Eibach lowering kit sold out....

20-05-2003

Like i mentioned before i ordered a Eibach Pro-Kit for lowering my 147 . Today after 2 weeks waiting , i heard they are still not available .

Even worse , they don't have them at Eibach neither ... i have to wait until the next production starts

. They told me next week the production is on again and then maybe 1 week later i can have them... pfff long waiting ...

Wisrute B. · 20-05-2003

Pyros,

Have you considered trying other kits like H&R, Sachs, or Novitec, or Auto Delta? I have Eibach on my 156s and I'm not all that impressed. I rode in a friend's 156 with H&R springs, his car seemed better sprung with better ride quality, less bouncy characteristics.

I've own two cars (156 and Nissan 200SX) with Eibach springs installed, and I've never been impressed. I have had better experience with H&R springs in Mitsu Eclipse, Honda Integra, and Volvo V70.

In fact, I'm about to replace my Eibach+Koni set up with Sachs kit tomorrow! I can't wait, I've been told Sachs is also quite good on 156.

21-05-2003

Yes , i went around on all forums looking for what kit they have and their experiences . First i didn't want a lowered car , so lowering without you noticing it . Most other manufacturers are 40 or 45 mm , so thats to low for me , Eibach is only 30 mm , much better . Second i wanted to look at some pic's and i found some of 147 with the Eibach's , nice , lowered but not lowlow . Thirth most off them are very happy with Eibach's . So that was a made dicision , Eibach it was going to be . Now it's waiting and waiting ... I hope i have them before i go on holiday ...

Wisrute B. · 21-05-2003

Well, it's good to hear Eibach works well for 147. IMO, 156 seems better suited with H&R after having tried both Eibach & H&R with stock dampers and 17" wheels.

Sachs kit is also 30mm lower, like Eibach. If it's any lower, my spoiler will be even more short-lived. Will let you know how Sachs work out for me!

jomor · 21-05-2003

Well, nobody knows the 147 better than Sachs, since they make the factory suspensions wink

warih156 · 24-05-2003

Wisrute,

Which Sachs are going for ? The Performance Kit ?
Here in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) the kit I mention is still not available. Have to order from Singapore ! By the way How much do you pay for those Sachs in Baht, just would like compare the pricing.

I am on eibach springs and stock shocks. The ride is getting bumpy nowdays. Need to change shocks and I prefer to hold on to my eibach springs. Any suggestions ? I assume you have installed the sachs, pls share your experience and which type did you bought?

Thx.

Amran

Wisrute B. · 25-05-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by warih156:
Wisrute,

Which Sachs are going for ? The Performance Kit ?
Here in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) the kit I mention is still not available. Have to order from Singapore ! By the way How much do you pay for those Sachs in Baht, just would like compare the pricing.

I am on eibach springs and stock shocks. The ride is getting bumpy nowdays. Need to change shocks and I prefer to hold on to my eibach springs. Any suggestions ? I assume you have installed the sachs, pls share your experience and which type did you bought?

Thx.

Amran<hr /></blockquote>Sachs kit I bought is the springs(black)+shocks(red) kit. It costs about 35,000 baht (marked up due to low supply and high demand) while a similar Eibach kit (manufactured by Sachs also) costs 38,000 baht. The previous kit I had with Eibach+Koni cost around 32,000 baht.

I'm still evaluating Sachs, but initial feedback tells me that it is just has firm (very firm) like Eibach+Koni set up, but it's not as harsh. Both sets lower the car about 30 - 35mm. So if you ask me now, I'd reccommend Sachs.

25-05-2003

I ordered the Eibach Pro System for my 156. It comes with the Eibach springs and Eibach shocks that are AFAIK made by SACHS but tuned by Eibach for their springs.

I will get the car in July so I cannot comment on the performance.

Wisrute B. · 25-05-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by steelduck:
I ordered the Eibach Pro System for my 156. It comes with the Eibach springs and Eibach shocks that are AFAIK made by SACHS but tuned by Eibach for their springs.
<hr /></blockquote>Yes, the dampers in Eibach kit are tuned by Sachs, according to the stickers on them. wink

ABYSS · 25-05-2003

Oh Wisrute,

You have changed the Sachs kit already!!!

Any different comapre with Eibach + Koni, What about the height, any uneven height between left and right

Wisrute B. · 25-05-2003

Abyss, the overall height of the car is about the same as Eibach+Koni set up, and the height difference between left and right is gone (or less noticeable). As I mentioned above, Sachs is better than the previous set up at negotiating uneven surfaces while retaining composure in corners and high speed.

ABYSS · 25-05-2003

Cool...

I'm still looking for the best setup of my koni now. Do u have any recommandation.

Wisrute B. · 25-05-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by ABYSS:
Cool...

I'm still looking for the best setup of my koni now. Do u have any recommandation.<hr /></blockquote>So have you bought the springs to go with the Koni? If not, I suggest you try H&R. It seems to have better ride quality than Eibach when I compared both of them on OEM dampers.

If you've already bought Eibach+Koni, check out my suspension review

warih156 · 25-05-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Wisrute B.:
<hr /></blockquote>Sachs kit I bought is the springs(black)+shocks(red) kit. It costs about 35,000 baht (marked up due to low supply and high demand) while a similar Eibach kit (manufactured by Sachs also) costs 38,000 baht. The previous kit I had with Eibach+Koni cost around 32,000 baht.

I'm still evaluating Sachs, but initial feedback tells me that it is just has firm (very firm) like Eibach+Koni set up, but it's not as harsh. Both sets lower the car about 30 - 35mm. So if you ask me now, I'd reccommend Sachs.[/QB][/quote]

warih156 · 25-05-2003

wisrute, I am not sure which one you bought. The sachs kit you purchase is it the Performance Kit. Here, there are different types of sachs kit. But the price is a little bit cheaper here (incl. installation).

I bought the eibach springs just 2 months ago ! Well need to decide to go for Eibach shocks or the sachs full kit....

p/s any info on Bilstein dampers ?

Wisrute B. · 26-05-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by warih156:

p/s any info on Bilstein dampers ?<hr /></blockquote>Bilstein hasn't managed its distribution that well here. Distributorship has changed hands a few times over a few years period. A few 156 owners have been waiting for their dampers since the beginning of the year.

26-05-2003

what about K W - anybody tried them?

I think they are standard on the Touring car championships at least on the BMW cars

26-05-2003

here is the link to their web site

K W

Wisrute B. · 26-05-2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Magior:
here is the link to their web site

K W<hr /></blockquote>Magior, first time I've heard about them. Interesting choice of colors for their dampers (pink) and springs (yellow). wink