Lowering Spring Recommendations & Install Cost?

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I'm currently looking at the Eibach Pro Kit for my 2019 Si. Should I look at a different set of lowering springs instead? I don't want to do a crazy drop because a lot of the roads around Boston are hot garbage.

Also any experience with how much an install for the springs should run? I've read anything from $100 all the way through $1,000. Literally.

Any and all help is much appreciated!
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i installed mine a few months ago, the pro kit. its the perfect drop, and the most conservative drop that i know of. makes the car look very aggressive without it scraping on every driveway. it handles great too.

the install took me about 6 hours total. if you have a shop do it for you its gonna be $$$.
 

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Just got the prokit installed last week with spc camber arms too. Total was about $600. I probably overpaid but I also haven't had any creaks or issues so I cant complain. Drop looks great and works well with the OEM setup, especially for a daily.

In terms of feel, they're definitely stiffer than stock but not by much. You can feel the suspension load up more in the corners but it's more communicative and it feels a lot more stable. I personally love them, even if the difference is subtle.
 
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Just got the prokit installed last week with spc camber arms too. Total was about $600. I probably overpaid but I also haven't had any creaks or issues so I cant complain. Drop looks great and works well with the OEM setup, especially for a daily.

In terms of feel, they're definitely stiffer than stock but not by much. You can feel the suspension load up more in the corners but it's more communicative and it feels a lot more stable. I personally love them, even if the difference is subtle.
Do you think a camber kit a must when putting in a set of lowering springs?
 

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I don't think it's absolutely necessary, but I know to keep the OEM camber specs, you need them. I bought them when I got the springs and figured I'd just have it done proper and all together.
Honestly, I've never had springs installed before so I may not be the best person to ask.
 


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I had Pro’s and SPC camber kits installed almost a year ago. I’m very happy with them. With the alignment, it ran me about $600. Most of the labor is in the camber kits. It’s a tight fit and required them to drop the rear subframe. Also, I heard too many horror stories about people ripping their CV boots with the front LCA, that I didn’t want to tackle it myself. I would have done it with someone who has done springs before, but no one around me was available.

Overall, it rides close to stock, handles awesome and looks great. IMO the Pro’s are the best drop for this platform.

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I'd go with Eibach's as well. Nothing against the D2's i have, they work great but they are too low for your roads and will paint you into a corner with wheel/tire setups down the line. San Diego roads are pretty friendly for the places i usually go and i only lightly scrape the rubber liner underneath on very steep drive ways.

Saved myself $500 dollars to put towards wheels instead and Installed myself. Wasnt hard at all and very straight forward. Just took my time and was very careful on pulling parts out because i have also read about these horror stories. Since your car is really new, it will actually be a lot easier to take apart. So the sooner the better. All you'll need is a spring compressor for the front springs and basic sockets wrenchs for everything else. Autozone does a "renting" program but it was pretty much i paid 60 for it and could keep it... or when im done, i just bring it back and i get a full refund lol Rears are easier but the fronts can be a pain IF you dont put BOTH sides of the car up on jacks. Such a rookie move but live and you learn lol When its leaning on one side it gave less room to pull out the front strut. When both sides are up the sway bar is less in the way and made it so much easier to pull out. Goodluck if you tackle it yourself and if you can have someone help you with at least the fronts.:thumbsup:

EDIT: If you were curious what the Stock wheel setup looked on D2's

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Hey how’s it going you’re making the right choice lowering your car and I think the eibach kit is the way to go. Doesn’t drop it too low but still is pretty aggressive. I got mine installed for under $100. I will say however that I needed to get a camber kit to fix the negative camber in the back which was another couple hundred.
 
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I went with Swift. Gives a 1.1” drop at all 4 corners. I’ve had them in the past and they are more Motorsport oriented and take full advantage of the factory dampers. I also like the fact they are made Japan
 

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Hey how’s it going you’re making the right choice lowering your car and I think the eibach kick is the way to go. Doesn’t drop it too low but still is pretty aggressive. I got mine installed for under $100. I will say however that I needed to get a camber kit to fix the negative camber in the back which was another couple hundred.
after i installed mine and got an alignment they said my camber was in spec.
 


