~ Finally arrived - Eibach 1" lowering coils

Torredo · 09-02-2006, 06:01 PM

I recieved these today finally after wating a good month or more,
they arent installed yet but damn my cars gonna be sexy now!

Im soooo excited i think im gonna wet mah pantz

**Silver8th** · 09-02-2006, 06:13 PM

Nice! Eibach makes great springs.

Torredo · 09-03-2006, 01:35 AM

yuppers...i had Eibach 1" on my 1978 Datsun 280Z
which was tricked out, but then some POS staring
at girls smoke it. The Z was lowered enough for his
Ford Ranger to clear my bumper hitting it square on
the tail lights thus writing it off. Man was i ever pissed
at his ass, but to top it off he took me to court saying
i cut him off, when clearly i had witnesses that seen me
at a complete stop making a left into 7Eleven when
without any warning (no brakes) a truck smacks me
closing me in as it pinched the drivers door shut permanently
and shooting glass across my face.

He ended up losing the court case as an officer that was at
the scene had wrote down what the loser said that horrible
night, which was different in court. LMAO!!
The ass that hit me told the cops i cut him off, but then in
court he told everyone he quickly looked to see some girlz
standing on the corner. i laughed so hard when he said that
man!
Regardless i ended up with a cheque that didnt pay for the
car itself nevermind the hop ups that were done to my Z.

...But back on topic here, I was impressed at the overall looks
and handling although the Z did have Pirelli Cinterato P7's on it
(Rayon) on 16" BBS mesh rims. I fell in love with that car when
i seen the bitch sitting on the lot with its 20 coats of laquer paint.
So now i cant wait to see my Civic this same way, Just better
nobody hits it or ill be goin to jail as i will get out and attack
the freak with a tire iron this time.

**Tim** · 09-03-2006, 01:54 AM

Lowering coils? Don't most people just call them springs? I've got the Sportlines on my Civic, and I'm very happy with them.

kenchan · 09-05-2006, 11:55 PM

"lowering coils" sounds kinda flashy. :)

yes, they are technically "lowering springs."

Torredo · 09-06-2006, 01:10 AM

Sorry...

Eibach Pro-kit was what i got!

Fishytron · 09-06-2006, 02:16 AM

are you going to try and get the parts to adjust for the negitive camber or no? it is only the pro kit so its only an inch but you know....

Torredo · 09-06-2006, 02:26 AM

yea...i was wondering about it?

with a 1" drop is it necasasary for a camber kit? anyone?

***shglbmx*** · 09-06-2006, 02:31 PM

i believe it was 1" and above that needs a cambering kit. so to your answer your question from what i've read, yes, you need the camber kit.

kenchan · 09-08-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torredo

yea...i was wondering about it?

with a 1" drop is it necasasary for a camber kit? anyone?

might be a good idea for the rear, but most-likely okay for the front.
it really depends on how you drive the car. personally, i probably
won't get a camber kit if only 1" but really need to see how the
car behaves with that much camber in the rear.

an alignment is a good idea though even if you don't get a camber kit
so that your toe angles are within tolerance.

Torredo · 09-08-2006, 02:06 PM

Eibach PRo-kit now installed!!
I dont think a camber kit is necassary but i am getting an alignment
just for a piece of mind. I never removed the tie-rods so shouldnt
be a deal?

i removed the struts off the knuckle and obvisouly from the tower,
so it was only a matter of a strut-coil tool and impact gun, plus
the open end/box ends, etc...

Retread · 09-08-2006, 02:19 PM

Looks very nice.

aki · 09-08-2006, 02:54 PM

How is the ride after the springs? Is it noticeably more bumpy/harsh?

Torredo · 09-08-2006, 05:58 PM

the ride is next to stock which is sweet but its in the corners you feel
it being aggressive.

lpages · 09-09-2006, 09:35 AM

Lookin good! Nice, subtle drop, just enough to eliminate some of the wheel-well gap. Camber in the rear(judging by the pic) looks ok, similar to stock. I had Sportlines on my Jetta, the negitive camber in back, ate up a pair of tires within a year, not to mention an extremely, stiff, uncomfortable ride. The gap on my Civic is really bugging me, but have been hesitant to drop after my last experience. Perhaps, the Pro-Kit or HFP suspension is the way to go (for me).

Torredo · 09-09-2006, 12:03 PM

i reccomend the Eibach Prokit too anyone wanting
a lower stance but at no cost to the loss of rideability!!
And yea...the camber isnt affected from what i know,
and with the 18" rims/Pro-kit the wheel gap is literrly
gone now which i was looking for but didnt want the wheel
completely under the wheel-well. All i want now to complete
the appearance is the Seibon EVO hood (on pre-order) which is in
R&D right now and some kind of mild side skirts to enhance the body lines.

thanks yall'

AllOut128 · 09-10-2006, 08:23 AM

Does it scrape with 4 people in the car?

