Eibach Springs

avantix · 01-05-2017, 08:51 PM

I'm thinking of ordering a set of the 1st run Eibach I like the original stance. Do you have any pics of your car with the Eibachs?

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Not necessarily.

On the F8X stock ride height, the front has much more visual fender gap than the rear, even more so on the M3 due to the rear fender shape, which makes it un-appealing to many.

Lowering the car equally front and rear can make this visual difference look even worse. For example, if there is 1.5" fender gap in front and 1" fender gap in the rear on stock height, the front has 1.5 times more gap than in the rear. Lower the car 0.75" front and rear and the fender gap becomes 0.75" and 0.25", so now the front has 3 times the gap of the rear, which will look different and possibly worse than the "factory stance".

BTW, I don't believe they "changed the drop". I think they simply had/have a bad batch out there. There are quite a few F8X that got a good drop from their original Eibach kit. There are others though (like me) that ended up with a RAISED rear. That should not have happened, and IMO, we were just given the "right" springs to fix the issue. After I got the new rear springs installed, I got the 0.2" drop just as advertised.

CanAutM3 · 01-05-2017, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by avantix

I'm thinking of ordering a set of the 1st run Eibach I like the original stance. Do you have any pics of your car with the Eibachs?

Here you go: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=57

Thing is, you wont know which are the "good 1st run" as they are not labelled in any way and there is no way to differentiate good and bad springs without physically comparing/examining them . The replacement rear springs I received carried the same part number as the first "bad" ones I had purchased.

avantix · 01-05-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Here you go: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=57

Thing is, you wont know which are the "good 1st run" as they are not labelled in any way and there is no way to differentiate good and bad springs without physically comparing/examining them . The replacement rear springs I received carried the same part number as the first "bad" ones I had purchased.

Absolutely perfect drop, I'm going to roll the dice on 1st part number. Is the ride OEM like? Any bounce?

I figure if the rear are defective batch they will replace them (Eibach) and the rear are cheaper to re-install than the front anyway

Zakattack20 · 01-05-2017, 10:24 PM

Great classy drop and great ride (non adaptive).

avantix · 01-05-2017, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Here you go: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=57

Thing is, you wont know which are the "good 1st run" as they are not labelled in any way and there is no way to differentiate good and bad springs without physically comparing/examining them . The replacement rear springs I received carried the same part number as the first "bad" ones I had purchased.

Thanks for the pics!!!!

GoodtoGo · 01-06-2017, 06:11 AM

Side by side pics from BlacklabelM3 of V1 and V2 Eibach springs on an M3.....

GoodtoGo · 01-06-2017, 06:16 AM

Also V1 with same wheels as above showing V2. Thanks for the pics!

GoodtoGo · 01-06-2017, 06:18 AM

App issues. Sorry. Here is the pic.

f8xdct · 01-06-2017, 09:09 AM

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App issues. Sorry. Here is the pic.

haha good job, let me go to same spot and retake.

f8xdct · 01-06-2017, 01:42 PM

Here u go, months later

GoodtoGo · 01-06-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blacklabelm3

Here u go, months later

Thanks. Front is lower too compared to V1. Would not have expected that.

swifty · 01-06-2017, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blacklabelm3

Here u go, months later

How is the ride with the new springs?

f8xdct · 01-07-2017, 06:45 PM

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Here u go, months later

How is the ride with the new springs?

cant really say yet feels same and im pretty sure spring rates are same but car is definetly lower

M.a.r.k.u.s · 01-12-2017, 04:08 PM

MFNATIK any news yet on an appointment with Eibach?

MFNATIK · 01-12-2017, 04:21 PM

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MFNATIK any news yet on an appointment with Eibach?

No, but I did receive word from them today that someone brought in a non-comp car for measurement. Not sure why they haven't scheduled with me yet but I offered to come by tomorrow.

M.a.r.k.u.s · 01-12-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MFNATIK

No, but I did receive word from them today that someone brought in a non-comp car for measurement. Not sure why they haven't scheduled with me yet but I offered to come by tomorrow.

They've already measured the non-comp pack car. Not sure why they'd want to do it again. Are you talking directly to Dave?

MFNATIK · 01-12-2017, 05:39 PM

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They've already measured the non-comp pack car. Not sure why they'd want to do it again. Are you talking directly to Dave?

Yeah, talking to Dave. They said new batch of springs just came in so they probably want to ensure those don't lift the rear hahaha.

I guess they'll reach out to me when they're ready...they have my info.

M.a.r.k.u.s · 01-12-2017, 05:40 PM

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They said new batch of springs just came in so they probably want to ensure those don't lift the rear hahaha.

I guess they'll reach out to me when they're ready...they have my info.

Sounds good, thanks for the update!

GoodtoGo · 02-21-2017, 07:42 PM

Just installed a new set of V1 springs on my M3. Seemed like most issues were with M4 installs. Not a good result at all for me. For the rear, the passenger side had a tiny drop of about 4 mm and the driver side raised by 14 mm. That means that the driver side and passenger side are off by 18 mm or almost 3/4!! Very annoyed. I double checked the the springs are clocked and seated correctly. Will have to contact Eibach. Could someone PM the contact info? Thanks.

SMBF80 · 03-15-2017, 12:53 AM

Hey guys,
Going from 335 M Performance Edition to F80 which should be arriving in a few days. I just ordered the Eibach Pro Kit Springs which seem to be a newer version than anything that's been mentioned above. On the website it says available after 02/27/2017 and lower the rear by 0.5" (12.7mm) and front by 1" (25.4mm). Has anyone received and installed these yet?

boss2k · 03-17-2017, 11:25 AM

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I did and the ride is great, also put GC camber plates

Does the adaptive suspension work with these new springs and do they have adjustable height feature

boss2k · 03-17-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ///m.3

It definitely still works and once these are in you cannot adjust height anymore.

thanks, how much does it lower the car , front & back? I mean can i lower the front by .75 inch and rear by .25 inch , can i choose how much to lower the car, i understand once its installed it cannot be adjusted

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02-21-2017, 07:42 PM	#679
GoodtoGo Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 267 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	Just installed a new set of V1 springs on my M3. Seemed like most issues were with M4 installs. Not a good result at all for me. For the rear, the passenger side had a tiny drop of about 4 mm and the driver side raised by 14 mm. That means that the driver side and passenger side are off by 18 mm or almost 3/4!! Very annoyed. I double checked the the springs are clocked and seated correctly. Will have to contact Eibach. Could someone PM the contact info? Thanks.
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SMBF80 Enlisted Member 52 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2018 SMB F80 ZUP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, Going from 335 M Performance Edition to F80 which should be arriving in a few days. I just ordered the Eibach Pro Kit Springs which seem to be a newer version than anything that's been mentioned above. On the website it says available after 02/27/2017 and lower the rear by 0.5" (12.7mm) and front by 1" (25.4mm). Has anyone received and installed these yet?
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