Suspension R56 EIBACH SPRINGS
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From: PA
Sorry for the delay. Finally some pics of my MCS since installing the Eibach springs 
My reason for not wanting to go for the H&R's. Granted they'd only drop it a bit more (1.4" vs 1.2" for the Eibach's) and some may prefer the look, but with these tires I was really worried about rubbing.
My reason for not wanting to go for the H&R's. Granted they'd only drop it a bit more (1.4" vs 1.2" for the Eibach's) and some may prefer the look, but with these tires I was really worried about rubbing.
Who to shake the finger at ? tirerack or eibach ?
latest update from tirerack (ordered Jan.11), the springs will be on backorder until at least April.24
at this rate, the springs will have taken longer than our Mini.
latest update from tirerack (ordered Jan.11), the springs will be on backorder until at least April.24
at this rate, the springs will have taken longer than our Mini.
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H&R / Eibach update
I bought my son H&R springs for his birthday as he also owns a R56 MCS. They were delivered yesterday so I will install them on my car first and then swap in the Eibach's I purchased for myself when they arrive. I should get 4 to 5 weeks on the H&R's before the swap occurs if my 50 year old bones can take it.I hope he does not read this. 
He was excited at Christmas to get the Alta Catback..... until he found out I bought the Turboback.
He was excited at Christmas to get the Alta Catback..... until he found out I bought the Turboback.
My son has been a patient lad.... his birthday was last week.
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Update
Just put a quick 1500 miles on the car with the Eibach's. Very pleased! The daily commute is softer than the H&R's but the spirited runs are just as firm.
The Eibach's will stay on the car and I recommend them highly.
The Eibach's will stay on the car and I recommend them highly.
Checked out the springs, Eibach did a nice job wrapping the dead coils for the rear springs.
Installed them in 2hrs, an extremely quick & simple process.
Has anyone found the need to cut the bumpstops down or any additional modifications ? The ride's possibly a bit firmer then the stock sport suspension, we'll see how my wife likes it tomorrow, that's the real litmus test.
Installed them in 2hrs, an extremely quick & simple process.
Has anyone found the need to cut the bumpstops down or any additional modifications ? The ride's possibly a bit firmer then the stock sport suspension, we'll see how my wife likes it tomorrow, that's the real litmus test.
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