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Here are some facts for anyone looking to get a set of Eibachs.
1) DO NOT BELIEVE the fact that Eibach says that the front and rear will lower the car 1.2 inches. The coils level out the car completely eliminating the rake, (which is important to the stance of the 997). Its too low in the back now.
2) Fact number 2.... this is where common sense kicks in. For the car to be leveled out, that means the rear coils do not equally lower the car. The rear coils obviously lower the car more than what the front coils do. Read that again if you did not understand
3) I am speaking from fact as I just left Mod Auto in SoCal and am furious I wasted money. The car looks absolutely funny. Tomorrow morning they are switching the original coils back. Anyone want to buy some 3 hour old Eibach sports.
That sucks. Would you mind posting a photo or two?
I will post pics in the morning. I have pre pics but it is too dark to take pics but will in the morning.
This is something all should realize. We all like these pics of people posting pics of COUPES with Eibachs. Is everyone noticing these cars are now level? The slight rake in these cars means everything IMO, especially in a cabriolet like I have.
For a car to be level from once having a rake, means obviously, factually, scientifically that the rear coils are not equal drops like Eibach claims. Even for a coupe. We measured from the bottom of the rim to the peak of the wheel well and sure enough the measurement was exact. That also proves that Eibach's rear coil drops the car MORE than the front coil. If Eibachs claim that the front and rear coils drop the car 1.2 inches, then the car would still retain its rake and just be lower. But look around everyone, the cars are level. (which can pass on a coupe, but I still prefer a slight rake on any 997).
I would check if they left any parts out. I have Eibach and they are great springs. No problem with the rear being lower than the front.
During the drive home, yes the coils did "feel" good, but the level of the car aesthetically looked awkward. If you have a level car and punch it, then you have a higher front than the rear. If you keep the rake, then gas it, the car is now level. Ta daaaaa
I will post pics in the morning. I have pre pics but it is too dark to take pics but will in the morning.
This is something all should realize. We all like these pics of people posting pics of COUPES with Eibachs. Is everyone noticing these cars are now level? The slight rake in these cars means everything IMO, especially in a cabriolet like I have.
For a car to be level from once having a rake, means obviously, factually, scientifically that the rear coils are not equal drops like Eibach claims. Even for a coupe. We measured from the bottom of the rim to the peak of the wheel well and sure enough the measurement was exact. That also proves that Eibach's rear coil drops the car MORE than the front coil. If Eibachs claim that the front and rear coils drop the car 1.2 inches, then the car would still retain its rake and just be lower. But look around everyone, the cars are level. (which can pass on a coupe, but I still prefer a slight rake on any 997).
Any chance there's more weight over the rear of the vert that causes this issue?
I have H&R and the car is considerably lower, speed HUMPS, not just bumps, become a problem. By problem I mean that you can hear the lower hanging plastic air lips (the ones under the car) scrape. These are rubber and super cheap so I am not worried about it but it does happen. The bumps in the road are much more noticeable.
Now, with that said, I absolutely love the way it drives and looks. Pic below during install (preloaded)
Any chance there's more weight over the rear of the vert that causes this issue?
That is what I am thinking. That could be Eibach's saving grace. Cause their numbers are not jiving. So I looked for a 3rd time and they dont differentiate between cabs and coupes.
These shots I took 5 minutes ago. Today I am going in for the spacers. Still not sure to keep the coils. About to call and lift car back up. The first pic is pre coils
02-15-2017, 01:33 AM
