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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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hi all, i just installed a set of eibach springs to my is250, i then jacked up the car and changed the standard 17s to a set of 19s, but now 2 days later the car is still sitting cry high!!!

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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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What size tires are you running?

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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:28 AM
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Im runnin 225/35/19 i was hoppinnto close the wheel gap but its still huge!!!

I was running some bc coils but they were too rough and as i drive daily i went with these but im not happy with how the cars sitting. To me it looks stock <br > <br >
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 06:53 AM
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How long have the springs been on? You should let them settle for a couple weeks. It might get a little lower after the springs settle.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Zynthe
How long have the springs been on? You should let them settle for a couple weeks. It might get a little lower after the springs settle.
tbh i put them on 2 days ago. now I've realised that the front left shock has sprung a massive leak since fitting the springs as there was lots of oil stains all over the shock and wishbone.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 04:03 PM
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Nice conversion! ( what I can see). Eibachs dont drop that much. AWD? H&Rs may give you the look you're looking for.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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Cut them... Jk. H and R give an extra 1/2 inch I believe. I loved the ride and look of my H and R with 19. If I can find a pic I'll post one. Pair them with f sport shocks u can't go wrong.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bbaugher47
Nice conversion! ( what I can see). Eibachs dont drop that much. AWD? H&Rs may give you the look you're looking for.
thanks, and its just a RWD.

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Cut them... Jk. H and R give an extra 1/2 inch I believe. I loved the ride and look of my H and R with 19. If I can find a pic I'll post one. Pair them with f sport shocks u can't go wrong.
I was thinking to cut them but I've never done this, I had coilovers on but over here in the uk we have speed humps everywhere in London so I was damaging my front bumper and my custom exhaust mid pipes daily!!!

question if I cut them will it make my car bouncy, I was thinking to cut them a single coil up front he bottom if that makes sense? that should give an extra inch drop.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bajandrift
thanks, and its just a RWD.



I was thinking to cut them but I've never done this, I had coilovers on but over here in the uk we have speed humps everywhere in London so I was damaging my front bumper and my custom exhaust mid pipes daily!!!

question if I cut them will it make my car bouncy, I was thinking to cut them a single coil up front he bottom if that makes sense? that should give an extra inch drop.
According to Suspension Engineering DON"T EVER CUT YOUR SPRING or else you'll get f u c k !
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 01:46 AM
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I've been reading up and most places says not to cut them, s leaning towards getting a set of new ones, but I'm super annoyed as i finally get my 19s and i hatttte how high the car is sitting. it actually looks higher than standard.
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bajandrift
I've been reading up and most places says not to cut them, s leaning towards getting a set of new ones, but I'm super annoyed as i finally get my 19s and i hatttte how high the car is sitting. it actually looks higher than standard.
Eibach springs are for daily driven and a very little drop, H&R has a mild drop it looks better than Eibach, but if you want more drop you should have gone with Coilovers. Coil allows you to raise or drop with your desired height it also gives you better handling that you can feel it.

Trust me there are 1000 of car guys who lowered their car with springs and replaced them with Coilovers after, you can ask Engineer, BC coilovers costs around 600$ pound and 900$ usd 1100 Canadien $ 1300 Aussie. you spend money and do the job right at once, don't waste your money and time. i've met ton of lowering springs guy like you.

Unless you just wanna kill the Gap between your tires and fender otherwise Coil bro.
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 04:37 AM
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He just came from BC coils and didnt like the ride with them. Ditch the eibachs and go with the H&R. Youll be glad you did. Plenty of pictures on the internet. Take a gander there and that will help your decision making.
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bbaugher47
He just came from BC coils and didnt like the ride with them. Ditch the eibachs and go with the H&R. Youll be glad you did. Plenty of pictures on the internet. Take a gander there and that will help your decision making.
Totally Agreed ! and the BC was just for example, there many brand like TEIN S Megan etc. My choice also H&R.
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