Difference in Height standard springs and eibach

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Difference in Height standard springs and eibach #1520751 08/01/2015 11:51 08/01/2015 11:51
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon H_R OP My life on the forum
H_R OP My life on the forum Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon	Hi is anybody able to tell me the difference in Height when comparing standard springs and eibach springs both on Billie B6 shocks I know it states 35mm but but in the real world is it as much as this? Im uncertain if i can get away with lowering, so am unsure whether to stick to standard springs or eibach Im already scraping my bumper in certain places drives etc 35mm lower could be disastrous I have read Cosmonauts review so although I would prefer to be lower! I should be fairly happy on standard springs Joe do the FCSS springs actually lower car by 30mm or a bit less as that maybe another option and can anybody shed any light on the 16vt spring option Surely the differing engine weight would make them totally unsuitable?? Any help appreciated Cheers

Re: Difference in Height standard springs and eibach [Re: H_R] #1520757 08/01/2015 12:43 08/01/2015 12:43
N Nello Unregistered
Nello Unregistered N	This is my LE on OE Shocks and Eibachs.... IMO they should have all left the factory with that look. The ride is firmer and less compliant but not too crashy unless your shocks are old/in poor health. I'm sure someone will confirm but I don't think the Billies affect the height - just the amount of cushioning with the stiffened/shortened spring. I think the spring drop is around 25-30mm.

Re: Difference in Height standard springs and eibach [Re: H_R] #1520842 08/01/2015 22:37 08/01/2015 22:37
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon H_R OP My life on the forum
H_R OP My life on the forum Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon	Cheers Nello! Looking good there! Yeah they do look good lowered but that's the dilemma heart over head! Lol

Re: Difference in Height standard springs and eibach [Re: H_R] #1520848 09/01/2015 02:41 09/01/2015 02:41
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone J Jimbo Je suis un Coupé
Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	Why not speak to Joe Countrycruising, he does a lowering spring which apparently rides better than the Eibach spring.

Re: Difference in Height standard springs and eibach [Re: H_R] #1520852 09/01/2015 08:37 09/01/2015 08:37
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VDVT Unregistered V	Thought of those myself, only problem is that in my country idd need a certificate of the manufacturer of the springs claiming they are legal and stuff so not a option.

Re: Difference in Height standard springs and eibach [Re: H_R] #1520885 09/01/2015 12:12 09/01/2015 12:12
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,951 Lightwater, Surrey DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311
DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311 Je suis un Coupé Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,951 Lightwater, Surrey	I have a copy of the TÜV certificate for Eibachs, if that helps? 1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Re: Difference in Height standard springs and eibach [Re: H_R] #1520903 09/01/2015 13:00 09/01/2015 13:00
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone J Jimbo Je suis un Coupé
Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	Or just powder coat them black, fit them and pretend they are standard (I'm in the process of doing this on my RS5 with some H&R springs).