The Fit & Eibach
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The Fit & Eibach
Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I dropped off my Fit at the Eibach Springs facility this morning for R&D purposes. They are gonna take some measurements and work on getting a set of Sportlines and Pro-Kits made for our cars.
From what I gathered based on the market and number of Fits coming in they will then begin to look at making shocks/sway bars as well. I will make sure to keep everyone updated as I gather more info.
From what I gathered based on the market and number of Fits coming in they will then begin to look at making shocks/sway bars as well. I will make sure to keep everyone updated as I gather more info.
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Originally Posted by dacalac
Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I dropped off my Fit at the Eibach Springs facility this morning for R&D purposes. They are gonna take some measurements and work on getting a set of Sportlines and Pro-Kits made for our cars.
From what I gathered based on the market and number of Fits coming in they will then begin to look at making shocks/sway bars as well. I will make sure to keep everyone updated as I gather more info.
From what I gathered based on the market and number of Fits coming in they will then begin to look at making shocks/sway bars as well. I will make sure to keep everyone updated as I gather more info.
They need to go ahead and throw in the Pro-Street Coilovers as well. LOL
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update:
got my car back yesterday with lowered heat set stock springs. The sportline drop will be 1.5" and the pro-kit will be around 1".
as far as spring rates it's still too early to tell. they want people to be able to use their springs with stock shocks so look for a 20-30% increase of the stock spring rates. I believe they will also be progressive rates like other Eibach springs which will give a good ride at low speeds but increase when pushed harder. I know that you can order different spring rates for different applications though.
they will have some prototypeS ready in a few weeks and I'll let everyone know how they feel.
I also have some pictures of the car lowered at the Sportline (1.5") level. I'll try to get them up later today.
got my car back yesterday with lowered heat set stock springs. The sportline drop will be 1.5" and the pro-kit will be around 1".
as far as spring rates it's still too early to tell. they want people to be able to use their springs with stock shocks so look for a 20-30% increase of the stock spring rates. I believe they will also be progressive rates like other Eibach springs which will give a good ride at low speeds but increase when pushed harder. I know that you can order different spring rates for different applications though.
they will have some prototypeS ready in a few weeks and I'll let everyone know how they feel.
I also have some pictures of the car lowered at the Sportline (1.5") level. I'll try to get them up later today.
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well i'm riding on lowered stock springs right now. But the lowered center of gravity is noticeable in turns. I'll get the prototypes in a few weeks and once I ride on those i'll let you know.
the pics are on my friends camera. Right now there is about a one (1) finger gap which looks great even on the stock 14" steelies.
the pics are on my friends camera. Right now there is about a one (1) finger gap which looks great even on the stock 14" steelies.
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Could you take a picture under the front of the car showing the angle of the LCA's on a level surface?
I have a feeling lowering the car that much without stiffening the springs accordingly is going to f up the camber curve.
I have a feeling lowering the car that much without stiffening the springs accordingly is going to f up the camber curve.
