Eibach Springs for the Altima Coupe

[johnny_d]

I just went to their site and looked up the Coupe again and it seemed that they have the springs made for the Coupe already

Selected Year: 2008 / Make: NISSAN Model: Altima, Coupe, 3.5L V6Please note: sample product shown below--actual product design may vary by application. Product Front Rear Footnotes Part # PRO-KIT 6385.140 SPORTLINE KIT 4.8563

[rjdmmfl1]

yep, just checked it out..will be ordering some soon!!! thanks johnny

[GSXR_John]

Nice find. I just ordered my 19's and intake, guess I'll spend a little more cash. What the hell!

[mcheddadi]

I just went to their site and looked up the Coupe again and it seemed that they have the springs made for the Coupe already

Selected Year: 2008 / Make: NISSAN Model: Altima, Coupe, 3.5L V6Please note: sample product shown below--actual product design may vary by application. Product Front Rear Footnotes Part # PRO-KIT 6385.140 SPORTLINE KIT 4.8563

What does those do? is it to have the ride even firmer? because I don't think I'd like the feeling...

I feel the 3.5SE's springs are the perfect balance of performance vs comfort.

[generic808]

What does those do? is it to have the ride even firmer? because I don't think I'd like the feeling...

I feel the 3.5SE's springs are the perfect balance of performance vs comfort.

Eicbach Pro-Kit springs, in my opinion, are THE best springs out on the market. They are progressive rate springs which were made specifically to work with or without your stock suspension. They lower the car 1 inch, reducing that fugly fender gap, and it stiffens it up a little, giving your car a more "BMW" tight, sporty type of ride. It really does help reduce body roll in hard turns. I've ran these in the past and loved them to death. The ride is much more comfortable than any other springs on the market. I've been wanting to order them for my car for quite some time, but I can't justify spending $85 for shipping to Hawaii

[razah9]

With the pro-kit I can keep my stock shocks right? Also anyoneknow how much of a drop they are?

[generic808]

With the pro-kit I can keep my stock shocks right? Also anyoneknow how much of a drop they are?

1 inch drop and yes, you can run your stockers with no prob.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Just talked to Eibach. These aren't available for the Coupe until December approximately. The rep said they are in "development status" and couldn't tell me any other specs on them, as in specific drop amount.

[generic808]

Just talked to Eibach. These aren't available for the Coupe until December approximately. The rep said they are in "development status" and couldn't tell me any other specs on them, as in specific drop amount.

From past experiences with Eibach, Pro-Kit is usually always a 1 inch drop. Sportline's usually run 1.5"-1.6".

[johnny_d]

so they're just listed but not available yet? wth

[chow]

Few questions for you guys..

1) Is it legal to drop your car? I remeber asking the dealer and he said that it would lower your bumper and make it unsafe. He also said if u get pulled over you can get ticketed with it.

2) The drop height is 1 inch, that seems a bit too much for me.. You can drop it .5 or any other height right?

3) With a 1 inch drop, im assuming speed bumps, cement parking bumpers and etc are all going to be dangerous now.. Is this true? And how much do they normally run for?

... Im thinking of lowereing the car but dont want to rice the car out.. ie.. 1 cm from the floor.. looks cool and all but when you meet cement.. its not cool anymore..

[heysteve]

^you wont be bottoming out with a 1 inch drop. no need to worry about that

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Few questions for you guys..

1) Is it legal to drop your car? I remeber asking the dealer and he said that it would lower your bumper and make it unsafe. He also said if u get pulled over you can get ticketed with it.

2) The drop height is 1 inch, that seems a bit too much for me.. You can drop it .5 or any other height right?

3) With a 1 inch drop, im assuming speed bumps, cement parking bumpers and etc are all going to be dangerous now.. Is this true? And how much do they normally run for?

... Im thinking of lowereing the car but dont want to rice the car out.. ie.. 1 cm from the floor.. looks cool and all but when you meet cement.. its not cool anymore..

1. I don't know what laws they have in Canada pertaining to suspension modifications but there are no such issues here in the states. Don't see how it could be "illegal".

2. The Eibach springs are going to lower the vehicle 1" or more, thats the least amount of a drop for springs they make. You asked if you can make it a .5" drop, sounds like your suggesting adjustability. If you are, than no these don't have that capability. You'd have to take a look at a different manufacturer for less of a drop. Tein Springs should eventually come out with a product for the Altima Coupe and they have more conservative options.

3. With any sort of drop your going to have to just think a little bit more as to how you are driving in some circumstances. Think about it, your lowering your car 1" or more. Its not that dramatic but it might affect some scenarios. Your not gonna bottom out, thats for sure. Price will probably be $250.

This is a cool illustration showing the approximate difference in the ride height with the Eibachs.

http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/html...05533

[johnny_d]

I was googling the other day and I read that as long as the lowest point on your body/frame is not lower than the bottom of your rims then you're ok. So basically the lowest ground clearance you can have is the thickness of your tires. Otherwise be prepared to get pulled over.

[generic808]

I was googling the other day and I read that as long as the lowest point on your body/frame is not lower than the bottom of your rims then you're ok. So basically the lowest ground clearance you can have is the thickness of your tires. Otherwise be prepared to get pulled over.

All laws differ from state to state and county to county. I was a Sheriff's Deputy prior to my current career and let me tell you this...not many of the guys on the force can tell the difference between a stock suspension and a 1 inch drop. I ran Pro-Kit's and everyone would ask me why my old car looked much better than the normal SE-R. They couldn't figure it out until I told them it was dropped 1 inch.

