Ordered a Eibach kit for 116i

[abmi0000]

Hi Guys.
I went to Autoquip today,i have always had a drop on my cars and thought i wonder if a drop would work on my 116i being on 205/55/16 tyres and all.

Basically its lowering springs made up for the 1 series and its a 30/25mm so therefore not LOW as in these Citi Golofs with tyres rubbing the arches.

What your thoughts on this kit?

I have a good connection with the guys at Tygervalley Autoquip and they ordered me a kit , should be here 10th july.

Kit +fitment+ alignment = R3600

Awesome price i think!:=)::=):

Jarryd

Good solid brand and pricing isn't bad :thumb:

 

[Jarv]

Thanks
Its arriving next week cant wait

ive also ordered a set of 4 Koni STR's stiffened shocks

 

[moranor@axis]

what did you pay for the Konis?

 

[Jarv]

Havent got them yet,but they R3880 at the moment

will do the shock in September

1st Eibach
2nd K&N filter
3rd Gloss blacking the 16" rims (dont feel like spending a fortune on the 17" RFT tyres)
4th will be the shocks

 

[BMW135I]

Awesome. For me that and Koni

 

[abmi0000]

Havent got them yet,but they R3880 at the moment

will do the shock in September

1st Eibach
2nd K&N filter
3rd Gloss blacking the 16" rims (dont feel like spending a fortune on the 17" RFT tyres)
4th will be the shocks

Your tyre profile and width makes significant difference to the handling. Trust me! I would definately consider going up on the 16s especially if they're stock.

 

[moranor@axis]

something wrong with that price on the Koni... is that the cost on some website excluding shipping and duties?

 

[Jarv]

That the price the guy quoted me. Its a specials price running June/July

I have the stock 16" rims 205/55/16 RFT
Im quite happy now with these bridgestone er300's i found a good deal on 17" BMW RFT tyres and rims for 8k on gumtree,but id rather keep what ive got for now and get lower profiles later.

 

[moranor@axis]

dont know how he can be selling at that price... with shipping i would make a loss selling at that price

 

[boost3d]

I had a set on my e36 M...
Rode as comfoRtable as a standard car with all the benefits of the lowered looks and handling.... You definitely can't go wrong with them :=):

 

[Jarv]

Cool!
Just found lekker 17"s to go with the Eibach getting them end of the month

Will post pics as soon as have all the upgraded thingies

Jarryd:rollsmile:

 

[Jarv]

OK guys:Update: so my Eibach kit still hasnt arrived only arriving from KZN next week sometime

Monday or Tuesday i get my 17" M sport pack rims i bought
they a athracite charcoal colour will decide wether they will go gloss black or stay that colour will post pics as soon as they on the car

:thumbs:

 

[ambroseg1]

eibachs is good kit. have lowering springs on my focus ST and am very happy. ride is still comfortable and no problems with speed bumps. That said, if I had known moranor when I bought them I would rather support him as his prices are competitive and his service and response on questions is good.

 

[Dalven]

When are you getting the Eibach kit Cant Wait

 

[Jarv]

@ambroseg the ride of the eibachs is awesome i too had a Fiesta ST and
the ride was hard but comfy..

 

[Jarv]

OK sitting at Autoquip now they fitting my Eibach kit!
Will post pics later on

peaceraise:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

:thumbs:

 

[Funky Toyz]

OK sitting at Autoquip now they fitting my Eibach kit!
Will post pics later on

peaceraise:

Hope you have some before pics also. Would like to see a comparison :thumbs:

 

[ambroseg1]

OK sitting at Autoquip now they fitting my Eibach kit!
Will post pics later on

peaceraise:

:thumbs:

 

[Jarv]

Ok this was the standard suspension with the standard 16" on:

Now with the standard springs and 17" M sport rims:

Now with 17" M rims and Eibach 30/25mm:
(Car is very Dirty)

NOTE: The eibach springs will set lower once a maximum of 500km has been driven .

My Verdict is EXCELLENT Ride!!:thumbs: Its not hard at all even with the lower profiles and the 225's at the back are like glue on the road!Car is pretty low , but no problems YET over speedbumps.:bravo:

I will post better pics once the rain in CT has stopped