question about springs

[SHOwn the way]

I heard that intrax springs sag after a year or two. I want the 1.5" front/1" rear drop the intrax provide, but if they sag... The eibach springs only lower about 1".

 

[PROPHET]

In my opinion with the Eibachs you can hardly notice the drop, may even raise the car in most cases as most stock springs have sagged.

Ive had intrax in car for a couple years haven't really noticed any sag.

 

[sdpatt]

Unless your OEM springs have greatly relaxed, you will definitely notice the drop from the Eibachs.

 

[PMD Power]

I am wondering about this too.. cause I would like the perfomance of the Intrax.. but I do not want to replace them every 2 years ...

 

[billyshoe]

I think the Eibachs are OK. They will not lower the car much, but maybe enough. As already mentioned the rears tend to droop. The 3/4" inch drop that the Eibachs spec. may actually raise the rear to 3/4" below OEM spec. The fronts will drop about an inch. You will notice and totallly appriciate the handling difference right off. I think the Eibachs are a better spring for everyday driving than the others availiable.

 

[Grifter]

I just put Eibach's on the front and you can def. notice a drop. When I walk up to the car I can really tell it's lower, I think it looks really nice. My springs were pretty worn but you can still notice the height difference. I think your springs would have to be pretty worn to not notice a difference.

 

[cstrat]

You could put the coilovers from Midwest Sho on and get an adjustable drop up to 2.75" at each corner.

 

[masho95]

billyshoe:
I think the Eibachs are OK. They will not lower the car much, but maybe enough. As already mentioned the rears tend to droop. The 3/4" inch drop that the Eibachs spec. may actually raise the rear to 3/4" below OEM spec. The fronts will drop about an inch. You will notice and totallly appriciate the handling difference right off. I think the Eibachs are a better spring for everyday driving than the others availiable.

I'd have to agree with your opinion on the Eibach's. I was looking for a slight drop in the front and they turned out to be perfect. Combined with the Tokico's they give a perfect stiff and well responsive ride. A drop any lower than an inch in the front and you are going to have major issues getting a floor jack under the front air dam.

 

[Bizzy]

lol I have problems with my stock springs and getting the jack under the airdam

<small>[ March 29, 2004, 03:04 PM: Message edited by: netviper ]</small>

 

[Chris Benvie]

Intrax do not sag after 2 years. Who told you that? Look how long it took for stock springs to sag, what 5 years or more? The intrax spring will last longer than your stock spring.

FYI.. Aside for some of the H&R springs made for the BMW's Eibachs are pretty much the best springs made on the market right now. Handling wise they are great, if you want it to look lower, go with the intrax.