Ordered Eibach springs, can't wait.

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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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It really points out that 18 inch rims are a little small for the well openings.

I will take more pics in a few weeks and remeasure the height.
So are you going to be upping your wheel size as well?
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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may be when my Pilot Super Sports wear out.

Otherwise I'll just have another new set of tire sitting in the garage.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Looks great man I have eibach springs too and I'm happier with it now that the springs have settled, give it some time and it'll go even a bit lower than it is now.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Just a little update:

The car corners better because the springs are firmer and car sits lower. I can make right turns at a faster speed and not get the same tire chirps or under steer as I did before. Left wide turns are also tighter and I can go faster than before.

The freeway ride is worse, because the car kind of floats more over road undulation. I think this is because the stock dampers are not letting the car settle down with the firmer springs so the car feels more floaty/bouncy.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cy7878
Just a little update:

The car corners better because the springs are firmer and car sits lower. I can make right turns at a faster speed and not get the same tire chirps or under steer as I did before. Left wide turns are also tighter and I can go faster than before.

The freeway ride is worse, because the car kind of floats more over road undulation. I think this is because the stock dampers are not letting the car settle down with the firmer springs so the car feels more floaty/bouncy.
What were your alignment specs? If they couldn't get it real close to stock that may contribute to the floaty feeling your getting at speed.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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looks good man i love mine dropped on the Eibachs i allready scrap going in to my garage so i cant go any lower
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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So the springs did settle a bit more.

I'm at 27 in the front, 26 3/4 in the back.
My little Iphone App Clinometer is measuring my camber at -3.2 in the front (was -1.9 at the shop day 1) and -3 in the rear (-2 at the shop day 1). I'm not liking the front camber, so I may still order the front Camber arms.

Anyone care to chime in?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Sorry I missed your question. I went to Lou at Amplified for the KW V3 purchase and install. I do not have a camber kit. I am at about the same height you are with 26 7/8 in front and 27 in the back, if I recall correctly. With that drop I am running -1.7 and -1.4 camber in front and -1.8 on both sides in the back.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MACS
Sorry I missed your question. I went to Lou at Amplified for the KW V3 purchase and install. I do not have a camber kit. I am at about the same height you are with 26 7/8 in front and 27 in the back, if I recall correctly. With that drop I am running -1.7 and -1.4 camber in front and -1.8 on both sides in the back.

I'm not sure why my fronts look more inward. I'm not that low. I think I'll have the alignment checked again before spending the money on camber kits.

Thanks
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 05:04 AM
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I ordered my eibach pro kit this week with rear cambers. I should get it next week due to the fact that I live in UAE. I was told by our local experts that I may not need front, but rear for sure. I guess every car is little different... I'll see when I get mine... Pictures will soon to follow...
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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i had the prokit on my 6MT sedan. no camber kit necessary. alignment was back in spec except the rear camber which was out by 0.1 degree too much camber. i was fine with this, no wear issues.
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Old Oct 28, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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How about the camber on AWD models? OP, any solution to the ride undulation?
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