how low can u go on Eibach's??

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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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how low can u go on Eibach's??

I seen a pair of Eibach sport prolines for 190$$
I am very interested in getting them but it says it will only give me a 1.4 inch drop???
I want at least a 2 inch drop, is this true or can you go lower??
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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do you have a 2.2/2.3 or a 3.0? One a 2.3 they will be about a 2 inch drop once settled, and if you have a 3.0 they will be about a half inch lower up front due to the weight. If you get them and you arent satisfied with the drop you can buy some Koni yellows and set them on the lower perch and get another .5 inch drop. You will need new shocks anyway if you will be getting sportlines.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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well sportlines should drop you at least 2.25" if not 2.5"

my prokits dropped me about 2" in the rear and with the front konis on the lower perch its dropped about 2-2.25" in the front. i love it. i couldnt go anylower. i have enough problems as it is and my cars body is 4.5" off the ground while the header is only 3" if that. i have no wheel gap. also the prokit is a progressive spring so it rides very close to stock. combo that with adj shock firmness and thats one good setup that rides perfect. if i had to do it all over i think i would just get the tein ss coilovers. i may still do that if after i get rims i have more wheel gap.



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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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uhh....lol "prolines"
there's "pro-kit" and "sportlines"
Anyways...prokit drops about 1.7" after settled....sportlines are almost 2.5" i think? confirm it someone
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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CAUTION...

Pro-kits without aftermarket shocks will only lower about 1.5".

If you add aftermarket shocks to the pro-kit, you'll need camber kits.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 01:07 AM
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what if you lower it with sport lines and no shocks? will you still need camber kits?
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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Yes you will need a camber kit or your tires will look like this /---\ and wear very uneven and require replacement much sooner than normal. If you go that low without also replacing the shocks, the stock shocks will not last long until they blow. Best to do them both at the same time to either save money on the install if you are paying to have it done, or to save time if you choose to do it yourself.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 03:05 AM
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VXCL you have the kind of drop I want!!!
Anyways I dont want to get new shocks if I am going to lower it and then spend MORE money
If I just get coilovers will I still need new shocks??
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 03:12 AM
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if you get a full coilover setup (i.e Apex'i, Tein, etc) then a spring is paired with the shock. They are matched together and inherently better than buying different aftermarket springs and shocks. Coilover sleeves (i.e Ground control, Arospeed, HP racing) are essentially height adjustable springs that are not progressive, and don't give you the ride quality or performance of a full coilover setup. I know some people actually prefer a ground control/koni setup since you can custom order the ground controls to your stiffness preference, but hell - i don't know na'an
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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If you want to adjust height get the tein basic or ss or apexi ws. If you prefer to go with springs get sportlines the prokit wont give you much drop unless you have koni yellows like vxcl he can drop the perch lower to lower the car.
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