Suspension Review: Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RallySport Direct · 08-24-2012, 01:46 AM

Looking forward to your review, we love our Eibach pro kit!

Thanks,
Rick

F3dzo · 08-25-2012, 04:52 PM

Id give a review but I bought the s-tech... So :/

Synack · 08-25-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F3dzo

Id give a review but I bought the s-tech... So :/

How are those? Good drop??

Sent from my Nexus 7

F3dzo · 08-25-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

How are those? Good drop??

Sent from my Nexus 7

I posted my review in the suspension forum. I didn't want to start a diversion here.

DarrenDriven · 08-26-2012, 02:33 AM

Thanks F3dzo.

You guys, Zach had to fly to NY and that has caused a delay in his review for these springs. I apologize for keeping you guys in suspense, but this was an unforeseen issue and as soon as he returns we will have a report for you guys. Thanks for your patience!

Dave-ROR · 08-26-2012, 11:34 AM

I have 1500-2000 miles on mine, loaded with.. hell who knows how much weight, but probably 600-800lbs of crap. Shocks are doing fine of course but some bumps definately get harsh, but that was only an issue once loaded completely.. I got pics of all the crap that went into the car before the trip back from Ohio to Florida..

Darren, not trying to threadjack btw, so I hope this doesn't come off as such. I'll be posting my own review soon, just wanted to post quick updates before I have time to write the review. Sadly, just got home from Mid Ohio/vacation in Ohio and need to prepare for TS/Hurricane Isaac DR crap @ work

Zach · 08-26-2012, 07:16 PM

Sorry for the delay, crazy week and I wanted to get some miles on the car before giving any quick judgement.

As soon as we put the car on the ground I was in love all over again. The drop isn't crazy visually but makes the car look much more purpose built as a "sports car". Spacers will be needed to get everything flush on stock wheels, at least in the rear, but its not terrible. This really is how the car should come stock, at least visually.

After putting about 5k miles on the stock suspension I could feel the difference getting in/out, again nothing crazy but a great reminded that you just lowered your car. My first drive was basically around the block to pick up some burgers for the guys at the shop (thanks again!) On that drive the car felt tighter but if stock was a 6 (arbitrary 1-10 for ride firmness) this was maybe a 7. Really was surprised how little it seemed to change the ride feel. Over the next few days things seemed to firm up a bit but nothing dramatic. Ruts and potholes were never fantastic to hit in the 86 but avoiding them has become more of a priority not for suspension travel but ride comfort. In fact, I have hit some mean bumps and pretty sure bottomed out the rear end travel and It wasn't that harsh at all.

I have not hit a track with the 86 before or after. I can say the car feels MUCH more planted in a street corner now, almost to a fault if you don't want to break the speed limit. On my daily commute there are several open empty corners I get to hit each day and play, the rear end grips the road with much more intent now and I have to be more aggressive to get it out. The car feels even more attached to the road, I have never had the tires chirp going into 3rd gear till now but maybe that could be the stock tires starting to wear.

In my opinion and for my driving abilities (not great) the 86 is quick around a typical road corner, not fast. Its so much fun to "play" that you totally forget about the fast part. You felt fast and certainly had fun but as with most things this starts to get boring, old and habitual. These springs turn the stock suspension up just one more notch and give you a new challenge to learn and grown with while giving the car a much cleaner and aggressive look.
Of all the things to spend <$300 on I cant imagine what else would give you this much of a feel/performance and look difference.

Sorry again for the delay everyone and any questions or different angles just ask, I'm back and just cleaning up the car today so should be around.

Thanks again Darren and Trav for the help, cant tell ya how awesome it is to have you in the area

DarrenDriven · 08-27-2012, 05:47 PM

Thanks Zach!!

jmkv · 08-27-2012, 08:25 PM

needs some staggered rims or a squared setup with staggering offset

Dave-ROR · 08-27-2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmkv

needs some staggered rims or a squared setup with staggering offset

Why? For looks?

Synack · 08-27-2012, 10:04 PM

I'll need to see which lowers the car more, S-Tech or these. These don't look half bad though.

