What damage have the Eibach Sportlines done to my car?
06-04-2007, 01:05 PM
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What damage have the Eibach Sportlines done to my car? What damage should I look for from having an extremely low ride that the Sportlines have provided? Some stuff I can already gather is
- Exhaust coming loose from headers from bottoming out
- Front tires now lean INWARD
- Front tires have hit the fender walls and cracked them
- Flattened one of the pipes on my longtubes from bottoming out
- Caused uneven tire wear
What other damage should I look for? Suspension? I'd like to have everything fixed together as soon as I get the new springs on this week.
Why do the Sportlines exist? Why did I buy them?
- Exhaust coming loose from headers from bottoming out
- Front tires now lean INWARD
- Front tires have hit the fender walls and cracked them
- Flattened one of the pipes on my longtubes from bottoming out
- Caused uneven tire wear
What other damage should I look for? Suspension? I'd like to have everything fixed together as soon as I get the new springs on this week.
Why do the Sportlines exist? Why did I buy them?
06-04-2007, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kaos_
Why do the Sportlines exist?
06-04-2007, 07:35 PM
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ummm i just put mine on..... im scared 
but i only have on rears and it sounds like all your problems are front end problems... i dont remember which kit i have but i know its not the lowest eibach its only 1.3 i think
but i only have on rears and it sounds like all your problems are front end problems... i dont remember which kit i have but i know its not the lowest eibach its only 1.3 i think
06-04-2007, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kaos_
What damage should I look for from having an extremely low ride that the Sportlines have provided? Some stuff I can already gather is
- Exhaust coming loose from headers from bottoming out
- Front tires now lean INWARD
- Front tires have hit the fender walls and cracked them
- Flattened one of the pipes on my longtubes from bottoming out
- Caused uneven tire wear
What other damage should I look for? Suspension? I'd like to have everything fixed together as soon as I get the new springs on this week.
Why do the Sportlines exist? Why did I buy them?
- Exhaust coming loose from headers from bottoming out
- Front tires now lean INWARD
- Front tires have hit the fender walls and cracked them
- Flattened one of the pipes on my longtubes from bottoming out
- Caused uneven tire wear
What other damage should I look for? Suspension? I'd like to have everything fixed together as soon as I get the new springs on this week.
Why do the Sportlines exist? Why did I buy them?
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06-04-2007, 08:40 PM
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Ha ha i running 265/35/18 with sport lines with my ptk turbo setup, I just put in I don't want 2 talk about it. I'm kicking my self in the *** and it wheel hops really bad
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06-04-2007, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1meantransam
ummm i just put mine on..... im scared but i only have on rears and it sounds like all your problems are front end problems... i dont remember which kit i have but i know its not the lowest eibach its only 1.3 i think
but i only have on rears and it sounds like all your problems are front end problems... i dont remember which kit i have but i know its not the lowest eibach its only 1.3 i think
06-04-2007, 09:05 PM
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money and time is obviously the answer. and not researching before hand.
how would an alignment make the car ride better? i'm not saying it won't, becuase i know it will but how? the car will see be as low, won't it?
how would an alignment make the car ride better? i'm not saying it won't, becuase i know it will but how? the car will see be as low, won't it?
06-04-2007, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kaos_
money and time is obviously the answer. and not researching before hand.
how would an alignment make the car ride better? i'm not saying it won't, becuase i know it will but how? the car will see be as low, won't it?
how would an alignment make the car ride better? i'm not saying it won't, becuase i know it will but how? the car will see be as low, won't it?
Sportlines exist because some people are willing to sacrifice handling and ride comfort for the slammed look. On a concourse car or any car that isn't going to see much street time, they might work. However, if you actually plan to drive the car (not even really performance driving, just driving around on the street), they quickly show their faults.
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06-05-2007, 12:00 AM
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all i've got now are the prokits. i plan on getting them on with some revalved bilsteins. what do you think about that combo for daily driving?
i'm also getting a panhard bar and torque arm put in and already have lca's with relocation brackets.
i'm also getting a panhard bar and torque arm put in and already have lca's with relocation brackets.
06-05-2007, 12:32 AM
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Also Plan on bent sway bar links. My car is not as low and my rear ones where bent (I needed to go with shorter ones. I haven't looked at the front ones yet but I suspect that I will also need to go with shorter links.
