Help With Eibach Springs....

Cyprio · 03-05-2013, 09:37 AM

Dumb question, but I'll admit I'm a noob when it comes to stuff like this.

Can oem springs be changed over to Eibach springs without also having to change anything else i.e shocks/dampers etc - in other words can I just do a straight spring swap as all I'm trying to acheive is a slight drop, plus piece-of-mind that I'm running with better quality springs.

My car is an msport but came with the msport suspension deletion option, and other than the 'ride' I really have no idea of the mechanical differences between msport suspension and se suspension - anyone know what the differences are?

Cheers for any help.

macck · 03-05-2013, 10:11 AM

I started with msport suspension then installed eibach pro springs to be honest liked the drop but hated the ride thought it became very crashy etc over pot-holes etc. After a bit of reading i then installed bilstein b4s dampers and shorter bump-stops totally transformed the ride. All the harshness over rough ground disappeared .

AlanYoro35i · 03-05-2013, 11:05 AM

I did a eibach pro straight swap , i found it much better to take corners as they are stiffer. Next i changed the tires to normal rubber and it was night and day different. I had non-rft with m-sport suspension during the winter before and then RFT with Eibach pro and now Non -RFT with eibach pro. If you do driving in alot of bumpy areas with raised bumps to slow traffic down. you are going to hate it.

Sheepy · 03-05-2013, 12:43 PM

I've had the eibach's on both my previous cars although they were both E36's & was very happy with them. They used to state on their website that the springs were designed to work perfectly with the standard original shocks although if they are worn I would change them for new units at the same time.

philmots · 03-05-2013, 01:33 PM

Any pictures of them installed?

I'm after Eibach Pros as the front sits far too high.

Danny.B. · 03-05-2013, 01:40 PM

Ive opted for H&Rs hopefully have them on this weekend. Supposed to be alot lower but some say harsher (and some say no worse than m sport)

03-05-2013, 09:37 AM	#1
Cyprio Captain 33 Rep 918 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi S4 B/Edition Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK iTrader: (2)	Help With Eibach Springs.... Dumb question, but I'll admit I'm a noob when it comes to stuff like this. Can oem springs be changed over to Eibach springs without also having to change anything else i.e shocks/dampers etc - in other words can I just do a straight spring swap as all I'm trying to acheive is a slight drop, plus piece-of-mind that I'm running with better quality springs. My car is an msport but came with the msport suspension deletion option, and other than the 'ride' I really have no idea of the mechanical differences between msport suspension and se suspension - anyone know what the differences are? Cheers for any help. __________________ Life is too short to drink bad beer, marry ugly, or not drive the car you want at least once
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macck First Lieutenant 9 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 msport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: n.ireland iTrader: (2)	eibach springs I started with msport suspension then installed eibach pro springs to be honest liked the drop but hated the ride thought it became very crashy etc over pot-holes etc. After a bit of reading i then installed bilstein b4s dampers and shorter bump-stops totally transformed the ride. All the harshness over rough ground disappeared . __________________ blackchrome csl,s // eibach pro kit //bitstein B4s// shortened bumpstops//front and rear brembo performance brakes// jbl ms8//focal 100krs// rainbow dlx5 centre, rear//jenhert xe200//cas audio corner loaded sub// jl10v3 sub// jl xd500/3 xd400/4// technic harness// 808mguy adapters
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AlanYoro35i Senior Troll 224 Rep 3,378 Posts Drives: Coming soon-718 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	I did a eibach pro straight swap , i found it much better to take corners as they are stiffer. Next i changed the tires to normal rubber and it was night and day different. I had non-rft with m-sport suspension during the winter before and then RFT with Eibach pro and now Non -RFT with eibach pro. If you do driving in alot of bumpy areas with raised bumps to slow traffic down. you are going to hate it. __________________ Gone: N54 335i is the Legend! N55 435i Now: 718 Cayman GTS / F83 M4
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Sheepy First Lieutenant 181 Rep 379 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Competition Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York iTrader: (0)	I've had the eibach's on both my previous cars although they were both E36's & was very happy with them. They used to state on their website that the springs were designed to work perfectly with the standard original shocks although if they are worn I would change them for new units at the same time.
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philmots Lieutenant 103 Rep 511 Posts Drives: M340i Touring LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Any pictures of them installed? I'm after Eibach Pros as the front sits far too high.
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Danny.B. Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,581 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire iTrader: (1)	Ive opted for H&Rs hopefully have them on this weekend. Supposed to be alot lower but some say harsher (and some say no worse than m sport) __________________
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