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topgun1 · 10-26-2009, 04:42 PM

I just had these put on today and I have to say I am very pleased with the new Eibach Pro-Kit springs, which give a 1" all-around drop. The ride is much smoother than I anticipated and actually feels better to me, handles great in the curves, reduces the rear squat at launch as well. But most of all, it looks really good, taking out that wheel well gap. The first photo is the car before, and the rest are the car afterward. I wish I would have done close-ups of the front and rear before also, but I only have the after version. The car maybe has to drop another 1/4" or so before it's fully settled. I'm tellin you, just throw on a set of lowering springs and replace the exhaust and it turns the head-turners into neck-breakers! The car now has a low profile, mean, well planted stance and all I need now is a new air intake and tint and I'm set!

I think anyone who gets the Eibach pro-kit will be really satisfied, and with only a modest 1" drop, you should not need a camber alignment--this coming from the performance racing mechanic who installed them, but your need for one may vary by specific application. But I'll keep on eye on it though.

camaro692 · 10-26-2009, 04:56 PM

Looks good, these cars NEED to be lowered!

2010 2-Tone · 10-26-2009, 04:59 PM

Looks good. How is the ride compared to stock????

chrisgalles · 10-26-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

The car now has a low profile, mean, well planted stance and all I need now is a new air intake and tint and I'm set!

HAHA Famous last words.

Looks great! I'd recommend a good set of gill inserts to really set off the side profile. Just my 0.02

AlaskaZ06 · 10-26-2009, 05:07 PM

That is Badass

1FASTZ · 10-26-2009, 05:47 PM

much better, it should have came that way from the factory....

Chris-10 · 10-26-2009, 05:48 PM

looks great, nice stance

Sack Rat 2SS · 10-26-2009, 06:04 PM

I am doing same this week using Eibach springs and stabilizer bars. Did you measure fender lip height first? FYI, my factory fronts are at 30 inches and rears 30 1/4 inches. Give us yours after spring install. Looks great.

RMGee · 10-26-2009, 06:39 PM

Review of the Eibach!!!

tones2SS · 10-26-2009, 06:42 PM

Looks good.

Mr Smith · 10-26-2009, 06:44 PM

Looks cool...Does it take you half an hour to get into a parking lot now? Im also curious about the handling. I have found that when under hard cornering and hitting a little dip or bump in the road unsettles the stock suspension in the car pretty badly..I would think this would make you rebound like you were on a pogo stick.

topgun1 · 10-26-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Looks good. How is the ride compared to stock????

Thanks--that's my favorite part. Honestly, I feel like there is no sacrifice in ride quality, perhaps even better. It still absorbs bumps well, it's slightly stiffer, but well balanced and controlled, not jumping all over the road. The car handles excellent on the few curves I've tried it on. I haven't really cornered too hard, but I know that previous past spring sets (Eibach and others) I've had will sidestep the car in tight curves to some extent. I would expect somewhat of an increase in that. Of course you get the occasional groove in the road, and the car wants to follow it, but that's mainly due to the fat low profile tires. I've had Eibach pro-kits before on an '03 Acura CL-S, and this feels much more controlled and smooth. Haven't gone over any speed bumps yet, but so far, I'm impressed, and damn it looks good in person. I think Eibach did well on this one.

topgun1 · 10-26-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sack Rat 2SS

I am doing same this week using Eibach springs and stabilizer bars. Did you measure fender lip height first? FYI, my factory fronts are at 30 inches and rears 30 1/4 inches. Give us yours after spring install. Looks great.

thanks alot. no, i sure didn't and I'm out of town for a few days and the car is wrapped in its cover. I'll try to get those #s out later in the week.

Jferrell88 · 10-26-2009, 08:21 PM

man thats a sharp car cant wait to get my dse kit

10-26-2009, 04:42 PM	#1
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	New pics of my SIM w/Eibach Pro-Kit springs-updated 10/29 I just had these put on today and I have to say I am very pleased with the new Eibach Pro-Kit springs, which give a 1" all-around drop. The ride is much smoother than I anticipated and actually feels better to me, handles great in the curves, reduces the rear squat at launch as well. But most of all, it looks really good, taking out that wheel well gap. The first photo is the car before, and the rest are the car afterward. I wish I would have done close-ups of the front and rear before also, but I only have the after version. The car maybe has to drop another 1/4" or so before it's fully settled. I'm tellin you, just throw on a set of lowering springs and replace the exhaust and it turns the head-turners into neck-breakers! The car now has a low profile, mean, well planted stance and all I need now is a new air intake and tint and I'm set! I think anyone who gets the Eibach pro-kit will be really satisfied, and with only a modest 1" drop, you should not need a camber alignment--this coming from the performance racing mechanic who installed them, but your need for one may vary by specific application. But I'll keep on eye on it though. Attached Images __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears.... Last edited by topgun1; 10-29-2009 at 08:14 PM.

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10-26-2009, 05:48 PM	#7
Chris-10 Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,848	looks great, nice stance __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

10-26-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	I am doing same this week using Eibach springs and stabilizer bars. Did you measure fender lip height first? FYI, my factory fronts are at 30 inches and rears 30 1/4 inches. Give us yours after spring install. Looks great. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

10-26-2009, 08:21 PM	#14
Jferrell88 Drives: black 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Proctorville, OH Posts: 751 View My Garage	man thats a sharp car cant wait to get my dse kit __________________

10-26-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
camaro692 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, G8 GT, HD FLHRX Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 309	Looks good, these cars NEED to be lowered!

10-26-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	Looks good. How is the ride compared to stock????

10-26-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
1FASTZ Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	much better, it should have came that way from the factory....

10-26-2009, 06:39 PM	#9
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Review of the Eibach!!!

10-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#10
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,096	Looks good.

10-26-2009, 06:44 PM	#11
Mr Smith Born again Hot Rodder Drives: Black 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cartoon City, Nevada Posts: 680 View My Garage	Looks cool...Does it take you half an hour to get into a parking lot now? Im also curious about the handling. I have found that when under hard cornering and hitting a little dip or bump in the road unsettles the stock suspension in the car pretty badly..I would think this would make you rebound like you were on a pogo stick.