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gatorbushmen 06-11-2013 12:17 AM

Anyone with Eibach Sportlines
 
I know there are plenty of you guys running the Eibach Sportlines, could you provide any feedback, i.e. if you blew any struts, or if they have been perfect for you.
I know the drop is a little extreme for the stock strut....

Anyways, I'm in the market for some lowering springs (coilovers will come eventually) and I would love to hear your experience with the Sportlines.
:thanks:

Pitman 06-11-2013 06:45 AM

I have them fitted to my car. Although it is early days, only about 1000 miles with them, I certainly have no regrets. The ride is just as good as with the standard springs. I also had the wheel alignment re-done after having them fitted.
Here is how my car looks with them:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps772adf6d.jpg

gatorbushmen 06-11-2013 05:09 PM

Thanks! Great looking car btw.
Rota grids?

suaveflooder 06-11-2013 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitman (Post 994783)
I have them fitted to my car. Although it is early days, only about 1000 miles with them, I certainly have no regrets. The ride is just as good as with the standard springs. I also had the wheel alignment re-done after having them fitted.
Here is how my car looks with them:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps772adf6d.jpg

These wheels 8.5's up front?

Pitman 06-12-2013 04:36 AM

Thank you for the nice comment, gatorbushmen :)

Rims / tires are
Rota Grid 18 X 8.5 ET44 Fronts
Roto Grid 18 X 9.5 ET38 Rears
Goodyear F1 Asym. 2 225/40 front, 245/35 rear

As well as the Eibach Sportlines, I also have had fitted
Whiteline 16mm adjustable anti-roll bar
Summit Swave Rear Adjustable Toe Control Arm Set
Summit Swave Rear Adjustable Camber Control Arms
Fensport Front Camber Adjust Bolts
Whiteline Offset top mounts
Summit Swade Front Strut Bar
Beatrush brake master cylinder brace

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2b058913.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d1c2ed2.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps47089d43.jpg

gabeg86 06-12-2013 01:50 PM

I have had mine for about a month now and love them. I don't know about anyone else, but the ride is definitely a little more firm and less forgiving with bumps, etc., but nothing extreme. Stock struts still intact

Speed Element 06-12-2013 07:19 PM

We've had customers with them and they love it as it's just a tad bit more aggressive than stock, but with a nice drop. :)

ihaskrayon 06-12-2013 10:56 PM

Will I have any problems with 18x9.5 +44 with 245/40/18 in the rear?

I'm debating on if I should get these or the pro kit.

kALMIGHTY 12-12-2013 12:08 AM

Reviving an old thread, but I have a few questions about these.

I'm considering getting the Sportlines because frankly, I'm getting tired of waiting for TRD to release their springs for our cars.

Now, I'm 90% sure I won't be getting new wheels or tires when the snow melts like I was planning too but I do want to drop the car a bit. BUT I know dropping the car is going to suck in those wheels and I hate that look so I'm thinking of getting spacers for the stock wheels and tires.

What do you recommend? Is it doable with JUST the Sportlines and spacers? Or will I need more things, like camber bolts, LCAs and what not?

FT-86 SpeedFactory 12-12-2013 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY (Post 1384882)
Reviving an old thread, but I have a few questions about these.

I'm considering getting the Sportlines because frankly, I'm getting tired of waiting for TRD to release their springs for our cars.

Now, I'm 90% sure I won't be getting new wheels or tires when the snow melts like I was planning too but I do want to drop the car a bit. BUT I know dropping the car is going to suck in those wheels and I hate that look so I'm thinking of getting spacers for the stock wheels and tires.

What do you recommend? Is it doable with JUST the Sportlines and spacers? Or will I need more things, like camber bolts, LCAs and what not?

You'll need camber bolts up front. If you're fine with -1 to -1.5 rear then nothing out back is needed.

The by the book method is to do springs with camber bolts and camber arms. Can you get away with less? Sure, but you can only make that call.

And spacers make everything look better. ;)

kALMIGHTY 12-12-2013 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory (Post 1385083)
You'll need camber bolts up front. If you're fine with -1 to -1.5 rear then nothing out back is needed.

The by the book method is to do springs with camber bolts and camber arms. Can you get away with less? Sure, but you can only make that call.

And spacers make everything look better. ;)

My idea set up as far as the stock tires and wheels goes is flush with the fender because I don't like how far in they are in the fender wells stock, but also I don't want any camber. I really don't like the look of it. Will camber arms help that?

FT-86 SpeedFactory 12-12-2013 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY (Post 1385125)
My idea set up as far as the stock tires and wheels goes is flush with the fender because I don't like how far in they are in the fender wells stock, but also I don't want any camber. I really don't like the look of it. Will camber arms help that?

Yep you will need arms then when lowered in the rear to fix it.

kALMIGHTY 12-12-2013 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory (Post 1385143)
Yep you will need arms then when lowered in the rear to fix it.

Do you sell them? Just thinking of starting to compile a list of things to see how much it'll all cost me so I can decide if I'd rather just save up for wheels without a drop lol.
What spacers would you recommend to get them flush with Sportlines?

FT-86 SpeedFactory 12-12-2013 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY (Post 1385150)
Do you sell them? Just thinking of starting to compile a list of things to see how much it'll all cost me so I can decide if I'd rather just save up for wheels without a drop lol.
What spacers would you recommend to get them flush with Sportlines?

We do. Hit our site. Best bet is 10mm spacers.


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