RiCe3aTeR

After getting the run around from super autobacs for the last 2 months...I finally got my eibach springs today. I haven't had time to install them, but I will try to do so soon. Hopefully the wait was worth it.






I'll post more pics when they're installed.

D_Unit

Subscribed. Eibachs makes great suspension stuff for BMWs... hopefully it's the same with Scions.

Bigfieroman

I am considering these instead of Tein H-Techs. Are they progressive rate? Could you take detailed measurements from the ground to the top of the wheel well after the drop/settling?

FYI, Stock is 26.75" front and 28.5" rear. The sportlines are supposed to be -1.2" front and -2.2" rear.

RiCe3aTeR

I will do so for you when they settle. Right now, I'm busy with work and whatnot so I'm not going to be able to do the install until next saturday. I will keep you guys posted.

Bigfieroman

Thanks...could you post pics of the actual springs?

Also, are the progressive or linear?

Whispaz

nice, cant wait to see

RiCe3aTeR

I knew I should have taken pics w/ the box open...lol...the springs are at my friend's house right now waiting for the install on saturday.

And I think the springs are progressive. I'm not 100% positive. I'll double check and get back to you. Is there any way I can tell by just looking?

Bigfieroman

The coils on the spring will get closer together from one end to the other. Eibach says they are on the website, but I would like confirmation before I buy.

RiCe3aTeR

Is this what you're talking about?
http://www.innerauto.com/images/brandImages/eibach1.jpg

If it is...then no. They're not progressive. But my friend's coming back from Arizona friday...so I'll go double triple check for you. lol.

Shoulda thought twice before I left them at his house -_-

Bigfieroman

That is what I meant. I am going to call them and ask...they may have done something tricky, like variable wire gauge or something.

A pic of the actual springs would still be cool if you can manage.

RiCe3aTeR

I will take pics of the actual springs asap. He's outta state at the moment and there's no way I could get into his house and to my springs. lol. But he should be back friday afternoon. So, I should be able to get the pics up saturday morning and hopefully pics of the install by saturday afternoon.

Bigfieroman

I dunno...they say progressive rate right on the box...I will call and confirm when they Eibach is open...and maybe ask how they are progressive when the coils don't get closer.


At this point, I am more waiting to see them installed/settled and to hear your impressions of ride and handling.

RiCe3aTeR

Tomorrow is the big day. I will install them and get pics up. I will try to get a write up on the install up as well.

RiCe3aTeR

Alright, he finally came home and so I got to get my spings. And after taking a closer look, they are progressive. 100% positive this time. Here are the pics:




It was dark and I had a crappy camera, so I couldn't see what I was taking...those are the best pics I could get in the dark. lol.

Bigfieroman

Perfect, awesome. Lemme know how they look/feel!

RiCe3aTeR

Finally got around to installing the springs, but it got a bit dark when I finished so I didn't get any good pics. I will get more pics tomorow when the springs settle a little more. The drop is great and the ride is still smooth.





As of right now, the wheel gaps are about 2 fingers all around. I will get more pics up tomorrow.

Bigfieroman

Did the ride get rougher at all? I imagine it would be worse over big bumps, but just normal driving around is ok? How is the handling? It looks good, waiting for day/settled pics!

D_Unit

Nice wheels + Nice drop =

That being said, those pics suck monkey *****....

RiCe3aTeR

The springs haven't really settled, so driving over bumps is still normal. The ride is still normal, and it handles great.

and D_Unit, yes, those pics do suck monkey *****...I have a crappy camera that doesn't take pics very well at night. I'm still waiting for it to rain and the springs to settle before I take more pics during the day.

D_Unit

Almost forgot, what wheels are those?