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PMok · 08-06-2013, 02:41 AM

My BRZ has sunk to a new low! Thanks to a set of Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs that is. Big shout out and thank you to 86DRIVE members @overlookedx @MyRx @RC51ed @Clipdat @BigFatFlip who helped me install the springs and also the Whiteline positive shift kit bushing.

I am still getting used to the feel of the car with the stiffer springs and lower ride height but so far so good. I did feel like the car still understeers a bit on turn in with the tire pressures equal all around, so I adjusted to 36F/34R and it feels better now. Still running the stock tires so overall traction is not terribly high, but I do feel like body roll has been reduced and the cornering stability is a little bit improved. My biggest concern is that a lot of the local backroads I like to drive on are on the bumpy side, and the Eibachs seem to make the car a little more unsettled if I hit a bump in mid-corner due to the increased stiffness. On smooth roads though I do feel there is an improvement. Stay tuned, more driving is needed.

08-06-2013, 02:41 AM	#79
PMok Codename: Stitch Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 91 MR2; 06 IS350; 16 BRZ; 18 CX-5 Location: Hayward/NorCal Posts: 5,248 Thanks: 4,021 Thanked 5,436 Times in 2,307 Posts Mentioned: 462 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Eibach springs installed! My BRZ has sunk to a new low! Thanks to a set of Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs that is. Big shout out and thank you to 86DRIVE members @overlookedx @MyRx @RC51ed @Clipdat @BigFatFlip who helped me install the springs and also the Whiteline positive shift kit bushing. I am still getting used to the feel of the car with the stiffer springs and lower ride height but so far so good. I did feel like the car still understeers a bit on turn in with the tire pressures equal all around, so I adjusted to 36F/34R and it feels better now. Still running the stock tires so overall traction is not terribly high, but I do feel like body roll has been reduced and the cornering stability is a little bit improved. My biggest concern is that a lot of the local backroads I like to drive on are on the bumpy side, and the Eibachs seem to make the car a little more unsettled if I hit a bump in mid-corner due to the increased stiffness. On smooth roads though I do feel there is an improvement. Stay tuned, more driving is needed. __________________ 86DRIVE Events Calendar