FOR Dr. Evil.... Lower than a snakes tum!
12 December 2002, 03:43 PM
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there you go mate.. as you forgot your camera
your weapon of choice post springage
Keep it shiny side up and between the ditches 007
Top night out mate... make sure you're up again soon
cheers
trouser
12 December 2002, 06:13 PM
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what have you done..sold him my old dampers and springs???
LOL
just needs neon now! lol
Phil
LOL
just needs neon now! lol
Phil
12 December 2002, 07:36 PM
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Before (with Prodrive Eibachs)
After (with '02 Eibachs)
Trouser - thanks again mate for fitting my car in today and putting the Eibach '02 springs on, they are awesome, the car is even better than the prodrive springs, there is less body roll and less diving under braking - and the handling is much improved in general! love 'em!
I'll be up again after Xmas I'm sure, must do the beers again!
And i'll keep it shiny side up!
Mikey - thanks matey, it was bl**dy cold out earlier wasn't it!
Salsa - LOL neons, don't think I'd get away with that mod matey!
Thanks to Glen & Becks for their work on the car today, its amazing how much better the lights are when they are aligned properly! thanks for sort that too!
Cheers, Alex
PS. the '02 Eibach has dropped the back another 10mm (i reckon) and the front around the same!
[Edited by DrEvil - 12/12/2002 7:37:34 PM]
After (with '02 Eibachs)
Trouser - thanks again mate for fitting my car in today and putting the Eibach '02 springs on, they are awesome, the car is even better than the prodrive springs, there is less body roll and less diving under braking - and the handling is much improved in general! love 'em!
I'll be up again after Xmas I'm sure, must do the beers again!
And i'll keep it shiny side up!
Mikey - thanks matey, it was bl**dy cold out earlier wasn't it!
Salsa - LOL neons, don't think I'd get away with that mod matey!
Thanks to Glen & Becks for their work on the car today, its amazing how much better the lights are when they are aligned properly! thanks for sort that too!
Cheers, Alex
PS. the '02 Eibach has dropped the back another 10mm (i reckon) and the front around the same!
[Edited by DrEvil - 12/12/2002 7:37:34 PM]
12 December 2002, 07:54 PM
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....just what the doctor ordered ......
Looks the bolloxs
Very sweet lookin' scoob Dr Evil
Rice Rocket
ps - go for the noens you can justify it later
Looks the bolloxs
Very sweet lookin' scoob Dr Evil
Rice Rocket
ps - go for the noens
you can justify it later 
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12 December 2002, 08:54 PM
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Cant seem to notice that much difference in right height. Well, not from the pictures anyway.
So Dr is the new eibachs much better than the prodrive springs?? If so i'll be rining up the TSL meister sraught away (well first thing tomorrow anyway)
So Dr is the new eibachs much better than the prodrive springs?? If so i'll be rining up the TSL meister sraught away (well first thing tomorrow anyway)
13 December 2002, 09:27 AM
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Cheers you lot.
The pictures really don't give you a good impression of the difference, but it was noticably lower after the springs were fitted.
I'd say ultimately the ride is better, I've done my normal drive to work this morning via some good and some bad B roads - and the strange thing is it seems to handle the bumps better, certain places I definitely used to hit the bump stops (or rather hear a thud) at certains speeds, I don't anymore!
As for the handling, it is so well composed, there is a quite a huge difference with the new Eibachs, much less body roll and much reduced nose diving under braking. Definitely able to carry more speed through the corners.
All in all, I don't think its impaired the comfort side of the ride quality to any great degree (or rather noticable degree).
I would whole heartly recommend them!
Rice - NOOOO no neons on this one mate!
As for 18"s, I've been down that route before and found with the roads I use that it wasn't a good idea - hence the lightweight 17"s instead.
The Eibachs should be top of any Euro owners list of mods to-do!
I just can't believe how well sorted they have got it!
Rgds, Alex
PS. HHxx - indeed, a turbo is on the list of mods, but the plan is to buy a new car end of next year with a turbo already in it!
[Edited by DrEvil - 12/13/2002 9:30:00 AM]
The pictures really don't give you a good impression of the difference, but it was noticably lower after the springs were fitted.
