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Eibach Pro Spring Kit for Crossfire

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Old May 11, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Guys I'm planning on getting these from needs wings and I'm looking to see if anybody has used them and what where they're thoughts on the spring kit? If possible I'm trying to get a pic or two of how much lower the car gets to the ground. Any feedback will be accepted and appreciated, thanks.
 
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Old May 12, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Your bigger concern should be how are u going to fix the camber
 
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Old May 12, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Default Re: Eibach Pro Spring Kit for Crossfire

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Your bigger concern should be how are u going to fix the camber
What do you mean by that
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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When you lower you also gain negative camber all around. Some people stay in spec, others do not. The main problem is that camber is not adjustable using stock components. For the front if you are only a little out of spec the mercedes camber bolts can be used. If those don't get you in spec the other option is the K-Mac kit. In the rear you can go with DIY or custom made adjustable camber arms or there is a k-Mac kit for the rear as well. Also do your homework on trimming the bump stop and spring pad sizes. There are several alignment and lowering threads to brows through. If you install and do nothing you will most likely have to replace tires quickly.
This is what -2 will do to your tires up front. Had these on for about a year after eibach install. Camber bolts only got me to -2 on the driver side.


This is mine on eibachs and konis. I have increased spring pad sizes since the pics so it sits a little higher now. Also running bigger tires up front. basically Snug 2 finger gap in the back and one finger up front.




 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Airscape
When you lower you also gain negative camber all around. Some people stay in spec, others do not. The main problem is that camber is not adjustable using stock components. For the front if you are only a little out of spec the mercedes camber bolts can be used. If those don't get you in spec the other option is the K-Mac kit. In the rear you can go with DIY or custom made adjustable camber arms or there is a k-Mac kit for the rear as well. Also do your homework on trimming the bump stop and spring pad sizes. There are several alignment and lowering threads to brows through. If you install and do nothing you will most likely have to replace tires quickly.
This is what -2 will do to your tires up front. Had these on for about a year after eibach install. Camber bolts only got me to -2 on the driver side.


This is mine on eibachs and konis. I have increased spring pad sizes since the pics so it sits a little higher now. Also running bigger tires up front. basically Snug 2 finger gap in the back and one finger up front.




Those are a lot of great pics and responses to my thread I'm just looking for a low price way to lower the suspention on the car. I love the car but I do think that it could be lower in the front and the back. I been busy working on my bikes soo I haven't had time to be on here worried about the car but I appreciate the post. Get back at me with a response when u get a chance.
 
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by FabianDMoody
Those are a lot of great pics and responses to my thread I'm just looking for a low price way to lower the suspention on the car. I love the car but I do think that it could be lower in the front and the back. I been busy working on my bikes soo I haven't had time to be on here worried about the car but I appreciate the post. Get back at me with a response when u get a chance.
Unfortunately, there isn't really a cheap way to lower this car. I agree that it needs to be lower for sure..

You're looking at the cost of the springs, plus camber adjustment up front ($60 at minimum for bolts) and rear ($200-$400 depending), plus installation if you have to pay a shop ($300+ at least), plus an alignment..
 
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Haven't several members cut like 1/2 coil off the OEM to lower? Takes the spring out of the cost anyways..
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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I had the Eibach kit and was never out of correct camber, my tires wore evenly. Guess I was lucky. Went through 8 years with no issues.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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I have a set up on ebay. Never installed them once I had the new system built, the weight of all the amps and fabrication dropped it down.

Eibach 2552 140 Suspension Kit | eBay
 
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