eibachs installed

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 02:16 AM

well that took a long time to do haha to late for pics now but i got one in my garage more tomorrow

ki__ · 12-20-2008, 03:05 AM

Looks very nice, congratz

marcus · 12-20-2008, 04:12 AM

Was it a PITA for you too, to do the front? the rear was easy but the fronts.....damn

ken@exoticstuning · 12-20-2008, 05:27 AM

Looks perfect without being slammed ^^

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus

Was it a PITA for you too, to do the front? the rear was easy but the fronts.....damn

oh man very much so... worst part was put spring compressor on, then have to undo spring compressor, then put spring compressor on new springs, then undo spring compressor.. i think my arm went numb a dozen times doing that crap

135i_TT · 12-20-2008, 07:07 AM

Verrry Nice

Rawhide · 12-20-2008, 07:12 AM

That's hot! Nice work.

M3Newbie88 · 12-20-2008, 09:07 AM

Nice drop.. cant wait to see more pics..

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 01:39 PM

before and after

Eddie_440i · 12-20-2008, 01:41 PM

Perfect drop ! will buy this springs

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 01:43 PM

matte black csl reps on 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 and yes it rubs in the back even on stock suspension gonna roll or prolly cut the inside of the fenders

Boogie · 12-20-2008, 02:13 PM

I was hesitating about buying springs because at first I wanted the H&R sports springs but they're so low at the front (and a bit too low for my taste) so now I'm really convinced about the Eibachs! That just looks like the perfect drop!

They lower the same amount front and rear right?

Oh and another question: the before pic, is that with or without the M-tech suspension? (don't know what it's called in the US but in Europe, when you buy the M pack with bumpers, seats, shadowline trim and all that stuff you get the M-tech suspension which is about 15mm lower than stock)

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 02:14 PM

yeah i dont like the h&r drop it just looks too lowered in the front and not lowered enough in the back . eibachs are 1.2 front and rear

JKAWB · 12-20-2008, 02:16 PM

How is the ride? I have never had any luck with springs and ride comfort.

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 02:21 PM

i havent drove it much yet. but i did take it around the block. seems a bit stiffer but not that much different :iono: i dunno i come from a e30 on super stiff coilovers so it still feels soft to me

Boogie · 12-20-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

yeah i dont like the h&r drop it just looks too lowered in the front and not lowered enough in the back . eibachs are 1.2 front and rear

Great! On the stock suspension it seemed that the front was a little higher, so I wasn't sure if the Eibach's would solve that problem, but looking at your pics it seems that the front sits just a little bit lower now compared to the back (looking at space between the tire and the fender) so that's just perfect!

Thx for sharing the pics!

JKAWB · 12-20-2008, 02:23 PM

Did you paint your chrome line trim or swap it out? It looks good.

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogie

Great! On the stock suspension it seemed that the front was a little higher, so I wasn't sure if the Eibach's would solve that problem, but looking at your pics it seems that the front sits just a little bit lower now compared to the back (looking at space between the tire and the fender) so that's just perfect!

Thx for sharing the pics!

yeha the front is a little bit lower than the back which is about perfect. The only thing i dont like about our cars is the front bumper if you look at it from the side you can see it kind of curves upward. but a front lip will fix that

fmxomar · 12-20-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JKAWB

Did you paint your chrome line trim or swap it out? It looks good.

Thank you. it took such a long time, but its not paint, its matte black Vinyl. I wrapped it around and tucked it in all the seams. Im going to be doing the roof in the next week or so as well. Anyone need vinyl for the roof or window trim i have 12 yards 48 inch wide premium 6-year outdoor warranty vinyl that i would sell

coco_m3 · 12-20-2008, 06:54 PM

Looks really good, I think I have found my springs.....

N54tt · 12-20-2008, 07:11 PM

wow!!!! looks too dam good!!!!!

doubleA · 12-20-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet135i

Looks really good, I think I have found my springs.....

Your car is on stock suspension??

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fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	matte black csl reps on 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 and yes it rubs in the back even on stock suspension gonna roll or prolly cut the inside of the fenders Attached Images
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Boogie Private First Class 12 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I was hesitating about buying springs because at first I wanted the H&R sports springs but they're so low at the front (and a bit too low for my taste) so now I'm really convinced about the Eibachs! That just looks like the perfect drop! They lower the same amount front and rear right? Oh and another question: the before pic, is that with or without the M-tech suspension? (don't know what it's called in the US but in Europe, when you buy the M pack with bumpers, seats, shadowline trim and all that stuff you get the M-tech suspension which is about 15mm lower than stock) __________________
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fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	yeah i dont like the h&r drop it just looks too lowered in the front and not lowered enough in the back . eibachs are 1.2 front and rear
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fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	i havent drove it much yet. but i did take it around the block. seems a bit stiffer but not that much different :iono: i dunno i come from a e30 on super stiff coilovers so it still feels soft to me
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