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highwaywarrior Fanatic
Name : daryl Age : 41 Location : chesapeake va Joined : 2012-06-09 Post Count : 403 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:06 pm | |
| if they do that would be great. i contacted kevin a few months ago about stiffer springs and he wanted me to send, or go buy a front and rear springs from the dealer and send them to him so he could do calibration etc etc. | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:49 pm | |
| NOT AN APRIL FOOL's JOKE!BROTHERS~!!!!! I just got an email alert!!! 2 pairs just went up for sale!!!!! I BOUGHT ONE INSTANTLY!!!! GOOD LUCK TO WHOEVER FINDS THIS LINK FIRST!!!! A TRUE LEGACY RELIC FOR OUR RIVS!!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/EIBACH-PRO-KIT-LOWERING-SPRINGS-FOR-CADILLAC-SEVILLE-98-99-/181113845030?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:54 pm | |
| CHEAPEST PRICE!!! THEY ARE ON FIRE. GET EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT http://www.ebay.com/itm/EIBACH-PRO-KIT-LOWERING-SPRINGS-FOR-CADILLAC-SEVILLE-98-99-/181113845030?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:03 pm | |
| What's going on!? It's been like 5 minutes and they're still for sale!? Pounce on this availability, people! This is like a level 597 ultra rare item. Don't you get it!? | |
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stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01 Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:22 pm | |
| Hm ......I am thinking myself... | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:48 pm | |
| I am thinking, "Should I pay $50 over retail for a generic set of springs made for Cadillac, or should I just pay a little more for custom Riviera application, to my exact specs?"
Glad you found them, though. Good product, but they are asking too much! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:58 pm | |
| - AA wrote:
- I am thinking, "Should I pay $50 over retail for a generic set of springs made for Cadillac, or should I just pay a little more for custom Riviera application, to my exact specs?"
Glad you found them, though. Good product, but they are asking too much! I'd expect none the less from you, in terms of a custom application. I was about to pay $360 + shipping when I found them on a shady website in December. $300 shipped is awesome. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:31 pm | |
| These same springs used to sell for $249 per set. I guess with shipping they'd be $275-ish? So they're only a little overpriced. It's cool that you're going to be changing your ride quality. They should make a nice improvement - without rattling the car to pieces! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:01 am | |
| - AA wrote:
- These same springs used to sell for $249 per set. I guess with shipping they'd be $275-ish? So they're only a little overpriced. It's cool that you're going to be changing your ride quality. They should make a nice improvement - without rattling the car to pieces!
No way are they overpriced. I challenge you to find them anywhere else. Consider the additional $25 a convenience fee! | |
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al_roethlisberger Junkie
Name : Al Roethlisberger Age : 56 Location : Sanford, NC Joined : 2013-03-12 Post Count : 960 Merit : 24
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:10 am | |
| Good find. I may look at firmer springs at some point, but don't want the car lowered.
That's what I did with the Roadmaster. It's got SS bars, 9C1 springs and Monroe severe duty shocks which firmed up the ride and handling quite a bit but kept the stock ride height.
Al
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:35 pm | |
| FYI. These Eibachs are ~75% stiffer than stock. I am not autocrossing and racing dudes like all of you are.. so I am totally cool with dropping 1-2" and increasing spring rate with a plug n play install for $291.65 SHIPPED! OMG HE LOWERED THE PRICE. WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS WAITING FOR!? | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:43 pm | |
| - Quote :
- OMG HE LOWERED THE PRICE.
Hmm. Why would he do that? I'm waiting for $200 shipped, so I can buy and sell them to you! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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J. Chris Davis Aficionado
Name : Chris Davis Age : 43 Location : Dixon, IL Joined : 2010-04-14 Post Count : 1008 Merit : 19
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:37 pm | |
| I've been watching this. Now they list that they have 3 of these sets in stock now. Wonder where they are getting them from. | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:51 pm | |
| Yo yo yo yo. For all you guys sporting Eibach STS springs, what kind of struts are you running on? Any problems with premature wear and tear? Any and all feedback is appreciated! | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:01 pm | |
| I originally ran KYB's but i blew threw a set (literally) after about a year IIRC. Im using Gabriel ultra's now and they have been on for 30k hard miles now. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:18 pm | |
| Thanks for the note, Mr. Riviera. I still am still on Monroe quick struts minus their quick, wrong part #, springs. Got OEM # Moogs on instead. I guess we'll see what happens once I swap on STS Eibachs.