Fussy08X · 08-27-2012, 11:45 PM

Thanks Zach. These look great with the stock rims and will definately consider when I decide to lower mine. Its true this is how the car should have looked from factory.

How long did you have the car stock before adding these springs in? judging from your review theres been no detriment to the handling? all positive aye

xclusive_brett · 08-28-2012, 12:30 AM

mine will be here tomorrow, hopefully I will have time to install them

Zach · 08-30-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fussy08X

How long did you have the car stock before adding these springs in? judging from your review theres been no detriment to the handling? all positive aye

About 5k miles, under 3 months.

No detriment, a improvement all around. I do want to get a alignment but waiting to make sure everything holds up.

08-26-2012, 11:34 AM	#34
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I have 1500-2000 miles on mine, loaded with.. hell who knows how much weight, but probably 600-800lbs of crap. Shocks are doing fine of course but some bumps definately get harsh, but that was only an issue once loaded completely.. I got pics of all the crap that went into the car before the trip back from Ohio to Florida.. Darren, not trying to threadjack btw, so I hope this doesn't come off as such. I'll be posting my own review soon, just wanted to post quick updates before I have time to write the review. Sadly, just got home from Mid Ohio/vacation in Ohio and need to prepare for TS/Hurricane Isaac DR crap @ work __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

08-26-2012, 07:16 PM	#35
Zach Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 FR-S Black MT Location: Portland, Or Posts: 71 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry for the delay, crazy week and I wanted to get some miles on the car before giving any quick judgement. As soon as we put the car on the ground I was in love all over again. The drop isn't crazy visually but makes the car look much more purpose built as a "sports car". Spacers will be needed to get everything flush on stock wheels, at least in the rear, but its not terrible. This really is how the car should come stock, at least visually. After putting about 5k miles on the stock suspension I could feel the difference getting in/out, again nothing crazy but a great reminded that you just lowered your car. My first drive was basically around the block to pick up some burgers for the guys at the shop (thanks again!) On that drive the car felt tighter but if stock was a 6 (arbitrary 1-10 for ride firmness) this was maybe a 7. Really was surprised how little it seemed to change the ride feel. Over the next few days things seemed to firm up a bit but nothing dramatic. Ruts and potholes were never fantastic to hit in the 86 but avoiding them has become more of a priority not for suspension travel but ride comfort. In fact, I have hit some mean bumps and pretty sure bottomed out the rear end travel and It wasn't that harsh at all. I have not hit a track with the 86 before or after. I can say the car feels MUCH more planted in a street corner now, almost to a fault if you don't want to break the speed limit. On my daily commute there are several open empty corners I get to hit each day and play, the rear end grips the road with much more intent now and I have to be more aggressive to get it out. The car feels even more attached to the road, I have never had the tires chirp going into 3rd gear till now but maybe that could be the stock tires starting to wear. In my opinion and for my driving abilities (not great) the 86 is quick around a typical road corner, not fast. Its so much fun to "play" that you totally forget about the fast part. You felt fast and certainly had fun but as with most things this starts to get boring, old and habitual. These springs turn the stock suspension up just one more notch and give you a new challenge to learn and grown with while giving the car a much cleaner and aggressive look. Of all the things to spend <$300 on I cant imagine what else would give you this much of a feel/performance and look difference. Sorry again for the delay everyone and any questions or different angles just ask, I'm back and just cleaning up the car today so should be around. Thanks again Darren and Trav for the help, cant tell ya how awesome it is to have you in the area Attached Images

08-27-2012, 10:04 PM	#39
Synack Boosted Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Sideways Location: Atlanta Georgia USA Posts: 2,377 Thanks: 388 Thanked 716 Times in 414 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll need to see which lowers the car more, S-Tech or these. These don't look half bad though. __________________ *Nismo 370Z 300whp -> FR-S Turbo 450whp on E85 -> Z06 Corvette 500whp*

08-28-2012, 12:30 AM	#41
xclusive_brett Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: 08 scion xb Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 396 Thanks: 104 Thanked 184 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mine will be here tomorrow, hopefully I will have time to install them __________________

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