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the only thing I'm worried about is, the new fx is not a McPherson strut like the first gen's. on a McPherson strut the alignment doesn't change much besides just toe when lowered. this is why you see some first gens when lowered wind up with alignment issues in the rear but not the front. the second gen uses an upper & lower control arm even in the front, so front alignment could wind up being an issue here, I'm guessing they make bolt compensation kits for the G's so maybe there usable here, but this could be an issue that no one has touched on yet I think... I'm sure there is some room for adjustment with the factory setup but hard to know if it'll be enough room for adjustment to compensate for this lowering...
 
Thanks for that info John.
Hopefully we will find this out when Hollywood gets the test set installed.
 
turbocad6 said:
the only thing I'm worried about is, the new fx is not a McPherson strut like the first gen's. on a McPherson strut the alignment doesn't change much besides just toe when lowered. this is why you see some first gens when lowered wind up with alignment issues in the rear but not the front. the second gen uses an upper & lower control arm even in the front, so front alignment could wind up being an issue here, I'm guessing they make bolt compensation kits for the G's so maybe there usable here, but this could be an issue that no one has touched on yet I think... I'm sure there is some room for adjustment with the factory setup but hard to know if it'll be enough room for adjustment to compensate for this lowering...
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You are always full of information, what would we do without you? :tup:

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Happy to help you guys! I had a feeling that list would feel up super quick...
 
IAFBI said:
eibach is very great, but for fx50 ? (
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Here are the Part #'s.
I posted this in another thread, FX35 and FX50 are different springs.

Eibach now has Part No's for the 2nd Gen (although the springs are still in R&D)

FX35, 2WD / AWD 2009-2011 PRO-KIT (Set of 4 Springs) Part# 63101.540

FX50, 2WD / AWD 2009-2011 PRO-KIT (Set of 4 Springs) Part# 63102.540
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Hollywood, are you getting your new Eibachs installed this week? I believe it was this week that Eibach were estimating they would be ready.
 
GEE35FX said:
Hollywood, are you getting your new Eibachs installed this week? I believe it was this week that Eibach were estimating they would be ready.
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Hopefully! I know they weren't ready as of last week... I get my car back from Stillen tomorrow, it would be good timing if the springs were ready.. I'll keep you updated~!
 
Sweet :tup: We sure appreciate all this leg-work you have been doing and look forward to seeing your ride with the changes and drop.
 
money said:
how much lower this will do?
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With Eibach springs on the 1st Gen, Eibach says it will be 1.2" drop both front and rear. So I would imagine it should be about the same for the 2nd Gen springs.
 
GEE35FX said:
With Eibach springs on the 1st Gen, Eibach says it will be 1.2" drop both front and rear. So I would imagine it should be about the same for the 2nd Gen springs.
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They have to be lower than that. On my 45 my rear wheels are pretty much tucked and front is about a finger and a half.


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"LittleGagne" said:
They have to be lower than that. On my 45 my rear wheels are pretty much tucked and front is about a finger and a half.


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I just quoted what it says on the Eibach site for a 1st Gen FX35.
It says it is a bit more fore a FX45.

This is what it says for 1st gen:
FX35 1.2" drop front and rear
FX45 1.3" drop front and rear
 
So I talked to Eibach yesterday, the 1st set of springs are in now!!!! I'm taking my FX in tomorrow to drop it off for a couple days so they can test them out and take some pictures. I'll post an update as soon as I hear back from them guys!
 
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