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Posted by slow&poor (Member # 961) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by imbroken (Member # 165) on :
 
i'd check out Eibach very good spring, or H&R's
 
Posted by Mirza (Member # 135) on :
 
eibach..
 
Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by UKCobra (Member # 1240) on :
 
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
 
Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by UKCobra:
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
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]
 
Posted by slow&poor (Member # 961) on :
 
will I need to get a caster/camber kit with it? What will or could happen if I don't?
 
Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
quote:
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.
 
Posted by Midnight5.0 (Member # 597) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by v6mustanglover (Member # 545) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by 91blackgt (Member # 868) on :
 
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]
 
Posted by 91blackgt (Member # 868) on :
 
well it didnt work so if u want a picture of what a FMS drop looks like email me l8
 
Posted by 91blackgt (Member # 868) on :
 
well it didnt work so if u want a picture of what a FMS drop looks like email me l8
 
Posted by 91blackgt (Member # 868) on :
 
wait hahaha found a picture here you go just click on the link
web page
 
Posted by 2goneNOWslow (Member # 975) on :
 
brian, what if we just pull out your isolators? you wanna try that before you go spend more money?
 
Posted by 91blackgt (Member # 868) on :
 
why i already have a FMS drop on it already
 
Posted by 2goneNOWslow (Member # 975) on :
 
brian, its not low enough damnit
 
Posted by 91blackgt (Member # 868) on :
 
hahahhaha we will see how it looks after i get my rims [Smile]
 




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