|
|
04-26-2018, 05:21 PM | #1 |
Amateur Philosopher
5
Rep 35
Posts |
Eibach Lowering Springs Didn't Lower It
I just got my car back from the shop after having them install Eibach Pro springs purchased from a ZPost member. Eibach says they lower the front 1.2" and the rear .8". I see no difference at all. I almost feel like the car got higher. I have put lower springs on cars in the past and know that they settle in and get a bit lower as they wear, but I have never had lowered springs look as if they had no effect. I forgot to measure distances before, but measuring from wheel well peak to rim top on the computer puts them at exactly the same before and after.
The other hint that nothing changed is that the alignment measurements did not change at all. Maybe the springs that came off were already aftermarket? Maybe the Eibachs that went on were not really for this car? I can't imagine that the stock springs were so worn out as to be as low as the Eibachs after only 70k miles. Thoughts? Thanks! Before: Front After: Front The springs that went on: The springs that came off: Last edited by KIRK!; 04-26-2018 at 08:14 PM.. |
04-27-2018, 09:12 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant
162
Rep 561
Posts |
Ok ... dumb question ... did you look to see if they are actually installed?
Filippo
__________________
2011 35i MT Atacama ... lots of bits. Full Öhlins TTX custom suspension. Build thread.
Build sheet. Currently finishing suspension, fuel, ignition system with Barry Battle @ 3DMMotorsport. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-28-2018, 12:30 AM | #5 |
Amateur Philosopher
5
Rep 35
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-28-2018, 06:41 AM | #6 |
Lieutenant
162
Rep 561
Posts |
I would suggest calling Eibach USA.
I got this card from someone that did H&R springs. His shop took the measurements so I cannot vouch ... but just "FYI" https://photos.app.goo.gl/9zwueSyUXpK6XAEs5 Filippo
__________________
2011 35i MT Atacama ... lots of bits. Full Öhlins TTX custom suspension. Build thread.
Build sheet. Currently finishing suspension, fuel, ignition system with Barry Battle @ 3DMMotorsport. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2018, 01:59 PM | #7 |
Second Lieutenant
39
Rep 290
Posts |
What model and options do you have?
According to part browsing sites BMW's original springs are supposedly pretty individually picked per car. You could also measure how strong the old springs are. Measure how much they compress per kilo when sitting on them or something. The Eilbach should have come with a N/m rating. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2018, 11:08 PM | #8 | |
Amateur Philosopher
5
Rep 35
Posts |
Quote:
The most likely the springs that the other member sold me were not actually for my car. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2018, 01:05 PM | #9 | |
Private First Class
67
Rep 102
Posts |
Quote:
The springs should have these numbers stamped on them. Front = 11-20-019-01-VA Rear = 11-20-019-01-HA
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2018, 01:22 PM | #10 |
Amateur Philosopher
5
Rep 35
Posts |
Crap! Numbers are different. Wrong springs for sure. That's money in the toilet.
Last edited by KIRK!; 04-30-2018 at 01:46 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2018, 03:44 PM | #11 |
Private First Class
67
Rep 102
Posts |
Damn, that's a bummer!
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-10-2018, 10:01 AM | #13 |
Captain
89
Rep 833
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|