Whew...Decided...Eibach...Why? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Puttnutt24 · 01-09-2010, 05:55 PM

Decisions, man, you gotta love it....

I read pretty much everything I could here trying to decide on what sport package I wanted to go with, Pfadt, Pedders, Hotchkis and Eibach. I was leaning hard towards Pfadt but this is why I finally decided to go with Eibach.

The first reason is (and this was huge) the Eibach kit was the only one that was specific to the V6 model. I gotta believe that the front end on the SS is quite a bit heavier then the aluminium V6 in the LT. Therefore I'm surprised that all the other kit's use the same front coil for both the SS and LT. I think it's fair to mention that Hotchkis doesn't recommend their kit for the LT just for this reason.

Second, price (usually isn't that important to me but since I've been out of work, it is) I got Eibach's Pro-Plus Kit, # 38143.880 which include, (4) Springs and Front and Rear Sway Bars for 454.74 from Streetside Auto http://www.streetsideauto.com/. That is to my front door.

I should recieve everything next week and I'll follow up with pix's and a review. Thank to everyone that helped me come to a decision. I can finally rest at night!

caverman · 01-09-2010, 11:15 PM

I agree....Price is an issue because there are so many mods I want to do. It's hard to beat getting the whole kit for what the others are charging for just the Sways. They may not be the best quality of the bunch but I'm sure they are going to be good enough for me since I don't race the car and won't be pushing it to the limits.

I'm looking on Streetsideauto.com and can't find the price for them. May have to give them a call on Monday to check things out. That's definately the cheapest price I've seen. Hope it's the same for the LS3.

brandotron · 01-09-2010, 11:20 PM

Sound reasoning--can't wait for pics!

cschmidt1956 · 01-10-2010, 07:12 AM

Wow! Good price! I'll be interested is seeing how things go for you. I have nearly the same car and would like to do similar mods to mine in Spring.

Sherwood SS · 01-10-2010, 09:56 PM

Good choice and an even better price!

hb35man · 01-10-2010, 10:04 PM

That is the same choice I made.Having had previous experience with this product as I have the Mustang version on my wifes '08 and I'm really happy about how it works there.Ordered mine from Tire Rack but won't get it installed till I get a string of good weather,sucks not having a garage.

RyanDenos89 · 01-11-2010, 01:48 AM

great call i have the same on my car i was the test mule but i would not change a thing about this kit it is perfect

caverman · 01-11-2010, 11:07 AM

Called Street Side Auto just a min ago. They don't have any Eibach Sways and he doesn't know if they'll get them. I need them for an SS but while I was there I noticed they were out of stock on the V6 springs. No Sway Bars available for either.

Keep checking back and/or go with AutoAnything.com

Team STILLEN · 01-11-2010, 05:53 PM

FYI, i've got both the V6 and SS Eibach Pro-Kit springs in stock and on sale. The SS springs in particular are a smokin deal!

Dan

Puttnutt24 · 01-11-2010, 11:24 PM

My Pro Kit shipped out today, but that was the kit containing both the springs and sways...........Rich

viper1cobra · 01-11-2010, 11:49 PM

I have also made the decision to go with Eibach for their reputation. I have not had a chance yet to install the springs and sways but I will be soon.

I am still recovering from the Holidays.

d69chris · 01-12-2010, 12:15 AM

I got the same Eibach set up!

01-09-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
Puttnutt24 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 112	Whew...Decided...Eibach...Why? Decisions, man, you gotta love it.... I read pretty much everything I could here trying to decide on what sport package I wanted to go with, Pfadt, Pedders, Hotchkis and Eibach. I was leaning hard towards Pfadt but this is why I finally decided to go with Eibach. The first reason is (and this was huge) the Eibach kit was the only one that was specific to the V6 model. I gotta believe that the front end on the SS is quite a bit heavier then the aluminium V6 in the LT. Therefore I'm surprised that all the other kit's use the same front coil for both the SS and LT. I think it's fair to mention that Hotchkis doesn't recommend their kit for the LT just for this reason. Second, price (usually isn't that important to me but since I've been out of work, it is) I got Eibach's Pro-Plus Kit, # 38143.880 which include, (4) Springs and Front and Rear Sway Bars for 454.74 from Streetside Auto http://www.streetsideauto.com/. That is to my front door. I should recieve everything next week and I'll follow up with pix's and a review. Thank to everyone that helped me come to a decision. I can finally rest at night!

01-09-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I agree....Price is an issue because there are so many mods I want to do. It's hard to beat getting the whole kit for what the others are charging for just the Sways. They may not be the best quality of the bunch but I'm sure they are going to be good enough for me since I don't race the car and won't be pushing it to the limits. I'm looking on Streetsideauto.com and can't find the price for them. May have to give them a call on Monday to check things out. That's definately the cheapest price I've seen. Hope it's the same for the LS3. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-09-2010, 11:20 PM	#3
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Sound reasoning--can't wait for pics! __________________

01-10-2010, 09:56 PM	#5
Sherwood SS Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 351	Good choice and an even better price! __________________ Black SS/RS - Magnaflow Comp Series, Eibach Suspension, Roto-Fab Intake

01-11-2010, 11:07 AM	#8
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Called Street Side Auto just a min ago. They don't have any Eibach Sways and he doesn't know if they'll get them. I need them for an SS but while I was there I noticed they were out of stock on the V6 springs. No Sway Bars available for either. Keep checking back and/or go with AutoAnything.com __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-10-2010, 07:12 AM	#4
cschmidt1956 Drives: Too Little time to drive.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 268 View My Garage	Wow! Good price! I'll be interested is seeing how things go for you. I have nearly the same car and would like to do similar mods to mine in Spring.

01-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#6
hb35man Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Algona Washington Posts: 316 View My Garage	That is the same choice I made.Having had previous experience with this product as I have the Mustang version on my wifes '08 and I'm really happy about how it works there.Ordered mine from Tire Rack but won't get it installed till I get a string of good weather,sucks not having a garage.

01-11-2010, 01:48 AM	#7
RyanDenos89 RyanDenos89 Drives: 2010 Red LT1 RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rancho santa margarita ca Posts: 160 View My Garage	great call i have the same on my car i was the test mule but i would not change a thing about this kit it is perfect

01-11-2010, 05:53 PM	#9
Team STILLEN Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,182	FYI, i've got both the V6 and SS Eibach Pro-Kit springs in stock and on sale. The SS springs in particular are a smokin deal! Dan

01-11-2010, 11:24 PM	#10
Puttnutt24 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 112	My Pro Kit shipped out today, but that was the kit containing both the springs and sways...........Rich

01-11-2010, 11:49 PM	#11
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	I have also made the decision to go with Eibach for their reputation. I have not had a chance yet to install the springs and sways but I will be soon. I am still recovering from the Holidays. __________________

01-12-2010, 12:15 AM	#12
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,610 View My Garage	I got the same Eibach set up! Attached Images __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

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