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      08-15-2018, 01:18 AM   #23
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My EURO Spec V1 Eibachs arrived from Germany on Monday and I went ahead and swapped them in yesterday. It's been a day so far of driving and here are the initial impressions.

Ordered from Tunershop and they came in about 3 business days from Germany to California, color me impressed.

Going from the US V2 to Euro V1, the front went up about .4 inches and the rears about .2 inches. I still need to give it a few more days to settle but so far the ride height increase has been perfect and I'm VERY happy with the look.

On the US V2, the front and rear wheel gaps are more even (a lot of people like this), but in turn gives the car more of a rake look to it, on the Euro V1 it lowers the car but maintains the level look from the factory, meaning higher wheel gap up front. This was exactly what I was looking for, kinda like OEM+. Looking at a car on US V2, you'll definitely know it was lowered on aftermarket suspension and I still think it would look great with aftermarket wheels.

Finally my front M-Performance lip scrapes A LOT less with the V1, in fact I've only scraped it once so far on a really steep driveway. Ride quality seems to be very similar between the two spring versions with the V1 being a bit more comfortable. Ride comfort feels very similar to stock, took the wife shopping the whole day today and she couldn't tell any difference.


Here is the V1 Euro Spec installed.


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      08-15-2018, 07:23 AM   #24
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You’re in need of some spacers on OEM wheels. From an appearance standpoint V2s look much better on your car but like you said it’s all about compromise. Looks vs drivability.
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Still looks quite low...perhaps it's just the picture.
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updates on euro v1?

just wondering if you like the V1s so far?
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      08-23-2018, 02:53 AM   #27
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just wondering if you like the V1s so far?
I love them so far, I think it gives a very slight but noticeable drop from stock. Which reminds me, I still need to make an appointment to get it aligned.
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      08-23-2018, 11:41 AM   #28
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looks great...like you im a fan of the drop the v1's offer.
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I love them so far, I think it gives a very slight but noticeable drop from stock. Which reminds me, I still need to make an appointment to get it aligned.
I will be pulling the trigger on the european V1 as well. Just to confirm, is this the serial number# for F80 ZCP? I will be buying them from tunershop too.

Eibach Springs 20/5-10mm E10-20-031-09-22 for BMW 3 F30 F80 4 Coupe F32 F82 Pro-Kit

Are you happy with the drop compared to stock? Is it noticeable v stock height.
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      08-26-2018, 11:50 PM   #30
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I will be pulling the trigger on the european V1 as well. Just to confirm, is this the serial number# for F80 ZCP? I will be buying them from tunershop too.

Eibach Springs 20/5-10mm E10-20-031-09-22 for BMW 3 F30 F80 4 Coupe F32 F82 Pro-Kit

Are you happy with the drop compared to stock? Is it noticeable v stock height.
That is correct, those are the springs you need.

I LOVE the Euro V1s so far, a very modest drop from stock but exactly what I think the F80 needed. Drop is definitely noticeable from stock but doesn't give the slammed look which is what I was trying to avoid. These springs are up on my favorite mod list.
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After a little bit of time to settle, this is how they sit today.


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beautiful

BEAUTIFUL...
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How many fingers can you fit in the front?
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After a little bit of time to settle, this is how they sit today.


it looks awesome!
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      08-28-2018, 12:38 AM   #36
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Is it me but they look almost the same?
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      08-28-2018, 02:17 AM   #37
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Is it me but they look almost the same?
Maybe putting them side by side will help see the difference a little clearer. The Euro V1s to me is the perfect compromise between stock and US V2.


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Euro V1


US V2

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V1 def looks way better.
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V1 looks great! Can you tell the difference in height after settlement IRL? It's difficult to determine via photos.

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Why am I reading these V1's can raise the rear in some cases? Seems like they're a great height especially if you have a front lip you'd like to protect.
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Maybe putting them side by side will help see the difference a little clearer. The Euro V1s to me is the perfect compromise between stock and US V2.


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Euro V1


US V2

V1 looks great!, is your m3 ZCP? I think v1 and v2 drop 0.8" front with zcp, but your v1 front looks higher than v2.
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Maybe putting them side by side will help see the difference a little clearer. The Euro V1s to me is the perfect compromise between stock and US V2.


Stock


Euro V1


US V2
Hi, i have a v1 front eibachs sitting in a box waiting to be installed. I’m trying to even out the front gap with the rear, if I keep the rear springs stock and install only the front v1 eibachs, will I have about the same front/rear wheel gap?
And question about labor involved to install, how long did it take for you to install them? Do I have to do wheel alignment after install? One of the local shops is quoting me $400 to install the fronts only.
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Maybe putting them side by side will help see the difference a little clearer. The Euro V1s to me is the perfect compromise between stock and US V2.


Stock


Euro V1


US V2
Hi, i have a v1 front eibachs sitting in a box waiting to be installed. I’m trying to even out the front gap with the rear, if I keep the rear springs stock and install only the front v1 eibachs, will I have about the same front/rear wheel gap?
And question about labor involved to install, how long did it take for you to install them? Do I have to do wheel alignment after install? One of the local shops is quoting me $400 to install the fronts only.
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Maybe putting them side by side will help see the difference a little clearer. The Euro V1s to me is the perfect compromise between stock and US V2.


Stock
[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/mC7o3U/IMG_20180331_135955.jpg[/IMG]

Euro V1
[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/n2FOYU/IMAG0361.jpg[/IMG]

US V2
[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/in9WAe/DSC_2117.jpg[/IMG]
Hi, i have a v1 front eibachs sitting in a box waiting to be installed. I'm trying to even out the front gap with the rear, if I keep the rear springs stock and install only the front v1 eibachs, will I have about the same front/rear wheel gap?
And question about labor involved to install, how long did it take for you to install them? Do I have to do wheel alignment after install? One of the local shops is quoting me $400 to install the fronts only.
Alignment is always recommended after any spring install. I've worked on many cars in my life and the F80 spring install is literally the easiest install ever. I think I can do each front side in about 5-10 minutes if the car was in the air.
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