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The Artist · Jun 3rd, 2005, 03:56 AM

Hi all.

I've just started looking into the Eibach Pro Kit Springs (30mm lowering) and was wondering what others paid to get theirs. I was quoted $585 for the kit and roughly $300 for the installation. Is the install a fairly simple process? (I have a good mechanic friend who knows his stuff and with all the tools to help me out).

Thanks in advance.

Matt

Todd! · Jun 3rd, 2005, 05:54 AM

If you have a mate who is a mechanic, he will know how to fit springs quite easy- save yourself the install fee.

Contact Chris @ www.minisinmotion.com.au about an Eibach kit... he does them cheaper than $585 for mini2ers.

minigolf · Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:00 AM

In before the move!

Oh, yeah, what Todd said.

The Artist · Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:02 AM

Todd, thanks for that mate. Have already been in contact with him, and will most probably buy direct from him and save a bit of dosh. I think i will install them myself.
I'll have it on stands for a few days anyway, as i'm getting the wheels polished, so can do it then.

Matt

Todd! · Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:21 AM

If your mate has a hoist, it will make it much easier too...

XTREEM · Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:32 AM

I cant remember figures but I remember Giles "canberracooperS" got a good deal in Queenbeyan. I thionk it was just Bob Jane or some tyre joint.. I want a set to so share any bargain prices you find..

PS, I thought thay were 40mm lower???????????????

Mike Clarke · Jun 3rd, 2005, 07:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

In before the move!

Oh, yeah, what Todd said.

surprised you forgot this thread Liam

http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/71970-wtb-eibach-springs-sydney-canberra-sorry-mods.html

minigolf · Jun 3rd, 2005, 11:17 AM

Haha, touché, good memory Mike.

There's some good info for you in that thread Matt.

Cheers Liam

XTREEM · Jun 4th, 2005, 04:26 PM

So whats going on here, any cheap prices yet??????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????

OZChris · Jun 5th, 2005, 02:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM

So whats going on here, any cheap prices yet?

Email me minisinmotion@iinet.net.au for a special price on Eibachs for Aussie MINI2ers.

Cheers
Chris

MiniFr34k · Jun 6th, 2005, 04:30 AM

does anyone know if these springs would be a 'smart' choice given the quality of sydney roads?

my other concerns are scrubbing. 30mm sounds alot , and when u add passengers, i dont think speed humps are a possibility.

Let us know ur thoughts!

-pete

XTREEM · Jun 6th, 2005, 04:43 AM

Some people have commented that the ride is as smooth or even smoother after fitting the Eibach springs! You can always kick the passengers out for speed humps

I think Whiteline have some springs that are only 10mm lowered, that might be good for you if your worried about kicking the passengers out.

I very rarely have passengers so loaded performance isnt a big deal for me.

OZChris · Jun 6th, 2005, 04:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

does anyone know if these springs would be a 'smart' choice given the quality of sydney roads?

my other concerns are scrubbing. 30mm sounds alot , and when u add passengers, i dont think speed humps are a possibility.

Let us know ur thoughts!

-pete

Pete

I am currently running King Springs in my Cooper, the drop was about 20-25 mm all round. I am also running 215/40-17 tyres on aftermarket wheels. No scrubbing so far, but I rarely carry more than my son in the back.

Cheers
Chris

Tit · Jun 6th, 2005, 08:12 AM

My Alta's a 30mm lowered all around...I don't get rubbing except for when I have a huge amount of stuff in the back. Got 215/40's on as well....I got a tiny bit of rubbing when I had the 40mm offset wheels on....but only when I had a heavy load in the back...if you have stock wheels, or at least wheels with an offset closer to stock - ie. 48-50mm, you won't have a porblem....

30mm lower or 50mm higher...Sydney's roads are going to be awful no matter what car you're in...

only Adelaide rivals Sydney for crapness of roads...

minigolf · Jun 6th, 2005, 08:31 AM

JCW suspension only lowers by about 10mm I think. And given the name and the badge its a spring a shock replacement the price wasn't that bad when my dealer gave me the price... (IIRC it was between $1100-1500).

XTREEM · Jun 6th, 2005, 08:34 AM

Tit what size tyres were you running when the scraping was happening with the 40" offset?

