H&R or Eibach springs?
07-19-2011, 08:09 AM
#41
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Update. Eibachs were just installed on my S. Ride is awesome. Not quite as harsh as the sport package but firmed up some. The S dampens the springs just fine, no bouncing. That being said, if the H&R really are .1 higher in back and .1 lower in front, I'd probably go that route next time. Little more rake would be bout perfect. I just couldn't pass up the deal. Car feels great. Def. needs sway bars though...
TK
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07-19-2011, 09:08 AM
#42
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getting mine dropped as we speak, i see a lot of people talking about camber kits on here, as far as i know all u need is an alignment after its dropped, no camber kits are necessary so u can save yourself some money
07-19-2011, 09:21 AM
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About how much does it run to get the Eibach springs installed? How much is the average alignment for after the spring installation?
07-19-2011, 10:51 AM
#44
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well spring installation $ is gonna depend where you bring it, i have a friend who does it so im only paying $120, anything over $180 wouldn't be a good deal, alignment cost is gonna be the same as any other time you've gotten ur car serviced and they did an alignment unless you bring it to a speciality place where they do it electronically etc etc
07-19-2011, 10:51 AM
#45
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Depends on where you go, it can vary greatly. I went to a local tuning shop and they charged me $150 for the spring install. Dealer wanted $600. Alignment's vary as well, but generally are in the $75-125 range.
07-19-2011, 06:25 PM
#46
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i havent seen my car yet since it was getting lowered, i didn't order spacers cause ive head nothing good about them, and people just recommend buying wheels and tires w offsets so you dont have to worry about spacers, im not sure when im gonna switch up my wheels and tires, prob next summer, but does anyone have a pic of their max lowered on springs w out spacers, curious if the wheels are gonna look too pushed in or not
07-21-2011, 08:56 AM
#47
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Just get it done! She wouldn't notice would she? It's not like its something that can be undone .
07-29-2011, 08:51 PM
#48
I am soooo close to pulling the trigger on this modification, but I still can't decide on which system I want to go with.......Eibach????? H&R?????? I am not getting much help from here as well........Where are all the pictures at of your rides lowered???
08-01-2011, 12:58 PM
#50
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Get the H&R's. May be a few bucks more, but the max def needs more drop in the front. I have Eibachs and it's basically level, WITH the spare tire out. .2" inch more rake with HR's would be better. Subtle, but def better. I'd go HR's next time in a heartbeat. Pull the trigger...it is the first mod that should be done IMHO. Even before wheels. My car lowered with stock 18's looks better and more refined than a max with bigs wheels an huge fender gaps, jacked up in front. (rant off)
Good luck man. For a few hundred, it will "finish" your ride. It's the look you want, trust me.
TK
08-01-2011, 05:08 PM
#51
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I did
And here's a photo of my Max on stock 19's dropped on Eibach's. I haven't seen the Max on H&R so can't comment, but I like what I got.
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08-02-2011, 03:29 PM
#54
She looks sweet....you should post more pics to help me sway my decision!!! I am so close to making it happen......but I would love to se more angles to let get a full view!
08-02-2011, 05:44 PM
#56
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ima get a friend and a 6pack nd doin d install ourselves. ::crossing fingers:: lol 
08-03-2011, 07:25 AM
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maybe its time to drop mine too lol. had the spring for a year now and sitting in the storage room. never installed them because with the stock height i still scratch getting out my driveway no matter what angle i turned. but i got a solution to that problem now. will mod my wind splitter with my lip and all the scratch will go on that...
08-03-2011, 08:28 AM
#61
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So glad I chose the Eibachs. Can't wait to get my project under way. My 2011 Max is the tamest project car that I have ever done but really looking forward to it. Thanks for all of the insight available on this site!
08-03-2011, 08:48 AM
#62
very sweet ! I have some 19" work VSXX that has perfect fitment combo but they are 19, it's either these or 20" m6 reppy's.
still can't decide between going with a slight drop on eibach or going all out with coilovers.
the car looks so good in stock form that I find it no rush to modify it.
still can't decide between going with a slight drop on eibach or going all out with coilovers.
the car looks so good in stock form that I find it no rush to modify it.
