Does the Eibach drag kit lower the car at all?

Casper5.0 · 02-24-2001, 03:06 AM

Hey guys, i was looking into lowering springs for my car, but i don't want to have the stiffness that comes along with them (for weight transfer at the strip). So my question is does the eibach drag kit lower the car at all, or does it just aid in the weight transfer? I'd really like to lower my car, the fender gap drives me nuts, but anyway. Thanks in advance.

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84_GT350 · 02-24-2001, 03:49 AM

I haven't personal experience here, so my word isn't exactly gospel on this subject. I think the Eibach drag launch kit lowers the car a *little* bit. Probabl barely enough to notice. The main benefit there is for proper weight transfer, and some lowering springs can actually hurt you 1/4mi. times a tad. If all you want is some lowering springs, check around for the spring rates of different manufacturers. The springs with the lowest rate will be the softer springs.

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n2ojunkie · 02-24-2001, 04:01 AM

no the really dont. at first the car will sit higher. then they setle to stock hight. if you want drag sprigs and a low ride. get a coil over kit for the front struts and rear shocks and get drag weight springs with the kit. this way you can adjust the hight and still have weight transfer.

Rick 91GT · 02-24-2001, 08:19 AM

I added the drag launch kit and the 70/30 and 50/50 all at one time and my car dropped @ 1.5" all around. The kit will lower your car, I have just enough room to slide my big 3.5 ton Craftsman jack under it. It lowered all my friends cars as well even without the struts and shocks

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Skyman · 02-24-2001, 04:14 PM

Hey Rick, Thanks, ive been tryin to get some first hand info on these. Does your car sit higher in front than in back now? I hate it when cars looks like that and someo people told me the Eibach setup does that. If not, I'm going to order it. 1.5" sounds good. Should be about where Im at now already, but with better traction

Skyler

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Rick 91GT · 02-24-2001, 08:09 PM

Actually it sits a hair lower in the front, I think it is well worth the money

02-24-2001, 03:06 AM	#1
Casper5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 107	Does the Eibach drag kit lower the car at all? Hey guys, i was looking into lowering springs for my car, but i don't want to have the stiffness that comes along with them (for weight transfer at the strip). So my question is does the eibach drag kit lower the car at all, or does it just aid in the weight transfer? I'd really like to lower my car, the fender gap drives me nuts, but anyway. Thanks in advance. ------------------ 94 cobra, stock for now......... Quartermile times soon.......

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02-24-2001, 03:49 AM	#2
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	I haven't personal experience here, so my word isn't exactly gospel on this subject. I think the Eibach drag launch kit lowers the car a little bit. Probabl barely enough to notice. The main benefit there is for proper weight transfer, and some lowering springs can actually hurt you 1/4mi. times a tad. If all you want is some lowering springs, check around for the spring rates of different manufacturers. The springs with the lowest rate will be the softer springs. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

02-24-2001, 04:01 AM	#3
n2ojunkie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 17	no the really dont. at first the car will sit higher. then they setle to stock hight. if you want drag sprigs and a low ride. get a coil over kit for the front struts and rear shocks and get drag weight springs with the kit. this way you can adjust the hight and still have weight transfer.

02-24-2001, 08:19 AM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I added the drag launch kit and the 70/30 and 50/50 all at one time and my car dropped @ 1.5" all around. The kit will lower your car, I have just enough room to slide my big 3.5 ton Craftsman jack under it. It lowered all my friends cars as well even without the struts and shocks ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

02-24-2001, 04:14 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Hey Rick, Thanks, ive been tryin to get some first hand info on these. Does your car sit higher in front than in back now? I hate it when cars looks like that and someo people told me the Eibach setup does that. If not, I'm going to order it. 1.5" sounds good. Should be about where Im at now already, but with better traction Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406-TFS Heads, E-303 Cam, Edelbrock Intake, and more. -Videos (MPEG)- 0-110MPH In car view (963k) All Throttle through 3 gears! (497k) Tire Smoking Burnout! (218k)

02-24-2001, 08:09 PM	#6
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Actually it sits a hair lower in the front, I think it is well worth the money