So I was wondering what are the effects of Eibachs on the stock shocks? Since the shocks will now be compressed even further, do Eibach springs reduce their lifespan? I don't wanna get Eibachs just to see my springs or even my struts replaced in 5/6 years.

Should I just go with coilovers?

 

they dont put enough stress on them to make you replace them early. the eibachs are mild enough you will be ok

 

I doubt the shocks will be ok. I had a mild drop on my '06 civic for 3 years (about 1 inch) and the shocks we're gone after 3 years. None of them blew, but the ride was a day and night difference compared to how it was the day I put the springs on there. Shocks had 96000 km when they were done, about 50 000km were with the aftermarket springs. No hardcore tracking either, simply sometimes spirited daily driving...

 

there are many of us that run eibachs and are fine. I dont think many people have enough miles for the strut to wear out yet. The cost savings of going eibach vs coilovers is worth the slightly faster wear of springs.

 

Totally agree I would do it again in a heart beat. I got my hands on a barely used set of shocks for my civic that I slapped on the car for the lease return.

 

No offense meant, but i wouldn't use a Civic as a comparison. Their shocks are valved for comfort (except the Si), any drop will certainly put added stress to it. I had a Civic, too.

As for the G, it's engineered to add some sporting ability, so it should be able to take a mild drop. The drop will accelerate the wear, but how fast is anybody's guess. The type of roads and style of driving will add to the rate of wear.

To add fuel to the fire, although it's cheaper to do just springs now, if you add the cost of replacing the shocks/struts at a later time ... CO's come out about the same price, if not cheaper, with the ability to adjust for a mild drop and (in some cases) nullify the need for camber kits.

 

yeah.........a civic is not a good comparison

 

What are the symptoms for worn out shocks other than bad rebound?
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I get your point, but one way or the other putting more stress on the shocks will shorten their life span no matter what. Doesn't make a difference if it's a Honda shock or a Infiniti shock, it will get worn out sooner than later. My Civic was dropped on Teins and Si shocks and they still got worn out in 3 years.

 

This is correct.

Shocks are designed to hold a given load at a given height. Increase the load, or change variables, and the shock is no longer in its operating range.

Why do you think the new E class AMG uses an air suspension for the rear? To accommodate differing ride height and load from having passengers and cargo.

 

I agree. Anything can shorten the life span of the shocks -- driving environment and styles just as equally as mild lowering springs.

 

if you're installing springs...might as well install shocks...it will save money on install in the long run. you don't have to get mega expensive shocks like bilstiens...koni yellows will be more than sufficient for a mild drop.

btw-does anyone know if Nissan/Infiniti are still using Tokicos?

 

Is there even any aftermarket shocks available for the 2nd gens?

My OEM has Tokico stamped on 'em.

 

what do you mean 2nd gen....and i am curious what the part # is for the OEM Tokicos

 

My thoughts... It does put extra stress on the OEM shocks, but the effects of Eibachs on them should be minimal.