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slow&poor
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Hey, I have a 92 hatch and I was thinking about getting some lowering springs. What do you guys think I should go with, Eibach or Ford Racing. My only concern about the Eibachs is that I won't be able to get in any driveways without scraping. I know that because the springs are harder it won't be to bad.
Tell me what you think I should do. Pictures would be cool if anybody has any.
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1992 Mustang GT: Stolen 4/23/03
1993 Mustang GT:
Performance:
AFR 165 pedestal mount 60cc heads, Crane 1.7 Roller Rockers, FRPP EFI Valve Covers, Cobra Intake Manifold, BBK 3/8 Phenolic Spacer, FMS 65mm TB, C&L 76mm Mass Air Meter, BBK Fenderwell Cold Air Intake, BBK 1 5/8" Jet-Hot Shorty Headers, Bassani 2.5" X-Pipe w/ Cats, FMS 3.73 Ring and Pinion Gears, Flowmaster 2 Chamber Mufflers, BBK Aluminum Underdrive Pulleys, B&M Supercooler, PA Full Manual Valve body w/ Trans Brake, TCI Street Fighter Lock up Converter, PA Performance 3G Alternator, FMS Aluminum Driveshaft, Kirban Billet Fuel Pressure regulator, Hurst Quarter Stick
Handling:
MM Standard Length Subframe connectors, MM 4 Point K-Member Brace, MM Strut Tower Brace, Saleen Progressive Rate Lowering Springs, Koni Yellow Shocks, Pro3i Street/Strip LCA's w/ weight jackers
Performance:
*13.27 seconds ¼ mile time
*104mph traps
Posts: 159 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Mar 2002
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imbroken
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i'd check out Eibach very good spring, or H&R's
Posts: 1772 | From: Anaheim Hills, Ca | Registered: Feb 2001
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JARED
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Go with the Eibach Pro Kit if your worried too much about scraping but i iwouldnt get the FMS springs if you are trying to go for the lowered look because they dont look like they lower your car at all.
This is my car with Eibach Sportlines with no isolators.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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UKCobra
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quote:
Originally posted by slow&poor:
Hey, I have a 92 hatch and I was thinking about getting some lowering springs. What do you guys think I should go with, Eibach or Ford Racing. My only concern about the Eibachs is that I won't be able to get in any driveways without scraping. I know that because the springs are harder it won't be to bad.
Tell me what you think I should do. Pictures would be cool if anybody has any.
You may want to check out who manufactures the FMS springs, cos when I lowered my 97 Cobra with the Ford kit, the springs were actually made by Eibach !
Mark
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1995 Mustang Cobra R #61
Posts: 436 | From: Reading, UNITED KINGDOM | Registered: May 2002
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JARED
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Originally posted by UKCobra:
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Originally posted by slow&poor:
Hey, I have a 92 hatch and I was thinking about getting some lowering springs. What do you guys think I should go with, Eibach or Ford Racing. My only concern about the Eibachs is that I won't be able to get in any driveways without scraping. I know that because the springs are harder it won't be to bad.
Tell me what you think I should do. Pictures would be cool if anybody has any.
You may want to check out who manufactures the FMS springs, cos when I lowered my 97 Cobra with the Ford kit, the springs were actually made by Eibach !
Mark
Well although they are made by Eibach supposdly, i just stated that if he was going for a lowered look dont go for FMS springs cause they look like stock ride height practically and for looks wise the springs are a waste although they handle great! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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slow&poor
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will I need to get a caster/camber kit with it? What will or could happen if I don't?
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1992 Mustang GT: Stolen 4/23/03
1993 Mustang GT:
Performance:
AFR 165 pedestal mount 60cc heads, Crane 1.7 Roller Rockers, FRPP EFI Valve Covers, Cobra Intake Manifold, BBK 3/8 Phenolic Spacer, FMS 65mm TB, C&L 76mm Mass Air Meter, BBK Fenderwell Cold Air Intake, BBK 1 5/8" Jet-Hot Shorty Headers, Bassani 2.5" X-Pipe w/ Cats, FMS 3.73 Ring and Pinion Gears, Flowmaster 2 Chamber Mufflers, BBK Aluminum Underdrive Pulleys, B&M Supercooler, PA Full Manual Valve body w/ Trans Brake, TCI Street Fighter Lock up Converter, PA Performance 3G Alternator, FMS Aluminum Driveshaft, Kirban Billet Fuel Pressure regulator, Hurst Quarter Stick
Handling:
MM Standard Length Subframe connectors, MM 4 Point K-Member Brace, MM Strut Tower Brace, Saleen Progressive Rate Lowering Springs, Koni Yellow Shocks, Pro3i Street/Strip LCA's w/ weight jackers
Performance:
*13.27 seconds ¼ mile time
*104mph traps
Posts: 159 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Mar 2002
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JARED
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Originally posted by slow&poor:
will I need to get a caster/camber kit with it? What will or could happen if I don't?
if you dont ahve the money all at once dont worry bout it but eventually you should invest in a pair.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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Midnight5.0
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I used the Eibach Pro Kit a few months ago, and the alignment is way off to the left. I got it aligned and wasted my money because it didn't do anything. My tires only had about 10K and were in great shape - I've had to rotate them off the rims already because the wear is so bad. I wouldn't suggest lowering your car if you don't have the money for C/C plates.
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2012 BMW 335i
2006 Corvette Z06 - sold
1999 White Cobra Vert - Sold
Posts: 551 | From: 925 | Registered: Dec 2001
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v6mustanglover
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You have to cut the dead coil off of the back springs if you go with the FMS c springs. I used those and got 1-3/4" drop w/o the isolators. They are basically the same as the eibach pro kit. But a whole lot less money.
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2004 F150 Crew Cab
6" and 35's
Posts: 1307 | From: Hayward | Registered: Nov 2001
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liftedF150
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jared i have a FMS drop and mine looks good i think its just low enough were u dont really have to worry about speed bumps unlike the eib drop. here let me try to put a picture if it doesnt come up email me at gt91man@yahoo.com if u want pictures
[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Brian\My Documents\My Pictures\DVC00016.JPG[/IMG]
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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liftedF150
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well it didnt work so if u want a picture of what a FMS drop looks like email me l8
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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liftedF150
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well it didnt work so if u want a picture of what a FMS drop looks like email me l8
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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liftedF150
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wait hahaha found a picture here you go just click on the link
web page
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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BramellS4
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brian, what if we just pull out your isolators? you wanna try that before you go spend more money?
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95 cobra-gone
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Posts: 188 | From: livermore | Registered: Mar 2002
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liftedF150
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why i already have a FMS drop on it already
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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BramellS4
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brian, its not low enough damnit
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95 cobra-gone
00 audi s4...ever heard of one of those?
Posts: 188 | From: livermore | Registered: Mar 2002
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liftedF150
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hahahhaha we will see how it looks after i get my rims
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Posts: 3259 | From: Discovery Bay | Registered: Feb 2002
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