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Old 10-31-2012, 12:29 PM
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Eibach pro-kit, stock wheels, spacers...anyone?

I scrolled through the gallery and didn't quite find this setup. So, looking for pictures with this particular set up. I have an 07 NBP Type S and I'd like to drop it no more than an inch on stock Type S wheels. I see the Eibachs drop it 1inch all around. I also am picking up a set of 15mm front and 20mm rear spacers off a friend. Is there anyone here that has this set up? I'd like to see what it looks like on your car.

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here is my car many moons ago...

07 nbp type-s
stock waffles
20mm spacers rear
15mm spacers front
on oem shocks and eibach springs










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damn Aaron, your car used to be BALLIN! You should have stopped there!
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
here is my car many moons ago...

07 nbp type-s
stock waffles
20mm spacers rear
15mm spacers front
on oem shocks and eibach springs
Fantastic! And an NBP too. That really helps. Thanks SharksBreath!

Does the rear sag more than the back, or is it just me? Either way that re-assures me that 1.0-1.2" is about as much as I want to go now. Spacers look great.
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^the front is a bit higher than the rear with the eibachs and stock shocks. nothing you can do about it really
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
^the front is a bit higher than the rear with the eibachs and stock shocks. nothing you can do about it really
One of the main reasons I'm glad I went with Tein. I was only looking for approx an 1'' drop to get rid of the gap, but not deal with camber kit. I just lowered mine with H Techs and very happy with the outcome. OP this will give you an idea of the drop.

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Wow dude, that looks amazing. Glad you got it sorted out!
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Aaron, how was the ride quality in the Eibach's though? I think the member JD-TLS had them and hated the ride quality after they were installed.

Not that this counts, but I had the Eibach Pro Kit on my WRX and it was a super stiff ride. I know, totally different car and suspension, but the springs were still pretty damn stiff nonetheless.

OP, I would look into the Tein S Techs or H Techs. I think the drop will look much better especially with the wheel gap in the front, so you have more of the rake look and not the sag look.
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^chip, i only had it installed like that for a few weeks and then i got megan coilovers...i don't really remember what the ride quality was like...i just knew i wanted moar low.
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Lol, and moar low you got sir!
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The Tein's gave my AT car a slight forward rake. Based on the pics I've seen, the MT cars will have a slight reverse rake with the H Techs.
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Originally Posted by Predatorbird
One of the main reasons I'm glad I went with Tein. I was only looking for approx an 1'' drop to get rid of the gap, but not deal with camber kit. I just lowered mine with H Techs and very happy with the outcome. OP this will give you an idea of the drop.

Those are H-Techs? I didn't think it dropped that low! That looks amazing! I thought the Htechs drop the rear slightly more than front? You and SharksBreath have given me a tough choice!! Thanks for that. Beautiful car with the A-specs. Are you on stock shocks?

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Those are H-Techs? I didn't think it dropped that low! That looks amazing! I thought the Htechs drop the rear slightly more than front? You and SharksBreath have given me a tough choice!! Thanks for that. Beautiful car with the A-specs. Are you on stock shocks?
I've got an AT and my front sits a little lower than the rear. I didn't read if you have an auto or manual so you would probably have different results if you have a MT. I have about 1 1/2 finger gap in the front and 2 finger gap in the rear.

I'm on stock shocks with over 70k on them. The springs ride just like stock with less nose drive and body roll.
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I have an 07 nbp tl-s as well. But i went with tein s-tech and 20mm front and 25mm rear.

Couldn't be happier

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Eibach Pro-Kit with spacers and stock rims -

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OP, go Tein S or H techs. The Eibach springs aren't making the car look low enough in the front based on the pictures posted and that stance looks very awkward when the back looks lower than the front.
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How many are just swapping springs out and riding on stock struts? I'm looking into getting the S or H tech springs, but i have 101K miles on my stock suspension. I'm a newb when it comes to this stuff. Would you guys recommend getting new struts and what are some decent ones?
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Might as well get coilovers
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I'm on stock struts. So are most other people on springs.
Like GP said if you were to buy new struts for springs you might as well get coilovers.
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I think I'm leaning towards the Htechs. You guys' pics have really helped out. Thanks fellas
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
here is my car many moons ago...

07 nbp type-s
stock waffles
20mm spacers rear
15mm spacers front
on oem shocks and eibach springs











Do you have any picture with that setup but aspec lip kit installed?
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Originally Posted by 07NBPTL-S
I have an 07 nbp tl-s as well. But i went with tein s-tech and 20mm front and 25mm rear.

Couldn't be happier


do you have any issue with rubbing front or rear?
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damn I need a set of waffles, anyone wanna donate? lol no really though I'm taking donations
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BUMP

quick question regarding these types of setups....
With moderate drops and 15F/20R spacers, like the ones posted... are you guys rolling your fenders or leaving them stock????
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