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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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eibach prokit on a C32

I'm looking on lowering my car but wanted to do it the correct way. has anyone use eibach springs? what problems do I need to expect when I lower my car? any aligment problems that I should know? need help
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Trekman
I'm looking on lowering my car but wanted to do it the correct way. has anyone use eibach springs? what problems do I need to expect when I lower my car? any aligment problems that I should know? need help
go with renntech springs.... thats the correct way to do it!!!
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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why do you think eibach are not that great for this car? i have read that once you lower your car specially MB your aligment will be off is this true.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Trekman
why do you think eibach are not that great for this car? i have read that once you lower your car specially MB your aligment will be off is this true.
when u lower a car with anything, be it $2000 coilovers or $300 H&R springs or $500 renntech springs, you need to align it...

might i suggest getting Jeff (speedybnz) camber arms to correct the camber!!!

i havnt heard of anybody using eibachs on a C32... but read all the feedback on teh renntech springs, there hasnt been one negative feedback!! RENNTech springs are the best compromise!!
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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thanks i will keep that in mind
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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I just had renntech springs installed last week on my C32 and my alignment was barely off after install (which it could have been off before the install anyways). I LOVE the way the car looks and handles... My previous 2 cars had eibachs and the ride was rough, I would stick with renntech since they seem to be the best match there is for the car, just my .02.....
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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how about vogtland spring any good thing about it?
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by coolcarlskiC43
H&R's!!
some members here said that the H&R springs are to soft? is this true?
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Vogtland springs sound like a great option to me for a pure cosmetic fix to the height problem. I know there is someone on this board who put Vogtlands on just the front and is very happy. My only concern is that just doing springs will not tighten up the ride like I want it.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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some members here said that the H&R springs are to soft? is this true?
I can tell you that they are stiffer than the eibach's I just took off.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by coolcarlskiC43
I can tell you that they are stiffer than the eibach's I just took off.
Then the Eibachs must feel like stock. The H&R's are slightly stiffer than stock.
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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Are you guys still using the stock shocks?

I love my C32 but I miss the handling of my last car that had an eibach/koni setup. I think I might install Bilstien coilvers next year. Any thoughts recommendations on coilovers?

Thanks
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Trekman
how about vogtland spring any good thing about it?
i'm planning on installing vogtland springs this weekend. i'll let you know how it went.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jtc55
i'm planning on installing vogtland springs this weekend. i'll let you know how it went.
cool let me know I'm ready to order it but dont know what I want.
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