How can I tell if my lowered suspension is springs only 182

[Beki]

Hey Guys!

After some help - I may be keeping my 182 now, but the lowered suspension is driving me mental for every day driving.
I believe its been lowered onto Eibach springs, but my mechanic mentioned it may have had all the other bits and pieces done too.
Is there a way of telling if it is springs only without actually starting the job? (just trying to figure out if financially feasible)

Also - can anyone recommend which springs/retailers are best for getting back to as close to standard as possible?

Ta Muchly!!

 

[Stay Puft]

I have Eibach springs and they arent crashy at all. They are a bit firmer than standard but nothing extreme. Sure your shocks arent battered etc?

 

[Beki]

Hey Davyyy... The ride is pretty fine to be fair (but stiff with the engine mounts)
It's the fact it's so low that drives me mad. I work in a forest and do a lot of country roads (potholes etc) along with it being impossible to go over speed bumps normally.
I just want it back to standard now (I'm old and boring! Haha)

 

[jesus]

Post a photo of the setup and we'll tell you

 

[Beki]

Daft question - just from under the arch or engine bay too? (Will get one in daylight)[emoji2]

 

[jesus]

A photo of the springs and dampers from underneath, or the wheel arch area should be fine.

 

[Beki]

Ace. I'll get one in the morning [emoji1] thank you!

 

[Jekyll]

And a pic from under the rear bumper.

 

[imprezaworks]

A pic of you and the car would help massively too

Or just the above which is fine too

 

[Beki]

[emoji23] [emoji23] oh dear! Trust me.. I'm old and married.. The car will suffice [emoji14]

 

[Beki]

Here's the pics... Just freaked my neighbour out trying to get them.. lying on the floor.. then forgetting I've still got mud all over my face as just got back from mud run... oops [emoji14]

 

[imprezaworks]

Swap the springs, they are apex not eibachs. I like them but most don't

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Apex springs. Going from reviews on here I've read, they aren't the best for ride quality

 

[Beki]

Yeh, spotted that... not been under it before so never really looked. I want to swap them anyway as need a higher ride

 

[Beki]

Just realised my reply seemed really sarcastic... not meant at all. Lol.. x

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Yeh, spotted that... not been under it before so never really looked. I want to swap them anyway as need a higher ride

If you're running 15s then you need a small drop otherwise they might look a bit lost on standard ride height. Eibach sportlines are subtle enough height wise, and the ride is perfect

 

[imprezaworks]

No not atall lol. I have h&r springs and find them great

 

[LeeRS]

Just get standard springs. Ive got a set off a 172 if you need some. They came off at 39k miles.
Let me know.

 

[Beki]

What kind of drop from standard are the sport lines?

 

[LeeRS]

35mm

 

[imprezaworks]

20mm, not enough imo. Cooksports and h&r sit lower.

 

[imprezaworks]

35mm

Never mate

 

[LeeRS]

Tis what it says

 

[Beki]

Yeh, think that's still quite low [emoji53] it's sacrelige I know, but where I work its a nightmare being so low. Lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

I've had them on a phase 1. Swapped soon after to coilovers as they didn't sit low enough. Good springs but don't drop that much

 

[imprezaworks]

@Djw John may have a pic of his rb with 15's on sportlines.

 

[Beki]

I'm really crap still getting used to this app.. lol. Where could I find the pic. [emoji1]

 

[imprezaworks]

Mine currently

 

[imprezaworks]

Running 20mm front spacers and 10mm rear. Et40 wheels

 

[LeeRS]

Personally, anything other than standard is going to be lower and stiffer.
I have mine on cooksports and they are crashy as hell but i like them

 

[LeeRS]

Mine currently

Stop flirting

 

[Beki]

Tis very nice [emoji1] [emoji1]

Do u have any problems with speed bumps?

 

[imprezaworks]

Apart from slowing me down when redlining it in all gears, nah no problems. Not as soft as standard obviously, but that's the pay for having sweet lowz

 

[Stay Puft]

16's on Eibach Speedlines (30mm drop).

 

[Beki]

To be fair, the ride doesn't bother me, it's speed bumps (seems to be millions round ) and the country roads [emoji21]

 

[Beki]

Davyy that's a nice colour! Seems quite a bit higher.. [emoji1]


Do either of u catch your exhaust on bumps? Seem to scrape mine big time right in the middle (back not an issue)

 

[imprezaworks]

@Davyy very nice car mate.

No I don't catch my exhaust. But tbh the roads by me are ok.

 

[Beki]

Thanks for your help guys! Much appreciated! Now to convince the hubby to let me keep hold of her... wish me luck! Haha [emoji53] [emoji23]

 

[Beki]

@Davyy very nice car mate.

No I don't catch my exhaust. But tbh the roads by me are ok.

Ps. Yours is very nice! I want mine back to standard ish like this I think [emoji1]

 

[172_Tom]

Eibach Pro-Kit springs here - not had any problems with speed bumps. They are supposed to be a 15-20mm drop, probably the lowest of the aftermarket springs. For your needs I would either try a set of these or go back to standard springs.