I am hoping to run eibach springs with 40" offset and 205/45/17 tyres.

enzothemaddog · Jun 6th, 2005, 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM

Tit what size tyres were you running when the scraping was happening with the 40" offset?

I am hoping to run eibach springs with 40" offset and 205/45/17 tyres.

Yeah, should be right mate. I thInk I do a 42 offset with same tyre size with Eibachs. Gonna run 215/40's soon so....should be fun.
But if you're not running around with passengers then go whatever! Whats a bit of scraping!?!

Stumpmeister · Jun 7th, 2005, 05:24 AM

Sne..

I'm running H&R's that lowered my S by around 25mm. (lots of springs seem to lower around the same amount - they always give the figure that looks lowest but it depends on whether it is an S or a regular Cooper. The H&R's advertised 30-35mm for a Cooper, but the S is already 10mm lower than a Cooper).

Tyre and wheel size? I have run 18x7.5's with an et of 45 and 215 35 18, as well as 17x7's with an et of 43 and 205 45 17. None of which have scraped at all - even loaded with 2 adults in back (includes pooey Melbourne roads!)

The H&R's are firmer than stock but still very comfortable - On the twisties...
Well you can check out my grin one day!

MiniFr34k · Jun 9th, 2005, 01:37 PM

thanks guys for the feed back !!

ill have to think carefully about the eibach springs, im planning on getting 18" rims so im not sure what implications those rims will have on lowering, scrubbing etc.

Cheers

-Pete

Stumpmeister · Jun 11th, 2005, 09:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

thanks guys for the feed back !!

ill have to think carefully about the eibach springs, im planning on getting 18" rims so im not sure what implications those rims will have on lowering, scrubbing etc.

Cheers

-Pete

Go for it Pete - Lower is much better, and as I said I had 18x7.5 offset of 45mm. Running 215 35 18's. I took a full Mini to the Sydney Motorshow, 3 adults and myself, and with those wheels and tyres there was no scrubbing at all. The only issue is that the 215 35 18 size tyre seems to be a bit on the small size for a rolling diameter, meaning that your speedo will read faster than you are actually doing, and your engine will rev a wee bit more for the same actual speed. The Go Mini magazine has loads of cars with 18's all running these tyre size and no-one has seemed to say anything about this issue yet. If you can find them go with a 205 40 18 (same size as the run-flats on the JCW 18 inch rims), but most tyre places will look at you as if you strange.

Go with it and good luck mate.

Jun 3rd, 2005, 03:56 AM	#1
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Eibach Pro Kit Costs Hi all. I've just started looking into the Eibach Pro Kit Springs (30mm lowering) and was wondering what others paid to get theirs. I was quoted $585 for the kit and roughly $300 for the installation. Is the install a fairly simple process? (I have a good mechanic friend who knows his stuff and with all the tools to help me out). Thanks in advance. Matt

Jun 3rd, 2005, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	If you have a mate who is a mechanic, he will know how to fit springs quite easy- save yourself the install fee. Contact Chris @ www.minisinmotion.com.au about an Eibach kit... he does them cheaper than $585 for mini2ers. PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	In before the move! Oh, yeah, what Todd said. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	If your mate has a hoist, it will make it much easier too... PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Jun 3rd, 2005, 11:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Haha, touché, good memory Mike. There's some good info for you in that thread Matt. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Todd, thanks for that mate. Have already been in contact with him, and will most probably buy direct from him and save a bit of dosh. I think i will install them myself. I'll have it on stands for a few days anyway, as i'm getting the wheels polished, so can do it then. Matt

Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 836 Offline	I cant remember figures but I remember Giles "canberracooperS" got a good deal in Queenbeyan. I thionk it was just Bob Jane or some tyre joint.. I want a set to so share any bargain prices you find.. PS, I thought thay were 40mm lower???????????????

Jun 3rd, 2005, 07:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:47 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf In before the move! Oh, yeah, what Todd said. surprised you forgot this thread Liam http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/71970-wtb-eibach-springs-sydney-canberra-sorry-mods.html

Jun 4th, 2005, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 836 Offline	So whats going on here, any cheap prices yet??????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????

