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Old 07-01-2010, 02:57 AM
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GE8 Eibach Sportlines

As far as i can tell ill be the first one on this forum installing them. i just got them in today ill try to post pics if i can get my camera to work. And does anyone have them?
 
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I have them, and I'm pretty sure at least two or three others do too.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 03:14 AM
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can you post pics? And how do they feel and handle?
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 03:21 AM
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Check out my photo thread in my sig. If you can handle a rough ride, they're nice for reducing body roll, and it's a nice aggressive drop. They'll hold me over until I can get come coilovers.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 05:51 AM
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I have them too. I love them!
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 07:56 AM
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I have had them for over a year, ordered them direct from Eibach from the first production run.

They ride like shit. Mostly because the stock dampers suck.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 10:07 AM
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i had them and the ride was horrible i went back to stock saving up for some coils or waiting atleast for some one to develop better shocks
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 11:11 AM
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i had it too i think (it could of been the pro kit)...but yeah, i agreed...ride is like shit. went back to stock.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 12:20 PM
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I have had them for over a year, ordered them direct from Eibach from the first production run.

They ride like shit. Mostly because the stock dampers suck.
Chris, you literally got the first set sent out. The stock Fit dampers are terrible! If we do development on some aftermarket dampers I'll let you know.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 12:32 PM
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Aftermarket dampers would be good for lots of us....I'd be in for a set.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 01:36 PM
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hmm...my sportlines ride fine...the ride is a bit bouncy due to the stock shocks but I wouldn't say they ride like sh!t...my wife hates them though so I maybe end up getting something else. It really depends on how much she complains
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 01:39 PM
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i had it too i think (it could of been the pro kit)...but yeah, i agreed...ride is like shit. went back to stock.
You had the Pro-Kit Andy.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 02:51 PM
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Chris, you literally got the first set sent out. The stock Fit dampers are terrible! If we do development on some aftermarket dampers I'll let you know.
Please do. Thanks Tony!
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 03:43 PM
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I've installed them on my '09 base along with a progress rear sway bar. The difference in ride and handling is night and day from stock. Stiffer, no body roll, but definitely a little more bounce than some might be comfortable with. It really depends on the roads in your area. I'm in austin, and the roads are ribbon smooth. At least they are compared to detroit, which is where you are and where I came from. It's going to be a disasterously bouncy ride from hell where you're at man. Good luck. Wear a helmet.
 
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teamkitty, where ya been man?
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 06:08 PM
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i have sportlines as well.

i love the way they ride. i dont know what everyones gripe is about them riding like shit.
but i do plan on changing the shocks soon
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 06:49 PM
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I got them on as well, a little over 7 months now. Seem fine to me, it does suck when you hit bumpy roads though, pretty rough but i guess it doesn't bother me too much. I like the drop, probably one of the lowest for springs and not coils from what i've seen. Probably gonna change out my shocks pretty soon as well.

On the side... anybody know if i'd be able to run a +35 offset on sportlines?
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 07:25 PM
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Every road in VA is bumpy. I will say the car does handle better relatively speaking with the sportlines and progress rsb.

I don't think you will be able to run that offset without stretched tires.
 
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Yeahh I was thinking that... Hmm what are your suggestions on tire size when stretching with a rim size of 16x7.5 +35...? I still wanna have that nice tucked look with the tires as I do with stock rims on sportlines.
 
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Old 07-01-2010, 09:19 PM
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not sure, I'm not really into stretched tires. Hell just run your stock 185's to start.

I like meaty tires and rub like hell on 205/50s with a +42 16x7, rolled the rear but still could run a 5-8mm rear spacer to flush it out.
 


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