Those w/ Eibach & EDC....any regrets?

disruptv · 11-12-2009, 09:59 AM

Simple question

If you were going 2 drop your car....would you still do eibachs?

And if no, then please state why not....

Kev · 11-12-2009, 12:25 PM

I have AC Schnitzer springs made by Eibach. Very happy with the performance.

SlammedR8 · 11-12-2009, 12:28 PM

Eibachs are known to be the best quality ride of all the springs out there.

TLud · 11-12-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disruptv

Simple question

If you were going 2 drop your car....would you still do eibachs?

And if no, then please state why not....

You should have made a third option for owners of other brands of springs to click. Some people just can't resist the urge of voting in a poll, even if it doesn't apply to them, and you'll have members with other brands of springs vote against the Eibachs just for the hell of it.

powertrip · 11-12-2009, 01:23 PM

I've had them for 4k miles and love the ride/stance/handling

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disruptv · 11-12-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLud

You should have made a third option for owners of other brands of springs to click. Some people just can't resist the urge of voting in a poll, even if it doesn't apply to them, and you'll have members with other brands of springs vote against the Eibachs just for the hell of it.

LOL

good point, but I thought I made it clear that the poll was for those w/eibachs...

MrHarris · 11-13-2009, 03:46 AM

Sigh, makes me want to switch out to eibachs!!! If anyone wants to trade for H&R's let me know!

disruptv · 11-13-2009, 08:24 AM

anymore comments?

feel free to share

Ben335 · 11-13-2009, 09:21 AM

I have Eibachs and I love the ride. The looks are there, and the feel is there, but the ride is stock like. I drive in Normal and and the comfort is very cushy if you want to be. The Sport is nice and firm. Best springs out there in my opinion.

slipstream · 11-13-2009, 10:17 AM

If you don't have them yet, go get them!

The only negative I've found applies to all aftermarket lowering springs--you really have to be careful pulling up to a curb.

!Xoible · 11-13-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Sigh, makes me want to switch out to eibachs!!! If anyone wants to trade for H&R's let me know!

what's wrong with ur H&R's?

B.Hallowell · 11-13-2009, 10:46 AM

Probably been rehashed on here plenty but my friend had H&R springs on his M5 and said that springs don't correlate to the correct dampers value and therefore wear out your shocks faster. This have any truth or just an urban legend?

!Xoible · 11-13-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Engle

Probably been rehashed on here plenty but my friend had H&R springs on his M5 and said that springs don't correlate to the correct dampers value and therefore wear out your shocks faster. This have any truth or just an urban legend?

i dont believe any M3ians experienced what M5 and M6's did.. yet...

MrHarris · 11-13-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Xoible

what's wrong with ur H&R's?

Nothing actually wrong with my springs, they work.

Ride just feels really bumpy!

B.Hallowell · 11-16-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by !Xoible

i dont believe any M3ians experienced what M5 and M6's did.. yet...

Ok thanks. I might consider these then for the drop!

bills742 · 11-18-2009, 09:48 AM

Sorry, I accidentally answered no to the poll question but I meant yes. They are perfect with very little change in ride quality and just the right amount of drop (if you're going for subtle).

Bob MG · 11-25-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Nothing actually wrong with my springs, they work.

Ride just feels really bumpy!

I have the H & R sport springs and found them a little bumpy at first. I set the EDC to the middle / first setting and it improved. Then after about 1000kms they settled in and were alot better on the 2nd EDC setting. I do have 20 inch HRE which are slot lighter than stock but the rubber band for a tyre would make ride a little more hard, but I am really happy with the setup now.
The race springs would probably be too hard.

I assumed that H & R/bilstein/eibach were all the same factory?

MrHarris · 11-26-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewabf

I have the H & R sport springs and found them a little bumpy at first. I set the EDC to the middle / first setting and it improved. Then after about 1000kms they settled in and were alot better on the 2nd EDC setting. I do have 20 inch HRE which are slot lighter than stock but the rubber band for a tyre would make ride a little more hard, but I am really happy with the setup now.
The race springs would probably be too hard.

I assumed that H & R/bilstein/eibach were all the same factory?

You mean you put it to normal mode at first but now ride in sport mode on the EDC all the time?

Bob MG · 11-27-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

You mean you put it to normal mode at first but now ride in sport mode on the EDC all the time?

I set the car to automatically be in full sport mode when I hit the M Dynamic button on the steering wheel. This puts Power button on, and sets the EDC to full sport. (I leave it set to be all off on start up, so if my wife drives it, its more docile)

Since it was in full sport EDC mode (there are three settings... off, EDC1 and EDC 2), I found it bouncy in the second and hardest/sportiest setting. I dialed it back to the first EDC 1 setting and it worked better.

