Who's been lowered for a while?

[Doublestack00]

I really want to install a set of Eibach pro springs but after seeing some users have issues with CV boots I am holding off.

Are the users with the CV boot issues running super low springs?

Anyone been lowered for 10K plus miles and not have any issues?

Sponsored

 

[cocoroos]

I'm at 12k miles on my H&R lowering springs. I had the CV boot problem come up shortly after install and resolved about 500 miles into my new installation and haven't had any issues since.

The CV boot problem is likely coming from installation and not the actual use of the springs.

 

[Aces and 8s]

I am going on 1k miles on Megan springs without any issues. The drop is only an inch, but I think it looks good and the spring rate compared to stock is comparable. Worth looking into if you want to go lower, but not so low that you'll need to worry about reliability.

 

[MavicTB]

I'm at 12k miles on my H&R lowering springs. I had the CV boot problem come up shortly after install and resolved about 500 miles into my new installation and haven't had any issues since.

The CV boot problem is likely coming from installation and not the actual use of the springs.

THIS!

 

[Scarlet]

I bought my 17' Si coupe in July of 2017, @ about 500 miles she was lowered on Eibach Sportlines. My mileage is currently @ 13,500 and still no issues to this day and rides amazing.

 

[TranceFC1]

I've been on buddy club coils pretty low and have no issues. About a year on them now. I do 70 miles round trip for work m-f

 

[YvesSaintJan]

I bought my 17' Si coupe in July of 2017, @ about 500 miles she was lowered on Eibach Sportlines. My mileage is currently @ 13,500 and still no issues to this day and rides amazing.

Sport lines from regular civic models work fine on the SI?

 

[Scarlet]

Sport lines from regular civic models work fine on the SI?

Yup, made sure with Eibach direct before I did it, they had assisted a few others at that point as well.

 

[ApexEight]

I know FR-Ss and BRZs have issues with axle boots tearing from lowering too much. With significant enough of a drop, the "ribs" of the boots rub against each other and eventually tear. Not sure if that's an issue with these cars. Don't think the axles themselves should be popping out from just lowering though. Might be an install issue. And also, if you're so low that you're having these issues, your suspension performance and longevity is suffering, so maybe you should reconsider what you're doing to your car lol.

@Scarlet do the Eibach springs come with shorter bump stops? If not, did Eibach mention anything about shortening the stock bump stops?

 

[totopo]

man, I already bottom out quite frequently on the stock hatchback suspension on bad bumps/gaps on freeways. I can't imaging how much worse it is on lowering springs.

 

[Scarlet]

I know FR-Ss and BRZs have issues with axle boots tearing from lowering too much. With significant enough of a drop, the "ribs" of the boots rub against each other and eventually tear. Not sure if that's an issue with these cars. Don't think the axles themselves should be popping out from just lowering though. Might be an install issue. And also, if you're so low that you're having these issues, your suspension performance and longevity is suffering, so maybe you should reconsider what you're doing to your car lol.

@Scarlet do the Eibach springs come with shorter bump stops? If not, did Eibach mention anything about shortening the stock bump stops?

No not all all, mine were left alone and haven't experienced anything out of the normal, no noises, etc.

 

[Dying2Live]

my car is completley slammed and have had no issues.

 

[lurker_j]

t

man, I already bottom out quite frequently on the stock hatchback suspension on bad bumps/gaps on freeways. I can't imaging how much worse it is on lowering springs.

thats because crappy Cali roads as well though lol

 

[jdm_fk7]

I have been lowered on eibach sportline for about 60k miles on my hb sport. And let’s say they really need to come out with some performance struts/shocks soon.

But I had my passenger side boot let loose (dealer said it was the clamp that loosened) but the cv was completely gone metal shavings and ball bearings everywhere....but it was fixed under warranty no questions asked...

 

[ApexEight]

I have been lowered on eibach sportline for about 60k miles on my hb sport. And let’s say they really need to come out with some performance struts/shocks soon.

But I had my passenger side boot let loose (dealer said it was the clamp that loosened) but the cv was completely gone metal shavings and ball bearings everywhere....but it was fixed under warranty no questions asked...

They didn't blame the loose boot and subsequent CV failure on your lowering springs?

I wonder if lowering springs will fare better on the sportier Si suspension in the long term.

Sponsored