Eibach springs

melbzetec · 02-01-2008, 05:02 PM

Boys, I've got myself a nice set of eibach springs and want to know who best to fit them.

Ford Dealer is quoting $350. Pedders $401 including wheel alignment.

Seems steep, or am I dreaming? I thought Matt did the swap for about $200 something?????

photn · 02-01-2008, 05:17 PM

what about MIDAS?

they are good as well.

otherwise just take it to your local mechanic shop. its not a difficult job if you know what your doing. i did it with my father to his AU.

tabaccs · 02-01-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

Boys, I've got myself a nice set of eibach springs and want to know who best to fit them.

Ford Dealer is quoting $350. Pedders $401 including wheel alignment.

Seems steep, or am I dreaming? I thought Matt did the swap for about $200 something?????

I enquired at pedders in brunswick and im pretty sure they were cheaper than that.. By the way how much did u get the eibachs for, ive wanted to get a set of them for a while now...

FOCUSonTHIS · 02-01-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tabaccs

By the way how much did u get the eibachs for, ive wanted to get a set of them for a while now...

Don't worry we will find out where he lives. You can take the rear springs I will take the front

vtr007 · 02-01-2008, 09:31 PM

Was looking at Koni shocks and came across Eibach springs and jusy woundering what there like?? looking at them for the mondeo, never heard of them before.

**Stav** · 02-01-2008, 09:50 PM

Mr Eibach is a very nice fellow and the products from memory are from Germany? Why not call them?

melbzetec · 02-01-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tabaccs

I enquired at pedders in brunswick and im pretty sure they were cheaper than that.. By the way how much did u get the eibachs for, ive wanted to get a set of them for a while now...

Tabaccs..roughly $300 including freight from european-parts.net

melbzetec · 02-01-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vtr007

Was looking at Koni shocks and came across Eibach springs and jusy woundering what there like?? looking at them for the mondeo, never heard of them before.

They are German and are generally regarded as amongst the best you can get. These springs are sold by Ford in the UK as a genuine suspension upgrade for the LR Focus with stock shocks. Yet to have them fitted, but by reputation a good progressive spring, that drops ride by about an inch, improves handling, but still a very comfortable ride

tabaccs · 03-01-2008, 11:04 AM

Cheers mate, mite have to give them a look next pay packet

tabaccs · 03-01-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

Don't worry we will find out where he lives. You can take the rear springs I will take the front

Ok sweet, let me know where he lives and we'll organise a night to do it.. hehe jokes

melbzetec · 03-01-2008, 11:36 AM

I've decided to go with Pedders (St Kilda).

Gut feel, but talking to these guys on the phone, they seemed intelligent, interested, and will do a full suspension check prior to going to Oran Park. Plus I have a "knock" coming from the front suspension, so they'll sort that as well

For the extra $50-$100 compared to the Ford Dealer, I figure I am dealing with suspension specialists, so fingers crossed they do a good job.

Basically, I got a good vibe talking to them!

FOCUSonTHIS · 03-01-2008, 11:46 AM

I would make my cousin do my lowered suspension. Only because he is my cousin and also my mechanic and does suspension repairs as a day job

tabaccs · 03-01-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

I've decided to go with Pedders (St Kilda).

Plus I have a "knock" coming from the front suspension, so they'll sort that as well

I had the same "knock" coming from the front end about 6 months ago, turned out to be a loose joint in the lower left control arm.. Conveniently it was out of warranty and i had to fork out $600 to replace it.. I do hope this isn't the case for you! Goodluck!!

melbzetec · 03-01-2008, 04:33 PM

Ouch. Could be an expensive exercise!!!