If I selected the EDC to full off position, the rebound felt all wrong, like the shocks were far too soft for the stiffer springs. This was felt going over speed bumps etc.

After about 1000kms of city driving, it works really well and the feel is perfect in full EDC sport mode or EDC 2 if you want to call it?

disruptv · 12-04-2009, 10:37 PM

For those that arent satisfied with the eibachs, was it b/c:

1. They do not offer enough drop

OR

2. The ride is too bumpy

?

I had h&r sports on stock shocks on my 06 e90 330xi and at hi speeds the springs were very bouncy and felt unstable...i do not want 2 go thru that all over again on my m3...that is why im asking

There arent any real edc compatible coils and plus i feel they r overkill as i will never track my car

Ben335 · 12-04-2009, 10:51 PM

I love my Eibachs. Performance wise there is nothing not to like. I think some people wish the drop was more, but me personally I would not dropn any lower.

MrHarris · 12-05-2009, 08:13 AM

Sigh. I really want to trade to Eibachs now.

Does the rebound feel off when going 100+ where there are bumps such as a freeway or highway?

View Poll Results: If you could do it All over again would you still do Eibachs?
Yes	54	77.14%
NO (please state why in post)	16	22.86%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

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disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	Those w/ Eibach & EDC....any regrets? Simple question If you were going 2 drop your car....would you still do eibachs? And if no, then please state why not....
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disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	anymore comments? feel free to share
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Ben335 Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 09 M3 Finally here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	I have Eibachs and I love the ride. The looks are there, and the feel is there, but the ride is stock like. I drive in Normal and and the comfort is very cushy if you want to be. The Sport is nice and firm. Best springs out there in my opinion. __________________ 09 SG E90, Black on Carbon Leather, Tech, Premium, Cold, iPod, Premium Sound, 19s, OEM Alarm, PDC, Moonroof, Sirius Eisenmann Sport / Eibach Springs / 35% F1 Pinnacle Tint / Macht Schnell Air Filter / LUX Angel Eyes / Black Grill / AA Pulley / Powerchip Stage II Tune / Fabspeed X-Pipe & HFC / RAC Monolites RG63
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slipstream Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue E90 M3 [sold] Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sonoma County iTrader: (2)	If you don't have them yet, go get them! The only negative I've found applies to all aftermarket lowering springs--you really have to be careful pulling up to a curb.
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B.Hallowell First Lieutenant 35 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doylestown PA iTrader: (0)	Probably been rehashed on here plenty but my friend had H&R springs on his M5 and said that springs don't correlate to the correct dampers value and therefore wear out your shocks faster. This have any truth or just an urban legend? __________________ 2002 E39 M5
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bills742 Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 285 Posts Drives: '21 M2C, '08 M3, '20 323Ci Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (2)	Sorry, I accidentally answered no to the poll question but I meant yes. They are perfect with very little change in ride quality and just the right amount of drop (if you're going for subtle). __________________ '08 M3 JB DCT Coupe /// DTEC Cree LED Angel Eyes / Mtech Super White Cornering Lights / Matte Black Kidneys & Gilles / 35-40% FormulaOne Pinnacle / VRS Boot / VRS II Diffuser / AA exhaust / Fabspeed HFC & X-pipe / Eibach Springs / RDSport Front Bumper / 19" Satin Charcoal HRE P40 / RPI Scoops / PSW (Non-electronic) / BMW Stainless Steel Pedals / LeatherZ Alcantara Boots
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disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	For those that arent satisfied with the eibachs, was it b/c: 1. They do not offer enough drop OR 2. The ride is too bumpy ? I had h&r sports on stock shocks on my 06 e90 330xi and at hi speeds the springs were very bouncy and felt unstable...i do not want 2 go thru that all over again on my m3...that is why im asking There arent any real edc compatible coils and plus i feel they r overkill as i will never track my car
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Ben335 Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 09 M3 Finally here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	I love my Eibachs. Performance wise there is nothing not to like. I think some people wish the drop was more, but me personally I would not dropn any lower. __________________ 09 SG E90, Black on Carbon Leather, Tech, Premium, Cold, iPod, Premium Sound, 19s, OEM Alarm, PDC, Moonroof, Sirius Eisenmann Sport / Eibach Springs / 35% F1 Pinnacle Tint / Macht Schnell Air Filter / LUX Angel Eyes / Black Grill / AA Pulley / Powerchip Stage II Tune / Fabspeed X-Pipe & HFC / RAC Monolites RG63
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Sigh. I really want to trade to Eibachs now. Does the rebound feel off when going 100+ where there are bumps such as a freeway or highway? __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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