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albertj Master
Name : Location : Finger Lakes of New York State Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 8688 Merit : 181
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:59 am | |
| - charlieRobinson wrote:
- Yo yo yo yo. For all you guys sporting Eibach STS springs, what kind of struts are you running on? Any problems with premature wear and tear? Any and all feedback is appreciated!
Cain you comment on if the Gabriel's are former than the KYBs? | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:10 pm | |
| - albertj wrote:
- charlieRobinson wrote:
- Yo yo yo yo. For all you guys sporting Eibach STS springs, what kind of struts are you running on? Any problems with premature wear and tear? Any and all feedback is appreciated!
Cain you comment on if the Gabriel's are former than the KYBs? I can't but maybe Mr. Riviera can. EIBACH STS VS OEM Comparison The Eibachs are progressive hence the range in spring rates. Note that the rear Eibachs are initially much softer than OEM rates.. interesting.. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:27 pm | |
| Important to note that "progressive" does not always mean "gradual" in terms of rate change. Depending on the design of the spring, the rate may increase gradually, or it may function as dual rate, e.g. 171 lb up to the bind point, then switch over to 217 lb. You can tell how the springs will function by looking at the coil construction. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:51 pm | |
| - albertj wrote:
- charlieRobinson wrote:
- Yo yo yo yo. For all you guys sporting Eibach STS springs, what kind of struts are you running on? Any problems with premature wear and tear? Any and all feedback is appreciated!
Cain you comment on if the Gabriel's are former than the KYBs? Honestly i cant say i noticed a difference. I was replacing a blown out set so just having a working pair made a big change in ride quality. dont think i could corner any harder with either set though. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:34 pm | |
| - Mr.Riviera wrote:
- albertj wrote:
- charlieRobinson wrote:
- Yo yo yo yo. For all you guys sporting Eibach STS springs, what kind of struts are you running on? Any problems with premature wear and tear? Any and all feedback is appreciated!
Cain you comment on if the Gabriel's are former than the KYBs? Honestly i cant say i noticed a difference. I was replacing a blown out set so just having a working pair made a big change in ride quality. dont think i could corner any harder with either set though.
What else have you done suspension wise? Wish you had the details in your sig! How long have you had the Eibachs installed? | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:43 pm | |
| Haha at some point there is no room for info AND pictures.
I have eibachs, STB, front and rear addco sway bars, and all poly bushings. pretty much covers everything i wanted to do except a rear STB. I would eventually like to sub in a koni insert in place of regular struts, but not till i am able to have the car down to mod it up.
_________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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charlieRobinson Expert
Name : Charlie Age : 39 Location : Knoxville, TN Joined : 2011-05-17 Post Count : 3924 Merit : 31
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:34 am | |
| ARE YOU GUYS READY FOR THIS!?!?!?!?! From the Ebay seller: We contacted our vendor and unfortunately this item for this particular brand has been discontinued. We apologize for the inconvenience and can issue you a full refund or find another set of springs under a different brand that fits your vehicle. Best regards, AKS RACING INC. LOL I GOT APRIL FOOLED! LOL!!!!! LOL!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!! Back to Custom Coil Springs or coil overs! | |
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RidzRiv Addict
Name : Greg Age : 31 Location : Wisconsin Joined : 2011-02-07 Post Count : 590 Merit : 17
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:46 am | |
| Ouch that's kinda like the time I thought I got an addco rear sway bar for 50 bucks! The website had a pay lowest price kind of thing and I tried typing in 50 dollars and google.com for the website. To my surprise it worked and let me check out and pay! or so I thought. 10 minutes later after ordering I got a call from the website.... ha oh well | |
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