I'd say ultimately the ride is better, I've done my normal drive to work this morning via some good and some bad B roads - and the strange thing is it seems to handle the bumps better, certain places I definitely used to hit the bump stops (or rather hear a thud) at certains speeds, I don't anymore!
As for the handling, it is so well composed, there is a quite a huge difference with the new Eibachs, much less body roll and much reduced nose diving under braking. Definitely able to carry more speed through the corners.
All in all, I don't think its impaired the comfort side of the ride quality to any great degree (or rather noticable degree).
I would whole heartly recommend them!
Rice - NOOOO no neons on this one mate!
As for 18"s, I've been down that route before and found with the roads I use that it wasn't a good idea - hence the lightweight 17"s instead.
The Eibachs should be top of any Euro owners list of mods to-do!
I just can't believe how well sorted they have got it!
Rgds, Alex
PS. HHxx - indeed, a turbo is on the list of mods, but the plan is to buy a new car end of next year with a turbo already in it!
[Edited by DrEvil - 12/13/2002 9:30:00 AM]
13 December 2002, 09:56 AM
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PS. forgot to mention, still made it over the work car park's speed ramps (some of the worst I've come across, very similar to the ones near you MATTeL) - no issues, no scraping sounds or anything! 
13 December 2002, 12:21 PM
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Looking good Alex - hope the Eibachs are doing their job after the Prodrives
I'm in next week for my lights setting up - it'd be nice to see a bit with the HIDs in after the dog's b comments on them from others. Do we guess the factory settings are miles out?
Apple
I'm in next week for my lights setting up - it'd be nice to see a bit with the HIDs in after the dog's b comments on them from others
. Do we guess the factory settings are miles out?Apple
13 December 2002, 12:41 PM
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That is good news Alex, I still scrape on some bumps now and again with him "old" Eibach springs... don't think I an afford the extra drop!
See it on Sunday hopefully!
I love the look of that car... it really is subtle and very evil looking... so 50% like the driver then!
See it on Sunday hopefully!
I love the look of that car... it really is subtle and very evil looking... so 50% like the driver then!
13 December 2002, 02:02 PM
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Apple - after our chat, I spoke to Graham regarding your requirements (while I was up there) - I really do think you should consider the '02 Eibachs for yours - as I said get Graham to take you out in his 4dr WRX, he has them fitted - I think you'll find they will fix the issues you have - at a lot less cost.
MATTeL - I think thats more the size of your body kit mate!
Plus, in your case you already have a very good set-up!
Mikey - LOL
Ice Man - just the springs - both Graham and Paul were amazed how well these worked on the GX, as the damper rate is ever so slightly different to the WRX, which is the car they were designed for (WRX that is).
Just taken some colleagues out to the pub, they were more than a little surprised how well the car handles for a family estate!
MATTeL - I think thats more the size of your body kit mate!
Plus, in your case you already have a very good set-up!
Mikey - LOL
Ice Man - just the springs - both Graham and Paul were amazed how well these worked on the GX, as the damper rate is ever so slightly different to the WRX, which is the car they were designed for (WRX that is).
Just taken some colleagues out to the pub, they were more than a little surprised how well the car handles for a family estate!
15 December 2002, 12:05 AM
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Perfect, is what I would say. Dr Evil / Trouser, how much for a set of these + fitting? (MY02 WRX???)
Edited to say what lip spoiler is that? The OE Subaru one???
[Edited by Edcase - 12/15/2002 12:06:51 AM]
Edited to say what lip spoiler is that? The OE Subaru one???
[Edited by Edcase - 12/15/2002 12:06:51 AM]
17 December 2002, 12:38 PM
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WRXROB - well I heard you were in Bannings recently, spending more, so pots n kettles! (sold those wheels yet? )
Trouser - sorry mate, for some reason thought it was more than that!?!
)Trouser - sorry mate, for some reason thought it was more than that!?!
02 January 2003, 10:37 PM
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DrEvil, without wanting to sound like a stalker looks like I may be getting the same wheels as well as the same springs
Can you tell me if there was any noticeable difference with the lightweight wheels over the standard WRX 17's?
Can you tell me if there was any noticeable difference with the lightweight wheels over the standard WRX 17's?
07 January 2003, 11:51 AM
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£325+vat ! - seems reasonable to me, if my existing STI dampers are in OK condition would it be fine just to replace the springs ?? - classic scoob mine is..