Anyone running Eiback Pro Kit springs with OE M Sport dampers?

wkndracr · 10-02-2012, 02:03 PM

I know there's a few out there running this setup, but I was curious about how the setup lasts in the long run. I don't really track the car anymore (I bought a Miata for that), but I do want to lower it for aesthetics. I just don't want the ride to be horrible or dangerous for street use. I also don't want to be replacing the OE dampers in a year's time. This is kind of on a whim and if I can get away with it, I'll do just the springs. Otherwise, I might just do the Eibach pro system kit that comes with the springs and dampers. I like the drop of the Eibachs, and don't really want to spend over a grand on suspension for a car that will only see the street.

Focusedintntions · 10-02-2012, 03:39 PM

It's been done a bunch with no real issues. this cars biggest weak point with the stock suspension is the OE dampers though. You could pick up a set of ST coilovers for under 900 bucks which is very equivalent to the KWv1. or check the marketplace for a used set of kw's...they're all over the place in there.

SlickShift · 10-03-2012, 02:34 PM

I've have Eibach springs with the OE dampers for about 40K miles now. Same ride as when I put them on the car...I little rough at times, but the car looks great. The problem is that there's too much rebound damping with the stock dampers so the car bounces "up" from bumps a little harsh.

10-02-2012, 02:03 PM	#1
wkndracr First Lieutenant 60 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '10 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone running Eiback Pro Kit springs with OE M Sport dampers? I know there's a few out there running this setup, but I was curious about how the setup lasts in the long run. I don't really track the car anymore (I bought a Miata for that), but I do want to lower it for aesthetics. I just don't want the ride to be horrible or dangerous for street use. I also don't want to be replacing the OE dampers in a year's time. This is kind of on a whim and if I can get away with it, I'll do just the springs. Otherwise, I might just do the Eibach pro system kit that comes with the springs and dampers. I like the drop of the Eibachs, and don't really want to spend over a grand on suspension for a car that will only see the street. __________________ 2016 M4 MG 6MT, sunroof. Some audio mods, Swift springs (so far).
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	It's been done a bunch with no real issues. this cars biggest weak point with the stock suspension is the OE dampers though. You could pick up a set of ST coilovers for under 900 bucks which is very equivalent to the KWv1. or check the marketplace for a used set of kw's...they're all over the place in there. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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10-03-2012, 02:34 PM	#3
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I've have Eibach springs with the OE dampers for about 40K miles now. Same ride as when I put them on the car...I little rough at times, but the car looks great. The problem is that there's too much rebound damping with the stock dampers so the car bounces "up" from bumps a little harsh. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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