Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Suspension Short time with Eibachs...some thoughts

I've had a set of Eibachs on for a short periond of time. Don't stone me but I wasn't able to afford new struts too This is also the first FWD vehicle/newer chasis that I've had lowered.

I love the changes in handling and balance. Feels pretty solid. A couple of things were bugging me and it took some time to figure out what they were.

The on-centre response seems to be slower than the stock setup. Small flicks of the wheel don't seem to elicit as large a response as the stockers.

Slow speed 90 degree turns seem to require almost a quarter turn more input from the steering wheel.

Niggly things I know...

Any thoughts, comments, or tips??

Cheers

I have had mine for a few months and I haven't noticed more than better handling.

Please tell me you had it aligned after the spring install?

Yup! The guy spent close to an hour on the alignment alone.

i guess i was lucky with mine. i ran eibachs for a while and didnt align it. even with my stock struts i was very happy with them. much better stability and looks very nice. now ive gone total "show" and installed air-ride, psssssssst:D

I might take those springs off you hands yet, I got a phat Income tax cheque

debating on those or a water pump

maybe both if i can afford it... you ran stock strut with no problems?

Id definatly be getting an alignment, there nothing else needed with those springs though right?

Yeah Terry did my springs and struts and I didnt align it at all. Should I? It runs perfectly true.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.....

Glad you are happy Joe..!!!

Yeah Terry, Its great.

Thanks again.

I will be contacting you soon about a clutch and stuff.

waterpump is only 60 dollars, buy that if you have the orginal in there

and i would suggest buying new struts when you do springs....why do the job twice...stock struts will wear out fast