Finally got my Eibachs on

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 12:05 AM

Before Eibachs

After Eibachs

raindamier · 05-31-2005, 02:38 AM

Looks much better, I plan on either those or Steeda. Nice drop, 1 1/2 all around?

*Lances03SVT* · 05-31-2005, 03:25 AM

Give them a week and they will drop even further

csledd · 05-31-2005, 09:30 AM

looks great! wish I could drop that low

damn LTs lol

Ponyman460 · 05-31-2005, 09:41 AM

looks good....

not sure if I'll have ground clearance issues with LT's or not, I have uncut bullitt rears with 1 1/4 coil cut stockers up front.

RaginRoush · 05-31-2005, 11:18 AM

Which ones are they, the pro kit or sportlines?

rada · 05-31-2005, 01:28 PM

Looks good, watch out for curbs! LOL!

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 01:39 PM

Those are the Pro-Kit springs...before I did the install I measured from the wheel well to the floor and so far the drop on 3 corners was excatly 3/4 inch...the rear right was like 5/8ths of an inch...I figure it will settle...not like anyone will notice 1/8 of an inch anyways...I hope the whole car settles at least another 1/2 inch but the difference is already crazy. Makes the car look so much better...I get my Grill Delete today and still need to order my chin spoiler.

dmark101 · 05-31-2005, 02:41 PM

it will settle. when it does, the final drop should be ~1" to 1.25" total. the pro-kits don't drop too much.

looks good. now go get an alignment. :P

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 03:20 PM

yeah, I wanted about 1 1/4/ inch drop...nothing where i have to worry about curbs and speed bumps...all I need now is the Spoiler to balance it out

ColoradoStang · 05-31-2005, 03:41 PM

was that just the coils? or the entire kit, with sway bars, bushing, etc?

looks great btw!

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 04:00 PM

Just the springs...I'll do the shocks and struts down the road...need more funding :clock:

*madmatt* · 05-31-2005, 04:08 PM

Looks great man, I cant wait to get my steedas on. How was the install? And also, hows the handling.

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 04:28 PM

The install was not so bad...I was told to smack out the control arm bolt but that didn't work...I ended up taking of the two bolts that hold on the shock and lowering the whole rotor and brake assembly...you'll have to go under the hood to snap the brake lines out of the little rubber holder but that's no problem...just need to do that so there is enough slack to lower the control arm all the way. As for the ride it is better than stock...no bounce and I don't feel the bumps in the road...best ride of any car I've drivin. Even though the install is not that hard it might be worth it to have them installed...While I was beating on that fockin bolt forever I was thinking to myself that I would have, but now I know how to do it a little easier so I would do it again, if you don't feel comfortable doing it then 100 bucks is well worth it for an install.

MattJ · 05-31-2005, 04:30 PM

Looks good! Wait a week untill they settle and then youll really be impressed. The chin spoiler really sets it off too.

On another note...

MINERAL GREY > *
:happy9:

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 04:40 PM

Can't wait for the chin spoiler, I'm trying to wait and show my loyalty by ordering it from MT but damn...it's getting hard... :clock:...especially when my sister called me an hour ago telling my Grill Delete came in...I'll probably wait...gotta love the shipping and prices here.

MattJ · 05-31-2005, 04:43 PM

Ya they were on backorder when I was lookning at them at the end of october when I was ordering mine so I had my buddy order mine from the ford dealership he works for, for cost. Only problem was he forgot to order the connecters because they only come with 3 self locking plastic screws.

MineralGT · 05-31-2005, 05:15 PM

OH...I hate being at work knowing my stuff has arrived...oh well, something to look forward to tonight.

stanger00 · 06-02-2005, 02:11 PM

dont forget about the brake dive its just about gone. and once you get some better shocks in you can take some 35mph turns at about double that depending on your tires. on your install you just didnt hit it hard enough to pop off the ball joint. when i took off my old struts i had to use 3/4 inch drive (impact gun didnt work) since my car had 50k miles on it. so if you got high miles then try not to take off the struts first.

Blue02GT · 06-02-2005, 02:27 PM

It's amazing how much better they look with a little drop. I had mine a year before I put the Steeda sports in and I couldn't stand the way it looked. Now when I see a stock car I think how glad I am that I swapped springs.

dmark101 · 06-02-2005, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanger00

i had to use 3/4 inch drive (impact gun didnt work).

WHOA!!!!!!!!!!

MineralGT · 06-02-2005, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanger00

dont forget about the brake dive its just about gone. and once you get some better shocks in you can take some 35mph turns at about double that depending on your tires. on your install you just didnt hit it hard enough to pop off the ball joint. when i took off my old struts i had to use 3/4 inch drive (impact gun didnt work) since my car had 50k miles on it. so if you got high miles then try not to take off the struts first.

I don't see how i could have hit it harder i had a big ass sledge and when that didn't work I used an Air compreeor and a little jack to try a vibrate it loose...It would not even budge so I said screw it and took 5 mins to pop off the strut and it worked perfectly.

