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Old 10-09-02, 02:49 AM
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Default L-tuned or Eibach Springs: Which one is REALLY shorter???

I have searched pages and pages of CL info but got nothing definitive about which of the two will provide a lower drop? There's a lot of numbers thrown around but nothing that sounded certain for sure.

Would someone who knows it pls. respond? I need to make a decision quickly. Thanks MUCH!!!

I already know that Eibach made the L-tuned but I'm still of the impression that the two are physically different.
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white...

to a great extent, i firmly believe that Eibach will not make a springs JUST for L-tuned...too much cost is involved...just my $0.01.
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to a great extent, i firmly believe that Eibach will not make a springs JUST for L-tuned...too much cost is involved...just my $0.01.
Absolutely agree with your logic. But when I searched, I found that some members would say that the Eibach is stiffer than the L-tuned, or the L-tuned would drop the car more than the Eibach, still others would say the complete opposite. These discussions confuse me since these guys must be seeing a difference between the two springs. I'm hoping that anyone with direct knowledge to say that "Yes, they are one and the same", or "No, the L-tuned is a softer spring than the Eibach". Maybe I should take a poll but someone here must definitely be on the know. GS4will, thanks for your input.

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white...

funny you brought up this topic as i was just comparing some specs the other day on several different spring after i have seen HR, Eibach and my jdm springs.

Eibach gives the least drop, F(~25-30mm), R(~10-15mm)
HR spec says "1.4/1.2" drop..but the actual the down is not as much as my jdm springs of 35mm/30mm...visually, a significance.
on the spec sheet, both should drop about the same.

also the Eibach have higher spring rate, though with lesser drop, it actually is slightly firmer springs.
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Originally posted by GS4Will
white...

funny you brought up this topic as i was just comparing some specs the other day on several different spring after i have seen HR, Eibach and my jdm springs.

Eibach gives the least drop, F(~25-30mm), R(~10-15mm)
HR spec says "1.4/1.2" drop..but the actual the down is not as much as my jdm springs of 35mm/30mm...visually, a significance.
on the spec sheet, both should drop about the same.

also the Eibach have higher spring rate, though with lesser drop, it actually is slightly firmer springs.
Hey GS4will...

Good stuff- thanks! How do you like your JDM springs?
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sure...they are might comfy..and the lowered LOOK...

i was a bit concerned before i put on 18x9+10 +37 offsets f+r..but no rubbing at all:eek:
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