Torredo · 09-10-2006, 09:11 AM

that all depends on your offset, mine in this case is 44 offset
which doesnt contact the wheel wells.

gus738 · 10-02-2006, 04:36 PM

sorry to dug up this old thread , but does your civic feel very stiff like if theirs hardly any suspension ? i try to push down to see if i get any conpression but i hardly feel any compared to what it was stock , oviously their has to be diffrent/less conpression cuz i lowerd it but does it have to feel that hard? i also have the eibach pro lowering kit , it was installed on a repuable shop with new tires and wheels 18's 225/40/18ZR Nexen ...... also if i put eibach dampers would it help ? cuz i thought coil overs from tein ss was not only expensive but that i would get worser feel on handling?

strCIVIC · 10-02-2006, 08:32 PM

nice drop but why'd you get chrome rims????just curious...

09-02-2006, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	~ Finally arrived - Eibach 1" lowering coils I recieved these today finally after wating a good month or more, they arent installed yet but damn my cars gonna be sexy now! Im soooo excited i think im gonna wet mah pantz

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Silver8th Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GA Posts: 6,816 EARL iTrader: 4 / 100%	Nice! Eibach makes great springs. __________________

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*shglbmx* Pre Paid Legal Associate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Westminster, CA 714 Age: 21 Posts: 1,320 Daniel Tam iTrader: 14 / 100%	i believe it was 1" and above that needs a cambering kit. so to your answer your question from what i've read, yes, you need the camber kit. __________________

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gus738 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 / 0%	sorry to dug up this old thread , but does your civic feel very stiff like if theirs hardly any suspension ? i try to push down to see if i get any conpression but i hardly feel any compared to what it was stock , oviously their has to be diffrent/less conpression cuz i lowerd it but does it have to feel that hard? i also have the eibach pro lowering kit , it was installed on a repuable shop with new tires and wheels 18's 225/40/18ZR Nexen ...... also if i put eibach dampers would it help ? cuz i thought coil overs from tein ss was not only expensive but that i would get worser feel on handling? Last edited by gus738; 02-17-2007 at 06:30 PM.

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09-03-2006, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yuppers...i had Eibach 1" on my 1978 Datsun 280Z which was tricked out, but then some POS staring at girls smoke it. The Z was lowered enough for his Ford Ranger to clear my bumper hitting it square on the tail lights thus writing it off. Man was i ever pissed at his ass, but to top it off he took me to court saying i cut him off, when clearly i had witnesses that seen me at a complete stop making a left into 7Eleven when without any warning (no brakes) a truck smacks me closing me in as it pinched the drivers door shut permanently and shooting glass across my face. He ended up losing the court case as an officer that was at the scene had wrote down what the loser said that horrible night, which was different in court. LMAO!! The ass that hit me told the cops i cut him off, but then in court he told everyone he quickly looked to see some girlz standing on the corner. i laughed so hard when he said that man! Regardless i ended up with a cheque that didnt pay for the car itself nevermind the hop ups that were done to my Z. ...But back on topic here, I was impressed at the overall looks and handling although the Z did have Pirelli Cinterato P7's on it (Rayon) on 16" BBS mesh rims. I fell in love with that car when i seen the bitch sitting on the lot with its 20 coats of laquer paint. So now i cant wait to see my Civic this same way, Just better nobody hits it or ill be goin to jail as i will get out and attack the freak with a tire iron this time.

09-03-2006, 01:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,300 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Lowering coils? Don't most people just call them springs? I've got the Sportlines on my Civic, and I'm very happy with them.

09-05-2006, 11:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,519 iTrader: 1 / 100%	"lowering coils" sounds kinda flashy. :) yes, they are technically "lowering springs."

09-06-2006, 01:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sorry... Eibach Pro-kit was what i got!

09-06-2006, 02:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fishytron Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Detroit Age: 23 Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 / 0%	are you going to try and get the parts to adjust for the negitive camber or no? it is only the pro kit so its only an inch but you know....

09-06-2006, 02:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea...i was wondering about it? with a 1" drop is it necasasary for a camber kit? anyone?

09-08-2006, 02:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Eibach PRo-kit now installed!! I dont think a camber kit is necassary but i am getting an alignment just for a piece of mind. I never removed the tie-rods so shouldnt be a deal? i removed the struts off the knuckle and obvisouly from the tower, so it was only a matter of a strut-coil tool and impact gun, plus the open end/box ends, etc...

09-08-2006, 02:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Retread Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 531 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Looks very nice.

09-08-2006, 02:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 29 Posts: 4,896 Semi-Si Sedan Hater iTrader: 6 / 100%	How is the ride after the springs? Is it noticeably more bumpy/harsh?

09-08-2006, 05:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the ride is next to stock which is sweet but its in the corners you feel it being aggressive.

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