Eibach Pro Kit Springs

Harlequin · 09-20-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

The main reason I did these is for appearance. I think that they have improved the handling slightly with no change in ride quality.
I spoke to a number of suspension experts before doing these and all of them told me that there is no reason to do the shocks with the Eiabach pro kit. I don't think that new shocks would have greatly improved the handling or the ride quality. Also spoke to a couple of well know racing car drivers who advised against mods like coil overs for the street unless the car was going to be tracked often.

That's what I wanted to hear. Now I just need to source a decent price - preferably locally - and find somewhere competent to install them...

Harlequin · 09-20-2011, 01:27 AM

Ps: Pics Naow!!!!

DTNJNQ · 09-20-2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

That's what I wanted to hear. Now I just need to source a decent price - preferably locally - and find somewhere competent to install them...

You can get them directly from Eibach. Call them on 02 9999 3655

They quoted me $369 +GST.

You should also be able to get the same price from the Brisbane agent

GSA Wholesale Suspension, 7 Aranda Street, Slacks Creek, Ph 07 3808 4691, Email, sales@gsad.com.au

Any good suspension shop should be able to install them.

Harlequin · 09-20-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

You can get them directly from Eibach. Call them on 02 9999 3655

They quoted me $369 +GST.

You should also be able to get the same price from the Brisbane agent

GSA Wholesale Suspension, 7 Aranda Street, Slacks Creek, Ph 07 3808 4691, Email, sales@gsad.com.au

Any good suspension shop should be able to install them.

Have rung GSA and also GSL Rallysport and they are both going to get back to me...

DTNJNQ · 09-20-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Ps: Pics Naow!!!!

I will take some quick ones latter today however, car will be dirty.

Harlequin · 09-20-2011, 01:48 AM

That's OK... I'm sure the dirt won't obscure the drop...

ippykaye · 09-20-2011, 02:22 AM

LOL, lots of us hanging out for pics! Should look hot with your wheels.

DTNJNQ · 09-20-2011, 04:09 AM

Not the best photos but here they are. Hoping the rear will drop a little more

Harlequin · 09-20-2011, 04:14 AM

Nice. Me likey...

RaihaX · 09-20-2011, 04:23 AM

How much room do you have at the back.I want to get these wheels, but I am lower then you, I'm scared I will rub.

DTNJNQ · 09-20-2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

How much room do you have at the back.I want to get these wheels, but I am lower then you, I'm scared I will rub.

There lots of room at the back however, the Bridgestones have rounded edges. I have 255/35/18 at the rear but could probably fit 275 Bridgestones without a problem.

RaihaX · 09-20-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

There lots of room at the back however, the Bridgestones have rounded edges. I have 255/35/18 at the rear but could probably fit 275 Bridgestones without a problem.

Awesome worst case scenario I'll raise my car.

Honny · 09-20-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

Awesome worst case scenario I'll raise my car.

Looks awesome DTNJNQ

Ray just buy the god damn rims! I'll take the plunge for DP.

RaihaX · 09-20-2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Honny

Looks awesome DTNJNQ

Ray just buy the god damn rims! I'll take the plunge for DP.

Hahaha I like to be thorough before purchasing

Keep us to date with the dp

ippykaye · 09-20-2011, 07:04 AM

The drop looks good mate. Hard to see how the rears sit but the springs will probably settle a bit more. Good to hear there's no issues with rubbing either!

I may be going down the Eibach path too

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-20-2011, 07:54 AM

I thought they'd be lower... looks to be approx 15-20mm lower than my stockies now (guesstimating) but I guess that's an ideal daily driver ride height! Hmm eibach drop or go all out on coilovers, tempting!

275s in the rear? I'll believe it when I see it.

DTNJNQ · 09-20-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

I thought they'd be lower... looks to be approx 15-20mm lower than my stockies now (guesstimating) but I guess that's an ideal daily driver ride height! Hmm eibach drop or go all out on coilovers, tempting!

275s in the rear? I'll believe it when I see it.

The 255 Bridgestones have a 8.6" tread width and the 275 Bridgestones have 10" tread width so I don't think 275 would be a problem. The 275 Bridgestones have a very similar tread width to the 255 Yokohama AD08 which has a tread width of 9.9" and people are using these on the 135i.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-20-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

The 255 Bridgestones have a 8.6" tread width and the 275 Bridgestones have 10" tread width so I don't think 275 would be a problem. The 275 Bridgestones have a very similar tread width to the 255 Yokohama AD08 which has a tread width of 9.9" and people are using these on the 135i.

wow, interesting... I always thought 255 meant 255mm across the tread so I guess in theory the bridgestone 275s could work.

vans · 09-20-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

Not the best photos but here they are. Hoping the rear will drop a little more

SparklingRed · 09-20-2011, 10:27 PM

I've got about 4 cm from the tire to the front fender, wheels are 19 x 8.5 (ET40).
Does anyone suggest going with the eibach?

Ninjaoz · 09-21-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

For those prices I hope you get a happy ending as well cause that's a rip.

If you're in Sydney I can hook you up with brand new eibachs installed for $650

I'm thinking to replace my OEM springs with Eibachs, could you please hook me up with this place?

Harlequin · 09-21-2011, 06:26 AM

GSA have quoted me just under $420... http://www.gsad.com.au/

Also waiting on Andrew@SouthernBM to get back to me with an updated price. He wasn't aware that the price had dropped. Still listed at $660 on his website...

Brisbane Guys: What do we think of GT Auto Garage for installation?
http://www.gtautogarage.com.au/

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ippykaye Lieutenant 10 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	The drop looks good mate. Hard to see how the rears sit but the springs will probably settle a bit more. Good to hear there's no issues with rubbing either! I may be going down the Eibach path too
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