Springs caps + Eibachs = ???

[Juice]

I bet this has probably been discussed before, but nothing really came up in a search.

I've heard some people comment about the risks of running Eibachs with stock shocks. I've also heard people using Eibachs with no problems.

My question is if anybody has any experience using Eibachs and spring caps? I don't want to spring for Motons, but I want something lower than what just springs can offer.

Anybody have any feedback? Thanks.

 

[ulllose]

I bet this has probably been discussed before, but nothing really came up in a search.

I've heard some people comment about the risks of running Eibachs with stock shocks. I've also heard people using Eibachs with no problems.

My question is if anybody has any experience using Eibachs and spring caps? I don't want to spring for Motons, but I want something lower than what just springs can offer.

Anybody have any feedback? Thanks.

there has been a few people running the spring caps and eibachs....go back about 2 pages and there a guy with a blue SRTC with that setup. there is also a guy with a yellow srt vert running that setup also but i think he is removing the caps because they make the car bouncey I just lowered my car with eibach i took a few pics, due a search under eibachs....

 

[Nine Ball]

I have just the Eibachs on my '06 coupe, but the front is already very low. If anything, maybe just put the caps on the rear shocks to level it out. I sure wouldn't want to go lower up front.

 

[ulllose]

I have just the Eibachs on my '06 coupe, but the front is already very low. If anything, maybe just put the caps on the rear shocks to level it out. I sure wouldn't want to go lower up front.

i agree with him.....
heres a pic with just eibach's

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[Juice]

Thanks for the info. As long as the ride wouldn't be too compromised, I still think I'd want to go a bit lower.

 

[ulllose]

Thanks for the info. As long as the ride wouldn't be too compromised, I still think I'd want to go a bit lower.

You running the stock wheels?

 

[Juice]

You running the stock wheels?

Yeah, gonna stick with the stockers and just powdercoat them a really dark grey.

 

[Kenneth Krieger]

Just got the Eibachs on today........car looks mean......I really like the look!

 

[Juice]

Just got the Eibachs on today........car looks mean......I really like the look!

Nice. Got any pics?

 

[Dimitrios]

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/612574-lowering-caps.html

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[Juice]

Thanks for the link.

Treesnake's car looks perfect to me.

This is my car with Eibachs' and Jonbs' spring caps

 

[Juice]

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/612574-lowering-caps.html

Is that just caps? Love the wheels.

 

[treesnake]

I really like the look and ride with Eibachs' and spring caps. No issues with rubbing in the front wheel wells. "RX Viper" was at the dyno day where the above photos were taken of my car. He liked the set up so much that he just completed getting the same set up installed on his Mamba.

 

[prevnine11ownr]

Anybody have a pic w/ just caps?

 

[Juice]

I really like the look and ride with Eibachs' and spring caps. No issues with rubbing in the front wheel wells. "RX Viper" was at the dyno day where the above photos were taken of my car. He liked the set up so much that he just completed getting the same set up installed on his Mamba.

I think your car looks perfect. That's definitely the way I'm leaning.

Just a precautionary question - somebody mentioned getting airborne while hitting a bump at speed. Ever experienced anything like that? I daily drive my car and still want it to be livable.

 

[MikeR]

Anybody have a pic w/ just caps?

I saw pics of caps only on a silver vert. I honestlly couldnt tell a difference. I heard its less then 1/2" drop.
I beleive the Viper needs atleast 1-1 1/2 " drop minimum to look good.

 

[Gotvenom 08]

Anybody have a pic w/ just caps?

Here is a pic of my car with just caps...

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[treesnake]

I think your car looks perfect. That's definitely the way I'm leaning.

Just a precautionary question - somebody mentioned getting airborne while hitting a bump at speed. Ever experienced anything like that? I daily drive my car and still want it to be livable.

I haven't had any problems. But.... I don't get my Viper airborne with daily driving?

 

[ulllose]

seems like a decent amount of drop, but then again it looks like you have 19/20 set up with ps2 tires, which has about the same sidewall height of the stock tires. so if you had the height of the +1 rim size that may be why the drop seems more than just with stock size rims.....

 

[Dimitrios]

I haven't had any problems. But.... I don't get my Viper airborne with daily driving?

my daily driving is at around 75-85 mph and that makes it go airbourne. at 50-60 its just a little hop. also when youre on a turn doing 50+ and hit a bump, the ass feels like its gonna give out...so i guess you have to get used to the set up and drive it accordingly. for around $1000 just for the look is definetly worth it no doubt about it. performance part of it ***** or you can spend $5,000 w labor for some motons and get both looks and performance.

 

[Dimitrios]

Is that just caps? Love the wheels.

thanks

jon b caps and eibach springs.

wheels are powder coated matte blk.

 

[wallbanger]

For those that have installed just the eibach springs ... Have u noticed any difference in cornering and handling

 

[Nine Ball]

I put about 300 miles on mine (Eibach only) this weekend, and also did numerous laps around a road race track. My car handled just fine, and I don't drive like a Grandma. Of course, that was on Nitto Invo tires too, not the factory junk tires. The ride was actually pretty good even over bumpy country roads. Even the wife didn't complain about the ride like she used to when the car was stock.

This leads me to believe the factory tires are what make our Vipers ride like a covered wagon. Get rid of the runflats and you'll agree.

 

[ulllose]

For those that have installed just the eibach springs ... Have u noticed any difference in cornering and handling

The ride seemed the same for me. I drove the car for a week with just eibachs.

Last week the new rims and pirelli tires showed up.....drove the car again today, what a difference, those run flats are really hard tires. Don't get me wrong it does not drive like a Lux. suburban but it does drive alot better than the stock set-up

 

[Malu59RT]

I put about 300 miles on mine (Eibach only) this weekend, and also did numerous laps around a road race track. My car handled just fine, and I don't drive like a Grandma. Of course, that was on Nitto Invo tires too, not the factory junk tires. The ride was actually pretty good even over bumpy country roads. Even the wife didn't complain about the ride like she used to when the car was stock.

This leads me to believe the factory tires are what make our Vipers ride like a covered wagon. Get rid of the runflats and you'll agree.

Tony, I should have let you drive my car at Harris Hill so I could get your opinion on the PS2 vs. Invo, as that's the tire I'm really looking to get. My car was pushing a lot in the corner's with a good amount of squeal (tires were probably not inflated correctly).

P.S. I tried to get some good photos of you when we were driving around, but didn't get anything at the track. Sorry.

 

[Nader]

The difference is a combination of the hard sidewall of the runflat and weight savings from the weight of the stock setup. I am going in early next week for the stoptechs. Another savings of 8lbs per corner. I am sure that will improve ride and handling even more.

The ride seemed the same for me. I drove the car for a week with just eibachs.

Last week the new rims and pirelli tires showed up.....drove the car again today, what a difference, those run flats are really hard tires. Don't get me wrong it does not drive like a Lux. suburban but it does drive alot better than the stock set-up