Before and After - Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Install
03-08-2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lorinzo' post='811026' date='Mar 8 2009, 08:12 PM
Ooops, you are right. I will get the hang of this, one day.
Here is the correct AFTER #2 photo
Here is the correct AFTER #2 photo
03-08-2009 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='811047' date='Mar 8 2009, 05:34 PM
Still 4" pre and post...
perhaps if each measurement was taken from midline of the wheel well, bisecting the BMW center cap, tape measure perpendicular to the floor....
03-08-2009 | 11:45 PM
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Measurement should be taken at same spot for comparison. Also, I think the springs will take some time to settle down after a few days.
03-09-2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='811047' date='Mar 8 2009, 04:34 PM
Still 4" pre and post...
03-09-2009 | 06:08 PM
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Now I'm confused. I thought the eibach had similar stiffness to the stock sports but it basically gives you a bit of a drop over stock.
But if the stiffness is the same and the height is the same as stock sports then what's the point?
I guess the H&R gives you a bit more drop and a bit stiffer ride for those who already have sports suspension.
Rich
But if the stiffness is the same and the height is the same as stock sports then what's the point?
I guess the H&R gives you a bit more drop and a bit stiffer ride for those who already have sports suspension.
Rich
03-09-2009 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mashty' post='812080' date='Mar 9 2009, 07:08 PM
Now I'm confused. I thought the eibach had similar stiffness to the stock sports but it basically gives you a bit of a drop over stock.
But if the stiffness is the same and the height is the same as stock sports then what's the point?
I guess the H&R gives you a bit more drop and a bit stiffer ride for those who already have sports suspension.
Rich
But if the stiffness is the same and the height is the same as stock sports then what's the point?
I guess the H&R gives you a bit more drop and a bit stiffer ride for those who already have sports suspension.
Rich