Eibach springs

[Laura]

had them on the 172 when i 1st got it took them off pretty much straight away and "upgraded" to coilovers

but anyway thinking about getting some for the new 172 , any one got any pics of there car on them?

i want low but cba with coilovers

 

[Tom]

CBA = Can't be arsed?

 

[Laura]

yes lol

 

[rustybolt]

if you want low why would you buy Eibach springs :S

 

[.GAZ.]

russy all i got on my cup is apex -40mm n it sits low

 

[Tom]

And understeers.

 

[rustybolt]

russy all i got on my cup is apex -40mm n it sits low

Re-read my statement and you'll understand what i meant.

She said she wanted to go low then is asking about Eibach's.

 

[.GAZ.]

r they crap russ?? lol my bad buddy..

p.s every1 loves my lights trying 2 get sum1 2 part with sum cash 4 the last set..

 

[rustybolt]

Eibachs are not crap at all, they just dont look like its been lowered with them fitted.

I can get some more lights if needed, ive sold that last set.

 

[Laura]

i dont want low low just a bit lower, i loved how my 1.2 sat on the apex and they were 60 are 172s not 20 lower than 1.2s anyway?

 

[.GAZ.]

good man

 

[rustybolt]

supposedly but Eibachs will only take you down 15mm or so, they are more for handling than for looks.

Apex do a 40mm kit for yours.

 

[.GAZ.]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z266/gazmar1/DSC01666Large.jpg?t=1190716483
apex

 

[Tom]

Eibach do two sets.

Sportline and Proline.
You want sportlines.

Avoid Apex they are s**t.

 

[.GAZ.]

Eibach do two sets.

Sportline and Proline.
You want sportlines.

Avoid Apex they are s**t.

i disagree mate the handling is immense on my cup.. ross m has them 2 thinks theyr great

 

[Christophe]

but doesnt apex give a really harsh ride?

 

[Tom]

Yup, they are cheap lowering springs. You get what you pay for.

 

[FlameR]

would lowering a 172 about 40mm on 17'' wheels be a bit silly? I was thinkin about lowering mine a bit more, currently lowered 25 at the front and 15 at the rear but not sure if the wheels would rub?

 

[Tom]

Depends what offset the wheels are.

 

[FlameR]

Soon to be turinis, so are they ET42?

 

[ben_p]

why not just buy a half decent set of coilovers this time?

H&Rs etc?

 

[Goders172]

The sportlines i have found state they lower it 45-50mm at the front and 30mm at the back;

a.) is this correct?
b.) Why would you not lower it the same all round?

Looking to order some this week but so many options out there, want it to sit low ish maintain reasonable ride quality and handle like a go-cart. Whats best

 

[Tom]

Eibach sportlines.

 

[Alan]

Sportlines are the best of the two.

My old 182..

 

[Winston]

i dont want low low just a bit lower, i loved how my 1.2 sat on the apex and they were 60 are 172s not 20 lower than 1.2s anyway?

Sure you used to say the 1.2 was 80mm... maybe more:S

 

[Goders172]

Sportlines are the best of the two.

My old 182..

Sh*t thats clean that looks about the right hight for me too Sportlines i is then, Wheres my wallet.

 

[Alan]

Cheers mate...oh how i miss that car..sometimes wish i'd never changed..

 

[Laura]

nah the 1.2 was on apex minus 60 springs and shocks, 172 was uber low, recon that was 80+

 

[Goders172]

So found sportlines for £133 delivered will i need dampers, i know it would probably be for the best to uprate them but do i actually need to. Ive read that anything lower than 40mm and you should uprate the shocks is this true? The sportlines state they lower between 45-50mm at the front?

Cheers,

 

[Laura]

i wold my sportlines for £60.. wish id kept hold of them now lol

 

[Big Iain]

So found sportlines for £133 delivered will i need dampers, i know it would probably be for the best to uprate them but do i actually need to. Ive read that anything lower than 40mm and you should uprate the shocks is this true? The sportlines state they lower between 45-50mm at the front?

Cheers,

Just the springs will be fine as they dont lower as much or anywhere near as much as they say

 

[_Kenny_]

^ yep as the big fella says

 

[Goders172]

cheers boys - ordered!!

 

[DebV6]

Mine on sportlines. I noticed the drop on mine.

 

[Goders172]

Looking good Deb, just phoned to order mine and they told me not to go with sportlines cos you wreck the handling and its not good for the dampers?? He said i should go with the Pro-kit. Have you had any probs with yours deb.

he also said that as my car has done 37000 miles i will have to replace the shocks - is he talking B*lloks really want to lower it this weekend but could do with a definitive answer on which of the two kits to go with

cheers

 

[DebV6]

I've not had any problems with mine, and I've never heard of any problems from anyone else who have them either, and there seems to be alot of people who have them.

 

[Da]

Where have you found them at that price mate? Cheapest i can find is £133 plus £9 delivery.

 

[Goders172]

http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk - on here matee £133 with free delivery

the bloke who runs the place reckons to get the Pro's though not sure what to do now but i think enough people on here have had a good experience with them.

anyone used em on the track - whats the handling like on track?

 

[Da]

Cheers for the link.
The Pro's are firmer give less of a drop where as the Sport's give a bigger drop and aren't so firm.

Personally I've never heard a bad word about either set mate.

 

[Gaz_]

Sportlines are the best of the two.

My old 182..

Sh*t thats clean that looks about the right hight for me too Sportlines i is then, Wheres my wallet.

p**n :approve: