Eibach suspension on LCR

[neil_f225]

Just fitted Eibach pro-dampers and pro-kit springs to my lcr after removing my coilovers. Tried the springs with oe dampers and the ride was really crashy but with the Eibach dampers it is amazing. Yes i'll admit the handling isn't quite as good as my coilovers but it is still far better than standard. Car is far nicer to drive hard on really bumpy roads.

 

[UncleFester]

Agreed there, i got the exact same kit fitted on friday and i'm very impressed with the handling / ride quality.

 

[RobM]

Have you gents go any pics of the cars as they are now?

 

[UncleFester]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1148742&postcount=28

 

[RobM]

Cheers for that

 

[Sam20v]

great choice....i have had mine for over a year now and well happy with it!!!! uprate your bushes for even more impressive handling........

 

[paullec]

So it well worth it then : )

 

[chris_m]

I've got the same on my Cupra.... then i added a rear ARB to the equation, its even better!

 

[Yumann]

Why did u change from collies?

 

[neil_f225]

the ride quality was pretty good with the coilovers but i do quite a high mileage and got fed up with the firm ride on motorways and really bumpy country roads... thought i would try something different. The car sits higher but that doesn't really bother me. I must be getting old!!

 

[wild willy]

Just fitted Eibach pro-dampers and pro-kit springs to my lcr after removing my coilovers. Tried the springs with oe dampers and the ride was really crashy but with the Eibach dampers it is amazing. Yes i'll admit the handling isn't quite as good as my coilovers but it is still far better than standard. Car is far nicer to drive hard on really bumpy roads.

Sounds great neil, how much would that kit set me back.

 

[Yumann]

I find the slow speed is good but the high speed can be very harsh on the eibach coilies.

I'm still finding i am smacking the underside/front bumper on high speed b roads.

I'm actually thinking of going the other way to a harder setup. V3 or AST or Sachs not decided yet.


Oh i think your getting old mate

 

[RikH]

sounds good
trying to weigh up an option other than coilovers and this sounds like it

 

[Ruddmeister]

sounds good
trying to weigh up an option other than coilovers and this sounds like it

Koni RSD's are getting a good press too

 

[ZBOYD]

Koni RSD's are getting a good press too

FSD's and yes they do get good reviews.

 

[RikH]

yeah im thinking of eibach springs with fsd's and arb kit, probably H&R

 

[Ruddmeister]

FSD's and yes they do get good reviews.

LOL that'll be F and R being above one another on the keyboard, my chubby fingers moving too quick

 

[neil_f225]

I find the slow speed is good but the high speed can be very harsh on the eibach coilies.

I'm still finding i am smacking the underside/front bumper on high speed b roads.

I'm actually thinking of going the other way to a harder setup. V3 or AST or Sachs not decided yet.


Oh i think your getting old mate

I found the H&R's offered far better comfort at low to moderate speeds but were quite bumpy when driving near the cars limit on a typical country road. Maybe I was just going to fast. Haven't driven the car really hard yet with the Eibachs but the country roads I have done at moderate speed 70-80mph feel far smoother without losing too much of the body control.
I certainly wouldn't go any firmer than what you have Yumann for the roads we have here. I don't think there is any way to avoid catching the front spoiler - at least there cheap to replace.
Was going to buy Koni FSD's but I got the Eibach kit worked out cheaper as I get a discount through my work. I think usual retail is about £400 for the shocks and £150 for the springs. Definitely worth it in my opinion - Seat should have used these as standard. Will try and get some pics but the weather is terrible just now!

 

[Yumann]

hats why i want adjuastables so i can adjust the rebound and compression to suit my needs.

 

[NeilC]

hats why i want adjuastables so i can adjust the rebound and compression to suit my needs.

I thought that but even on setting 14 v3's are rock hard. Dunno about the others.