Advantages of the Eibach Pro-Kit:
- Excellent ride quality - comfortable in cruising
- Sportiv
Advantages of the Eibach Pro-Kit:
- Excellent ride quality - comfortable in cruising
- Sportive handling in cornering, resulting in improved performance
- Lowered center of gravity, increased stability
- Enhanced appearance of vehicle
- 10 year product warranty
Pro-Kits are available for nearly every model produced by over 40 European, American, Japanese,
Australian and other main vehicle manufacturers out of Korea and Malaysia.
Summary: This is a highly streetable product that won't wreck your car's ride (depends on your choice of dampers of course). When I first got this I felt like I was sitting down on the street and I still feel like I sit lower than most cars (in Calgary everybody wants to drive a truck) In the Acura CL or Honda Accord, due to its 1.3 inch drop this is about the only product that will eliminate almost completely the wheel well gap and have it not look awkward like a race car. H&R OE isn't enough of a change and H&R Sport or Eibach Sportline will make your ride worse and require a rear camber kit. I'd say 1.5 inch drop max for this car for it to still properly integrate with the rest of your stock parts. 2/3 or 3/4 dive and squat eliminated due to shorter suspension travel. I do notice short up and down motions instead of the old large ones at highway speeds, 65 mph plus, which is where I found the stock suspension objectionable. This suggests the Tokico Illumina/Eibach Pro Kit combo is still a bit soft for serious race use. A coilover kit, if you are willing to pay the price premium and need the ride height adjustability will give you better handling because the dampers and coils are designed to work together.
Strengths: - streetable, comfy ride
- no rear camber kit required, only alignment adjustment needed was toe-in
- eliminates the big up and down motions at highway speeds that are bothersome in the stock Accord suspension
- not enough of a drop to scrape muffler on things in most cases
Weaknesses: - can still feel smaller up and down motions around town, suggests spring tuning is a bit conservative
- Neuspeed or H&R would be a better choice for more hard core tuner people
- can't match handling sharpness of a full coilover kit
- can't get Eibach Pro-Dampers for this car
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Summary: Great upgrade, I believe suspension should always be your first upgrade in any vehicle. So far I still ride comfortably, but i recommend aftermarket struts or shocks. My stock struts were shot shortly after install. My ride is 1.5" lower and I hug the corners.
Strengths: Great lowering stance/center of gravity, ride quality
Weaknesses: I scrap because of my bodykit, but I'm getting better.
Similar Products Used: KYB GR-2 gas struts
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Year / Model Reviewed: 2004 Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Summary: I put Eibach Pro Kit springs on my 04 Alero about 1 month ago and am happy I did. They lowered the car nicely, about 1.5 inches front and back, and everyone who knows the car thinks it looks great now. Even wifey noticed and loves the look and she couldn't care less about cars.
CORNERING is unbelievably tight as there is NO BODY SWAY. One thing I had to get used to is that the car now wants to make much tighter turns than before - which I like a lot. I was and still am amazed at the take off - smoother than original and cat like.
RIDE QUALITY: Initially there was a distinct sharp bang from the right front wheel. Before installing the springs I had read the reviews at CARREVIEW so I expected that, but, as I drove the car more and more over rough roads the bang became irritating and unacceptable. Before taking it back to the mechanic I jacked the front of the vehicle up and while it was supported on an approved stand I twisted the right front spring about 1 inch clockwise. Since then - no more bang out of that area and still a smooth, firm, sure, ride.
Also, NO RUBBING from the tires as clearance still is respectable. I have 16 inch wheels on the Alero now (original) and will be putting on 18 inch wheels in April for summer driving fun and appearance. Can't wait. Did the measuring and as long as I stay within the fitment recommendations I am expecting no problems. I think before lowering a vehicle it would be a good idea for the owner to do some measuring and then get a company like Sears (where I purchased the springs and had the installation done) to sign off on the job. That way, if there is a problem such as wheel rub or bottoming out that can't be fixed Sears can make good on the deal. Anyway, I am very happy with Eibach Pro-Kit springs and recommend them. Best part of all, I got two cool Eibach decals out of the deal. Not bad A-tall for $640! Price includes installation and alignment.
Strengths: Improved the appearance without making the car look like a sled. Firm, solid ride. Markedly improved take off and cornering (very sure cornering) - no guessing whether they are worth the money. The car actually drives like a sports car now. Two cool Eibach decals come with the kit.
Weaknesses: Be ready for more distinct thumping sounds and more sports car-like ride over the bumps than original springs, but, there should not be any banging or clanging.
Year / Model Reviewed: 2004 Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Summary: I put Eibach Pro Kit springs on my 04 Alero about 1 month ago and am happy I did. They lowered the car nicely, about 1.5 inches front and back, and everyone who knows the car thinks it looks great now. Even wifey noticed and loves the look and she couldn't care less about cars.
CORNERING is unbelievably tight as there is NO BODY SWAY. One thing I had to get used to is that the car now wants to make much tighter turns than before - which I like a lot. I was and still am amazed at the take off - smoother than original and cat like.
RIDE QUALITY: Initially there was a distinct sharp bang from the right front wheel. Before installing the springs I had read the reviews at CARREVIEW so I expected that, but, as I drove the car more and more over rough roads the bang became irritating and unacceptable. Before taking it back to the mechanic I jacked the front of the vehicle up and while it was supported on an approved stand I twisted the right front spring about 1 inch clockwise. Since then - no more bang out of that area and still a smooth, firm, sure, ride.
Also, NO RUBBING from the tires as clearance still is respectable. I have 16 inch wheels on the Alero now (original) and will be putting on 18 inch wheels in April for summer driving fun and appearance. Can't wait. Did the measuring and as long as I stay within the fitment recommendations I am expecting no problems. I think before lowering a vehicle it would be a good idea for the owner to do some measuring and then get a company like Sears (where I purchased the springs and had the installation done) to sign off on the job. That way, if there is a problem such as wheel rub or bottoming out that can't be fixed Sears can make good on the deal. Anyway, I am very happy with Eibach Pro-Kit springs and recommend them. Best part of all, I got two cool Eibach decals out of the deal. Not bad A-tall for $640! Price includes installation and alignment.
Strengths: Improved the appearance without making the car look like a sled. Firm, solid ride. Markedly improved take off and cornering (very sure cornering) - no guessing whether they are worth the money. The car actually drives like a sports car now. Two cool Eibach decals come with the kit.
Weaknesses: Be ready for more distinct thumping sounds and more sports car-like ride over the bumps than original springs, but, there should not be any banging or clanging.
Similar Products Used: none - my first time
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Summary: it seems a lot of these reviews don't give any relevent information so im here to help.
if your looking to increase the handling performance of your car...while still trying
to retain decent ride comfort these are the springs for you.they are progressive rate so that means with everyday driving they have a softer rate but when you push your car and the springs start to compress
in a turn they get stiffer giving you a more sporty feel. its the best of both worlds. currently im running koni yellows with sus. techniques sway bars so im sure that helps too. as far as ride hight goes, i think traditionaly eibachs ride a bit higher in the front than the rear, i solved this problem with
my struts since they are slightly adjustable. ride height is perfect for year round driving. it provides the perfect blend of stiffness, height, and ride comfort for everyday driving. if your looking to really take the curves these will do the job but i highly recommend sway bars too. good luck.
Strengths: handling, ride comfort, lowers tastefully-not slammed to ground
Weaknesses: rear coils slam together on large bumps making clunking noises...i would assume its because they are progressive rate springs
Similar Products Used: stock
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