Suspension Review: Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

boredom.is.me · 10-29-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ericmpena

On my car the rear sits a little lower. I have about 1 finger space in the rear wheels, and 1 1/2 finger space on front wheels. Can't quite fit 2 fingers for the front.

It could be a result of your wheel and tire combo. I'm running 225/40R18 and 245/40R18 and my rear has a little less space than the front.

ericmpena · 10-29-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

It could be a result of your wheel and tire combo. I'm running 225/40R18 and 245/40R18 and my rear has a little less space than the front.

I'll check it out. I think all 4 tires are the same, but I'll have to make sure.

Superhatch · 10-29-2013, 12:35 PM

Enkei RPF1 17x8 +45 with Dunlop Z2 245/40/17
Eibach Sportlines
Stock struts (photo), now Koni inserts.

These springs are great. Along with the Koni's I think the give a great feel, and a great drop for not much investment. I've had this same combo on other cars and have always loved it. To me it looks like an OEM height in comparison to other sports cars or sporty cars.

Shad0ez · 10-29-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

It could be a result of your wheel and tire combo. I'm running 225/40R18 and 245/40R18 and my rear has a little less space than the front.

What offset do you have for your front and rear? This is pretty much the setup I was going to go with and hopefully come out with a flush look. Have any pics on how it looks that you don't mind sharing?

boredom.is.me · 10-29-2013, 05:11 PM

Here:

18x8et45 225/40R18
18x9et42 245/40R18

Camber: 0.5F/1R

Shad0ez · 10-29-2013, 05:37 PM

Nice. Looks good! Did you notice any issues with rubbing or having to roll fenders?

boredom.is.me · 10-29-2013, 06:14 PM

-no issues at all
-no rolling required

Turkish · 10-30-2013, 02:02 AM

The more I look at pics of 86's with these springs, the more I want them. I was planning of having had purchased these already, but with my brz being on the cusp of qualifying under the texas lemon law, I am putting a hold on mods for the moment. One way or another I shall be installing these though!

autobahned · 11-27-2013, 01:10 AM

Do you have photos from the side? Thanks!

MPI_Jack · 11-28-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Distance from center of front wheel to fender - FRONT
Stock springs: 14 7/16"
Eibach Sportline: 13 5/16" (1 1/4" drop)

Distance from center of front wheel to fender - REAR
Stock springs: 14 5/8"
Eibach Sportline: 13 5/16" (1 5/16" drop)

Took measurements after a couple of days and they didn't change, so these numbers are the final measurements for our installation.

Review coming soon.

I have had mine on for least 5 months already, I have confirmed these measurements as well. Spot on. I would like to lower my car at least another 1/2-3/4 of an inch with my new wheels that are being built. Coilovers for me, but these springs have been excellent.

Robert95g · 12-10-2013, 09:54 PM

I was curious I am getting the eibach sportline kit for my frs which they claim a 1.5 drop with. Will the stock shocks be fine with this set up and also for wheels I want to go for the very clean flush but still have performance look, nothing stanced. I was thinking 18x9 all around would that fit with the set up and what offset would I need. Thanks for all the help!

DarrenDriven · 12-16-2013, 12:57 PM

I ran stock shocks with no problems. 18x9 should work, but you need to research in the Wheel Directory for the proper offset for your application. Wheel Directory link is in my signature.

hmong337 · 12-16-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

I ran stock shocks with no problems. 18x9 should work, but you need to research in the Wheel Directory for the proper offset for your application. Wheel Directory link is in my signature.

Did you need lower control arms for the rear?

DarrenDriven · 12-16-2013, 01:44 PM

Not for my application... I was running 17x9.0 +30 with the Eibach Pros.

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