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10-23-2009, 03:47 PM | #265 |
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Honestly, if you are not thinking of getting rid of RFT's, lowering with springs is just committing suicide.. Especially in the roads like in nyc
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10-23-2009, 05:16 PM | #266 |
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sorta used to it..had 18s with coilovers on my old scion tc..and it was a really rough and noisy ride. but yeah hearing/feeling that "CRACK" in a bimmer isn't too fun....
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02-07-2011, 11:09 PM | #267 |
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i know this is an old thread but i had a question, if the eibach is designed for the I and not the XI, why do people still use them on their XI and whats the bad part of having this on the XI? And why choose Eibach over H&R?
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02-09-2011, 01:10 PM | #268 |
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kw v1?
Did you end up installing the v1s and writing your review?
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02-09-2011, 01:12 PM | #269 |
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the op doesnt come on here much anymore, i can't answer why he preferred the eibach, i know they provide less of a drop, and i believe a stiffer ride, but i did hear from him a few months ago and his shocks were beginning to show signs of blowing, not sure of his milage or anything, but it can be due to the springs
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02-09-2011, 10:52 PM | #270 | |
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02-10-2011, 10:13 AM | #271 |
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So if you buy Eibach, you'll need to buy struts, and if you buy H&R then you can use the stock struts?
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02-10-2011, 03:30 PM | #272 | |
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Basically, it's better to get shocks for both springs but with Eibachs, you most likely can manage without aftermarket shocks. All up to your budget. Keep in mind if you decide to get shocks later on, that's double the labor cost. |
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06-04-2011, 08:39 AM | #273 |
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very informative thread!
my question is what effect does lowering your "xi" car on "i" springs have on the actual X drive system??? The rake is totally changed!! To my knowledge messing with the rake so far from OEM specs has an effect on the X drive system, as well as how tires wear. ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS??? im wanting to order these springs cause the drop looks so damn perfect thank you! |
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06-04-2011, 10:45 AM | #274 |
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06-04-2011, 02:07 PM | #275 | |
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As for tire wear, as long as you perform an alignment after the new suspension has settled you shouldn't see any abnormal tire wear. -Quick |
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06-04-2011, 06:58 PM | #277 | |
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06-09-2011, 10:33 AM | #278 |
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Hi Henry,
I don't think changing the springs has any negative effect on whatever shocks are installed. It's not going up and down more often. It's not putting anymore stress on the shock. If anything, it's reducing the frantic up and down of a stock spring. I think this idea of stock shocks going bad soon after installing springs started when someone put springs on with already or close to bad or worn out shocks. With that said, I was going to install Bilstein's before springs. But since the install process is the same, I'll install Eibach springs at the same time. I had this setup on my E30 and they were great. I drove that E30 300,000 miles all around BC when I lived in Vancouver, BC from 82-99. Born in Kelowna. Last edited by 4corners; 06-09-2011 at 10:41 AM.. |
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06-10-2011, 03:16 PM | #279 |
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I think that the shock 'blow out' with lowered stiffer springs has to do with the 'speed' at which the shock moves. 1" shock movement with stiffer springs will be faster than stock springs and the internal valving can't keep up with the increased speed, and 'blow out'. The sport shocks can handle the faster shock travel speed.
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06-24-2011, 10:07 AM | #280 | |
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I chose the eibachs because they offered a softer ride (rode around in a xi with the H&R's and it just felt like shit, and they changed the rake of the car vs the 4x4 extra high front (BMW says it's for driving in harsh snow conditions, so it doesn't act as a snow plow. So far I have put close to 60k miles on the car with the springs (got 72k now) shocks are beginning to blow. Just ordered the set of bilsteins and will be putting those on in the next few weeks. I will keep you posted. |
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01-04-2012, 10:14 PM | #281 |
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Bringing this from the dead, unread every page and now I am torn between kwv1 and or doing just the eibach springs... Are the coils a better ride?? How about the rest of the guys that lowered on springs, what is your experience now after a few years.
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01-05-2012, 02:07 AM | #282 | |
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If you're thinking about getting Eibachs + aftermarket shocks such as Koni Yellow, might as well spend the minimal extra amount of money and get the KW V1's. |
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01-05-2012, 11:26 AM | #284 |
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Do KW V1 come with an xi specific option?
How hard are V1s to adjust so you get even loweing height all around? I'd imagine they would need to be corner balanced. |
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01-05-2012, 06:46 PM | #285 | |
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01-06-2012, 12:31 AM | #286 | |
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The key and only features of each KW coilovers are: KW v1 = Height adjustable; Not stainless steel in rear but stainless in front KW v2 = Height, Rebound adjustable; Stainless steel both front and rear KW v3 = Height, Rebound, Compression adjustable; Stainless steel both front and rear All three coilovers can be corner balanced. Just don't want to confuse other members.. |
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