Eibachs now on!

themightygez · 21-12-2006, 18:59

Just a quick thread as I had some Eibach springs fitted today on my vRS! Only just drove back from work on them but the difference is surprisingly noticable.

They are not too firm and a huge improvement over the standards (even though i have kept the standard dampers).

The car sits brilliantly on my 17's and the leon splitter looks the part on the front - no problems with any of the speed humps even with 3 people in the car!!!!

Pics will follow but will take a few days as have my works party all day tomor!

Big thanx to Wardy!

Schwarz · 22-12-2006, 17:34

Must admit the springs make a hell of a difference to the overall look, especially with 17's and the leon splitter. I know this even more now coz I snapped my splitter at the weekend so now my car looks like it's got Jimmy Hill's chin again!!

Basil · 23-12-2006, 07:24

Agreed - they're make an amazing difference to the car - better handling, no more nose dip on hard braking, should be OEM IMHO.

Wonder how much real difference putting on the matching Koni shocks will make, when the time comes that the OEM ones have given up under the extra stress caused by the Eibachs?????

Cheers
Bas

themightygez · 23-12-2006, 20:03

Well I've just taken some pics of it now - available on

themightygez - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Bet you can tell which ones were taken today!!! I've been there and done the pikey look with previous cars and am hoping this is spot on - only other mods are ARB, remap and brakes so what you see now is how it will be when finished! - I am lways open to further suggestions though!

P.S you'll be glad to know that the lights are pretty much back to standard - I have no idea why I had lexus lights!!

Wardy · 24-12-2006, 04:11

Looking good mate - glad they went to a good home

Steve

Schwarz · 25-12-2006, 13:31

I would suggest clear vision indicator bulbs but other than that it looks spot on

By the way, where did you get the wheel centre caps as i have been after some for ages?

themightygez · 27-12-2006, 20:36

There is a thread in the group buys which has centre caps and steering wheel badges going which is worth a shout!

Am already looking to up to the 18in audi wheels but need to look at all the threads first about if they will fit ok and rubbing etc.

I'll be starting a new thread on that in the next few days but any thoughts or experiences would be very muchg appreciated!

Happy New Years!

Wardy · 28-12-2006, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schwarz

where did you get the wheel centre caps as i have been after some for ages?

What diameter are the ones you're after? I may have some...

Steve

Schwarz · 28-12-2006, 18:33

60mm i think?

Wardy · 29-12-2006, 16:49

I've just had a look at the ones I have sitting here. They're 55mm across?

Anyway, I've got six of them - give me a PM if you're interested. As new, never been fitted, still with their backing paper on.

Steve

21-12-2006, 18:59	#1
themightygez Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Eibachs now on! Just a quick thread as I had some Eibach springs fitted today on my vRS! Only just drove back from work on them but the difference is surprisingly noticable. They are not too firm and a huge improvement over the standards (even though i have kept the standard dampers). The car sits brilliantly on my 17's and the leon splitter looks the part on the front - no problems with any of the speed humps even with 3 people in the car!!!! Pics will follow but will take a few days as have my works party all day tomor! Big thanx to Wardy! __________________ Gez http://www.slide.com/r/5JBwR9-47j95A...&view=original rolling on 18's.........smooth and shiny!

22-12-2006, 17:34	#2
Schwarz Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South West Wales Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! Must admit the springs make a hell of a difference to the overall look, especially with 17's and the leon splitter. I know this even more now coz I snapped my splitter at the weekend so now my car looks like it's got Jimmy Hill's chin again!! __________________ Black Magic Fabia vRS Eibach Springs, Koni FSD's, Green air filter, Blueflame Cat Back, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Seat sport strut brace, Leon splitter, Polo Aero rear wiper, Scenic aero front wipers, Honda type R Aerial, Cupra Bushes, 17's, Rallyflapz, 312mm brakes, Jabba ARB, custom AmD One click, 178.3 bhp

23-12-2006, 07:24	#3
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,175 Thanks: 186 Thanked 184 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! Agreed - they're make an amazing difference to the car - better handling, no more nose dip on hard braking, should be OEM IMHO. Wonder how much real difference putting on the matching Koni shocks will make, when the time comes that the OEM ones have given up under the extra stress caused by the Eibachs????? Cheers Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

23-12-2006, 20:03	#4
themightygez Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! Well I've just taken some pics of it now - available on themightygez - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Bet you can tell which ones were taken today!!! I've been there and done the pikey look with previous cars and am hoping this is spot on - only other mods are ARB, remap and brakes so what you see now is how it will be when finished! - I am lways open to further suggestions though! P.S you'll be glad to know that the lights are pretty much back to standard - I have no idea why I had lexus lights!! __________________ Gez http://www.slide.com/r/5JBwR9-47j95A...&view=original rolling on 18's.........smooth and shiny! Last edited by themightygez; 23-12-2006 at 20:14.

24-12-2006, 04:11	#5
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,030 Thanks: 406 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! Looking good mate - glad they went to a good home Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

25-12-2006, 13:31	#6
Schwarz Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South West Wales Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! I would suggest clear vision indicator bulbs but other than that it looks spot on By the way, where did you get the wheel centre caps as i have been after some for ages? __________________ Black Magic Fabia vRS Eibach Springs, Koni FSD's, Green air filter, Blueflame Cat Back, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Seat sport strut brace, Leon splitter, Polo Aero rear wiper, Scenic aero front wipers, Honda type R Aerial, Cupra Bushes, 17's, Rallyflapz, 312mm brakes, Jabba ARB, custom AmD One click, 178.3 bhp

27-12-2006, 20:36	#7
themightygez Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newport Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! There is a thread in the group buys which has centre caps and steering wheel badges going which is worth a shout! Am already looking to up to the 18in audi wheels but need to look at all the threads first about if they will fit ok and rubbing etc. I'll be starting a new thread on that in the next few days but any thoughts or experiences would be very muchg appreciated! Happy New Years! __________________ Gez http://www.slide.com/r/5JBwR9-47j95A...&view=original rolling on 18's.........smooth and shiny!

28-12-2006, 18:33	#9
Schwarz Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South West Wales Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! 60mm i think? __________________ Black Magic Fabia vRS Eibach Springs, Koni FSD's, Green air filter, Blueflame Cat Back, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Seat sport strut brace, Leon splitter, Polo Aero rear wiper, Scenic aero front wipers, Honda type R Aerial, Cupra Bushes, 17's, Rallyflapz, 312mm brakes, Jabba ARB, custom AmD One click, 178.3 bhp

29-12-2006, 16:49	#10
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,030 Thanks: 406 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Eibachs now on! I've just had a look at the ones I have sitting here. They're 55mm across? Anyway, I've got six of them - give me a PM if you're interested. As new, never been fitted, still with their backing paper on. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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