Eibach vs. sport

Donia330i · 11-05-2009, 08:16 AM

How much lower does the car sit with the eibach pro springs over the oem sport springs? Thanks

Yahoo · 11-05-2009, 08:42 AM

On my e91 it was supposed to be 20mm front and 0mm rear - although I think it has dropped at the rear by aprox 10mm.

SV Concepts III · 11-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Eibach lists these as 30mm front and 25mm rear.

DV · 11-05-2009, 12:43 PM

Installing mine tomorrow. I'll try to take some comparison pics once they've settled.

Donia330i · 11-05-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DV

Installing mine tomorrow. I'll try to take some comparison pics once they've settled.

ok, thanks. that would be great.

IYAOYAS · 11-08-2009, 06:59 AM

Hey DV, any updates or pics? Hows the ride?

Terrance28 · 11-08-2009, 08:19 AM

Stock sport suspension v.s. Eibach. The Eibach was a perfect drop imo.

DV · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by IYAOYAS

Hey DV, any updates or pics? Hows the ride?

Springs are on and have had a couple days to settle. Looks like about an inch drop in the front and maybe .5 in the rear - exactly what I was looking for. The ride quality is better. I would compare the difference to replacing the stock tires with non-RFT's. Still firm, but not quite as harsh over bumps. The handling is much improved. Feels like a new car. I'll probably align it this week.
No pics yet, sorry. I ordered some new spacers to get the wheels to sit a little more flush, so I'll take some pics after I get them installed.

IYAOYAS · 11-09-2009, 05:55 AM

Terrence, car looks awesome! DV, thats exactly what I was hoping to hear, hopefully I will be ordering mine soon. Where did you pick yours up? Cant wait to see pics w/the spacers.

DV · 11-09-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by IYAOYAS

Terrence, car looks awesome! DV, thats exactly what I was hoping to hear, hopefully I will be ordering mine soon. Where did you pick yours up? Cant wait to see pics w/the spacers.

I found a brand new set on eBay for a great price. Definitely look there.
I currently have 15mm spacers on the rear. I'm going to machine those down to 10mm and put them on the front and I ordered a 20mm set for the rear. I'll get some pics up for you as soon as I can.

Donia330i · 11-11-2009, 07:49 AM

cant wait to see some pics!

flux · 11-14-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

Stock sport suspension v.s. Eibach. The Eibach was a perfect drop imo.

i agree 100%

6Zylinder · 11-15-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Eibach lists these as 30mm front and 25mm rear.

That is compared to the non sport?

YvesD · 11-16-2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 6Zylinder

That is compared to the non sport?

Correct.

Blackfield · 11-17-2009, 09:25 PM

I plan to install Eibach Pro Kit on my e90 335i with zsp.

Anybody know how much drop would I get over zsp?
Is it 1.4"(Eibach front)-0.6"(standard over zsp) = 0.8"?

Would the spring cause the oem sport shock to deteriorate faster? Wondering how far I can get away before replacing the shock....

I did a search on the forum, I could not seem to find any thread on this.
Thanks in advance.

DV · 11-17-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackfield

Is it 1.4"(Eibach front)-0.6"(standard over zsp) = 0.8"?

Correct. About an inch over ZSP in the front. Maybe .5 in the rear.

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Originally Posted by Blackfield

Would the spring cause the oem sport shock to deteriorate faster?

Yes, it will cause the shocks/struts to deteriorate faster, but since these springs don't lower the car drastically, you should be fine for a while.

CrimsonIvy35i · 11-17-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DV

Correct. About an inch over ZSP in the front. Maybe .5 in the rear.

Yes, it will cause the shocks/struts to deteriorate faster, but since these springs don't lower the car drastically, you should be fine for a while.

I really want to see your car with Eibach Springs! I have 162s and my car is black aswell. Im eager to see how it will look like.

DV · 11-17-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent&Humble

I really want to see your car with Eibach Springs! I have 162s and my car is black aswell. Im eager to see how it will look like.

I haven't forgotten about you. I ended up ordering new 10mm spacers to put up front and they sent me the wrong ones, so I ordered another set from Turner. They will be here Thursday.

DV · 11-19-2009, 12:02 PM

Spacers showed up today. They're almost too nice to put on the car. Wanted to post some pictures.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...&subcat_id=157

Neve24 · 11-20-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

Stock sport suspension v.s. Eibach. The Eibach was a perfect drop imo.

Hi,
Your eibach setup is only springs or a coilover unit?

Donia330i · 11-20-2009, 07:47 AM

mount those spacers and lets see some pics!!!

DV · 11-23-2009, 08:21 AM

Here you go guys. Sorry it took so long. Been pretty rainy here the past few days.

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IYAOYAS Gunnery Sergeant 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richlands, NC iTrader: (0)	Terrence, car looks awesome! DV, thats exactly what I was hoping to hear, hopefully I will be ordering mine soon. Where did you pick yours up? Cant wait to see pics w/the spacers.
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Blackfield Private First Class 29 Rep 142 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	I plan to install Eibach Pro Kit on my e90 335i with zsp. Anybody know how much drop would I get over zsp? Is it 1.4"(Eibach front)-0.6"(standard over zsp) = 0.8"? Would the spring cause the oem sport shock to deteriorate faster? Wondering how far I can get away before replacing the shock.... I did a search on the forum, I could not seem to find any thread on this. Thanks in advance.
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DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	Spacers showed up today. They're almost too nice to put on the car. Wanted to post some pictures. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...&subcat_id=157 Attached Images
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Donia330i Major 132 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 19 330i BSM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (7)	mount those spacers and lets see some pics!!!
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DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	Here you go guys. Sorry it took so long. Been pretty rainy here the past few days. Last edited by DV; 11-23-2009 at 09:12 PM..
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