Lowering My Z

**Shepp1691** · 11-25-2007, 08:11 PM

I am going to buy lowering springs and am currently trying to decide what to buy. I am leaning towards the Eibach Sportlines and wondered if anyone has used them or had any suggestions?

Thanks

**Benner** · 11-25-2007, 08:24 PM

Your better off getting the Eibach Pro-Kit. The Sportlines are too low of a drop for alot of back road driving. I've got the Pro-Kit and while it's pretty low, it's not so low that I'm dragging my y-pipe everywhere I go.

**RDS** · 11-25-2007, 08:35 PM

I just lowered mine with the Eibach sportlines. Make sure you can find a ramp you get your car on to align it. that was a pain!

**Eugenio_SS** · 11-25-2007, 09:36 PM

I'd go w/ Prokits instead of Sportlines...
do a search... that topic has been covered many times.

**camarojunky74** · 11-25-2007, 11:31 PM

pro kit here as well, just lowered mine this weekend and am very pleased with the results,
and at the same time wondering how others get around with the sportlines thats pretty crazy, i mean its low but in a classy way not in a cholo buick regal way, i dunno just me lol

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 11-26-2007, 12:29 AM

I'm thinking the same thing. I have the pro-kit and can't imagine being any lower and being able to have fun on the streets. I already know every pot hole, large crack, bump, and steep driveway in the city.

**Shepp1691** · 11-26-2007, 04:53 AM

This car is not my daily driver, but I also dont feel like ripping the exhaust off on a curb or steep driveway. Thanks for the info

**02ultraZ** · 11-26-2007, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by camarojunky74

pro kit here as well, just lowered mine this weekend and am very pleased with the results,
and at the same time wondering how others get around with the sportlines thats pretty crazy, i mean its low but in a classy way not in a cholo buick regal way, i dunno just me lol

How long did it take you to complete the job?

**turboz28** · 11-26-2007, 07:23 AM

Any pics of cars with the pro-kit?

**camarojunky74** · 11-26-2007, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by 02ultraZ

How long did it take you to complete the job?

well because i used my gf parents shop , they had a strut comp on the wall, really nice setup, it took me about 3 hours and then probably about a half an hour for an oil change,

so i was in an out in 4 hours start to finish and driving away,
and i do have pics as well as soon as i get home from work i will post them on my home comp.

**Eugenio_SS** · 11-26-2007, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by turboz28

Any pics of cars with the pro-kit?

pix in my signature on the 17x11, are w/ prokits... the pix of 18x10.5 are other springs.

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 11-26-2007, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by turboz28

Any pics of cars with the pro-kit?

Pro-kit with 18" C5 Z06 wheels.

**cobrahunter** · 11-26-2007, 10:33 PM

Prokit with 17x9.5s and 18x10.5s

295/35 ZR-18 Firehawk Wideovals

**tonyjnjz** · 11-26-2007, 11:02 PM

strano springs/koni's

**turboz28** · 11-27-2007, 05:18 AM

Thanks guys, they look really good.

**The Guz** · 11-27-2007, 07:48 AM

Let us know if you like the eibach springs. I have read a lot of bad things about guys lowering with eibachs. Saying the ride is to rough and that the car feels likes it's going to fall apart. They are happy with the look they give but unhappy with the ride quality. I have also read of guys swapping back to stock springs because the ride sucked. Just wanted to let you know.

**camarojunky74** · 11-27-2007, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by The Guz

Let us know if you like the eibach springs. I have read a lot of bad things about guys lowering with eibachs. Saying the ride is to rough and that the car feels likes it's going to fall apart. They are happy with the look they give but unhappy with the ride quality. I have also read of guys swapping back to stock springs because the ride sucked. Just wanted to let you know.

agreed, i will be returning to stock or strano in the next few days

**Shepp1691** · 11-27-2007, 09:12 AM

is the ride that bad even just with the pro kit?

**02ultraZ** · 11-27-2007, 09:14 AM

If you drop a car you have to stiffen up the ride or else you will be bottoming out left and right. Thats also why your car handles better, less body roll puts higher pressure to the pavement. Slow down on the back roads that have dips or pot holes, and def. slow down in the city or else you will shake your car apart...