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KMK163 · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:31 AM

Hello everyone, I am the owner of a cooper S 2003 model and i have installed 18" KAHN alloys and the aero body kit.Now, i am out of budget but i would still like to lower it a bit. They have recommended me the Eibach Springs.

Now my question is is it ok to install these springs with standard shocks on, how low would it go with 18" alloys and the aero kit with no having a problem, and last does anyone has the same setup or even som pictures with eibach springs only so i can have a look how it looks like? Thanks

nylo · Mar 27th, 2006, 07:48 AM

A lot of M2ers are running Eibach springs with standard shocks with no problems. These springs tend to lower the S by about 20mm, so with 18s there shouldn't be a problem. Only thing you need to watch is the offset of your wheels, as this could cause some rubbing.

Hope that helps a little

Richard Crofts · Mar 27th, 2006, 09:00 AM

Usually fine to fit lowered springs with standard shocks. The difference in spring rate can cause the shocks to wear out a bit faster but nothing dramatic. Eibachs can lower 20 or 30mm and depending on the offset 30mm is OK with 18s. I think that minicruiser has kahns and did have 30mm eibachs (has now swapped to full suspension kit) and ran without issues. Tonyt3 has 30mm eibachs (I think) and was running fine on 30mm...has some touching issues when loaded up now but he thinks thats because they have settled so much....closer to 40-50mm drop than the 30mm now....But I think hes had his on the car a while.

dipstic&dinnerlady · Mar 27th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Eibach state that their springs are designed to work with standard shocks(in good condition),I have Eibach springs,standard shocks and have just fitted Eibach anti roll bars (front/rear) with 17x40x215 tyres(non runflats),BBK wheels with ET38 offset,no rubbing yet but the Aero front bumper scrapes very easily (might have to see if I can trim it a bit)
Running softest setting on rear bar at the moment.

dipstic&dinnerlady · Mar 27th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts

Usually fine to fit lowered springs with standard shocks. The difference in spring rate can cause the shocks to wear out a bit faster but nothing dramatic. Eibachs can lower 20 or 30mm and depending on the offset 30mm is OK with 18s. I think that minicruiser has kahns and did have 30mm eibachs (has now swapped to full suspension kit) and ran without issues. Tonyt3 has 30mm eibachs (I think) and was running fine on 30mm...has some touching issues when loaded up now but he thinks thats because they have settled so much....closer to 40-50mm drop than the 30mm now....But I think hes had his on the car a while.

Beat me to it

Tonyt3 · Mar 27th, 2006, 09:13 AM

Hello,
yes, as stated above, I'm running eibachs and 18" wheels with standard springs. Been on the car for 14 months. It seems to have 'settled' more now as its started to rub when 4 up or on very bumpy roads - and yes, the front aero bumper scrapes on everything - even had to mod it a bit by trimming the little plastic bits underneath with a dremmel so that it didnt catch on my gate latch dring into the drive!!!

I blame this on the standard shocks not being ideally matched to the springs - I think I'll need new shocks soon.

KMK163 · Mar 28th, 2006, 04:42 AM

Tony how about the ride? Does the ride remains the same smooth or does it change a little bit with the springs? Does it become stiffer? Thanks.

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:31 AM	#1
KMK163 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 07:46 AM Posts: 239 Offline	Eibach Springs, Standard shocks. Hello everyone, I am the owner of a cooper S 2003 model and i have installed 18" KAHN alloys and the aero body kit.Now, i am out of budget but i would still like to lower it a bit. They have recommended me the Eibach Springs. Now my question is is it ok to install these springs with standard shocks on, how low would it go with 18" alloys and the aero kit with no having a problem, and last does anyone has the same setup or even som pictures with eibach springs only so i can have a look how it looks like? Thanks

Mar 27th, 2006, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 08:46 AM Posts: 18,715 Offline	A lot of M2ers are running Eibach springs with standard shocks with no problems. These springs tend to lower the S by about 20mm, so with 18s there shouldn't be a problem. Only thing you need to watch is the offset of your wheels, as this could cause some rubbing. Hope that helps a little photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Mar 27th, 2006, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 08:46 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Hello, yes, as stated above, I'm running eibachs and 18" wheels with standard springs. Been on the car for 14 months. It seems to have 'settled' more now as its started to rub when 4 up or on very bumpy roads - and yes, the front aero bumper scrapes on everything - even had to mod it a bit by trimming the little plastic bits underneath with a dremmel so that it didnt catch on my gate latch dring into the drive!!! I blame this on the standard shocks not being ideally matched to the springs - I think I'll need new shocks soon. http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

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Mar 27th, 2006, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 08:46 AM Posts: 3,180 Offline	Usually fine to fit lowered springs with standard shocks. The difference in spring rate can cause the shocks to wear out a bit faster but nothing dramatic. Eibachs can lower 20 or 30mm and depending on the offset 30mm is OK with 18s. I think that minicruiser has kahns and did have 30mm eibachs (has now swapped to full suspension kit) and ran without issues. Tonyt3 has 30mm eibachs (I think) and was running fine on 30mm...has some touching issues when loaded up now but he thinks thats because they have settled so much....closer to 40-50mm drop than the 30mm now....But I think hes had his on the car a while.

Mar 27th, 2006, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
dipstic&dinnerlady MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:46 AM Posts: 344 Offline	Eibach state that their springs are designed to work with standard shocks(in good condition),I have Eibach springs,standard shocks and have just fitted Eibach anti roll bars (front/rear) with 17x40x215 tyres(non runflats),BBK wheels with ET38 offset,no rubbing yet but the Aero front bumper scrapes very easily (might have to see if I can trim it a bit) Running softest setting on rear bar at the moment.

Mar 27th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
dipstic&dinnerlady MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:46 AM Posts: 344 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts Usually fine to fit lowered springs with standard shocks. The difference in spring rate can cause the shocks to wear out a bit faster but nothing dramatic. Eibachs can lower 20 or 30mm and depending on the offset 30mm is OK with 18s. I think that minicruiser has kahns and did have 30mm eibachs (has now swapped to full suspension kit) and ran without issues. Tonyt3 has 30mm eibachs (I think) and was running fine on 30mm...has some touching issues when loaded up now but he thinks thats because they have settled so much....closer to 40-50mm drop than the 30mm now....But I think hes had his on the car a while. Beat me to it

Mar 28th, 2006, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
KMK163 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 07:46 AM Posts: 239 Offline	Tony how about the ride? Does the ride remains the same smooth or does it change a little bit with the springs? Does it become stiffer? Thanks.

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