Eibach vs. Shock Caps

[OKViper]

For those that have lowered:
1) Pros/cons of each
2) Cost for materials plus install?
3) How much drop in inches in each?
4) One better than the other?

I need less of a wheel gap on my GTS, so looking for the "better" option...

 

[DrDJ]

Eibachs increase ride stiffness and lower the car more than new spring caps. Even with the shocks adjusted optimally you get some "bounce."

On my car, I used NWE spring caps to lower the car by about 3/8". You can measure the difference between the OEM caps and the NWE spring caps off and on the car - it's 3/8". The suspension will travel slightly more that 3/8" due to the geometry, but in practice it only made a 1/32" additional difference - not enough to mention. The main advantage is that there is improvement in the wheel gap with out altering the ride quality.

DrDJ

 

[OKViper]

Eibachs increase ride stiffness and lower the car more than new spring caps. Even with the shocks adjusted optimally you get some "bounce."

On my car, I used NWE spring caps to lower the car by about 3/8". You can measure the difference between the OEM caps and the NWE spring caps off and on the car - it's 3/8". The suspension will travel slightly more that 3/8" due to the geometry, but in practice it only made a 1/32" additional difference - not enough to mention. The main advantage is that there is improvement in the wheel gap with out altering the ride quality.

DrDJ

What did this cost you in parts/labor? Is the 3/8 drop enough to clean up the gap or should I just go with the 1 inch drop of the eibach's?

 

[GTS Bruce]

I lowered with springs(eibach about 10% stiffer).Rears progressive.Shocks adjusted, for improved handling.More aggresive alignment.If you're only worried about looks then lower them with a torch. GTS Bruce