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Tejas500
09-29-2011, 09:41 PM
So I finally got the Eibach Sportline springs and adjustable sway bars installed. I got away with caster/camber bolts instead of the entire adjustable plates and I used a BMR adjustable pan hard bar to recenter the axle. I am still using the stock SVTPP struts and shocks but I will most likely change those out for either the Eibach set or D-specs here in the coming months.

I have a UPR double adjustable upper control and mount sitting in the office waiting on a set of billet lower control arms and relocation brackets due to go on in a few weeks which should help the pinion angle a bit. Eibach claims 1.3" drop in the front and 1.7" in the rear, but I am measuring around 1.5" up front and almost 2" in the rear. The car is definitely much more planted and drives like it is on rails at speed far exceeding the capabilities of the stock rubber. Under 20 mph in parking lots and it's definitely stiffer and harsh at moments.

Aesthetically the car looks much better, the gaps in the wheel wells is gone and the car has a much better stance. This is how a SVTPP car should come from the factory.

Pic with stock SVTPP suspensionhttp://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/tejasmtb_photo/IMG_3892.jpg

Pic after Sportlineshttp://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/tejasmtb_photo/IMG_3904.jpg

I love the stance and look from this anglehttp://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/tejasmtb_photo/IMG_3910.jpg
KentAnd
09-29-2011, 09:50 PM
Looks outstanding.
RAC3ME
09-29-2011, 09:51 PM
Perfect stance! I bet it will still settle some too...
Junkie
09-29-2011, 10:26 PM
Not bad, needs to be lower. Really warming up to these things though, factory wheels look great
zirotti
09-29-2011, 10:46 PM
That thing looks fantastic!
kba
09-29-2011, 10:57 PM
Looks great
Karter01
09-29-2011, 11:00 PM
Very nice, that's actually a great looking car from the factory.
nash
09-29-2011, 11:07 PM
Nice, love the color scheme!
Kimura
09-30-2011, 01:07 AM
Love it. Beautiful car. :)
CIWS
09-30-2011, 04:58 AM
Nice job, the height looks just right. :thumbsup2:
Tejas500
09-30-2011, 07:17 AM
Thanks everyone, I am definitely happy with the outcome! I'm hoping that it might even settle another 1/2" or so.
DFW GT500
10-03-2011, 11:12 AM
Very nice! Mine should look like that. :thumbsup2:
Hyph
10-18-2011, 02:05 PM
Just saw this Saturday... looks amazing in person, great car.
tsaleen
10-18-2011, 03:20 PM
wow, big difference. Time for me to follow suit.
citylightva
10-18-2011, 03:27 PM
Someone get the Griggs kit :) Drops 200+ lbs. off the car and turns it into a cornering machine.!!
DFW GT500
10-18-2011, 03:33 PM
I have one minus the SLA part. It's been sitting in my office since June because I ordered a Boss. About every two weeks I go through it and get an install quote from someone new. :banghead: I REALLY want to install it!!! Just seems like a waste since I have a track car coming.
citylightva
10-18-2011, 04:40 PM
I have one minus the SLA part. It's been sitting in my office since June because I ordered a Boss. About every two weeks I go through it and get an install quote from someone new. :banghead: I REALLY want to install it!!! Just seems like a waste since I have a track car coming.

Hahaha...I hear ya...Put it on the Boss.!!! Oh wait, you're getting the R aren't you..?
Tejas500
10-18-2011, 06:01 PM
I have one minus the SLA part. It's been sitting in my office since June because I ordered a Boss. About every two weeks I go through it and get an install quote from someone new. :banghead: I REALLY want to install it!!! Just seems like a waste since I have a track car coming.

I might still take it off of your hands. Shoot me a PM with a price and let me know what install quotes you have been getting.

Tejas
rberg32
10-19-2011, 09:30 AM
Nice setup! Looks great!
DFW GT500
10-19-2011, 09:56 AM
Hahaha...I hear ya...Put it on the Boss.!!! Oh wait, you're getting the R aren't you..?

Close, it's the S. I've thought about keeping it for that, but I sure hope what I'm geting is better than the Griggs. Hmmm... maybe I should do a little research.
citylightva
10-19-2011, 10:38 AM
Close, it's the S. I've thought about keeping it for that, but I sure hope what I'm geting is better than the Griggs. Hmmm... maybe I should do a little research.

I would hope the S is :)
DFW GT500
10-19-2011, 02:10 PM
I would hope the S is :)

It is. I called and talked to the guy I'm getting it through. He basically said the Griggs components would slow it down. I think he knows what he’s talking about since he just won the American Iron Nationals in an S.

He also said that they are starting production on mine this week. :beer:
trancemission
10-19-2011, 02:57 PM
looks great!! its the perfect drop for that car imo
TXSailor
10-19-2011, 04:20 PM
I love the drop...perfect stance. The car looks amazing.
Tejas500
10-19-2011, 07:47 PM
It is. I called and talked to the guy I'm getting it through. He basically said the Griggs components would slow it down. I think he knows what he’s talking about since he just won the American Iron Nationals in an S.

He also said that they are starting production on mine this week. :beer:

That's excellent news, I can't wait to see that bad boy.
Boostd_4
10-27-2011, 04:25 PM
Thats a perfect drop for that car!
Looks great!