Happy news on Eibach sways for C-Coupe
#26
Sway bar is related to the front and rear balance of the car. If you let the rear roll more than the front in the corner, more understeering;
If you let the front roll more than the rear, more oversteering;
Also, more body roll requires more negetive camber for the tires in order to extract the maxium traction.
If you let the front roll more than the rear, more oversteering;
Also, more body roll requires more negetive camber for the tires in order to extract the maxium traction.
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Originally posted by C230Jeff
Tommy, You're number one
Tommy, You're number one
Yeah, I got an email from Clay a couple of days ago, saying that they should be shipping out on the 13th, so no matter what, it'll be next week. Unfortunately, probably too cold and nasty for me to want to install them, but we'll see about that.
I do wonder if there are more people in line than the small amount that they will be sending out, but I'm not sure how many c class owners have placed orders so far.
#30
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Wow, that's even cheaper than Americas Tire for $350, of course the advantage is no shipping, just pick it up and one of their stores.
Wow, that's even cheaper than Americas Tire for $350, of course the advantage is no shipping, just pick it up and one of their stores.
#31
Originally posted by C230Jeff
In all fairness I can't say "unscrupulous" from my experience, but I will say "unreliable", "unpleasant", "inconsiderate".....
I too would never give them another opportunity to pi$$ me off
In all fairness I can't say "unscrupulous" from my experience, but I will say "unreliable", "unpleasant", "inconsiderate".....
I too would never give them another opportunity to pi$$ me off
#32
When I called my local Discount tire to ask about the sways, he told me they were 695.00/set. I already knew the real price, so I just tucked that away as something to remember-stay away from Discount tire.
#34
Originally posted by Mach430
You guys are still waiting for the Eibach sways to come in?
You guys are still waiting for the Eibach sways to come in?
You guys could have sold at least a dozen sets to the guys waiting if your price was under $400.
#35
It's under $400 per bar
Our sway bars are 3 way adjustable in the front, 2 way adjustable in the rear, and we find tyhat our bars are better balanced in diameter for the car.
We are also waiting for our second set of bars to be finished, as the first are gone. But that should be next week.
Our sway bars are 3 way adjustable in the front, 2 way adjustable in the rear, and we find tyhat our bars are better balanced in diameter for the car.
We are also waiting for our second set of bars to be finished, as the first are gone. But that should be next week.
#36
Originally posted by mdp c230k
I got the same time estimate from Shox of Dec 11-13 for shipping. By the way they are $349 from Shox. I've got them on order with springs for $249 a set. I can't wait!
I got the same time estimate from Shox of Dec 11-13 for shipping. By the way they are $349 from Shox. I've got them on order with springs for $249 a set. I can't wait!
It might be friggin cheaper to get them shipped over from the US!!
Last edited by JeT; 12-09-2002 at 03:12 AM.
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Well, Ben, I've asked for pics of your sways here several times, and they're still not listed on your website. With that and the additional cost of your set, you shouldn't be too surprised that we're all waiting on the Eibachs.
#39
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I'm happy with the AMG rear bar for $70, no effect on ride comfort, substantial effect on handling, no complaints from dealer.
I'm happy with the AMG rear bar for $70, no effect on ride comfort, substantial effect on handling, no complaints from dealer.
#40
Originally posted by tommy
Well, Ben, I've asked for pics of your sways here several times, and they're still not listed on your website. With that and the additional cost of your set, you shouldn't be too surprised that we're all waiting on the Eibachs.
Well, Ben, I've asked for pics of your sways here several times, and they're still not listed on your website. With that and the additional cost of your set, you shouldn't be too surprised that we're all waiting on the Eibachs.
I apologize for not having any pictures of the bars to post. In addition, many of our new products that we carry, have not yet been added to our website. As soon as our next batch of sway bars is complete, I will try to get a picture before they are packaged. But I don't understand why a picture of sway bars makes a difference. If we were talking about spoilers, I would completely agree, but sway bars are for handling, and do nothing for the aesthetic value of a car.
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I was interested in seeing the ends, actually, to see how they compared to the Eibachs to see if the extra adjustability would be worth it or not. Would've given me an idea of the quality of fabrication as well, of course.
$200 is a substantial difference, imho, and wanted to do a comparison. No biggie - my Eibachs'll be on next week; I'm sure they'll work really well with my 16" steelies and snows.
$200 is a substantial difference, imho, and wanted to do a comparison. No biggie - my Eibachs'll be on next week; I'm sure they'll work really well with my 16" steelies and snows.
#42
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I'm happy with the AMG rear bar for $70, no effect on ride comfort, substantial effect on handling, no complaints from dealer.
I'm happy with the AMG rear bar for $70, no effect on ride comfort, substantial effect on handling, no complaints from dealer.
#43
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New update
Has anyone checked their order status at any of their places? My status now says that the bars aren't scheduled to go out until Jan 3rd.
So, Ben - you might get the last laugh after all. Which makes you getting those pics up even more important (and more lucrative for you). :p
Speaking of your bars, would it be possible to buy them unpainted? I've got an idea of what to do, and I'm sure that many here can guess what it is. Mmmmmm ... smurf sway bars (sounds like a pick-up joint for cartoon characters).
So, Ben - you might get the last laugh after all. Which makes you getting those pics up even more important (and more lucrative for you). :p
Speaking of your bars, would it be possible to buy them unpainted? I've got an idea of what to do, and I'm sure that many here can guess what it is. Mmmmmm ... smurf sway bars (sounds like a pick-up joint for cartoon characters).
#44
Tommy,
I always have the last laugh hehehe
I can't do anything about the color of the bars, but seriously, they go under your car, you won't see them anyways! Customers are more than welcome to paint them any color they deem fit.
This is the best picture I've been able to come across:
As you can make out from the pictures, stiffness can be changed by attaching the links to a different hole on the end of the sway bar. The holes furthest from the center represent the softest setting, and they stiffen as you work you way towards the center.
Thanks!
Ben
I always have the last laugh hehehe
I can't do anything about the color of the bars, but seriously, they go under your car, you won't see them anyways! Customers are more than welcome to paint them any color they deem fit.
This is the best picture I've been able to come across:
As you can make out from the pictures, stiffness can be changed by attaching the links to a different hole on the end of the sway bar. The holes furthest from the center represent the softest setting, and they stiffen as you work you way towards the center.
Thanks!
Ben
#46
Ben dont you have the pics off my car? I formatted my hard drive so I erased them but I can take new pics if you like and post them. I like the color because it stands out.
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Re: Re: New update
Originally posted by C230Jeff
[BA big fat handful of squat. [/B]
[BA big fat handful of squat. [/B]
Yeah, I got an email from my rep yesterday confirming the 1/3 date. We exchanged emails, and it appears that they do not really know what's going on.
It is frustrating, but I've got my 16" steelies on (hey - a 1" difference in rim size, wonder if I'll notice a difference in handling), and it's too cold to install them anyway without a garage, so I'm not too concerned. I might be tempted to cancel my order and go with Evosport's bars eventually, if only because Tirerack doesn't have any real information on what the dilly-o is.
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Giddy up
Jeff, thanks for posting that. Just called my rep - my pair should be shipped out today, and hopefully get here before Xmas.
I'll re-post something once I get the tracking # info from them. At that point, I just may start to believe the hype.
I'll re-post something once I get the tracking # info from them. At that point, I just may start to believe the hype.