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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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i have eibach sportline springs on my eg with 17's well my problem is that the back sits lower then the front and the tires rub the inside and out when i conner. so what i was hoping to find out is if there is somthing i can do to stiffin up the rear springs i.e. helper spring. please help me.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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i remember my friend used a file or something and filed down the fender "lip" in front and back so his 17's wouldnt rub.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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i have done that and it helped but now it hits the tip of the inner fender.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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might be a stupid question, but do you maybe have the springs backwards (fronts on rears)
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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there is no way i could have them backwords. there labled.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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if that where the case the rear would be jacked up anyways. im guessing they are just sagging, get another spring rubber and put it in if you have access to a spring compressor, if not, i guess you need some new springs.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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The Eibach's have a bad tendency to sag after time, as you have found out. My suggestion would be to just drop the 150 for new springs.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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I would say not to run 17's or go with a lower profile tire.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Do you have a system in the trunk?
Cause that can definitely cause the springs to sag.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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What brand makes good springs that won't sag? That might explain why my civic has been sagging in the front.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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FIRST OFF I WOULD THINK ABOUT GOING DOWN TO A 16' OR EVEN 15' FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE. IF YOU DID THAT YOU SHOULDNT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS PLUS THEY LOOK REALLY GOOD ON EG'S. JUST SHAVE A LITTLE OFF AND LOSE SOME WEIGHT!
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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i bought the car with the 17's so i have been looking around for some si's or gsr wheels. i havae a system but its nothing to make the springs sag. i rolled the fenders and it helped. im going to try to put another spring rubber and give that a shot thanks.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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i thought Eibachs were the best and were garaunteed not to deform or sag or whatever.. check out their warranty, because you may be eligable for something like that..
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