"
BTW this server blows ***!
First..Busakiller: I took 1 coil off from each front and it dropped it about 3/4". I was expecting more but what can I say.
92 SE-R 02 SE: Bro I did tell him to get Teins, he didnt want to. I cant make the decision for him. The cut was his choice, It rides and fits just fine so I guess its ok. Maxspeeds definetly you dont cut, but Eibachs seemed to be alright. Id still rather get another set of springs but whatever.
ClassicDriver: YES!!! He cut them!, well I did.
Also yeah mine is still lower by almost 1/2"BTW this server blows ***!
05-23-2003, 10:13 AM
#26
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 330
Originally posted by HitManSE
To answer all you questions, since im the one who cut them First..
Busakiller: I took 1 coil off from each front and it dropped it about 3/4". I was expecting more but what can I say.
92 SE-R 02 SE: Bro I did tell him to get Teins, he didnt want to. I cant make the decision for him. The cut was his choice, It rides and fits just fine so I guess its ok. Maxspeeds definetly you dont cut, but Eibachs seemed to be alright. Id still rather get another set of springs but whatever.
ClassicDriver: YES!!! He cut them!, well I did. Also yeah mine is still lower by almost 1/2"
BTW this server blows ***!
To answer all you questions, since im the one who cut them
First..Busakiller: I took 1 coil off from each front and it dropped it about 3/4". I was expecting more but what can I say.
92 SE-R 02 SE: Bro I did tell him to get Teins, he didnt want to. I cant make the decision for him. The cut was his choice, It rides and fits just fine so I guess its ok. Maxspeeds definetly you dont cut, but Eibachs seemed to be alright. Id still rather get another set of springs but whatever.
ClassicDriver: YES!!! He cut them!, well I did.
Also yeah mine is still lower by almost 1/2"BTW this server blows ***!
05-23-2003, 04:42 PM
#30
Re: Got my Eibachs chopped today!
Originally posted by asu174
Well, after having the weird Eibach front wheel gap for almost a month now, I decided to have HitmanSE cut a coil off my front springs. The results are EXACTLY what I wanted.
We ended up with both the front and rear fenders (at the center of the wheels) sitting at approximately 26" off the ground. We initially thought it was only going to drop an extra 1/4", but it ended up dropping barely over 1/2".
As far as ride quality goes, it was not compromised in the slightest. Actually, handling seems to be ever so slightly improved, especially in tandem with the RSB. I only got to drive it a couple of miles, but no problems thus far.
I've got all new pics up on my homepage. Check it out! If you sign my guestbook, I'll sign yours.
BEFORE
AFTER
Well, after having the weird Eibach front wheel gap for almost a month now, I decided to have HitmanSE cut a coil off my front springs. The results are EXACTLY what I wanted.
We ended up with both the front and rear fenders (at the center of the wheels) sitting at approximately 26" off the ground. We initially thought it was only going to drop an extra 1/4", but it ended up dropping barely over 1/2".
As far as ride quality goes, it was not compromised in the slightest. Actually, handling seems to be ever so slightly improved, especially in tandem with the RSB. I only got to drive it a couple of miles, but no problems thus far.
I've got all new pics up on my homepage. Check it out! If you sign my guestbook, I'll sign yours.
BEFORE
AFTER
05-23-2003, 11:25 PM
#33
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 936
looking good asu i finaly measured the drop on mine about a week ago i was sittin at exactly 26 in the front and 26.5 in the back...with eibachs/kybs... but im also on stock 16's right now, im not too too sure if that makes ne difference on that
right now im just waiting on tires for my 18's and im all set
right now im just waiting on tires for my 18's and im all set
06-01-2003, 08:39 AM
#37
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 419
i too want to rid that gap tooth in the front(f26.5, r25.5), that 1" gap looks so "stock", especially with the 40 series tires, now some Q's....did you chop the top or bottom coil? and now that you have more driving time, how's the ride compared to before? any unexpected difficulties with process? thanks.
06-01-2003, 04:19 PM
#38
Originally posted by 2kseman
i too want to rid that gap tooth in the front(f26.5, r25.5), that 1" gap looks so "stock", especially with the 40 series tires, now some Q's....did you chop the top or bottom coil? and now that you have more driving time, how's the ride compared to before? any unexpected difficulties with process? thanks.
i too want to rid that gap tooth in the front(f26.5, r25.5), that 1" gap looks so "stock", especially with the 40 series tires, now some Q's....did you chop the top or bottom coil? and now that you have more driving time, how's the ride compared to before? any unexpected difficulties with process? thanks.
**** I 4got which one I sliced 
No wait...Im pretty sure it was the bottom coil, if I chopped the top it would have sat weird and possibly thrown the camber off. When I drove his car I didnt really feel any change from what it was be4 the chop. Now that its been a few weeks the hits from sudden bumps (this is in andys own words) are alot harder but if it is barable or not is up to the driver. Your gonna have to wait for Andy's response on that.
06-01-2003, 05:05 PM
#39
Originally posted by HitManSE
I chopped his bottom, or was it his top? **** I 4got which one I sliced No wait...Im pretty sure it was the bottom coil, if I chopped the top it would have sat weird and possibly thrown the camber off. When I drove his car I didnt really feel any change from what it was be4 the chop. Now that its been a few weeks the hits from sudden bumps (this is in andys own words) are alot harder but if it is barable or not is up to the driver. Your gonna have to wait for Andy's response on that.
I chopped his bottom, or was it his top?
**** I 4got which one I sliced No wait...Im pretty sure it was the bottom coil, if I chopped the top it would have sat weird and possibly thrown the camber off. When I drove his car I didnt really feel any change from what it was be4 the chop. Now that its been a few weeks the hits from sudden bumps (this is in andys own words) are alot harder but if it is barable or not is up to the driver. Your gonna have to wait for Andy's response on that.
06-01-2003, 05:33 PM
#40
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asu174: Car looks really great. Love the choice of wheels, especially the 18x8.5 If you have any good shots that captures the width of the rims from the rear or whatever, please send them my way. (yes I am obsessed 
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If you have any good shots that captures the width of the rims from the rear or whatever, please send them my way. (yes I am obsessed )