 Eibach Sport Kit/ KYB Question, Eibach Sport Kit/ KYB Question |
 Oct 16, 2009 - 12:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, '09 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
So, here's the deal. I bought my celi in April. It has Eibach Sportline Springs and KYB struts. Her rear end has been squeeking since i bought it. Upon removal of the loud one (pass rear) i discovered that the spring comes up short on the strut with about 1.5" of space. Is this space supposed to be there or should it be closer to an OEM spring? I have also noticed that when the car is down on all fours, that i can reach inside the wheel well and move the rear springs...... New springs coming tomorrow anyway... just curious....
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Oct 16, 2009 - 4:21 PM
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You shouldn't be able to move your springs by hand. They should actually be quite snug, since they should have the weight of the car on them.
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Oct 16, 2009 - 11:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
actually eibachs is not even a low enough drop, they should be snug while it is even out of the car on the strut assembly. Is that one spring have 1 coil cut off?
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Oct 18, 2009 - 5:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, '09 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (trdproven @ Oct 17, 2009 - 12:27 AM)  actually eibachs is not even a low enough drop, they should be snug while it is even out of the car on the strut assembly. Is that one spring have 1 coil cut off? The new Megan Racing springs came in yesterday. I discovered that my strut mounts are shot... The eibach springs and megan springs seem to be quite close in height when out of the car. I installed the new springs in the rear, since thats where the problem was to begin with and now i also hear a loud slamming noise... like the strut smashing down on top of the spring when i hit bumps in the road. Is it possible that the one strut could be over charged and it's not compressing properly? no... never mind... cause the right rear also is very soft when turning... On Left hand turns, the car dips deep onto the right side... On Right hand turns it appears to not move at all.... Is it really worth spending $800 on Koni adjustables, plus $200 on springs, and another $400 on Strut mounts? Geeze.... Maybe i should just drive it like it is for now and get some coil overs...... |
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Oct 18, 2009 - 5:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, '09 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I can't believe i'm about to say this in October... If it stops snowing and we get a warm enough day this week, i'm going to take it apart again and take pictures and try to figure it out...
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Nov 17, 2009 - 4:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '09 From UT Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
If youre going to spend $800, why not just go for the $850 Megan coilover group buy?
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Nov 17, 2009 - 1:09 PM
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QUOTE (zonz540 @ Nov 17, 2009 - 3:24 AM) If youre going to spend $800, why not just go for the $850 Megan coilover group buy? This I don't understand why people would drop so much on struts/springs/mounts etc, when they could come out ahead to get a setup like the Megans or K-Sports. That's sure as heck what I'm going to do when I get the money. -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Nov 17, 2009 - 1:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I don't even know why people lower there cars, to look nice? I do it for the performance because I drive up and down and around hills everyday. A good setup lowered with springs and struts shouldn't cost you more than $500 and thats with a wheel alignment and a *something* kit to fix that toe in.
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Jan 6, 2010 - 9:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
hey i found some eibach lowering springs, but the guys says they are for 2000-2005 would they still work on mine?
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Jan 6, 2010 - 10:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 27, '09 From West Coast Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (zfjohnson07 @ Jan 6, 2010 - 10:38 PM) hey i found some eibach lowering springs, but the guys says they are for 2000-2005 would they still work on mine? no you are looking for the At200 lowering springs |
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Jan 6, 2010 - 10:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
dang cause the guy wanted to sell them for like 125 .. oh well
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Jan 6, 2010 - 11:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
Well since the OP bought another set of springs, which he obviously didn't need because the springs weren't the issue, why don't you contact the OP and see if the Eibachs are for sale?
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