Eibach Pro Kit before and after pics

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madweazl

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Picked up a 2012 on Saturday and dropped it off for springs today. I was debating between the Sportsline and Pro Kit for a couple minutes; it seemed like there was a ton of space between the tire and rear fender but it just seemed like to big of a drop to me. I'm so glad I went with the Pro Kit! Ford should have delivered these cars like this. The suspension feels every bit as good as stock and maybe even a bit more plush over small bumps. I'm beyond happy with the springs! It doesnt feel like I've given up any forward bit even though there is considerably less squat out back on power.

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Apologies for the cell phone pictures, it was spur of the moment this morning while I was out looking for some parts for my RC helicopters.

 

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thelastsumurai

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madweazl said:

Picked up a 2012 on Saturday and dropped it off for springs today. I was debating between the Sportsline and Pro Kit for a couple minutes; it seemed like there was a ton of space between the tire and rear fender but it just seemed like to big of a drop to me. I'm so glad I went with the Pro Kit! Ford should have delivered these cars like this. The suspension feels every bit as good as stock and maybe even a bit more plush over small bumps. I'm beyond happy with the springs!

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Apologies for the cell phone pictures, it was spur of the moment this morning while I was out looking for some parts for my RC helicopters.

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Sweet, but need more pics please.

 

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madweazl

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What pics do you require?

 

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madweazl

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The back up camera is pretty trick. There is a display mounted inside the rear view mirror; while the displays is off (any gear except reverse), the mirror looks like a normal mirror.



Car averaged 23.2mpg on the trip home this evening driving 80-82mph; not bad for being new and having 3.73s. The seats are quite comfy, firm enough to provide decent support but soft enough to remain comfy on longer drives. I didnt think I'd care for the Sirius radio but it was pretty awesome (Lithium, 80s, and Hair Nation FTW lol). The Sync system kicks ass as well (even though bluetooth audio streaming is working from my LG Thrill). The ambient interior lighting is awesome! The ambient lighting is done very tastefully; they're in the front arm rests, at your feet, around the cup holders, and located on the tunnel for the back seats. The kick plates in the door jams are pretty cool too.

 

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LittleT

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How do you like the pre springs? Also did you get the sway bar kit to?

 

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madweazl

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Havent done the sway bars yet, not sure it's worth it for me as I'm not in an area where I can carve up the turns much. Your post states "pre" springs but I'm assuming you meant Pro. I havent put many miles in since the install yet but so far, it feels like stock with slightly less dive up front under braking and squat out back under acceleration. The trip to work has some larger bumps so I'll report back this evening (56 miles each way).

 

beviking

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Did you upgrade the strut mounts too or just the pro kit as is?

 

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madweazl

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Just the spring kit. Car does have the factory strut tower brace.

 

LittleT

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You are right Sir, I did mean the Pro kit. I was asking about the sway bars becuase AM has the Pro kit at a very good price right now. So I guess I will just drop the coin and buy the kit.

 

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madweazl

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I've put a few miles on the new springs now and I love them. Big bumps are a bit firmer but everything else is still fantastic.

 

Ford4me

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What were you charged it have the Pro Kit installed?

 

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madweazl

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$250 with alignment.

 

Ford4me

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Not bad at all

 

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madweazl

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Got the springs for $219 locally (ASI which I believe has an online store as well).