So this morning at work while it was quiet I got my car in the workshop the have my eibach lowering springs fitted. First of all the lower shocker bolt snapped as it was heavily corroded and the the strut mount bolts started spinning as the inserts had come loose due to heavy bolt corrosion. Going to have to leave it on the ramp till after Christmas now as cant get the parts now till tuesday. My car looks very clean underneath with very little corrosion apart from those 2 places. What a nightmare. Anyway I have a little go kart to run around in (Hyundai I10) for now.

 

Merry Christmas All.

 

Gary

I must have been lucky on both my octavias when doing this,as had no issues

I have ordered all new bolts and 2 new top mounts + bearings just as a precaution. TPS had them all in stock and I get a very good discount from them through work so will get them on Tuesday. The underside of the car is well looked after but it just seems that these in particular have suffered.

Gaz how much did you pay just out of interest? Got coilovers to go on so want to renew everything

Not sure yet as invoice will come with the parts on tuesday. Will let you know then.

Great.. Thank you!

Was also looking at eibach lowering springs.. Curious as to what amount of drop you have gone for? Is it just the springs you are replacing?

Seen them for about £171 on the net

Edited 27 December, 201510 yr by MrTacoSWFC

I got the eibach pro kit -30mm for about £105 just before Christmas. There was only 2 sets and another from here bought them. all the rest were around £170

Wow you got a bargain! That was a nice early pressie for you. 30mm drop is what I was looking at, so is it just the springs you are replacing?

Yes it is just the springs. I didnt want to go too low but wanted to close the gap up slightly as it is just a touch too high. From reviews I hear the ride quality is not changed much but will review once the car is done.

Just bought some of these.. Hopefully will fit them next week when they arrive