Eibach Sportlines sitting 15mm higher at the back than the front?!

[Chris205]

They probably are sitting at the right height, probably because of the extra rake created from the lower front end due to the top mounts will be your answer to it looking higher.

Personally I'd rather it was another 10mm lower it will stop the rear being flighty as well

 

[Mike_RS]

My front arch from ground is 595mm and rear is 610mm

Just out of interest what are yours?

I have the exact same set up as you Eibach Sportlines with AST top mounts. From the floor to the arch my Front is 580mm - rear 610mm must be a common issue with eibachs... i was going to get some custom spring to lower the rear 15mm more, but im unsure where to get them from

 

[Rhys Beal]

I have the exact same set up as you Eibach Sportlines with AST top mounts. From the floor to the arch my Front is 580mm - rear 610mm must be a common issue with eibachs... i was going to get some custom spring to lower the rear 15mm more, but im unsure where to get them from

WOW! That's even more than mine!

I am thinking of putting coilover rear springs and adjusters on. That way you can settle for the height you want, to match the front.

The only thing that worries me is whether it will mess up the balance and handling?

Can anyone shed any light on this?

 

[Mike_RS]

WOW! That's even more than mine!

I am thinking of putting coilover rear springs and adjusters on. That way you can settle for the height you want, to match the front.

The only thing that worries me is whether it will mess up the balance and handling?

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Good Idea, guess we'll both be looking out for somebody with seized front coilovers, willing to split the rears How low can you go on the standard cup dampers?

 

[Rhys Beal]

Pretty low. Banderson on here is running vmaxx low on 15's and he has swapped his vmaxx dampers on the rear for standard cup packed ones and prefers it. I must say, it rides very well.

I am running Sachs dampers so are stiffer anyway so would hope for them to be fine?

I was going to look at trying to buy them new. If I can find someone that does and for a reasonable price, I will let you know.

 

[Ralphizzle]

To illustrate the drop left Eibach coilies, right standard coils.
Mechanic's Clio 172 @ local Renault service center compared to mines.

 

[Chris205]

WOW! That's even more than mine!

I am thinking of putting coilover rear springs and adjusters on. That way you can settle for the height you want, to match the front.

The only thing that worries me is whether it will mess up the balance and handling?

Can anyone shed any light on this?

You should be ok, however I'd prefer to get some custom springs made, send off your rear eibachs, tell them you want the same spring rate just a slightly shorter spring, job done, then you wont be upsetting the balance putting a different spring rate on the rear that could either be stiffer/softer than the eibach's


if that makes sense lol

 

[Rhys Beal]

You should be ok, however I'd prefer to get some custom springs made, send off your rear eibachs, tell them you want the same spring rate just a slightly shorter spring, job done, then you wont be upsetting the balance putting a different spring rate on the rear that could either be stiffer/softer than the eibach's


if that makes sense lol

Will Eibach make the springs then?

Also, surely that will cost a bomb?

 

[James28]

Might sound silly, but have you actually taken the springs off and checked they're actually Eibach's?

 

[Rhys Beal]

I fitted them, so yes!

 

[Rhys Beal]

I should have it all sorted as I have a company modifying the Eibach rear springs that are in place.

I will post pics up next week of the results

 

[Rhys Beal]

Springs arrived today

I purposely had them lowered about 5-7mm lower at the back as I plan to strip the interior from the rear, so hopefully it will then sit level


If anyone is having the same problems with their springs, let me know and I can supply you with the details you need:approve:

Total cost £55

 

[aucky]

How does it handle? (Nose dive isn't really a bad thing)

Or is it purely from a looks perspective that it bothers you?

I should have it all sorted as I have a company modifying the Eibach rear springs that are in place.

By modify, do you mean lopping a coil off?

 

[Rhys Beal]

How does it handle? (Nose dive isn't really a bad thing)

Or is it purely from a looks perspective that it bothers you?

By modify, do you mean lopping a coil off?

The nose down did affect the handling, it was lighter on the rear and when braking hard it was even lighter!

By modifying them they re-heated the springs to a temperature in which they can then re-form their height. They then re-hardened them and powder coated them black.

 

[aucky]

I've never heard of that method tbh.

Its been a while since I did any metalurgy but I'd be a bit sceptical of them becoming work hardened. How do they feel?

 

[Rhys Beal]

I've never heard of that method tbh.

Its been a while since I did any metalurgy but I'd be a bit sceptical of them becoming work hardened. How do they feel?

Tbh they feel exactly the same prior to the "modification" Only difference being the back end feels far more planted thanks to it not being so high in the air!

 

[James28]

Much better!