Eibach pics - Before and After

AznGA · 03-14-2005, 12:15 PM

Since I have heard some complaints about Eibachs not dropping the rear much, I thought I would post some pics here. I have 4 pics. I will describe each picture from left to right.

1 - stock springs
2 - Eibachs after about 1 month(I heard it only takes about 2 weeks for springs to settle)
3 - Eibachs and 2 12" subs in the trunk(They are about 70 lbs at least)
4 - I drove around with subs for about a month and this is the pic after I took the subs out.

I think you can notice subs dropped the rear a little bit. Obviously front end dropped itself more because it's heavier than the rear.

mwolverines · 03-14-2005, 12:38 PM

2002GT · 03-14-2005, 12:39 PM

cant tell

AznGA · 03-14-2005, 12:40 PM

Do you notice difference or is it just me?

AznGA · 03-14-2005, 12:41 PM

Ok, if you don't think subs did anything, I hope you can tell by looking at my stock picture.

2003SCT · 03-14-2005, 01:03 PM

I dont see much iof a difference either....BUT I just got my EIbachs in the mail today! AND I dont care as much about how the car sits....I am looking for the handling benefit.

BTW....GIve me as much detail about ride and handling....I can;t wait to get mine on.....Did you swap struts? Hows she feel....?

CHRIS

H.O. Driver · 03-14-2005, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003SCT

I dont see much iof a difference either....BUT I just got my EIbachs in the mail today! AND I dont care as much about how the car sits....I am looking for the handling benefit.

BTW....GIve me as much detail about ride and handling....I can;t wait to get mine on.....Did you swap struts? Hows she feel....?

CHRIS

Ride is much stiffer and handling is so much better compared to stock, but the ride is really rough and you can feel the bumps, but the cornering and handleing makes up for it.

AznGA what struts do you have with the Eibachs, it seams yours sits a little high yet.
This is my Eibachs with KYB Gen2 struts with only a spare tire in the trunk. I do have pictures linked but for some reason they are not showing, hrmmm.
Before Eibachs

After Eibachs

AznGA · 03-14-2005, 03:47 PM

I have KYB GR-2. Is that Gen2?

2003SCT · 03-14-2005, 04:15 PM

DId you gain a bunch of money from getting Eibachs????

CHRIS

blckgrndam99 · 03-14-2005, 04:33 PM

i cant even tell your car is lowered

2003SCT · 03-14-2005, 04:44 PM

When I look at your car under "My Registry" it looks slightly lower there.....that looks pretty good. But these pics above dont look lowered.

CHRIS

AznGA · 03-14-2005, 04:48 PM

Ok look at 1st and last pics. You guys can't tell? Sorry for providing crappy pics.

H.O. Driver · 03-14-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003SCT

DId you gain a bunch of money from getting Eibachs????

CHRIS

Oops, Cardomain was being stupid as normal, so I typed in the wrong picture number, but I wish that came in the box with them,

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AznGA

I have KYB GR-2. Is that Gen2?

Yes those are, thats the same setup I have, I wonder why mine looks like it sits lower.

Panacea · 03-14-2005, 05:43 PM

I think it's an optical illusion. Since you can't tell the wheel well from the tire it makes it extremely hard to tell the difference.

2003SCT · 03-14-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panacea

I think it's an optical illusion. Since you can't tell the wheel well from the tire it makes it extremely hard to tell the difference.

Yeah, you're right. Tough pics to tell from.

CHRIS

GaRedCoupe · 03-14-2005, 06:00 PM

I can tell a difference. Of course I got stock springs. Eibachs drop it just enough and not to far IMO. Its the harsh ride I can't take.

03-16-2005, 07:13 PM

Well I know I can't wait to get my Eibachs on. I am used to the rough ride... my husband's Silverado rides rough, sure it can't be worse than that.

GrandAmChick · 03-17-2005, 02:32 AM

Eibachs do NOT provide a rough ride...

SmokinGT00 · 03-17-2005, 09:44 PM

I agree with Mel (GAChick), Eibach's are a great performance AND appearance mod. I've had my Eibach's for 2 years (I think?) and the handling and cornering improved greatly. It drops ya, but not a MAJOR difference. Having 18's now, I'm glad I didn't go with springs that lowered me any more.

AznGA · 03-17-2005, 09:51 PM

Oh, in the first pic, those tires are stock RSA's, which bulge out a lot. I got Falken tires after that, which have flat sidewalls. I guess what kind of tires and wheels you have makes difference. The drop is not much for anyone to say "Hey, that car is lowered.", but the handling is great.

