[Scenyx]

Hi All,

I am wanting to lower my Abarth 124 Spider!

I thought about going for the Eibach Proline springs (£120) however I have been recommended the H&R Lowering Springs (£250).

There is quite a big difference in price, so I guess this reflects the quality?

Does anyone have any experience with these springs, or any other lowering springs?

Any feedback is really appreciated!

Thanks,

Bertie

 

[GarchingS54]

Eibach and H&R do have the same quality.
My experience with both over the years is, that H&R is always a litte bit stiffer more sporty than Eibach ProKit.

The look isn´t the same. EibachProKit (real about -30/20) H&R -30mm

Unfortunately I haven´t seen a 124Spider with Eibach ProKit, but here is the red EC Spider with H&R

I think the Koni sports shock absorbers to install and still search springs with which the EU 124Spider then comes about 2cm (0,8") deeper.

EDIT:
It may be that the black G-Tech Abarth has installed the EibachPro.

 

[GarchingS54]

Eibach ProKit

 

[GarchingS54]

Eibach ProKit (-35/-25mm)
330mm and 340mm (measured)

Eibach Sportsline (-45/-35)
315mm and 330mm (measured)

Standard height:
365mm in front and rear between wheel center and fender

ProKit

 

[GarchingS54]

Mybe Greg (EC) and Brian (GWR) can measure the height between wheel center and fender with their springs or just with dampers (Koni)

 

[GarchingS54]

The spider with the EibachProKit from a different point of view.

 

[Ant]

Anyone know the front and rear spring rates for both sets? Drop isn't everything

Cheers.

 

[GarchingS54]

Honestly, there a many positive reviews of springs in the miata community (miata.net) The MX5 ND has the same platform. Eibach and H&R work perfect with the bilstein dampers - and both manufacturer use the same springs for the Mazda and the Fiat.
If your car has the standard Tokico, you should move to KoniSport with springs of your choice.
Lowering springs and OE dampers, are always a bad compromise.

Eibach ProKit USA:
front: 33 N/mm (188 lbs/in)
rear: 18 N/mm (103 lbs/in)

 

[Stewie]

Do they have Eibach Sportline springs for the 124 ?? The sportlines were "lower" and stiffer correct ?

 

[GarchingS54]

Do they have Eibach Sportline springs for the 124 ?? The sportlines were "lower" and stiffer correct ?

Yes they have.

Abarth with Eibach Sportline

 

[GarchingS54]

Sorry - EU Abarth with f30/r40mm Spacers and Eibach Sportline -45/35mm

 

[MotoPete]

...and both manufacturer use the same springs for the Mazda and the Fiat.

I'm not so sure, but one thing I do know is the Abarth's springs differ from the Fiat's. The Abarth's front spring rates are 1 percent stiffer, rear spring rates are 14 percent stiffer, and with that change the rear anti-roll bar is softened by about 7 percent.

 

[GarchingS54]

Thats right, but all aftermarked springs are the same: F124/A124 and MX5 There are no special springs for the Abarth or MX5.

 

[PureAdrenaline]

Just finished my H&R lowering spring installation. Final numbers were quite impressive. Front height from wheel well arch lip to center of wheel 12.75" both sides...rear height from wheel well arch to center of wheel 13.125 both sides. That's a drop of 1.75" in the front and 1.5" in the rear. I will post pics as soon as I get some good ones. My car could have been a little higher from the factory causing a more substantial drop than expected.

 

[Scenyx]

Looking forward to seeing photos - my H&R springs are being delivered on tuesday!

 

[Scenyx]

Sorry - EU Abarth with f30/r40mm Spacers and Eibach Sportline -45/35mm

Looks fab!

Where did you get the spacers from?

Thanks,

Bertie

 

[GarchingS54]

It´s not my Abarth but in Europe most customers use Eibach ProSpacer or H&R Track+

I have just bought 30mm Eibach ProSpacers for our F124Spider.

 

[GarchingS54]

Abarth with EibachProKit (-35/-25mm) and 40mm (2x20mm) spacers all around.

 

[Stewie]

Sorry - EU Abarth with f30/r40mm Spacers and Eibach Sportline -45/35mm

That looks pretty darn ideal. Just have to keep in mind offset if I were to change rims on it. But, for a sorta oem plus look, it's great. Thanks for the picture! Looks like it's just high enough that you don't have to worry too much about scraping, once your mindful of speed bumps and coming out of larger sloped driveways

 

[RBH58]

We're not allowed to use spacers in Aus. They are illegal