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We are loving all of the awesome feedback here! If you have any questions about our Pro-kit, or Rear Camber kit (5.67476k) , please feel free to email me at Koceguera @eibach .com!
 

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after i installed mine and got an alignment they said my camber was in spec.
That’s really interesting after I installed mine on my 19 si the - camber in the back was over -1. Which for normal driving will just ruin perfectly good tires.
 

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I'd go with Eibach's as well. Nothing against the D2's i have, they work great but they are too low for your roads and will paint you into a corner with wheel/tire setups down the line. San Diego roads are pretty friendly for the places i usually go and i only lightly scrape the rubber liner underneath on very steep drive ways.

Saved myself $500 dollars to put towards wheels instead and Installed myself. Wasnt hard at all and very straight forward. Just took my time and was very careful on pulling parts out because i have also read about these horror stories. Since your car is really new, it will actually be a lot easier to take apart. So the sooner the better. All you'll need is a spring compressor for the front springs and basic sockets wrenchs for everything else. Autozone does a "renting" program but it was pretty much i paid 60 for it and could keep it... or when im done, i just bring it back and i get a full refund lol Rears are easier but the fronts can be a pain IF you dont put BOTH sides of the car up on jacks. Such a rookie move but live and you learn lol When its leaning on one side it gave less room to pull out the front strut. When both sides are up the sway bar is less in the way and made it so much easier to pull out. Goodluck if you tackle it yourself and if you can have someone help you with at least the fronts.:thumbsup:

EDIT: If you were curious what the Stock wheel setup looked on D2's

Stock D2 drop.jpg
Completely off-topic, but the car in your profile picture looks very familiar. I feel like I've seen you cruising through my old neighborhood in Coronado a few times.

Back on topic; I had the opposite experience with a new car. Every single damn nut and bolt on my car was as tight as they could possibly be and my buddies and I always had difficulties installing parts on my car when it was new. I personally am lowered on Skunk2 springs and have zero complaints. The drop is a bit more than the Pro-Kit, but all of my friends who are lowered on the Pro-Kit say that my car rides definitively smoother than theirs. My buddy @RomelM12_FK7 on IG has a highlighted story series on his profile from way back when we did the install on my springs. It highlights all of the key steps and things you need to look out for when installing springs on a 10th gen.
 

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Completely off-topic, but the car in your profile picture looks very familiar. I feel like I've seen you cruising through my old neighborhood in Coronado a few times.
OFF TOPIC: Oh no way! If memory serves me correctly, you were washing the SI outside your pad. Then i believe i ended up behind you on the street in coronado haha That day i actually went to take photos near that little elementry school because of the views lol Small word!

TOPIC: @ONEPNT5.Si Isnt wrong about the bolts being pretty damn tight in some areas. I thought i was just weak haha I only say its easier because working on old cars can be a mess with just regular wear n tear. All in all its not too bad but can be frustrating... isnt that part of the fun tho? haha But if you can get a deal for $100 save the headache and pride and go for it! haha
 

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OFF TOPIC: Oh no way! If memory serves me correctly, you were washing the SI outside your pad. Then i believe i ended up behind you on the street in coronado haha That day i actually went to take photos near that little elementry school because of the views lol Small word!

TOPIC: @ONEPNT5.Si Isnt wrong about the bolts being pretty damn tight in some areas. I thought i was just weak haha I only say its easier because working on old cars can be a mess with just regular wear n tear. All in all its not too bad but can be frustrating... isnt that part of the fun tho? haha But if you can get a deal for $100 save the headache and pride and go for it! haha
Yup, that was me. Small world for sure! I'm deployed right now, but I'm itching to finally get home and get behind the wheel again.

A spring install shouldn't be too difficult, especially if you know someone who has done it in the past.
If you have to pay someone to do it though, $100 isn't bad at all. After doing a couple spring installs myself now, I would personally be fine with paying someone around $200 to do the job if I didn't know what I was doing. Just my $0.02.
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