Pic Request: ZCP EDC + Eibach Springs

tlp · 02-07-2011, 12:10 PM

Sorry if this has been requested before. I have seen loads of Non ZCP Eibach setups but no pics of the drop with a ZCP Car.

FYI the spring rates for the Eibach are as follows:

Front - 171 lbs per sq in
Rear - 685 lbs per sq in

Does anyone know how this compares typically with the OEM springs?

TIA!

ki__ · 02-07-2011, 01:05 PM

+1 ^ id like to see that too

sensi09 · 02-07-2011, 01:59 PM

OEM has spring rates of 160/550

e1000 · 02-07-2011, 02:03 PM

I JUST got eibach springs put on my ZCP car this past weekend. I'll post some pics later today.

tlp · 02-07-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by e1000

I JUST got eibach springs put on my ZCP car this past weekend. I'll post some pics later today.

Nice!!! This won't affect the stance but did you shave the strut guides and install e36M3 bumpstops as well?

chris s · 02-07-2011, 03:49 PM

Subscribed!

BMRLVR · 02-07-2011, 04:48 PM

Ask and you shall receive!!!

The car has Eibach Springs and E36 Bumpstops. Ride is great, and it is hardly any stiffer than the ZCP springs (actually seems to ride better than OEM over choppy bumps but is ever so slightly stiffer than OEM over larger bumps). One thing I noticed is that the front seems to sit lower on a ZCP car with eibachs as compared to a Non-ZCP car. I think this is due to the spring perches being mounted lower (10MM) on the ZCP Dampers compared to the non ZCP Dampers. I personally find the stance just perfect.

I will post some photos with the OEM 359M ZCP wheels installed in the spring when the car comes out of storage.

If you would like to see more photos of the car click on the link in my signature to go to the original thread that was posted by IND.

Victorious · 02-07-2011, 05:05 PM

wow, that m3 looks great

jonasaurus · 02-07-2011, 05:12 PM

BMRLVR's has to be one of the cleanest E90 M3s here...

e1000 · 02-07-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RATED ///M3

Nice!!! This won't affect the stance but did you shave the strut guides and install e36M3 bumpstops as well?

Yup. All of the above.

e1000 · 02-07-2011, 07:54 PM

And for all the coupe folks:

2011 E92 ZCP M3, Eibach springs, 12.5mm TMS spacers at all 4 corners.

wwjd15 · 02-07-2011, 08:00 PM

Your guys cars look awesome!!

Am I having problem or Eibach Springs are same height as the ones in ZCP? Comparing the pics above to my car, I can't really tell if they are lower?

e1000 · 02-07-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wwjd15

Your guys cars look awesome!!

Am I having problem or Eibach Springs are same height as the ones in ZCP? Comparing the pics above to my car, I can't really tell if they are lower?

It's a really subtle drop. I'd say maybe .25" on the front, almost no drop for the rear.

GOLFFRR · 02-07-2011, 08:06 PM

from what i read eibachs will make your car sit lower then ZCP springs. not by much but noticeable in person.

chris s · 02-07-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1000

Yup. All of the above.

OEM tires sizes?

e1000 · 02-07-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris s

OEM tires sizes?

OEM tires!!!!!!!!!!!!

BMRLVR · 02-07-2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1000

It's a really subtle drop. I'd say maybe .25" on the front, almost no drop for the rear.

I agree that the drop is very subtle but it is indeed more than 0.25" in the front. I think you will find that your car is going to settle a bit over the next few weeks. The final drop is going to be about 0.4"-0.5" lower than OEM in the front and about 0.15"-0.2" in the rear. The rear is hardly a noticeable drop even after it settles but the front is very noticable. IMO the stance on eibachs is perfect.

Give your car a little while and you will see what I mean about the settling

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e1000 that's what SHE said! 75 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	And for all the coupe folks: 2011 E92 ZCP M3, Eibach springs, 12.5mm TMS spacers at all 4 corners. __________________
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wwjd15 Banned 89 Rep 1,315 Posts Drives: 11 E92 M3 MR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	Your guys cars look awesome!! Am I having problem or Eibach Springs are same height as the ones in ZCP? Comparing the pics above to my car, I can't really tell if they are lower?
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edwin_jo Private 3 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ED ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	E1000, do the spacers affect any of the EDC settings or DSC? The car sure looks nice with those spacers and the drop.
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alpina527 Banned 60 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT JZB/FR Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, England iTrader: (1)	There are some actual real world ride height of different setups in this thread for ref. The rears can differ a little depending on how much fuel is in the car. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...hlight=heights
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slalomfever 1097 Rep 2,151 Posts Drives: Nardo Grey F80 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	what is the advantage of getting E36 bumpstops on the Eibach spring set up?
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