It started with a 3 1/2 finger gap. Now it's 1 1/2 finger gap front and rear. More than enough clearance for daily driving.
Like the wheels it's such a debate on wheels for my sedan, I hate the ex-l wheels on the sedan.Rear shot.
Good job!Finally got around to installing my Sportlines and clear markers on this past week. Drove around for a couple days now and think I can give my personal opinion on it.
Install was fairly easy (my first time but had a knowledgeable friend who helped through the process). Fronts were installed quick but struggled a little with the rear trying to get the spring assembly off and on. Did not get a rear camber kit.
As for the ride, it is not significantly different from stock, but it is definitely noticeable. Just like the description of the springs on Eibach's website says, "reduces squat during acceleration, body roll in corners and nose-dive under braking." Gives off more of a sporty feel and I love it so far! However, I do tend to feel more bumps in the road and everything else that comes with it. But that's something I was already willing to "sacrifice" for the slight lowering. Overall, I love it! Would recommend to anyone looking for a slight drop and a sportier ride to their car. Here are some before and after pics. These were taken while I was squatting to give you a perspective of these shots. Sorry the car is dirty.
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Sorry, forgot to add that I will be getting an alignment at the end of this week. Hoping to get a set of 18's this summer and will probably get the camber kit when I get the new wheel/tire setup. Maybe get some spacers for the stocks til then? Still going to be wet and dirty for a while here in Washington so saving a couple mods here and there to install once it starts getting a little more dry.Good job!
You didn't mention if you got an alignment, i would do so if you haven't.
I would highley recommend the Eibach Pro-alignment kit because then you can set the camber to your desired setting.
What's next? New wheels? Spacers?
Sportlines eh... For some reason it doesn't seem to look quite as low as Bamboosted's sedan posted just above your post... Might just be the angle tho. Looks good tho!Finally got around to installing my Sportlines and clear markers on this past week. Drove around for a couple days now and think I can give my personal opinion on it.
Install was fairly easy (my first time but had a knowledgeable friend who helped through the process). Fronts were installed quick but struggled a little with the rear trying to get the spring assembly off and on. Did not get a rear camber kit.
As for the ride, it is not significantly different from stock, but it is definitely noticeable. Just like the description of the springs on Eibach's website says, "reduces squat during acceleration, body roll in corners and nose-dive under braking." Gives off more of a sporty feel and I love it so far! However, I do tend to feel more bumps in the road and everything else that comes with it. But that's something I was already willing to "sacrifice" for the slight lowering. Overall, I love it! Would recommend to anyone looking for a slight drop and a sportier ride to their car. Here are some before and after pics. These were taken while I was squatting to give you a perspective of these shots. Sorry the car is dirty.
Before
After
Yeah I wanted to make sure I added that the angle was from a squatting position. From a standing viewpoint, it does look quite a bit lower. And this is the 3rd day since the install so it MAY "settle" a bit more. Not positive though.
It depends... Size of tire, width of wheel, offset... If u ran a 19x8 wheel with a 235/35/19 tire, the overall diameter of the tire hasn't changed therefore no difference between a 18 and a 19 as long as the offset was relatively the same..
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