Jun 5th, 2005, 02:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM So whats going on here, any cheap prices yet? Email me minisinmotion@iinet.net.au for a special price on Eibachs for Aussie MINI2ers. Cheers Chris

Jun 6th, 2005, 04:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	does anyone know if these springs would be a 'smart' choice given the quality of sydney roads? my other concerns are scrubbing. 30mm sounds alot , and when u add passengers, i dont think speed humps are a possibility. Let us know ur thoughts! -pete

Jun 6th, 2005, 04:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 836 Offline	Some people have commented that the ride is as smooth or even smoother after fitting the Eibach springs! You can always kick the passengers out for speed humps I think Whiteline have some springs that are only 10mm lowered, that might be good for you if your worried about kicking the passengers out. I very rarely have passengers so loaded performance isnt a big deal for me.

Jun 6th, 2005, 04:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k does anyone know if these springs would be a 'smart' choice given the quality of sydney roads? my other concerns are scrubbing. 30mm sounds alot , and when u add passengers, i dont think speed humps are a possibility. Let us know ur thoughts! -pete Pete I am currently running King Springs in my Cooper, the drop was about 20-25 mm all round. I am also running 215/40-17 tyres on aftermarket wheels. No scrubbing so far, but I rarely carry more than my son in the back. Cheers Chris

Jun 6th, 2005, 08:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	My Alta's a 30mm lowered all around...I don't get rubbing except for when I have a huge amount of stuff in the back. Got 215/40's on as well....I got a tiny bit of rubbing when I had the 40mm offset wheels on....but only when I had a heavy load in the back...if you have stock wheels, or at least wheels with an offset closer to stock - ie. 48-50mm, you won't have a porblem.... 30mm lower or 50mm higher...Sydney's roads are going to be awful no matter what car you're in... only Adelaide rivals Sydney for crapness of roads...

Jun 6th, 2005, 08:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	JCW suspension only lowers by about 10mm I think. And given the name and the badge its a spring a shock replacement the price wasn't that bad when my dealer gave me the price... (IIRC it was between $1100-1500). Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 6th, 2005, 08:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 07:47 AM Posts: 836 Offline	Tit what size tyres were you running when the scraping was happening with the 40" offset? I am hoping to run eibach springs with 40" offset and 205/45/17 tyres.

Jun 6th, 2005, 10:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 2,067 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM Tit what size tyres were you running when the scraping was happening with the 40" offset? I am hoping to run eibach springs with 40" offset and 205/45/17 tyres. Yeah, should be right mate. I thInk I do a 42 offset with same tyre size with Eibachs. Gonna run 215/40's soon so....should be fun. But if you're not running around with passengers then go whatever! Whats a bit of scraping!?!

Jun 7th, 2005, 05:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Sne.. I'm running H&R's that lowered my S by around 25mm. (lots of springs seem to lower around the same amount - they always give the figure that looks lowest but it depends on whether it is an S or a regular Cooper. The H&R's advertised 30-35mm for a Cooper, but the S is already 10mm lower than a Cooper). Tyre and wheel size? I have run 18x7.5's with an et of 45 and 215 35 18, as well as 17x7's with an et of 43 and 205 45 17. None of which have scraped at all - even loaded with 2 adults in back (includes pooey Melbourne roads!) The H&R's are firmer than stock but still very comfortable - On the twisties... Well you can check out my grin one day!

Jun 9th, 2005, 01:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	thanks guys for the feed back !! ill have to think carefully about the eibach springs, im planning on getting 18" rims so im not sure what implications those rims will have on lowering, scrubbing etc. Cheers -Pete

Jun 11th, 2005, 09:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k thanks guys for the feed back !! ill have to think carefully about the eibach springs, im planning on getting 18" rims so im not sure what implications those rims will have on lowering, scrubbing etc. Cheers -Pete Go for it Pete - Lower is much better, and as I said I had 18x7.5 offset of 45mm. Running 215 35 18's. I took a full Mini to the Sydney Motorshow, 3 adults and myself, and with those wheels and tyres there was no scrubbing at all. The only issue is that the 215 35 18 size tyre seems to be a bit on the small size for a rolling diameter, meaning that your speedo will read faster than you are actually doing, and your engine will rev a wee bit more for the same actual speed. The Go Mini magazine has loads of cars with 18's all running these tyre size and no-one has seemed to say anything about this issue yet. If you can find them go with a 205 40 18 (same size as the run-flats on the JCW 18 inch rims), but most tyre places will look at you as if you strange. Go with it and good luck mate.

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