Eibach on M

[vicj]

uh...for the lowering maybe?

[vicj]

Originally Posted by Nate2046

Ok, finished the install yesterday. It took me as a long to do the front passenger side as it did for the other 3 combined.

I wanted to get an exact measurement of the drop without any other variables so I put my winter wheel/tire setup back on for the after measurements. I used a level to go from the ground straight through the center of the hub to the fender. I also measured at the front and rear jackpoints but thats affected somewhat by the other spring.

FRONT
pax 13/16" driver 13/16"

REAR
pax 1/2" driver 5/8"

from the jack pads;
FRONT
pax 9/16" driver 3/4"

REAR
pax 1/2" driver 9/16"

So, pretty much bang on the advertised drop of .8" in the front and just slightly more than .4" on the rears.

To answer the subjective ride quality questions, I have to point out that I've only put twenty miles or so on them so take that FWIW. Overall they feel really good, definitely less harsh than the stock springs. The roads in my neighborhood have a lot of minor imprefections, washboard type surface, small potholes, etc and they feel really comfortable over those without any harshness or bouncing/undulation. Haven't been over any really large imperfections to feel them at the limits of travel so can't comment there. Car also seems to squat and dive less on accel/braking.

Vic, I'll have to get back to you on any rubbing issues at the rear when I get my summer set on in the next few days. Its a 275/30/19 tire on 9.5 wheel et+25. Obviously the 225/40/18 on there now isn't going to have a problem.

Thanks Nate. I'll be very interested to hear how the rears work with the +25 offset. We're looking at a +22 offset here...so it will be even closer. We've been trying to 'simulate the drop, using Weatherstripping, half-inch on the rear and three quarter inch on the front, and no rubbing yet...but it's hard to tell.

[AWM3]

Vic, if you have 275 tires on the back with an offset of 22, you are effectively decreasing the tire to fender clearance by 18 mm. That is quite a lot when combined with lowering. I am also concerned that there may be rubbing against the fender lip. Reducing tire size to 255 or 265 on the rear may provide sufficient clearance, but the 275s are certainly nicer if you can manage it.

[vicj]

Yes, the package sits 18mm further out, however, the overall diameter of the package is about 10mm LESS. It's combination of the two. I know it will be close.

[Nate2046]

Originally Posted by vicj

Yes, the package sits 18mm further out, however, the overall diameter of the package is about 10mm LESS. It's combination of the two. I know it will be close.

Finally got my summers on today. Limited driving so far but definitely took a few bumps with no rubbing. Hopefully you'll fare as well with your setup. Again I've got a 19x9.5 +25 with a 275/30/19 tire.

Quick phone pic for reference



Hopefully theres 3mm more room there;

[vicj]

Thanks Nate.
Yours absolutely look more "tucked in" than my 19x9.5 ET22's.

Still happy with the ride? Not too 'bouncy'? Shocks and struts handling the higher spring rates OK?

[lucid]

The rears look good as far as I can tell from the pics--the camera angle can be deceptive though. The camber should become more negative under compression, so it appears you will be fine. Good luck!