08-03-2011, 09:00 AM
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I just ordered 20” x 8.5” Marcello MT-02 in Magnesium Black w/ Machined Lip
http://www.marcellowheels.com/images/w_sp05_bp_s_l.jpg
http://www.marcellowheels.com/images/w_sp05_bp_s_l.jpg
08-03-2011, 09:06 AM
#64
why are some of u so obsessed with getting the rear higher than the front with HR's ? the eibach is perfect.
so basically u guys are wanting the rear to be stock height and the front to be 1 inch lower? how ridiculous would that look ?
the "un-even" drop by eibach is to compensate for the car's original height, not the car's wheel arch. Even with eibach's lower rear, the
car still sits lower at the front if u did the measurement from pavement to bumper.
so basically u guys are wanting the rear to be stock height and the front to be 1 inch lower? how ridiculous would that look ?
the "un-even" drop by eibach is to compensate for the car's original height, not the car's wheel arch. Even with eibach's lower rear, the
car still sits lower at the front if u did the measurement from pavement to bumper.
08-03-2011, 09:23 AM
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why are some of u so obsessed with getting the rear higher than the front with HR's ? the eibach is perfect.
so basically u guys are wanting the rear to be stock height and the front to be 1 inch lower? how ridiculous would that look ?
the "un-even" drop by eibach is to compensate for the car's original height, not the car's wheel arch. Even with eibach's lower rear, the
car still sits lower at the front if u did the measurement from pavement to bumper.
so basically u guys are wanting the rear to be stock height and the front to be 1 inch lower? how ridiculous would that look ?
the "un-even" drop by eibach is to compensate for the car's original height, not the car's wheel arch. Even with eibach's lower rear, the
car still sits lower at the front if u did the measurement from pavement to bumper.
08-03-2011, 09:38 AM
#68
the whole point of custom wheels is to NOT need spacers, it's like getting a custom fitted dress shirt, you don't order a custom dress shirt only to have to fold up the barrel cuff because it's too long....not sure if u even understand what a barrel cuff is but u get the point.
08-03-2011, 09:42 AM
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I have found that it is a lot easier to buy wheels out of stock and use spacers to get the look you want rather than to pay and wait for custom wheels. Just the way I like to do it. I did order two sets of custom wheels from SSR a few years ago because the Body Kits on the cars were so wide.
08-03-2011, 07:15 PM
#70
Well I DID IT!!!! I ordered the Eibach spring set and camber bolt kit and it should be here by Monday!!! I can't wait......pretty excited to finally get rid of the wheel gap and have the MAX look the way she should have off the showroom floor!
08-04-2011, 10:25 AM
#71
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You finally dropping that bad boy! Congrats!
08-10-2011, 08:30 PM
#76
FINALLY HERE!!!
I got home from work yesterday to find a great surprise on my porch from UPS!!!! EIBACH IS HERE :-) So I took a few before pics of my setup to have a comparison.....so check em out....because the next pics will be of the MAX dropped.....which happens tomorrow!!!
08-11-2011, 05:00 PM
#78
Pretty CRAPPY day!!! Co-workers let me down and I did not get to drop off my ride at the shop to get the springs installed......they promised they would follow me so I could leave it at the shop at lunch and drop me off after work......but noooooo :-( Have to wait till Saturday now...... :-( so the saga continues...
08-13-2011, 07:26 AM
#79
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Just had my Eibachs installed yesterday. Wheels will arrive this coming week. I love the way it sits. I am going to measure the spacing when the new wheels are installed. I use a guy on the west coast that makes custom spacers. I have never had a problem with spacers. I have used them on several custom cars. I use a Lip Roller that allows the rear wheels to fit snug without any rub.
08-13-2011, 01:13 PM
#80
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Just had my Eibachs installed yesterday. Wheels will arrive this coming week. I love the way it sits. I am going to measure the spacing when the new wheels are installed. I use a guy on the west coast that makes custom spacers. I have never had a problem with spacers. I have used them on several custom cars. I use a Lip Roller that allows the rear wheels to fit snug without any rub.
http://zilvia.net/f/wheel-tire/32070...er-roller.html