speeder Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) I just had a set of Eibach springs installed this afternoon. It dropped the front 1.5" and 1" in the back. What do you think? Edited April 17, 2011 by speeder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogregb Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 WOW!! Way cool!!! Can you report on the difference in ride quality??? thx... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 WOW!! Way cool!!! Can you report on the difference in ride quality??? thx... The ride quality is a bit firmer but not bone jarring. I've felt that the original ride quality was a bit floaty for my taste. The springs definitely improved the handling of the vehicle. The Edge feels more confident in turns. All in all, a worthwhile mod. You won't be disappointed with results. Now if someone would make a set of sway bars.... :hyper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 The ride quality is a bit firmer but not bone jarring. I've felt that the original ride quality was a bit floaty for my taste. The springs definitely improved the handling of the vehicle. The Edge feels more confident in turns. All in all, a worthwhile mod. You won't be disappointed with results. Now if someone would make a set of sway bars.... :hyper: Cool... looks good. Did you stick with the stock dampers? Professionally installed? or DIY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I stuck with the stock dampers. I had a local shop install and align it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Im not really seeing the difference. is it very noticeable? Ill have to look at a picture of mine parked the same way and compare. I was never very good at those "whats different between these two pictures" games.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Im not really seeing the difference. is it very noticeable? Ill have to look at a picture of mine parked the same way and compare. I was never very good at those "whats different between these two pictures" games.... Unfortunately I didn't take proper "before" picture to show the change in ride height. Here's a picture from a different angle before I lowered it. Look at the gap in the front wheel well. It still may be a bit hard to tell from that angle, but believe me it is noticeable. Edited April 7, 2011 by speeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Unfortunately I didn't take proper "before" picture to show the change in ride height. Here's a picture from a different angle before I lowered it. Look at the gap in the front wheel well. It still may be a bit hard to tell from that angle, but believe me it is noticeable. Different angle , but I can see the difference... there's at least 1-2" of wheel gap that was closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextime Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Now it needs some NOS stickers, a big wing and a huge muffler out the back! I also love it when people lower big pick-up trucks to the point where they are useless. Eh.... to each its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogregb Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Im not really seeing the difference. is it very noticeable? Ill have to look at a picture of mine parked the same way and compare. I was never very good at those "whats different between these two pictures" games.... lol... you even sound like steve carell...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Now it needs some NOS stickers, a big wing and a huge muffler out the back! I also love it when people lower big pick-up trucks to the point where they are useless. Eh.... to each its own. But it does look good! I like the ride height and extra clearance, so I wouldn't lower it unless I can get a kick ass airbag suspension. Lower it just a bit for better aerodynamics and handling on the highway, or drop it to the ground for easy entry / loading, raise it up when you need ground clearance. ... I would love to be able to park it on its belly (let's see a tow truck get under that ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Love the color. I just saw one close by in that blue and it looked outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Sport Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Different angle , but I can see the difference... there's at least 1-2" of wheel gap that was closed. it would be easier if you had just the profile shot. Then we can compare to ours. I'd like to lower my but dont want to compromise the ride quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturepro Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) looks nice Speeder, I've been considering lowering my edge, but I have a sports car already (S2000) I don't want to mess with the ride comfort. Someday there will be one in So Cal I can do a ride along and see for my self I have a 255/50/20 to fill in the wheel well, still not enough found them online for $243, theor website say 1.7 front 1.3 lower rear Eibach Springs SUV Pro-Kit Performance Lowering Kit , Part No. 35117.540 stock spring, flex 20" Edited April 10, 2011 by Picturepro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) it would be easier if you had just the profile shot. Then we can compare to ours. I'd like to lower my but dont want to compromise the ride quality. To lower it and not compromise (at least as much) ride quality, you would need a really good set of dampers. Ideally, they would be tuned for the weight of the wheels and the new spring rate. I've heard some awesome things about Koni FSD, but not sure if they have one for this application. EDIT: looks like no Koni FSDs for now... too bad since Tire Rack is having a 20% off on these right now. Edited April 14, 2011 by cal3thousand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonaBlueSport Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Looks nice... Love the color ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crstfr Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 beautiful man~.. wife would never let me do that! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilCe98 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Looks pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feirstein Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 There are currently no aftermarket performance shocks available for any Edge. A sad situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextime Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have been told it is not a performance car on this forum so that is why there are no performance shocks. There are currently no aftermarket performance shocks available for any Edge. A sad situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have been told it is not a performance car on this forum so that is why there are no performance shocks. I think it is more that the demographic purchasing this vehicle is not "generally" into performance upgrades. So, basically, not enough demand for them to R&D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macysmom Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks really good, how much did you drop it? what size rims do you have? Is there any diff in the Gas Mileage? I just got mine and i am wanting to get some different rims and lower it a litte, it feels like that to me like it sways real easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Looks really good, how much did you drop it? what size rims do you have? Is there any diff in the Gas Mileage? I just got mine and i am wanting to get some different rims and lower it a litte, it feels like that to me like it sways real easy. About 1.5" in the front and 1" in the back. The wheels are 22". No difference in gas mileage. The springs do help. It does seem to tighten up the suspension a little. A set of thicker sway bars would help more if someone would come out with a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macysmom Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I been tryin to look into rims I had 22" on my magnum I traded for my edge loved my rims but it was terrify me to drive when it rained, it would hydroplane non stop. I want it to look good but still be ok to drive with my baby so im not sure if I should go a little smaller rims for better tires? It rains alot where I live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macysmom Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I been tryin to look into rims I had 22" on my magnum I traded for my edge loved my rims but it was terrify me to drive when it rained, it would hydroplane non stop. I want it to look good but still be ok to drive with my baby so im not sure if I should go a little smaller rims for better tires? It rains alot where I live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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