Notices
Brakes & Suspension 350Z stoppers, coils, shocks/dampers

Eibach springs installed!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 08:37 PM
  #1  
alving's Avatar
alving
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 395
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Default Eibach springs installed!!

Hey all I just got my Eibach springs installed by Rob and crew at ZCarGarage.
First, I am so impressed with the ride quality on the street/freeway. I had a hard time beleiving the springs were installed on the way up to the fun drags at Infineon. It was that smooth. I haven't tried driving hard through turns but I will find out tomorrow at Thunderhill Raceway. The drop is there, but not obvious and I'm happy! Can't wait to put the Volks on.
Before:


after


before:

after




Last edited by alving; Jun 28, 2007 at 08:40 PM.
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:34 PM
  #2  
Checkmate58's Avatar
Checkmate58
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 350
Likes: 1
From: Bay Area
Default

Did you end up using the stock shocks?

--Sam
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:38 PM
  #3  
dkmesa350z's Avatar
dkmesa350z
New Member
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,828
Likes: 2
From: Atlanta
Default

Looks nice and low. how do they ride?
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 11:04 PM
  #4  
alving's Avatar
alving
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 395
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Default

Stock shocks.
Freeway ride and street ride is amazingly close to stock. Firm on sharp bumps and I can't wait to test them on the track tomorrow, err this morning!
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 11:07 PM
  #5  
jsupetran's Avatar
jsupetran
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: Simi Valley, CA
Default

Are you camber in speck and how far were they off from the old settings? I'm interested in Eibacks or Tiens for the spring.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 05:40 AM
  #6  
SuperBlack350z's Avatar
SuperBlack350z
Registered User
iTrader: (59)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,517
Likes: 4
From: Raleigh, North Carolina
Default

its always smooth at first. it will gradually get worse in a couple of months. Looks good though.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 08:29 AM
  #7  
hkman78's Avatar
hkman78
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,139
Likes: 0
From: Anaheim
Default

Is that Eibach Pro or Sportline?
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:39 AM
  #8  
Checkmate58's Avatar
Checkmate58
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 350
Likes: 1
From: Bay Area
Default

Originally Posted by alving
Stock shocks.
Freeway ride and street ride is amazingly close to stock. Firm on sharp bumps and I can't wait to test them on the track tomorrow, err this morning!
I had the Eibach/stock shock setup a few months ago. Rides very much like stock but you will notice that at higher speeds on the freeway, the car will feel floaty especially around turns or bends.

Decided to go with a true coilover setup. No more floaty feeling.

--Sam
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 08:49 PM
  #9  
noypi13's Avatar
noypi13
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
From: bay area ca
Default

"floaty"? please do explain
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 08:51 PM
  #10  
calin's Avatar
calin
Banned
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,107
Likes: 0
From: So-cal
Default

I think those might be the Eiback Sport springs because I have the Sportline package and mine looked just a little lower than that when I lowered it. Looks good
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:35 AM
  #11  
QM888's Avatar
QM888
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: LA , CA
Default

i couldn see pix
do u have camper kit on?
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:56 AM
  #12  
RedBullRR's Avatar
RedBullRR
New Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,215
Likes: 9
From: New York
Default

I have the Eibach Pro Kit 1 Inch drop all around. The ride is actually smoother then stock. The stock setup was nice but def stiff. I havent noticed the "Floaty Feely". I have noticed however the car handles a lot better.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:07 PM
  #13  
350Z84's Avatar
350Z84
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
Default

I put the sportline springs in on mine, and I didn't notice a great difference in how the car handles. I want to get sways and coilovers, and see how that feels next.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 01:43 PM
  #14  
fallenromeo's Avatar
fallenromeo
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 6,954
Likes: 31
From: The Cubicle of Hate
Default

Looks nice!
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 02:31 PM
  #15  
alving's Avatar
alving
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 395
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Default

Thanks guys!
Here is the drop with 19" Volks now:

No camber kit.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 03:34 PM
  #16  
350Z84's Avatar
350Z84
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
Default

Looks good, nice wheels
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 04:59 PM
  #17  
VIZAGE's Avatar
VIZAGE
Registered User
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 1
From: South Atlanta
Default

The wheels really make it look smooth. Nice job.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:39 PM
  #18  
M3ownZ's Avatar
M3ownZ
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Nice work. How about this for your next mod?
Attached Thumbnails Eibach springs installed!!-2070322_001_mini18l.jpg  

Last edited by M3ownZ; Jul 26, 2007 at 09:44 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:41 PM
  #19  
black06z's Avatar
black06z
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,166
Likes: 0
From: West Coast/Pacific Rim
Default

nice. need more current pics with the volks.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:02 AM
  #20  
PPWZEE's Avatar
PPWZEE
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: so cali
Default

no camber kit ?? where are your specs at with those springs?
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:50 AM.