Eibach fitted!

Goodas · 24-07-2005, 14:45

Thanks to everyone at JBS for your great service on Saturday fitting my springs and to AndyVrs for coming for a chat and then taking me into Sheffield for a bit

I know they have been reviewed before but

I LOVE THESE SPRINGS

For anyone thinking of doing any mod to the fabia Vrs i think firmer suspension is the way to go, the car now handles like a beast and feels so sharp

I have only changed the springs (dampers are OEM) and had the bump stops shortened and the ride is as good as stock except for the worst pot holes and then it still feels ok but firm.

I probably would have posted sooner but i can't stop driving my car

It feels so much more poised and confidence inspiring and the way it goes through fast sweeping bends is something else.

Another thing i wasn't expecting is that it has transformed the brakes, the feel and power seems much better because the front no longer squats when you press the pedal.

So yeah you can probably tell i'm pleased

Here is a quick pic:

Harry_vRS · 24-07-2005, 16:56

I am thinking about lowering my VRS with the Eibachs too, just one quick question - if I buy the springs will it void my warranty if I get them fitted? I have an 05 model bought in June. Thanks

ScoobyChris · 24-07-2005, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrystainer

I am thinking about lowering my VRS with the Eibachs too, just one quick question - if I buy the springs will it void my warranty if I get them fitted? I have an 05 model bought in June. Thanks

Technically yes! But it's down to your dealer's discretion in the event of a claim. Best to run it past your local dealer to see their attitude is

Chris

walkie · 24-07-2005, 20:43

Glad to hear you got them

devonutopia · 24-07-2005, 21:53

Nice! And a nice countryside background of mother & calf suckling!

I ran eibach springs on OEM TDI dampers for some time, then with eibach dampers, and they were very good indeed.

Dave_Fox · 24-07-2005, 22:16

With the warranty thing, only the parts directly connected with the suspension will not be covered.....

This is what I picked up after having a Fiat anyway

lol

I really want to get mine lowered now, the ride height of the standard Fab is the one thing I cant stand about it!

alexst · 25-07-2005, 09:47

They sound great, and have very good reviews.

Andy vRS · 25-07-2005, 09:51

My god - that car is lower than a cows udder !

Glad you like it mate

Goodas · 25-07-2005, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

I really want to get mine lowered now, the ride height of the standard Fab is the one thing I cant stand about it!

I think it still looks unmodified (only a 25mm drop), but how they should have made it in the first place

Mil · 25-07-2005, 10:26

That's only 25mm??? Wow...I wonder what my car would look like with 16s then as I've got a 40mm drop.

flatfourburble · 25-07-2005, 11:35

Looks good, cant wait to get mine fitted, looks like I Have a nice date in peterborough very soon.................lets hope kims doesnt find out

I take it they are the 16's you have Goodas, I wonder what it will look like when my 17's go on

Jon TDI · 25-07-2005, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodas

I think it still looks unmodified (only a 25mm drop), but how they should have made it in the first place

That's exactly what I said in my review!

Goodas · 25-07-2005, 11:47

Yep they are standard 16", i'm sure 17" wheels will look great...they do on Walkie's car.

Had 5 people in it on saturday night, felt great around corners and doesn't sink any lower. Had to slow down as people in the back couldnt take the 'g-force'

ChrisRs · 25-07-2005, 11:51

How much fitted?

Goodas · 25-07-2005, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

How much fitted?

Springs cost £125 (briskoda group buy) and fitting was roughly the same again (3 hours labour). I also had everything laser aligned etc for £35.

I'm sure some people could fit them themselves, but I aint one of those people

Considering the handling now I think its a good price/smile ratio

Mil · 25-07-2005, 13:17

I was lucky then with my H&Rs, I bought mine for GBP80 worth and got them fitted for free

HellFire · 25-07-2005, 18:34

I agree they are excellent, however with every mod you do after a while you want more. Coilovers are next for me

24-07-2005, 20:43	#4
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Glad to hear you got them __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

24-07-2005, 21:53	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Nice! And a nice countryside background of mother & calf suckling! I ran eibach springs on OEM TDI dampers for some time, then with eibach dampers, and they were very good indeed. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

25-07-2005, 09:47	#7
alexst Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Halifax Posts: 528 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They sound great, and have very good reviews. __________________ Fajitas for dinner yum yum!

25-07-2005, 10:26	#10
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	That's only 25mm??? Wow...I wonder what my car would look like with 16s then as I've got a 40mm drop. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

25-07-2005, 11:35	#11
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks good, cant wait to get mine fitted, looks like I Have a nice date in peterborough very soon.................lets hope kims doesnt find out I take it they are the 16's you have Goodas, I wonder what it will look like when my 17's go on __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

24-07-2005, 16:56	#2
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	I am thinking about lowering my VRS with the Eibachs too, just one quick question - if I buy the springs will it void my warranty if I get them fitted? I have an 05 model bought in June. Thanks

24-07-2005, 22:16	#6
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	With the warranty thing, only the parts directly connected with the suspension will not be covered..... This is what I picked up after having a Fiat anyway lol I really want to get mine lowered now, the ride height of the standard Fab is the one thing I cant stand about it!

25-07-2005, 11:47	#13
Goodas Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North West UK Posts: 727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep they are standard 16", i'm sure 17" wheels will look great...they do on Walkie's car. Had 5 people in it on saturday night, felt great around corners and doesn't sink any lower. Had to slow down as people in the back couldnt take the 'g-force' __________________ Corrida Red Fabia Vrs...now sold...new car...Blue Fiesta ST150

25-07-2005, 11:51	#14
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	How much fitted?

25-07-2005, 13:17	#16
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I was lucky then with my H&Rs, I bought mine for GBP80 worth and got them fitted for free __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

25-07-2005, 18:34	#17
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I agree they are excellent, however with every mod you do after a while you want more. Coilovers are next for me __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

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