Apex/eibach springs?

[roadrunner_182]

Been considering getting some for the 182 for a while now but also noticed the group buy going on for eibach springs - how come the eibach are so much dearer? Are they a much better option?

Anyway as for apex is there anything else needed once i change the springs?are these camber kits only if your changing the damper as well?

Also could those of you who have a 172/182 on either of the above springs post a pic! MAny thanks

P.S. Lol you've probably guessed im a bit of a novice with these things!

 

[Iain C]

apex offer a bigger drop with a harsher ride. While the eibach have more comfort but are only 10 mm drop.
http://www.hollaa.net/pages/mycupon17s/mycup.php
My cup on apex springs

 

[roadrunner_182]

looking good mate, how would you compare the ride and handling to the standard suspension?

 

[thedoc]

car looks better on apex's..
I've got Eibach pro on mine, it dropped it a whole 10mm!! Ride is better, feels less roll through corner's. IMO a good improvement over standard.

 

[sh33n]

I've got the Pro's, I like them.

 

[Englebert]

Am i right in thinking the Eibach are progressive springs whereas the Apex aren't? The Eibach aftermarket spring range is good for road use, but i wouldn't want a progressive spring for track. Eibach have a great reputation so they're bound to be dearer.

 

[_Kenny_]

I've got Pros, a bit diappointed in them. Didn't lower my car as much as I expected. Handling is better tho and ride isn't too bad. Sometimes wish i had gone for Apex

 

[Fred@BTM]

I prefer APEX

Eibach are pretty good, just don't alter the look of the car enough

 

[Gary G]

Eibach's for Go Apex for show (although still good for a bit of go) lol

 

[Ali]

Apex for me.

 

[theduck]

eibach for me! you could always go for sportlines which offer more of a drop and are considered by some to be the better spring

 

[Neil G]

I prefer APEX

Eibach are pretty good, just don't alter the look of the car enough

Eibach sounds just the springs for me then.

Can they be run on standard dampers without any problems?

 

[_Kenny_]

^ yep should be

 

[oneeighttwo]

Would fitting Apex springs on the standard dampers actually make the handling worse then the standard 182 ff cupped setup?. I'm after improved handleing and the lower looks but cant really afford the ledas !! I think the standard handling is good, just that the car looks a bit high, but then I have nothing to compare it with. I'm trying to decide what to go with.

 

[d4ve86]

people have said to me apex are really hard. iv got sportlines at the moment and there great, i really want to find out their spring rates.

 

[sh33n]

Eibach sounds just the springs for me then.

Can they be run on standard dampers without any problems?

No problem.

 

[EVOgone]

Sportlines ar the best all round spring - tried pros and Apex...

 

[roadrunner_182]

cool so the Eibach Sportlines go down 30mm, 10mm less than the apex, i bet it wouldnt look that noticeable a difference really.

So majority of you seem to think the sportlines are the best all rounder - thanks for the feedback im gonna look into some in the coming weeks.

By the way has any1 got a pic of a 172/182 on Eibach Sportlines if so can you post it up?

Cheers

 

[toms_cup]

gotta be the tenth time ive posted this pic now at least !!! lol


my cup on apex 30mm, tho does look lower so im happy with that



Tom

 

[roadrunner_182]

nice1 yeh looks good mate cheers