[Fen]

I'm looking for clarification if Eibach springs fitted to a Sep 2004 MCS would comply with (or fail against) the following - can anyone say for sure?1. The springs maintain contact with the OE seats throughout full suspension travel including when the wheels are hanging as on a 2-post ramp (without the use of cable ties etc.)

2. There is a minimum of 100mm between the ground and any part of the vehicle structure, steering, suspension or braking components (excluding the exhaust and any body panels that do not contribute to the structural strength of the vehicle).

Thanks in advance!

Fen

[Fen]

In case anyone else has the same question, the minimum ground clearance is in excess of 110mm (the jacking blocks, or my OMP Lower strut brace). In both cases these could be removed if required.

I'm also told the springs do remain in their seats if the car is lifted so the wheels hang free.

As an aside the car is far less pleasant to drive on bumpy roads than it was on the (non SS+) original springs.

[Meeerrrk]

the springs do stay seated yes.

i dont think the ride is noticable worse in the slightest

[Fen]

Having driven it a bit more I'd agree on the ride - so long as the road is fairly smooth. On A-roads and dual carriageways it feels just like before, but on the B road I hit if I turn right out of the drive it's significantly worse. Enough that it took my wife about 30 seconds as a passenger to say "what have you done to the suspension?"

Depends on the roads you drive, then.

[black20vt]

Meeerrk is on runflats and Fen is on 215/40/17s so this would explain the differences they appear to be experiencing.
Anyone with 205/45/17 non runflats on these springs experiencing worse ride comfort ?

[Meeerrrk]

true....