After some trial and error we've found the perfect combo of front and rear pads for a nearly exact wheel gap.

This car not only handles like a race car, but now it sits like one as well.

First pic is what happens when you use the smallest pads on the front, not good.

You can see the difference between the smallest and largest pads in the second pic.

 

Where did you get the Spring pads? How much were they?

 

So ... what is the perfect combination? I see Koni's and I assume from the title Eibach Pro springs. Which pads did you end up with?

Les

 

So what is it?

 

I guess that would be good to know wouldn't it? 5 in the front and 1 in the rear.

 

I was starting to wonder if they were going to charge for the perfect combo information..lmao jk

Nice to know since I really want to do this exact mod soon. Thanks.

 

Just a disclaimer:

The pads we used were with the Koni/Eibach combo. Different spring/shock combos may need different pad heights. We got lucky and it only took us twice to find it. One of my customers did his own set up and told me it took 4 tries.

 

Anthony...you wouldnt happen to know the part numbers to those pads do you?

 

Thank forum member Brianbrave for the detail answer in another thread. I did my fronts last night and the stock pad was a "two dot" or 9mm. My rears were "three dot" or 13mm.


The part number is on the "spring" side of the pad - but there are dots (or nubs) on the inner part of the pad that tell you what the part number is. the third from the last digit of the part number is a 1,2,3,4 etc..

For example - a front pad with one dot = 5mm (...01 84) two dots = 9mm (... 02 84) etc.. this way you can tell which one is installed in your ride by just touch (if you can't see it)

Front:
A 210 321 01 84 (5mm)
A 210 321 02 84 (9mm)
A 210 321 03 84 (13mm)
A 210 321 04 84 (17mm)
A 210 321 05 84 (21mm)

Rear:
A 210 325 01 84 (5mm)
A 210 325 02 84 (9mm)
A 210 325 03 84 (13mm)
A 210 325 04 84 (17mm)

 

Now that the springs and shocks have been on for a while, how does the owner like the setup? I participate in track days and didn't want to go to a softer spring like the Eibachs, but if you say it handles better than the stock SRT springs I'll reconsider them.

Les

 

I love the way my car handles with the Koni/Eibach combo. I have the shocks 2 full turns from the softest setting and they ride a lot better than stock and a lot firmer when cornering.

 

Boy am I glad you replied. I had convinced myself that the Eibachs would be a downgrade in handling on a SRT instead of an upgrade. My goal in lowering the car is for improved cornering speeds and the other benefits of a lower center of gravity.

Les

 

I would say id let you drive my car but its hard to drive across the water. lol

 

Who has the Eibach Pro Kit....lowest $$ of course ???

 

You can get them everywhere....as for vendors (other than TVT of course).....Needswings stocks them, Eurocharged carries them & tons of ebay shops have them too.

 

ebay has them 243$...so far lowest.

 

Anthony,
Sent you an email for costs on the Koni's and Eibach Pro Kit. What pads work for this combo on the N/A Crossfire (Limited Roadster) if not particularly interested in lowering the car. Same ? Different ? The SRT setup as pictured looks SWEET !!!

 

the biggest question, at least for me is does this combo fit for the Roadster. I know some owners have had issues of bottoming out with lowering the car and I haven't seen a Roadster specific spring set, it always says Coupe.

 

Look what I found!

Les

EIBACH SPRINGS Part Number: 2552.140
Condition: NEW

This Eibach Springs Pro-Kit Fits The Following Application(s):

YEARS MODEL FRONT DROP REAR DROP
09/1996 to 2004 MERCEDES, SLK200/SLK230K/SLK320 1.2 in 1.2 in
2004 to 2007 CHRYSLER, Crossfire, 6 Cyl., Incl. Roadster 1.1 in 1.3 in

* Lowering information is approximate and based on manufacturer provided data

 

Velocia, Gator, Anthony,
Thanks for the find/verification that the Eibachs can be fitted to the Roadster as well as the front/rear drop measurements. The question I have was/is what spring pads (if any) need to be used that will result in minimal lowering. I'm not interested in slamming my Roadster, I'd just like the launch and handling refinements without having to sweat bottoming out. Hell the stock ground clearance as is, is comparable to a go kart. At 6'4" I don't feel any compelling need to limbo into or out of the car. I need a link to a reputable vendor, pricing, and pad pt #'s/prices with drop measurements for same.