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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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Just iinstalled the Eibach Pro Kit that bBTed was selling in classifieds.
$160 installed WAS A SWEET DEAL thanks Ted and Ken

Here are some before and After pics:
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 12:34 AM
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Good comparison here:

Old Jan 17, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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Nice box.
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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looks really nice, btw thats ken not ten
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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That is SWEET!!!! I'm getting the same color xB. I was thinking about gunmetal rims for it. Now I just made up my mind. Nice job bro. I'm going with Tein or Tanabe coilovers though.
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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I am going with the Tanabe Coilovers, this is just to hold me over a month or two..
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Itsdchz
I am going with the Tanabe's, this is just to hold me over a month or two..
Coilovers or just springs :?:
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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i think he's talking about coilovers
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:33 AM
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coilovers OF COURSE!
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Itsdchz
coilovers OF COURSE!
Okey Dokey
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 02:01 AM
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i know I have the same prob should I waste my money on springs that I have to resell later or just save and buy coilovers. Dont know we will see.
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 02:16 AM
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very nice rake!! I have the same set-up, but mine is level. If I didn't have my speaker box in the back it would look exactly like yours!
Props on a good lower! How does the ride feel?
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by westsype
i know I have the same prob should I waste my money on springs that I have to resell later or just save and buy coilovers. Dont know we will see.
IMO dont buy the springs i did something like this but with rims and now i dont have the money for the volks at the moment since it all went into my system thats getting done but thats just what happen to me its up to you if you have good cash flow then by all means go for it

itsdchz - thats a nice color never really seen that color in a daytime picture now i think you should debadge it it would look even better that it already is sporting that new drop
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 03:20 AM
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what is the drop on the eibachs?
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Stylis
very nice rake!! I have the same set-up, but mine is level. If I didn't have my speaker box in the back it would look exactly like yours!
Props on a good lower! How does the ride feel?
what are you trying to say?
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what are you trying to say?
That I have taqueria las vegas for dinner and you don't!
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 04:21 AM
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i wanna kno whats going on here...
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 04:37 AM
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DAM IT TEDDY !! I am giving you props on the lower!!! I am saying if I didn't have my speaker box that I would have that rake and that I wish I HAD THAT RAKE!!

That is one of the reasons I want to sell my box soon for another set-up! Thats it TEDDY you are buying lunch for the whole shop tomorrow , when you come over!!
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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thanks for the props and such.

Eibach specifies a 1.6/1.8 drop

I really didnt feel like I wasted money as $160 INSTALLED on these springs was a deciding factor in NOT waiting 2 months for wheel gap to go bye bye.

A speaker box under 150lbs IS NOT going to change the springs in the rear, they arent that saggy...

Ride is GREAT.

NONE of my other vehicles have anything less than Coilovers, so i was skeptical on the ride and handling.

My first VW mk4 had Eibachs and Bilsteins, but the Scion shocks and the Eibachs feel Great! I am impressed with them.

On a side note, I weighed the car this evening, with 1/4 tank of gas 2400lbs on the nose!
Old Jan 17, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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Hot Damn! That is one hot xb! After seeing those photos, I'm sold with that set up!



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