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Old 08-02-2006, 10:48 PM
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Hey, Guys

I was planning in buy the Eibach Springs but I want to know if they would low my car to much and then hit in every stop bump in addition I have long headers. I will appreciate any advice.


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Old 08-02-2006, 11:05 PM
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Re: Eibach Springs + Long Headers

For those who care his car looks to be a 93-96 model...


Anyways I've got a 96 with the small eibach drop and long tubes and occasionally they scrape something. Carful driving is the way but it can be done without any major issues. the 2 inch drop gets to be a pain in DD IMO.
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Re: Eibach Springs + Long Headers

If you gotta do springs/long tubes, you must get the right brands. Pacesetter long tubes are one of the better ones for clearence. I think those eibach springs (1.3" advertised) might drop you a little too much. Try maybe hotchkis or BMR (1" or so). I have hotchkis and pacesetter long tubes and I'm fine. Just gotta b careful over speedbumps and potholes etc.

EDIT: Just noticed you have hooker... Dropping with hookers is not a great idea. If you are goign to do it, definatly get the 1" drop springs. Not Eibach.
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Old 08-02-2006, 11:40 PM
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EDIT: Just noticed you have hooker... Dropping with hookers is not a great idea. If you are goign to do it, definatly get the 1" drop springs. Not Eibach.
That is a good point it's been so long since I did the LT drop that I forgot I bought FLPs, not even sure they make em anymore, because of their slightly better ground clearance.
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Old 08-03-2006, 12:28 PM
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Re: Eibach Springs + Long Headers

so pacesetters r the best way to go for clearence?.....im thinking about a 1.25inch drop would the pacesetters be fine?......also their are alot of crappy roads in my city
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camaroracing12, Im fine with 1" drop and my pacesetters. Ive only scraped a couple times when i first got them in. Then I got used to it.
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abso..

Im dropped on eibachs...and im sitting on C6 wheels...the lts only scrape at the y-pipe...and even before that..it hits at the oil pan. my pan is dented like crazy...but its a lot cheaper to replace than lts...
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so u think i'd be ok with a 1.25inch drop? with pacesetter long tubes? also wat r the hp gains with pacesetter long tubes?....i heard they are awesome....
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If you really want some good clearance Kooks is always a good option
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Old 08-03-2006, 08:33 PM
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i have eibachs. got about 1.4" drop. dont have headers yet, but i only scrape the y-pipe.

for headers and clearance...how are the QTP's?
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Old 08-05-2006, 01:40 AM
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Re: Eibach Springs + Long Headers

Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
so u think i'd be ok with a 1.25inch drop? with pacesetter long tubes?
I'm on H&Rs, which drop 1.3, w/ pacesetters and had no problems when it was my daily driver. You should be fine as long as you watch out while going over speed bumps.
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Re: Eibach Springs + Long Headers

and just fyi...i cant even clear a speed-bump.
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Old 08-05-2006, 10:59 PM
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GnarlyZ28- THat is awesome clearance! !!!!

w/ my SLP LT's, Cats and Y... my sh*t sits about an inch and a half off the ground!

my clearance is terrible.

I ahve the Eibach pro kit and I have major clearance issues w/ the SLP kit...

I scrape on the dang fuel fill caps in the ground at the gas station! THe small ones!
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Re: Eibach Springs + Long Headers

I actuall have eibach sportlines and hoooker LT's with a 2.5" x-pipe and true duals. You just have to drive carefull there are some driveways that i cant go in though because i dont have enough clerance in the center. This is not a daily driver however, if it yours i would not go any lower that 1.25".

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not a daily driver...but a bit more than a weekend car. ill be ok. im getting used to the clearance. i have to come to a complete stop and crawl over all forms of bumps. grrr
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