1 inch sounds small, but it makes a world of a difference in appearance. I'm pretty sure you'lll never get pulled over with a set of Pro-Kit's.

And NO, your call will not bottom out. It stiffens up the ride a little, but Pro-Kit is the closest thing you'll get to factory feel. Or try a set of Sportlines and tell me what you think about the bounciness

[EzeebMOS3]

Hey guys, im very interested in getting my hands on a these springs. Do you guys have any information that could help me find them online, and how much they are as well as what you think the installation cost would be. thanks

[SHIFT_2.5S]

From past experiences with Eibach, Pro-Kit is usually always a 1 inch drop. Sportline's usually run 1.5"-1.6".

Are they going to be available for the 2.5S as well?

[rjdmmfl1]

Shift...yes, they have them available for the 2.5 also!!!

[nissantech06]

Eicbach Pro-Kit springs, in my opinion, are THE best springs out on the market. They are progressive rate springs which were made specifically to work with or without your stock suspension. They lower the car 1 inch, reducing that fugly fender gap, and it stiffens it up a little, giving your car a more "BMW" tight, sporty type of ride. It really does help reduce body roll in hard turns. I've ran these in the past and loved them to death. The ride is much more comfortable than any other springs on the market. I've been wanting to order them for my car for quite some time, but I can't justify spending $85 for shipping to Hawaii

I HATE adding only springs to a car. Yes, it lowers it, but eventually your struts will get noisy and blow. Every car I've driven on springs only doesn't feel tighter, it feels bouncier. The spring rate might be stiffer, but the shocks are made for a certain height/rate, and don't react well over time to lowering.

[generic808]

I HATE adding only springs to a car. Yes, it lowers it, but eventually your struts will get noisy and blow. Every car I've driven on springs only doesn't feel tighter, it feels bouncier. The spring rate might be stiffer, but the shocks are made for a certain height/rate, and don't react well over time to lowering.

Uhmm...I don't think you've ever ridden on Pro-Kit's then. Trust me, they are the closest you'll get to stock while tightening up your ride and enhancing asthetics. It will not get "noisy and blow" out your struts!! I ran them on my SE-R for over 58K and the guy who bought the car from me had it for years after. It's not a bouncy ride at all, believe me. I swear by these springs and will add them to my car once I find a better shipping option.

You can't judge every spring the same. Pro-Kit was original designed to be used with you stock suspension. TEIN and H&R are good springs, but that's what you call bouncy! And so are the sportlines.

[nissantech06]

Uhmm...I don't think you've ever ridden on Pro-Kit's then. Trust me, they are the closest you'll get to stock while tightening up your ride and enhancing asthetics. It will not get "noisy and blow" out your struts!! I ran them on my SE-R for over 58K and the guy who bought the car from me had it for years after. It's not a bouncy ride at all, believe me. I swear by these springs and will add them to my car once I find a better shipping option.

You can't judge every spring the same. Pro-Kit was original designed to be used with you stock suspension. TEIN and H&R are good springs, but that's what you call bouncy! And so are the sportlines.

'05 Murano, 15,000 on Eibach Pro-Kit Springs...two noisy front struts. It's owned by one of our sales guys. Not saying that it would be ALL bad, maybe I shouldn't have assumed that (sorry!) but since Nissan has known problems with struts I wouldn't recommend it.

[KayaVibration]

Hey Tech,

How do they affect the 100,000 extended warrenty I have?

[EzeebMOS3]

Hey guys, im very interested in getting my hands on a these springs. Do you guys have any information that could help me find them online, and how much they are as well as what you think the installation cost would be. thanks

[generic808]

Hey guys, im very interested in getting my hands on a these springs. Do you guys have any information that could help me find them online, and how much they are as well as what you think the installation cost would be. thanks

They're something like $229 at stillen.com and I believe that's the cheapest online. That's for the sedan though, I don't know when the coupe's will be released. Professional installation at a speed shop should run around $150-$200.

[johnny_d]

Stillen told me they talked to Eibach and it's gonna be Dec-Jan

[nissantech06]

Hey Tech,

How do they affect the 100,000 extended warrenty I have?

Void. We won't cover the sales guy's Murano.

[BlackNWhite]

Void. We won't cover the sales guy's Murano.

What's voided though? Not the WHOLE warranty right? Just the warranty part that covers shock/springs/struts all that right?

[lil_z_33]

Eicbach Pro-Kit springs, in my opinion, are THE best springs out on the market. They are progressive rate springs which were made specifically to work with or without your stock suspension. They lower the car 1 inch, reducing that fugly fender gap, and it stiffens it up a little, giving your car a more "BMW" tight, sporty type of ride. It really does help reduce body roll in hard turns. I've ran these in the past and loved them to death. The ride is much more comfortable than any other springs on the market. I've been wanting to order them for my car for quite some time, but I can't justify spending $85 for shipping to Hawaii

I fully agree with this man...I had em on my altima and no complaints, only mad love for the eibach prokit...

btw, ur sig pic looks nice...love the SER rims on the 4th gen...

[generic808]

I fully agree with this man...I had em on my altima and no complaints, only mad love for the eibach prokit...

btw, ur sig pic looks nice...love the SER rims on the 4th gen...

Thanks! It took me forever and half to find those wheels and now I couldn't be more happy!! And finally, someone who will back me up with the Pro-Kit's. They are, by far, the best springs out! Hey lil_z, are you running them on your suby?

[nissantech06]

What's voided though? Not the WHOLE warranty right? Just the warranty part that covers shock/springs/struts all that right?

YES, anything having to do with the directly affected part.