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1-15-2019 Update ** NOW AVAILABLE **
Eibach Sportline for the FK8 Now Available
https://eibach.com/us/c-301-product-releases-2017-2018-honda-civic-type-r.html
**10/13/18 UPDATE**
8pm Update
0.9” front & 0.9” rear drop from factory
Info from Mark Krumme of Eibach 6am:
The rates are a true rear biased setup at 325lbin front and 350lbin rear. Combined with our bars and an aggressive alignment, this kit is designed to help get the car pointed in the right direction at the limit.
It’s a cost effective alternative to coilovers. You get that aggressive height plus a track-focused rate package for a fraction of the cost, plus allow full function of your Active Damping System.
**Original Post**
Today’s Eibach R&D appointment was Awesome! Their customer service is Topnotch! Thank you, Mark, Wanda, Kevin, George & the whole team!
Eibach Sport Line Springs & Type R-specific Rear Camber Arm Install
While they were working on my car, they gave me a tour of their facility, warehouse & factory... and it just opens up your eyes & mind to a different perspective about Eibach.
To summarize, that Tour builds TRUST towards the brand!
After a 4-hr spring & another 4-hr rear camber arm install.. i saw them drive the car out of the garage... and WOW! First thing i saw was the Drop! It is Very noticeable and i’ve had their Pro Kit for 7 months.
So i dunno how long your daily commute is.. but a 2-hr Corona to Santa Clarita, rush hour stop & go traffic drive is what i did going home, +R mode all the way.
I am not exaggerating... its smoother than my Pro Kit .. definitely more responsive, stiffer but on really ugly bumps.. you “bump”.
I will update the review after spending more time with the setup & my Track day next month. Meantime, enjoy the images and zoom in if you’d like.
A few key points during my conversation with Mark Krumme of Eibach:
1. The Camber arms are adjustable.. they put a slightly (negative) in-camber on mine for track and close to zero toe as possible, but if you prefer, they can do camber almost same as stock too.
2. This is the final prototype. 2-3 other versions were put on different CTRs, but this is gonna be the production version.. and they will release spring rates by that time.
3. The Rear Camber Arm install will be a PITA. One of the pics i have shows my Remus Exhaust needed to be removed. Either sub-frame OR Gas tank needs to be lowered to properly install the arms.
4. Its not the arm, its the way the X-Gen Civics are made. Dont matter if you have SPC or any other brand rear camber arm, you’d have to do the same process for install.
5. Sport Line Springs will be on shelves December & Eibach might do a preorder Mid-November, while the CTR-specific Rear Camber Arms are already available for pre-order if you call them.
Thank you @jonnys_honda for letting me have this opportunity to work with an Amazing Team at Eibach.
* 18x9.5 +35 wheels on 255/35 Federal RSRR
Eibach Sportline for the FK8 Now Available
https://eibach.com/us/c-301-product-releases-2017-2018-honda-civic-type-r.html
**10/13/18 UPDATE**
8pm Update
0.9” front & 0.9” rear drop from factoryInfo from Mark Krumme of Eibach 6am:
The rates are a true rear biased setup at 325lbin front and 350lbin rear. Combined with our bars and an aggressive alignment, this kit is designed to help get the car pointed in the right direction at the limit. It’s a cost effective alternative to coilovers. You get that aggressive height plus a track-focused rate package for a fraction of the cost, plus allow full function of your Active Damping System.**Original Post**
Today’s Eibach R&D appointment was Awesome! Their customer service is Topnotch! Thank you, Mark, Wanda, Kevin, George & the whole team! Eibach Sport Line Springs & Type R-specific Rear Camber Arm Install While they were working on my car, they gave me a tour of their facility, warehouse & factory... and it just opens up your eyes & mind to a different perspective about Eibach.To summarize, that Tour builds TRUST towards the brand!
After a 4-hr spring & another 4-hr rear camber arm install.. i saw them drive the car out of the garage... and WOW! First thing i saw was the Drop! It is Very noticeable and i’ve had their Pro Kit for 7 months. So i dunno how long your daily commute is.. but a 2-hr Corona to Santa Clarita, rush hour stop & go traffic drive is what i did going home, +R mode all the way.I am not exaggerating... its smoother than my Pro Kit .. definitely more responsive, stiffer but on really ugly bumps.. you “bump”.
I will update the review after spending more time with the setup & my Track day next month. Meantime, enjoy the images and zoom in if you’d like. A few key points during my conversation with Mark Krumme of Eibach:1. The Camber arms are adjustable.. they put a slightly (negative) in-camber on mine for track and close to zero toe as possible, but if you prefer, they can do camber almost same as stock too.
2. This is the final prototype. 2-3 other versions were put on different CTRs, but this is gonna be the production version.. and they will release spring rates by that time.
3. The Rear Camber Arm install will be a PITA. One of the pics i have shows my Remus Exhaust needed to be removed. Either sub-frame OR Gas tank needs to be lowered to properly install the arms.
4. Its not the arm, its the way the X-Gen Civics are made. Dont matter if you have SPC or any other brand rear camber arm, you’d have to do the same process for install.
5. Sport Line Springs will be on shelves December & Eibach might do a preorder Mid-November, while the CTR-specific Rear Camber Arms are already available for pre-order if you call them.
Thank you @jonnys_honda for letting me have this opportunity to work with an Amazing Team at Eibach.
* 18x9.5 +35 wheels on 255/35 Federal RSRR
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