ProKit Installed OEM Springs OUT! :)
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Just installed my Pro Kit yeasterday with a buddy of mine. The whole installation process took about 5 hours. while taking breaks, talking and eating lunch. It was really easy to do, for anyone who is thinking about the install themsleves, simply just read up on the DIY, because it cant be any simpler than explained. PITA was the fender and the trunk lining.too many bolts and clips.
I suggest you ask a friend to lend a hand with the installation process, an extra pair of hands is always useful. Here are some pics of before and after. Pics are just quick shots with a regular digi, no professionalism or slr stuff. Just though I share.
-Rear bump stops were trimmed.
-Ride quality is alot better than stock IMO
- Less body roll and nicer handling, I could tell the difference right off the bat.
-Drop is conservative but to my liking which is perfect for me, the perfect drop. Nice job Eibach!!!
Before
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2886.jpg)
car awaiting for install.
After
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2911.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2908-1.jpg)
sorry about the kerns hahah just put it down when taking pics.
Before
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2888.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2887.jpg)
After
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2907.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2906.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2903.jpg)
Before
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2891.jpg)
After
I suggest you ask a friend to lend a hand with the installation process, an extra pair of hands is always useful. Here are some pics of before and after. Pics are just quick shots with a regular digi, no professionalism or slr stuff. Just though I share.
-Rear bump stops were trimmed.
-Ride quality is alot better than stock IMO
- Less body roll and nicer handling, I could tell the difference right off the bat.
-Drop is conservative but to my liking which is perfect for me, the perfect drop. Nice job Eibach!!!
Before
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2886.jpg)
car awaiting for install.
After
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2911.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2908-1.jpg)
sorry about the kerns hahah just put it down when taking pics.
Before
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2888.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2887.jpg)
After
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2907.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2906.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2903.jpg)
Before
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2891.jpg)
After
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2909.jpg)
Last edited by iialcii; 10-29-07 at 09:43 PM.
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How's the ride compared to stock? I assume you had non-sports/X Package before...? The drop looks nice in the rear but too bad the front isn't like 1/3-1/2" lower...
This might be a weird question, but do you have any pics of where you placed the jack stands? I'm going to be lowering my g/f's soon and would prefer not to break/bend/damage anything... haha
This might be a weird question, but do you have any pics of where you placed the jack stands? I'm going to be lowering my g/f's soon and would prefer not to break/bend/damage anything... haha
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How's the ride compared to stock? I assume you had non-sports/X Package before...? The drop looks nice in the rear but too bad the front isn't like 1/3-1/2" lower...
This might be a weird question, but do you have any pics of where you placed the jack stands? I'm going to be lowering my g/f's soon and would prefer not to break/bend/damage anything... haha
This might be a weird question, but do you have any pics of where you placed the jack stands? I'm going to be lowering my g/f's soon and would prefer not to break/bend/damage anything... haha
ya i wish the front was a tad lower but its alright, im very happy with the results, ya i had basic suspension non sport. the ride is nice, more responsive than stock IMO. I noticed less body roll right away when taking quick turns, i like to corner my car.
I dont have pictures of where i placed the stands, but ill take some soon and draw arrows using paint and post up in this thread in a about a day or two. i placed it on the main frame
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heres some pics of the frame, and where i placed the car stands. hope it helps
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/2.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/1.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2915.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2912.jpg)
to your other question. YES Im on stock shocks, Will probally be upgrading to coils in the future when I get my wheels. so I can drop to my liking, but its just a thought, maybe the stance of these springs would be perfect with 20's.
Anyone have 20's with the prokit? specs pls for future reference.
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/2.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/1.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2915.jpg)
![](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/iialcii/100_2912.jpg)
to your other question. YES Im on stock shocks, Will probally be upgrading to coils in the future when I get my wheels. so I can drop to my liking, but its just a thought, maybe the stance of these springs would be perfect with 20's.
Anyone have 20's with the prokit? specs pls for future reference.
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Looks great! Do you know if the springs are interchangeable? I mean, the IS350 or the IS250 springs? (specs per Eibach's site)
8287.140 - IS350 - 1.0 in (front) 0.8 in (rear)
8288.140 - IS250 - 1.4 in (front) 1.0 in (rear)
I have a 250 and I was honestly thinking about going w/ the 350 springs, but your setup looks perfect.
-Kevin
8287.140 - IS350 - 1.0 in (front) 0.8 in (rear)
8288.140 - IS250 - 1.4 in (front) 1.0 in (rear)
I have a 250 and I was honestly thinking about going w/ the 350 springs, but your setup looks perfect.
-Kevin
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Looks great! Do you know if the springs are interchangeable? I mean, the IS350 or the IS250 springs? (specs per Eibach's site)
8287.140 - IS350 - 1.0 in (front) 0.8 in (rear)
8288.140 - IS250 - 1.4 in (front) 1.0 in (rear)
I have a 250 and I was honestly thinking about going w/ the 350 springs, but your setup looks perfect.
-Kevin
8287.140 - IS350 - 1.0 in (front) 0.8 in (rear)
8288.140 - IS250 - 1.4 in (front) 1.0 in (rear)
I have a 250 and I was honestly thinking about going w/ the 350 springs, but your setup looks perfect.
-Kevin