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Which Eibach Springs For My GT?

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#1 ·
Pro Kit or Sportline? :confused:
 
#11 ·
There's been several posts on here where members have had problems with FSDs going 'soft' and not proving to be 'reliable' - response from Koni hasn't been supportive and I think Ned has said that Koni have provided no after sales support on this at all.

Personally I wouldn't put FSDs on my 156. When I upgrade I'll consider Bilstein, probably a mild upgrade such as the B6 (which is one up from the stabdard B4) and coupled with oe Veloce springs. Red Eibach prokit -20mm drop on my Spider work great but I'm not sure about -30mm drop on a 156 JTD 150.
 
#16 ·
I have the eibach pro kit springs (they are red) with standard shocks on 18's. Got them from a place in germany.

I would describe the ride better than it was. Basically swapped a crash for more of a bounce ...it doesn't make you grit your teeth when you hit a pothole but if you're on an A road that has a few bumps its not a great ride and doesn't inspire confidence. I'm usually either on a motorway or city roads so no probs for my M.O.

Looks great being lower though!
 
#17 ·
It may look good but on our bumpy roads here in East Anglia it's not a great idea.

Of course in the NE, where Rosser comes from, this labour dominated hinterland benefited from 13 years of Labour Central Government, who were quite biased in spending money on infrastructure in labour constituencies. Conversely, in the Tory dominated shires, no money was spent at all.

Of course with the current idiots running the Government no money is being spent on anything at all:lol:
 
#19 ·
It seems strange that for many year FSD's have been regarded as the best option for the 156, and suddenly they are to be avoided. In normal driving they can seem soft and under-damped, particularly on rebound, but when needed and responding to a sudden load they do firm nicely.

The advantage of being "soft" when driving in a straight line or gently seems to have been overlooked; despite our vision of Alfas being driven the whole time "like you stole it", in reality most of the time we do spend cruising and at low speeds. If you don't then go for a stiffer shock, but for me FSD's have worked well for many years and continue to do so.

I guess you'll say Eibach ARB's have a big influence on the way the car drives, but they haven't always been fitted!
 
#20 ·
+1

It's all down to the support, they are NOT a bad combo. I've had no problems, they were pushed by Autolusso, and they still have them on the website!
 
#36 ·
Pro springs = ~30mm drop, Sportlines = ~50mm.

I don't know of many people with Sportlines, Alfas don't like going so low, gives too much negative camber. Joss has them on his slammed 1.9 wagon, thats the only person I know with them.
 
#37 ·
Does my car have standard GT suspension or is it already lower?

I'll pop out and measure the distance from the centre of the wheels to the top of the arches now.
 
#51 ·
And I've just read elsewhere that you're getting a respray:cheese:
 
#53 ·
Andy,

Can you take some good before and after pics tomorrow? Might help Roswell (The O.P.) he's asking about ride heights on another thread and I don't think anyone's put up the B12 kit finished ride height. Be nice if you take centre of wheels to top of arch measurements, before and after too. I'd definitely like to see the difference.

I'm excited for you. That's not supposed to sound wierd:thumbs:
 
#54 ·
Andy,

Can you take some good before and after pics tomorrow? Might help Roswell (The O.P.) he's asking about ride heights on another thread and I don't think anyone's put up the B12 kit finished ride height. Be nice if you take centre of wheels to top of arch measurements, before and after too. I'd definitely like to see the difference.
+1 all the way! That would be fantastic.
 
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