scottsoulby Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 hi, just a quick question for you guys with: Nismo kit 18" Rays, standard tyres eibach lowering springs have any of you had problems with the kit being to low to the ground? i.e car parks, multi storeys or speed bumps? didnt want to lower my car then find out i cant drive it certain places thanks, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 If it helps I have a body kit and the car is lowered 30mm on coilovers. That leaves about 9 cms clearance. I can do some spped bumps but not the home made ones. Motorway service station fuelling can also be fun as they all seem to have them too. A little bit higher and you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I supplied the Eibach springs for Vermas car, he had the Nismo kit and for a few weeks with the RAYS wheels, it caused no problems with speed bumps and we have a few here… The Eibachs are labelled as a 30mm drop front and rear, however, in real terms its about 27mm front and rear, perfect… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 depends on the bumps. The ones entering IKEA nr Oldham are nasty and I have to take it very carefully in my standard height Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 You'll be ok! Just learn how best to go over speed bumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 You'll be ok! Just learn how best to go over speed bumps. +1 or find a different route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Was my very first meaningful upgrade many years ago. Best springs on the market. You should have no issues with normal size humps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 You'll be ok! Just learn how best to go over speed bumps. +1 or find a different route +2 on the different route, getting pretty good at it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 If it helps I have a body kit and the car is lowered 30mm on coilovers. That leaves about 9 cms clearance. I can do some spped bumps but not the home made ones. Motorway service station fuelling can also be fun as they all seem to have them too. A little bit higher and you will be fine. Martin, do you know if you have the same Var 3 setup as me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have Rays with 235/40 F , 255/40 R tyres, lowered on the eibachs. The car looks and feels VERY low, i scrape the rubber on the bumper on virtually every speed hump there is, and find slopes in multi storey car parks scrape both the front lip and something underneath the car aswell... Could the slightly smalled tyre size be making that much difference?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have Rays with 235/40 F , 255/40 R tyres, lowered on the eibachs. The car looks and feels VERY low, i scrape the rubber on the bumper on virtually every speed hump there is, and find slopes in multi storey car parks scrape both the front lip and something underneath the car aswell... Could the slightly smalled tyre size be making that much difference?! I'd watch out with the under car scraping. The lowest bit (on my car) is the metal weave (flexible bit) of the Y pipe. I had to take my car in the other week to have it fixed because I had ripped a massive hole in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have Rays with 235/40 F , 255/40 R tyres, lowered on the eibachs. The car looks and feels VERY low, i scrape the rubber on the bumper on virtually every speed hump there is, and find slopes in multi storey car parks scrape both the front lip and something underneath the car aswell... Could the slightly smalled tyre size be making that much difference?! I'd watch out with the under car scraping. The lowest bit (on my car) is the metal weave (flexible bit) of the Y pipe. I had to take my car in the other week to have it fixed because I had ripped a massive hole in mine. , is it all ok and sorted now though bud ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I would imagine we are aboiut the same Ian, same mechanic set it ip. The worst one I did was to smash a cat. And not a four legged one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have Rays with 235/40 F , 255/40 R tyres, lowered on the eibachs. The car looks and feels VERY low, i scrape the rubber on the bumper on virtually every speed hump there is, and find slopes in multi storey car parks scrape both the front lip and something underneath the car aswell... Could the slightly smalled tyre size be making that much difference?! I'd watch out with the under car scraping. The lowest bit (on my car) is the metal weave (flexible bit) of the Y pipe. I had to take my car in the other week to have it fixed because I had ripped a massive hole in mine. , is it all ok and sorted now though bud ? Yeah its fine now mate. Sounded like a tank before i fixed it though. Really noticed a drop in torque too. At least it wasnt a four legged one mart - would probably have cost you more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Did they re-pair it or replace it, glad its all sorted though bud, member seeing you drive off from ESR when you picked it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Repaired it. Sounds lovely again now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 that was the only downside to my car, nothing worse when you have it lowered and every bump you go over you pull that face waiting to hear that scratch noise and expecting the worse. Mine was so bad any uneven parts of the road and Id scrape it. Measured it was 1 and a half inch of the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 mine ant that bad, but sometimes when travelling at speed and there is a dip in the road, you do throw the face, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 These eibachs will be my next purchase aswell where is the cheapest place to get these srings then ?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 These eibachs will be my next purchase aswell where is the cheapest place to get these srings then ?? Thanks With the 2009 price I have them for £205 delivered for members, usual retail is £219... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The lowest bit i can see is a metal brace underneath that covers the exhaust mid pipe, i think that is whats rubbing. It seems fairly solid and i always go VERY slowly, so i dont think ill do any damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.