Another Blown Eibach Spring
- Thread starter LaxmaN
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FX45Chicago
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- Car
- 2005 FX45 AWD
Guys I just got my Eibach springs in on Friday. The only reason why I went with Eibach is because H&Rs was on backorder for quite sometime. I'm going to take picture of the springs out the box and post pics. Is there a specfic point on the spring I should look at? Is it just the fronts?
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We should gather all the threads related to Eibach's snapping and compose a lengthy email and email them. And round up everyone with these springs and call them. This might bring some attention to this issue if we pick a day for everyone to call and complain.
---------- Post added at 08:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 AM ----------
We should gather all the threads related to Eibach's snapping and compose a lengthy email and email them. And round up everyone with these springs and call them. This might bring some attention to this issue if we pick a day for everyone to call and complain.
- Car
- 2003 FX35T
- Name
- Brad
Got mine on thursday. Since I live a charmed life, mine won't break. Installed, lowered and loving the feel.
I stick with luck, and the fact that I live in Texas and don't have to worry about cold temps or salt corrosion (not that I would worry anyway).
I stick with luck, and the fact that I live in Texas and don't have to worry about cold temps or salt corrosion (not that I would worry anyway).
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two? did you follow these two threads?
http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=17577
http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21608
Here are the members that have snapped Eibachs:
jatavafx35
wasabiz45
infx35
KamalFX
Schooch1282
bradical
eurofx
That's 7 only @ the .org.. Who knows how many more have failed that didn't get posted on the forums..
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Another note is that majority of these snaps looks like failure in the springs metallurgy rather than from corrosion. The point TurboCad made (there are a lot of corroded parts under the car) and the fact that the European failure (EuroFx) didn't have any corrosion supports that..
I hope nobody else experiences these failures but I personally don't think it's because of salt & snow alone.
- Car
- 2003 FX35T
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- Brad
I read both of those threads and I could only find two breaks. One in Boston, one in Germany. There is no mention of all the other members you mention - and I'd like to get in touch with a couple of them to find out where/how the failure took place. If you know some contact info, would you PM me?
And I totally agree that it's a metal problem. So if Eibach was smart, after the first failure or two they would have checked the metal used for these production runs. I wouldn't expect it to continue unless they just did nothing. There could be a few bad springs out there, still new in the box.
And I totally agree that it's a metal problem. So if Eibach was smart, after the first failure or two they would have checked the metal used for these production runs. I wouldn't expect it to continue unless they just did nothing. There could be a few bad springs out there, still new in the box.
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here's another interesting thread from myis forum about eibach spring snapped. post#13
http://my.is/forums/f122/how-do-you-know-when-springs-wear-out-371046/
notice some rust in the surface but nothing inside.
http://my.is/forums/f122/how-do-you-know-when-springs-wear-out-371046/
notice some rust in the surface but nothing inside.
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- 2007 FX35 RWD
DO they? The guy in Europe I know was having problems because he got them second hand. I bought my H&R's used, so I don't have a receipt, though I know they came from Stillen. I hope they are replacing them, but it's as simple as saying you have a snapped spring.
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- 2010 Honda Crosstour
thats what it said in that thread:
"My Ltuned Eibach spring that broke after 3 years. These were dealer installed and purchased/ No prior damage to the suspension, shocks in perfect working condition, no damage from impacts, or potholes or racing track use. Just broke, for no apparent reasoning. As you can see, surface rust is evident, but not corroded further than the surface area. This would be expected on springs with 120,000 km's. Incidentally Eibach has a million mile warranty and covered the replacement."
"My Ltuned Eibach spring that broke after 3 years. These were dealer installed and purchased/ No prior damage to the suspension, shocks in perfect working condition, no damage from impacts, or potholes or racing track use. Just broke, for no apparent reasoning. As you can see, surface rust is evident, but not corroded further than the surface area. This would be expected on springs with 120,000 km's. Incidentally Eibach has a million mile warranty and covered the replacement."
here's another interesting thread from myis forum about eibach spring snapped. post#13
http://my.is/forums/f122/how-do-you-know-when-springs-wear-out-371046/
notice some rust in the surface but nothing inside.
I had my front wheel off today and noticed I nave the lower seat installed. but by the looks of this pic its missing. I think we need that lower seat...
http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/par...0255&callout=5&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0
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