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I had my springs fitted last week (#E10-55-019-01-22) and it dropped the ride height only about 10mm.

Has anybody else locally had the same springs installed? Some owner's on the big forum have had a greater drop in height some not so, maybe manufacturing tolerances are the cause?

I did ask the installer to be sure the bolts were tightened after loading the suspension.

Andrew.

I am also surprised at the ride height of mine which is about 350ml out of the box.However I didn't measure before so not sure what the difference is.

However I did about 450 klms on then today and have to say they are amazing!! Perhaps a little bit harsher on low speed rough surfaces but better ride in all other circumstances.The initial roll/settle feel on corners has gone and the thing just hangs on ,easily the best handling MX I have dríven and that includes NA/NB/NC with just about every popular combination except OHLINS.Run included some spirited stuff on damp roads and where other MXers reported some slip and slide mine felt very safe and secure.

Totallt satisfied and amazed that the difference under $800 including fitting and alignment has made!! Put me down an Eibach fan!

Will be interesting to see if it settles and yes they were fitted correctly.

Peter.

Springs tend to settle if you allow more than a few days.

I had my Eibach Pro springs fitted to my ND for three months now. First in Australia, I think.
My current measurements from centre of hub to guard are: front 345mm; rear 350mm. That is a drop of 22mm front and rear from my oem measure. The initial drop was 5mm less than that but settled after a week or so. Like Peter, mine were installed as per the recommended procedure. I am extremely happy with the result, and indeed I think it was Peters ride in my car that convinced him to get the Eibachs. Make sure you get a performance alignment to get the best out of them.

Yes it was the ride in Brians car that sold me on the Eibach's.
I wasn't going to spend money on this car and would probably waited and got coilovers later but the difference these made was immediately noticable and it was an easy decision.
One of the great benefits of this forum and having friends with MX's is the chance to try things before you buy.

Peter.

If anyone's keen on these I have a set I'm selling viewtopic.php?style=3&f=44&t=74143

RF on Eibachs. It's a pretty substantial drop. 30mm.