Eibach pro kit going on the wagon
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Eibach pro kit going on the wagon
Wife was nice enough to buy the baby some eibach springs for easter of all things. Looking to install later this week. Post pics when I get them.
Post some pics of wagons riding on eibachs if you have them...
Post some pics of wagons riding on eibachs if you have them...
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As far as I know, Eibach makes only one spring for the wagon/sedan. Yes, the rear may sag a tad, but extra weight in the wagon is almost negligible. I read in another thread that even Tein is going to stop making the wagon-specific springs.
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us wagon owners are getting shafted up the a$$. darn them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33582
"exc. wagon" wtf am i supposed to use? nobody makes good stuff for the 04 wagons. c'mon people. get your stuff together!
anyone know other spring options for the wagon?
jkwagon, i really wanna see the pics!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33582
"exc. wagon" wtf am i supposed to use? nobody makes good stuff for the 04 wagons. c'mon people. get your stuff together!
anyone know other spring options for the wagon?
jkwagon, i really wanna see the pics!
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Fellow members- I know that she ordered the wagon version of the eibach pro-kit, and depending on where you order they state there are seperate versions for wagon/sedan. I guess that we will just have to see how they look. A week from today I will have pics up
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The reason I asked is I just order a set myself and had to decide which ones to get.
Sedan Ft Rr
171 91-188
Wagon
171 160
The Sedan rears are progressives, possibly a better ride & drop the front a little more than the rear. The Wagon has an even drop front to rear.
I went with the sedan because I hate the larger gap at the front and the thump in the rear when I go over a speed bump empty.
FYI, the wagon spring were 2 weeks out.
Sedan Ft Rr
171 91-188
Wagon
171 160
The Sedan rears are progressives, possibly a better ride & drop the front a little more than the rear. The Wagon has an even drop front to rear.
I went with the sedan because I hate the larger gap at the front and the thump in the rear when I go over a speed bump empty.
FYI, the wagon spring were 2 weeks out.
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My brother is running the wagon/eibach set-up in his wagon and he does appear to have lower issues. His stance looks good, and besides when it's a gift from the wife you don't have much room for complaint
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Originally posted by Photog
I went with the sedan because I hate the larger gap at the front and the thump in the rear when I go over a speed bump empty.
I went with the sedan because I hate the larger gap at the front and the thump in the rear when I go over a speed bump empty.
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The weight difference is something like 80 lbs. I think people make a bigger deal out of this than needs to be. So, a sedan with a crack ***** in the trunk would be about the same...
BTW, im lowering my wagon this weekend using sedan springs (STi RA) with wagon struts (KYB GR2)... I'll let you know how it turns out. I know the Eibachs lower further, but I'm still anxious (read: worried) to find out what kinda fender gaps I'll be lookin at.
BTW, im lowering my wagon this weekend using sedan springs (STi RA) with wagon struts (KYB GR2)... I'll let you know how it turns out. I know the Eibachs lower further, but I'm still anxious (read: worried) to find out what kinda fender gaps I'll be lookin at.
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I think is has to do with the rear quarter panel going further down than the front fender. So if your fender gaps are even, then your *** is in the air a tad (which is, however, better than a saggy ***) IMO, rather than measuring fender gaps, measure from the ground to the sideskirt to determine wheter your drop is even.
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I just installed the Eibach wagon kit on Friday. After a short test drive, I measured about 30mm drop all the way around, I expect them to drop a little more as they settle. I haven't driven much since then since I need an alignment. I still have more gap in the front fenderwell but I think some of that is from my Cusco top plates. My car rides a little stiffer now and while it still has some body roll, it's not nearly as much. All in all, a great mod. Not too expensive and not really that hard to do with the right tools (a big breaker bar!)
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Got my springs on last week, after a couple of days of driving, they have settled right down. They look good!:banana:
But talk about adding understeer! Whoa! The stock suspension had a little bit, but after I put on new rubber, I was actually impressed for a stock set-up. A little excessive body roll, but nice, predictable, raised a few friends eyebrows. With the new springs I am definitely looking forward to installing the new anti-sways next week and dialing them in.
But talk about adding understeer! Whoa! The stock suspension had a little bit, but after I put on new rubber, I was actually impressed for a stock set-up. A little excessive body roll, but nice, predictable, raised a few friends eyebrows. With the new springs I am definitely looking forward to installing the new anti-sways next week and dialing them in.