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      10-03-2016, 05:52 PM   #23
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Sounds good. Where are you on the H&R vs. Eibach question?
I like the uniform H&R drop vs the Eibach that drops the front a bit more than the rear.
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I like the uniform H&R drop vs the Eibach that drops the front a bit more than the rear.

The H&R kit drops .8 all around, I believe? I'm wondering whether that might be a little bit better for driveways, etc...
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I like the uniform H&R drop vs the Eibach that drops the front a bit more than the rear.
My thinking as well
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anyone have pics of the drop with Eibachs installed? Im curious about the fender gap in the front.
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anyone have pics of the drop with Eibachs installed? Im curious about the fender gap in the front.
Pics on previous page not only show the gap after installing, they show a before and after between stock and Eibach.
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Nice drop! Could the set-up use some mild spacers as well? Can't see from this angle...
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I believe he does have spacers NICKM2 can confirm!

All cars lowered like this I have read that a set of 10mm spacers works perfectly and thats what I plan to install on mine!
10mm wheel spacer all around. no issue
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I like the uniform H&R drop vs the Eibach that drops the front a bit more than the rear.
The Eibach drop looks fine to me...
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What the part nr from eibach?
E10-20-035-01-22 is the part number

I've just ordered mine so il get them fitted and let you know how they are.

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Why the spacers? apart from cosmetic of course! Will it improve the handling?
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Why the spacers? apart from cosmetic of course! Will it improve the handling?
Yes, wider track will improve cornering abilities. In racing track widths are often adjusted to suit the driver or the track. If you want a car that can change direction quicker, it is achieved by having a wider front track.
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Yes, wider track will improve cornering abilities. In racing track widths are often adjusted to suit the driver or the track. If you want a car that can change direction quicker, it is achieved by having a wider front track.
Thanks for that.

Does anyone know if the 25mm drop at the front may be a tad bit low if you have the carbon front mperformance parts? Don't want to loose them.
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Did you get the car realigned after the drop?
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Forgot to update here..

Got an alignment appointment for Nov 1st at the local dealer..
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Forgot to update here..

Got an aligment appointment for Nov 1st at the local dealer..
Looks really good but I'm worried the drop may be a tad to low for me at the front, il get stuck outside my estate with the pesky speed humps. Did you measure before and after to get the drop? Is it actually 25mm? Can yo get a picture from the front please?

Sorry for the questions

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In an other (German speaking) forum Eibach ProKit drop was measured exactly 23 mm on each axle. Above pictures also seems to indicate equal drop of front and rear axle (as it was with my M3 E46 Eibach drop exactly 20mm both axles).
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Forgot to update here..

Got an aligment appointment for Nov 1st at the local dealer..
Did you shorten "spring travel restrictors" (in German "Federwegbegrenzer"). Eibach certificate for German off. testing center ("TüV") says nothing about this but Eibach users says it is required.. .
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Forgot to update here..

Got an aligment appointment for Nov 1st at the local dealer..
Did you need to cut the bumpstops or did you fit new ones?
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Looks really good but I'm worried the drop may be a tad to low for me at the front, il get stuck outside my estate with the pesky speed humps. Did you measure before and after to get the drop? Is it actually 25mm? Can yo get a picture from the front please?

Sorry for the questions

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I find the drop to be mild, nothing excesive and I have not scraped the front on uneven driveways. Speedbumps haven't been an issue either.

I failed to measure before installing but I do believe it's around an 1" all around.

I will snap some pics from the front and post them up.

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In an other (German speaking) forum Eibach ProKit drop was measured exactly 23 mm on each axle. Above pictures also seems to indicate equal drop of front and rear axle (as it was with my M3 E46 Eibach drop exactly 20mm both axles).
I agree, the drop seems to be more uniform than the front/rear rate they advertise.

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Did you shorten "spring travel restrictors" (in German "Federwegbegrenzer"). Eibach certificate for German off. testing center ("TüV") says nothing about this but Eibach users says it is required.. .
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Did you need to cut the bumpstops or did you fit new ones?
mmmpassion kiysersosae Answering both at the same time since you asked same question. No bumpstop modification was required. I contacted Eibach regarding the specs of cutting the OEM bumpstop and their reply was as follows:

Hey Esteban,

This Pro-Kit is very straight forward and you will only need to replace the springs. There is no bump stop trimming or replacement required. We usually include replacement bump stops if necessary. In this case, not needed.
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I find the drop to be mild, nothing excesive and I have not scraped the front on uneven driveways. Speedbumps haven't been an issue either.

I failed to measure before installing but I do believe it's around an 1" all around.

I will snap some pics from the front and post them up.



I agree, the drop seems to be more uniform than the front/rear rate they advertise.





mmmpassion kiysersosae Answering both at the same time since you asked same question. No bumpstop modification was required. I contacted Eibach regarding the specs of cutting the OEM bumpstop and their reply was as follows:

Hey Esteban,

This Pro-Kit is very straight forward and you will only need to replace the springs. There is no bump stop trimming or replacement required. We usually include replacement bump stops if necessary. In this case, not needed.
Great work, thanks for the fast response, il proceed to get mine fitted ASAP then!
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Great work, thanks for the fast response, il proceed to get mine fitted ASAP then!
You are welcome! Good luck with the install and share some pics afterwards!
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I know all area are different but what have you guys been paying for a spring install?
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Now we just have to figure out what spacers work with this setup!!

It's looks better than the H&Rs

I'm trying to figure out the best combination of spacers with this setup. I think the prokit with some mild-ish spacers and maybe F80 size tires front and rear will be perfectttt and fill in the wheel wells.
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