Has anyone tried Eibach drop springs?

[teamrope]

I was wondering if these were any good for performance, and are they worth the price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2458546664&category=33586

[jettle]

I have them and I am really happy with them. They are firm but not harsh.

I purchased mine at Shox.com for 129.00. I emailed that guy on ebay and he said he could beat the 129 price. I like to go with the guy that will post he lowest price and not try to get more out of you unless you ask.

Jeff

[LVMarauder]

I have them and I am really happy with them. They are firm but not harsh.

I purchased mine at Shox.com for 129.00. I emailed that guy on ebay and he said he could beat the 129 price. I like to go with the guy that will post he lowest price and not try to get more out of you unless you ask.

Jeff

I have EIbach springs installed on my car and they are awsome. The reduction in body roll is very obvious. Also the car grips the road much better .I recommened these very much. :rock:

[teamrope]

Sounds like I need to add 'em to the wish list then. Thanks!

[TAF]

For the best price...go to www.wholesalehyperformance.com (http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com )

Click "Suspension"
Click "Springs"
Click "Eibach"

Scroll down and Click "Mercury" in the listing

$132.30 + shipping.

[MARAUDERCHICK]

For the best price...go to www.wholesalehyperformance.com (http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com/)

Click "Suspension"
Click "Springs"
Click "Eibach"

Scroll down and Click "Mercury" in the listing

$132.30 + shipping.
Quick delivery also!!
I got mine from them....you can also call them if you don't want to order online....626-968-5608...I spoke to a guy named Norm....they'll take care of you!!:)

[MI2QWK4U]

The Eibachs are a worthy addition. I was the first one that had them installed and I love them. Along with the rear ride height adjustment, it reduces body roll and makes the car much more stable at cornering and at high speed.

[adrian36]

Eibach springs? Did you have to re-do your alignment? Any one ???

[jettle]

Yes, you have to have it aligned.

They might find that it is not too far out but it’s not worth wasting your front tires.

Make sure you find a shop that has the alignment mount that goes on the edge of your rim (between the tire and rim). I had a set of Chrome Saleen rims damaged because they used a machine that clamped directly on the wheels. The first three places I called could not assure me that they would not damage my wheels. I finally found a place that had the correct mount
.

[CRUZTAKER]

For the best price...go to www.wholesalehyperformance.com (http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com/)

Do these folks only take internet orders? I'd rather talk to a human.:o

[TAF]

Do these folks only take internet orders? I'd rather talk to a human.:o
Call them, that's how I ordered mine...
http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com/information.html

[John F. Russo]

Call them, that's how I ordered mine...
http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com/information.html



I don't have Eibach springs. But I was told that removing one loop from the standard MM spring will accomplish the same result. Is this true?


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-FordChip
-One coil of each front stock spring removed to produce
the “same” effect as an Eibach spring
-Ground clearance: 5 in.
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[CRUZTAKER]

See what this thread started.....I just spoke with Norman, mine are on the way.:banana2: He said I was the 3rd to order today. He knew you Tod, you should be getting some bonus or something at this rate!:up:

[TAF]

See what this thread started.....I just spoke with Norman, mine are on the way.:banana2: He said I was the 3rd to order today. He knew you Tod, you should be getting some bonus or something at this rate!:up:
As always...no bones for me, from ANY of the vendors (maybe I need to start asking, eh?)...

Just taken care of my peeps :up:

[John F. Russo]

CRUTZTAKER
"See what this thread started...."

Comment
Maybe its coincidence. But we're you referring to my comment about my question?

[TAF]

"See what this thread started...."

Comment
Maybe its coincidence. But we're you referring to my comment about my question?No John...he was saying that wholesale hyperformance had already sold 3-4 sets of Eibachs that day, from my post of their contact info. And...Barry was wondering if I was getting any kick-backs...which, much to my chagrin...is NOT the case.

As to your question...

I don't have Eibach springs. But I was told that removing one loop from the standard MM spring will accomplish the same result. Is this true?
Cutting springs is usually considered a :censor: way to lower a car. However, it can be accomplished if done properly. I know for a fact, that KB did this on their early builds (I don't know if they still are or using Eibachs)...but...supposedly... the way KB does it...is by NOT using heat, but literally slicing off thin sections of the springs (like at the deli), to not weaken the spring with heat.

Hope this helps answer your question, or someone from KB will chime-in to correct me.

[John F. Russo]

No John...he was saying that wholesale hyperformance had already sold 3-4 sets of Eibachs that day, from my post of their contact info. And...Barry was wondering if I was getting any kick-backs...which, much to my chagrin...is NOT the case.

As to your question...

Cutting springs is usually considered a :censor: way to lower a car. However, it can be accomplished if done properly. I know for a fact, that KB did this on their early builds (I don't know if they still are or using Eibachs)...but...supposedly... the way KB does it...is by NOT using heat, but literally slicing off thin sections of the springs (like at the deli), to not weaken the spring with heat.

Hope this helps answer your question, or someone from KB will chime-in to correct me.

TAF
Thank you for the clarification and response to my question.

[kbmg]

The reason that we cut the factory springs is that Ken hasn't found an aftermarket spring that gives the proper support and ride characteristics that he is looking for.

We use the proper tools, spring compressor and cut off wheel, and never use a torch.

For our supercharged cars 3/4 of the top coil is removed. Normally aspirated cars have 1 coil removed.

[John F. Russo]

The reason that we cut the factory springs is that Ken hasn't found an aftermarket spring that gives the proper support and ride characteristics that he is looking for.

We use the proper tools, spring compressor and cut off wheel, and never use a torch.

For our supercharged cars 3/4 of the top coil is removed. Normally aspirated cars have 1 coil removed.


Thank you David!

[jettle]

The reason that we cut the factory springs is that Ken hasn't found an aftermarket spring that gives the proper support and ride characteristics that he is looking for.

We use the proper tools, spring compressor and cut off wheel, and never use a torch.

For our supercharged cars 3/4 of the top coil is removed. Normally aspirated cars have 1 coil removed.
David,

So, are you saying you got a better ride and improved handling out of a cut stock spring? Better than the Eibach springs?

Because I felt a great improvment over the stock springs with the eibach's.

How much does cutting 3/4 to 1 coil off lower the car?

Thanks,
Jeff

[kbmg]

David,

So, are you saying you got a better ride and improved handling out of a cut stock spring? Better than the Eibach springs?

Because I felt a great improvment over the stock springs with the eibach's.

How much does cutting 3/4 to 1 coil off lower the car?

Thanks,
Jeff

Jeff,

I'm saying that Kenny didn't like how other project cars have performed with some aftermarket springs. He used this gained knowledge and his years of experience when setting up the Marauder S package.

Removing that much spring will lower the car 1.25" to 1.5".

After you modify the front, you will need to adjust the air-ride sensor in the rear and have the car aligned.

[jettle]

David,

Don’t get me wrong. I am not saying anything negative about cutting the springs. I am just curious what the good and bad is in comparison to the Eibachs. I have the Eibachs on my car now. I am very happy with them but I am also open minded.

Has anyone ridden on both setups?

[kbmg]

David,

Don’t get me wrong. I am not saying anything negative about cutting the springs. I am just curious what the good and bad is in comparison to the Eibachs. I have the Eibachs on my car now. I am very happy with them but I am also open minded.

Has anyone ridden on both setups?

I never took any negative vibes, :cool: I'm just trying to clarify Kenny's philosophy on how he sets-up the cars....

[FordNut]

Kenny could be doing it for consistency too. When he first built and lowered his MMs, there weren't any Eibach springs available. So cutting the springs was the only way to lower the car.