03-14-2005, 12:15 PM	#1
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Eibach pics - Before and After Since I have heard some complaints about Eibachs not dropping the rear much, I thought I would post some pics here. I have 4 pics. I will describe each picture from left to right. 1 - stock springs 2 - Eibachs after about 1 month(I heard it only takes about 2 weeks for springs to settle) 3 - Eibachs and 2 12" subs in the trunk(They are about 70 lbs at least) 4 - I drove around with subs for about a month and this is the pic after I took the subs out. I think you can notice subs dropped the rear a little bit. Obviously front end dropped itself more because it's heavier than the rear. Last edited by AznGA; 03-14-2005 at 12:17 PM.

03-14-2005, 01:03 PM	#6
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	I dont see much iof a difference either....BUT I just got my EIbachs in the mail today! AND I dont care as much about how the car sits....I am looking for the handling benefit. BTW....GIve me as much detail about ride and handling....I can;t wait to get mine on.....Did you swap struts? Hows she feel....? CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

03-14-2005, 04:15 PM	#9
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	DId you gain a bunch of money from getting Eibachs???? CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

03-14-2005, 04:44 PM	#11
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	When I look at your car under "My Registry" it looks slightly lower there.....that looks pretty good. But these pics above dont look lowered. CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

03-14-2005, 05:43 PM	#14
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	I think it's an optical illusion. Since you can't tell the wheel well from the tire it makes it extremely hard to tell the difference. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

03-14-2005, 12:38 PM	#2
mwolverines GAGT - Member AKA: Jason Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: crystal lake IL Posts: 268 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am

03-14-2005, 12:39 PM	#3
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	cant tell

03-14-2005, 12:40 PM	#4
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Do you notice difference or is it just me?

03-14-2005, 12:41 PM	#5
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Ok, if you don't think subs did anything, I hope you can tell by looking at my stock picture.

03-14-2005, 03:47 PM	#8
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	I have KYB GR-2. Is that Gen2?

03-14-2005, 04:33 PM	#10
blckgrndam99 I wish i had rims AKA: Eric Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton Twp. Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 221 Vehicle: 2002 GAGT 4dr.	i cant even tell your car is lowered

03-14-2005, 04:48 PM	#12
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Ok look at 1st and last pics. You guys can't tell? Sorry for providing crappy pics.

03-14-2005, 06:00 PM	#16
GaRedCoupe GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Raymore Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 317 Vehicle: 1998 Grand Prix GTP	I can tell a difference. Of course I got stock springs. Eibachs drop it just enough and not to far IMO. Its the harsh ride I can't take.

03-16-2005, 07:13 PM	#17
highwayprowlerz Guest Posts: n/a	Well I know I can't wait to get my Eibachs on. I am used to the rough ride... my husband's Silverado rides rough, sure it can't be worse than that.

03-17-2005, 02:32 AM	#18
GrandAmChick RIP 4/25/96-6/25/05 AKA: NOT Ashlee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central NJ Age: 38 Posts: 2,253 Vehicle: 04 stg II WRX	Eibachs do NOT provide a rough ride... __________________ Grand Visions ~ East Coast My N-Body \|\| My CarDomain E/T: 16.33 @ 84.96, R/T .071 RIP Grand Am 8/2000 - 3/13/2006 AMRAAM4: you are my hero Mel!

03-17-2005, 09:44 PM	#19
SmokinGT00 U wanna? AKA: Paiton Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 391 Vehicle: '00 GAGT, '00 Formula	I agree with Mel (GAChick), Eibach's are a great performance AND appearance mod. I've had my Eibach's for 2 years (I think?) and the handling and cornering improved greatly. It drops ya, but not a MAJOR difference. Having 18's now, I'm glad I didn't go with springs that lowered me any more. __________________ My Cars: 2000 Arctic White Grand Am GT - Best ET 11/23/03 15.47@87.24mph 2000 Arctic White Firebird Formula - Best ET 8/3/07 13.91@100.1mph -only 1,302 in Arc.Wh. produced for 2000 'If being a car girl is insane....I say bring it on, because being normal is just not as much fun'

03-17-2005, 09:51 PM	#20
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Oh, in the first pic, those tires are stock RSA's, which bulge out a lot. I got Falken tires after that, which have flat sidewalls. I guess what kind of tires and wheels you have makes difference. The drop is not much for anyone to say "Hey, that car is lowered.", but the handling is great.

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