F.A.Q. For Eibach Suspension Products
1. I want to lower my car, but do not want to give up my ride quality, will Eibach springs ruin my ride characteristics?
Eibach engineers are familiar with the balance of optimizing handling while maintaining ride quality. With our extensive research and pioneering of progressive rate performance suspension springs Eibach springs will provide the exceptional handling and precise vehicle responsiveness and stability with minimal effect to the ride quality. Eibach suspension components are designed to allow the suspension to move in a controlled manner unleashing the performance potential of the vehicle... Unleash the power. We want the driver to be a working component rather than a passive operator.
2. Is it necessary to have my vehicle aligned after installing an Eibach Spring Kit?
Yes. Any time you work on the suspension system and after the ride height, it is necessary to check and adjust the alignment of the vehicle. By lowering the center of gravity and ride height of a vehicle to enhance the handling, some negative camber may occur, which additionally improves adhesion during performance driving. In setting up a performance suspension system, some negative camber is desirable.
3. What shocks or struts should I use with an Eibach Pro-Kit?
Eibach Pro-Kits are designed to work with original equipment shocks and struts provided they are in good working condition. All TÜV approvals in Germany certify the combination of the Pro-Kit with an OEM shock.
4. When Eibach suspension springs are fitted, will the car sit at the correct ride height or will it need time to settle?
All Eibach suspension coils are pre-set to eliminate settling and increase life expectancy. Some minimal settling may occur as the new spring mates up to an existing rubber suspension isolator, this is normal, but is not the same as a poorly produced spring which may take a set and effect the ride height, handling and alignment of the vehicle.
5. Can I load the normally allowed load (trunk) also with an Eibach Pro-Kit?
All Eibach Pro-Kits are designed for the same maximum load like the OE springs. Actually, a progressive Eibach spring generates higher resistance under heavier load.
6. What is the spring rate of the Pro-Kit?
Only simple linear springs have a spring rate. A sophisticated progressive Eibach Pro-Kit spring has a load/deflection characteristic. The special design parameters are only accessable through Eibach Desk-Tech Database to Eibach's exclusive partners.
7. Why is Eibach more expensive than other (no-name) makes? What makes Eibach springs better than others?
Eibach springs obtain their impressive performance through an extensive process, beginning with nearly 50 years of spring technology by dedicated engineers, craftsmen and enthusiasts. We take our years of racing experience and combine them with controlling every aspect of producing the finest performance springs. This journey begins with our own engineers extensively testing and determining the optimal design characteristics for each application. We then manufacture the springs using spring wire to Eibach engineers specifications on computerized coiling equipment. We are pleased to be able to have this question best answered by our "very picky" partners from around the globe who have already discovered Eibach´s commitment to quality, consistency and performance is second to none. Thank you McLaren F1, AMG-Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Ford, VW, Alfa, Lotus, Alpina, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari etc. Drive and test Eibach's by yourselves - then you know the answer.
