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To Eibach or not to Eibach? Advice appreciated

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Post by idej_z4 » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:12 pm

ben g wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
idej_jedi wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:46 pm
ben g wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:48 pm

The offset is the ET number of the wheel. 8j/8.5j refers to the width of the alloy. 1J is 1 inch. I think you're getting them confused.
I know what the J is...
Your previous reply insinuated you didn't, that's all. Now mr wilks has explained it, it makes sense now :thumbsup: calm down :lol:
Not sure why you’re saying calm down, but glad it’s all been cleared up. :thumbsup: I probably need to understand offsets a bit more.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:07 pm

idej_jedi wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:12 pm I probably need to understand offsets a bit more.
So do I!

I think I am starting to get the hang of it - it is ET, or IS in BMW terms (that is how they stamp it on their wheels) !

Standard wheels on a 3.0 E86 had an ET of 47 on the front and 50 on the rear.

Now I'm heading into conjecture, but I believe ET is the distance in mm from the hub-face to the centre-line of the rim so in simple terms a lower number ET sits further out in the wheel-arch.

Hopefully someone can put us both right, or wrong!

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Post by ben84 » Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:19 pm

Lots of great advice, thanks so much guys, will look at shocks and see what I can find. Also any suggestions on uprated anti roll bar links, cant seem to find any online or will the OEM ones be sufficient?

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Post by Steve84N » Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:53 am

Just use OEM, very cheap and perfectly adequate.

Aftermarket are expensive and only really needed where you're lowered a lot.
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Post by Rassi » Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:49 am

dhobbs wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:15 pm I have the b12 kit and I do find them crashy compared to standard. The lowered look I like and the handling is so much better (but then my shocks were knackered).
That is interesting. I went from 17" runflat and a 120.000 km SE suspension to 18" non-runflat and Bilstein B12 and found that the ride was a lot better.
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Post by Austin » Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:26 am

Hi Ben

I have just updated my springs to Eibachs and my initial thoughts are all positive. Yes its firm, but the car feels more balanced and sure going into bends. The lowered look is perfect for what I wanted as it reduces the wheel arch gap. Whatever you do, it will feel better than driving round on 2 broken springs :thumbsup:
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Post by ben84 » Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:46 am

Many thanks Steve, I assumed the OEM links would be ok with only a 30mm drop. Austin that is also great to hear! looking forward to seeing how it sits with a subtle drop. I will update this thread with before and after pics next week once the springs have arrived. :thumbsup:

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Post by dhobbs » Fri Oct 13, 2017 3:26 pm

Rassi wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:49 am
dhobbs wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:15 pm I have the b12 kit and I do find them crashy compared to standard. The lowered look I like and the handling is so much better (but then my shocks were knackered).
That is interesting. I went from 17" runflat and a 120.000 km SE suspension to 18" non-runflat and Bilstein B12 and found that the ride was a lot better.
It's definitely better but I feel more bumps than before. Some would say more freedback. Definitely worth it though.
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Post by williamdefender » Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:53 pm

Ive a full set for sale , should save you some dosh.
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