Mrktre02 · 06-03-2005, 07:01 AM

looks great newgt.. cant wait to do the same on mine...

MineralGT · 06-03-2005, 07:14 PM

Thanks... :blob10:

05-31-2005, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Finally got my Eibachs on Before Eibachs After Eibachs __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-31-2005, 02:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
raindamier 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 142	Looks much better, I plan on either those or Steeda. Nice drop, 1 1/2 all around? __________________ 2004 Mustang GT Premium-Dark Shadow Gray DiabloSport Predator Tuner, UPR O/R X Pipe, SpinTech Pro Street CatBack System, K&N FIPK, Steeda U/D Pulleys, C&L Plenum, FR 70mm TB

05-31-2005, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Give them a week and they will drop even further __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

05-31-2005, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	looks great! wish I could drop that low damn LTs lol __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

05-31-2005, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ponyman460 Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 120	looks good.... not sure if I'll have ground clearance issues with LT's or not, I have uncut bullitt rears with 1 1/4 coil cut stockers up front. __________________ -Rick 98 White Gt Words To Live By: "if you want it bad enough, go get it! "Live by the Golden Rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules!"

05-31-2005, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
RaginRoush Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 81	Which ones are they, the pro kit or sportlines?

05-31-2005, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
rada Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 270	Looks good, watch out for curbs! LOL!

05-31-2005, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Those are the Pro-Kit springs...before I did the install I measured from the wheel well to the floor and so far the drop on 3 corners was excatly 3/4 inch...the rear right was like 5/8ths of an inch...I figure it will settle...not like anyone will notice 1/8 of an inch anyways...I hope the whole car settles at least another 1/2 inch but the difference is already crazy. Makes the car look so much better...I get my Grill Delete today and still need to order my chin spoiler. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-31-2005, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
dmark101 The World In My Eyes.... Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 120	it will settle. when it does, the final drop should be ~1" to 1.25" total. the pro-kits don't drop too much. looks good. now go get an alignment. :P __________________ damon 2001 ford svt mustang cobra

05-31-2005, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	yeah, I wanted about 1 1/4/ inch drop...nothing where i have to worry about curbs and speed bumps...all I need now is the Spoiler to balance it out __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-31-2005, 03:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
ColoradoStang american muscle Join Date: May 2005 Location: denver - getting slowed by elevation Posts: 205	was that just the coils? or the entire kit, with sway bars, bushing, etc? looks great btw! __________________ 1997 Mustang GT - 5-speed - Black on Black 3.73 gears/Flowmaster Exhaust/"K&N" Intake/CenterForce Dual Friction Racing Clutch/Nitto 555's/Kenwood CD Player '97 Mustang GT Best ET: 14.3 @98 (sae corrected) Currently saving for some BOOST!

05-31-2005, 04:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Just the springs...I'll do the shocks and struts down the road...need more funding :clock: __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-31-2005, 04:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,922	Looks great man, I cant wait to get my steedas on. How was the install? And also, hows the handling. __________________ RPMPlanets

05-31-2005, 04:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	The install was not so bad...I was told to smack out the control arm bolt but that didn't work...I ended up taking of the two bolts that hold on the shock and lowering the whole rotor and brake assembly...you'll have to go under the hood to snap the brake lines out of the little rubber holder but that's no problem...just need to do that so there is enough slack to lower the control arm all the way. As for the ride it is better than stock...no bounce and I don't feel the bumps in the road...best ride of any car I've drivin. Even though the install is not that hard it might be worth it to have them installed...While I was beating on that fockin bolt forever I was thinking to myself that I would have, but now I know how to do it a little easier so I would do it again, if you don't feel comfortable doing it then 100 bucks is well worth it for an install. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-31-2005, 04:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Looks good! Wait a week untill they settle and then youll really be impressed. The chin spoiler really sets it off too. On another note... MINERAL GREY > * :happy9: __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

05-31-2005, 04:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Can't wait for the chin spoiler, I'm trying to wait and show my loyalty by ordering it from MT but damn...it's getting hard... :clock:...especially when my sister called me an hour ago telling my Grill Delete came in...I'll probably wait...gotta love the shipping and prices here. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

05-31-2005, 04:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Ya they were on backorder when I was lookning at them at the end of october when I was ordering mine so I had my buddy order mine from the ford dealership he works for, for cost. Only problem was he forgot to order the connecters because they only come with 3 self locking plastic screws. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

05-31-2005, 05:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	OH...I hate being at work knowing my stuff has arrived...oh well, something to look forward to tonight. __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

06-02-2005, 02:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	It's amazing how much better they look with a little drop. I had mine a year before I put the Steeda sports in and I couldn't stand the way it looked. Now when I see a stock car I think how glad I am that I swapped springs. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

06-03-2005, 07:01 AM	#23 (permalink)
Mrktre02 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 41	looks great newgt.. cant wait to do the same on mine...

06-03-2005, 07:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	Thanks... :blob10: __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page