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im running sportlines all the way around on my 01 SS with relocation brackets and stock shocks. the only place ive bottomed out/scraped is going in or out of steep business entrances. ive sacrificed a little bit of "ride" for the slammed look. my car doesnt seem to ride as rough as others ive been in with sportlines. got the front aligned and i have no issues with tire wear or rubbing fenders (17" wheels)
06-06-2007, 09:35 AM
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I think I'm the only one who likes the look and feel of the stock springs. I just have the strano springs because I wanted my car to handle better for racing.
If I were to lower my car around sportline level, I'd consider getting the ground control kit where I can choose whatever springrate I want.
If I were to lower my car around sportline level, I'd consider getting the ground control kit where I can choose whatever springrate I want.
06-08-2007, 11:49 PM
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I'm sorry but threads like these just kinda irritate me, but it could be that I'm never up for downright bashing something that could've been avoided if the effort was put forth in the first place.
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What damage should I look for from having an extremely low ride that the Sportlines have provided? Some stuff I can already gather is
- Exhaust coming loose from headers from bottoming out
watch where you're going and/or go slower?
- Front tires now lean INWARD
get an alignment...which, as stated above, you're supposed to do after lowereing a car even a little...
- Front tires have hit the fender walls and cracked them
This is the first time I've heard of this...if you're talking about the inner fenders, then don't turn so sharp/drastic and go slower so the rebound while turning isn't as bad, which is what I assume is happening.
- Flattened one of the pipes on my longtubes from bottoming out
once again, go slower, avoid pot holes. and if you're lowered, something's eventually going to hit, it's inevitable
- Caused uneven tire wear
...as seen above...
What other damage should I look for? Suspension? I'd like to have everything fixed together as soon as I get the new springs on this week.
Why do the Sportlines exist? Why did I buy them?
Why did you? Did you research suspension setups before buying? That's usually the first thing someone does before spending money on something. I know I don't buy anything unless I know exactly what it's effects are going to be. That's why I freaking LOVE this site. It tells you EVERYTHING. LS1TECH =
There are so many people on this site that have Sportlines and love them, but then again there are going to be people that hate them. I for one, love the slammed look but then again love handling. Hence the coilovers I will be getting shortly.
Goodluck in your...delima, I suggest just swapping for a prokit.
Now...
What damage should I look for from having an extremely low ride that the Sportlines have provided? Some stuff I can already gather is
- Exhaust coming loose from headers from bottoming out
watch where you're going and/or go slower?
- Front tires now lean INWARD
get an alignment...which, as stated above, you're supposed to do after lowereing a car even a little...
- Front tires have hit the fender walls and cracked them
This is the first time I've heard of this...if you're talking about the inner fenders, then don't turn so sharp/drastic and go slower so the rebound while turning isn't as bad, which is what I assume is happening.
- Flattened one of the pipes on my longtubes from bottoming out
once again, go slower, avoid pot holes. and if you're lowered, something's eventually going to hit, it's inevitable
- Caused uneven tire wear
...as seen above...
What other damage should I look for? Suspension? I'd like to have everything fixed together as soon as I get the new springs on this week.
Why do the Sportlines exist? Why did I buy them?
Why did you? Did you research suspension setups before buying? That's usually the first thing someone does before spending money on something. I know I don't buy anything unless I know exactly what it's effects are going to be. That's why I freaking LOVE this site. It tells you EVERYTHING. LS1TECH =
There are so many people on this site that have Sportlines and love them, but then again there are going to be people that hate them. I for one, love the slammed look but then again love handling. Hence the coilovers I will be getting shortly.
Goodluck in your...delima, I suggest just swapping for a prokit.
06-09-2007, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ski23
im running sportlines all the way around on my 01 SS with relocation brackets and stock shocks. the only place ive bottomed out/scraped is going in or out of steep business entrances. ive sacrificed a little bit of "ride" for the slammed look. my car doesnt seem to ride as rough as others ive been in with sportlines. got the front aligned and i have no issues with tire wear or rubbing fenders (17" wheels)
I had to adjust my driving and think a little more before going up a hill (to leave a parking lot or driveway etc.) But I think this is the going to be the same anytime you lower any vehicle no matter what the make and model of the springs are.
As far as ride quality: When I do hit a larger bump I deffinitely feel it. But that's not really not a problem for me (of course I like the smell of burnt fuel I get from no cats with LT also so...)
All in all I am happy with the springs. The ride quality is not the greatest but I LOVE the way it looks. I have personally had no problems like the OP mentioned at the beginning, but part of that could be in the setup after the springs are actually on.
