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Old 08-15-07, 02:53 PM
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Default Eibach not making sway bars for IS250

I called Eibach today because the IS350 has the sway bars. I know some dont like eibach's sway bars and some think it doesn't work well, but I particularly like them.

The IS350 sway bars won't work on the IS250 and he said "there is not enough demand" to possibly pursue making sway bars for the IS250.

This is bummer news because I've read in previous posts they they were just delayed

I want better handling (car is already lowered) but don't know what to do now.
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So is it confirmed that its available for the IS350??
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its on their website (www.eibach.com)

and when I mentioned it, he didn't seem to give an answer as to why they are not out or available.
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That sounds odd. If you were asking about the AWD 250, sure, it makes sense. But the components on the 250 RWD and 350 RWD are identical. Only the brakes are different. (OK, shock and spring rates are different too, but the mounts are not different...)
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It says its available for the 250RWD and 350
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I didn't check MY2007, but MY2006 it only lists the springs available for the IS250 and not the sway bars
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The Eibach sway bars for the 2IS have been in "development" for over a year, and remain so currently. There's no ETA on when these will be released, and I'm starting to wonder if they ever will be...

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Just got off the phone with them this morning and they're in the final prototype testing phase. They said they'll also be testing the fitment on the IS250RWD since it's the same chassis as the IS350. It might be out late October. I'm planning to get one of these if it fits on the 250 so I'll keep track of it and post if and when it becomes available. There are a couple online stores already offering it for pre-order.
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I called last month and they said the same thing except due late September. They keep pushing it back
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Yeah even with my Tein CS set almost all the way at the lowest setting the car still has too much sway. Less than stock, but still too much. I may be interested in getting a set as well.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
That sounds odd. If you were asking about the AWD 250, sure, it makes sense. But the components on the 250 RWD and 350 RWD are identical. Only the brakes are different. (OK, shock and spring rates are different too, but the mounts are not different...)
Do they make a noticable difference in handling?
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In what way are the shock and spring rates different for the 250? Is the 250 softer or stiffer?
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The 250 is fundamentally lighter, so the suspension doesn't need to be as stiff. IIRC, the part numbers are different for the 250 & 350 for both shocks and springs.
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