Eibach vs Vogtland

[unikarl]

Soooo

I have been so unsure about lowering my car but I bit the bullet and bought the eibach pro kit. Fitted it myself and got the alignment done. The car didn’t look like it had lowered at all compared to the s line springs it was on but it was a firmer ride and definitely handled better so I figured I’d be ok with it. After a few weeks I was spotting s lines all over the place that still looked lower than mine so I looked at vogtland springs instead.
I bought the 40mm springs and again, installed them myself then got the alignment done. The car does actually look lower now but not too low so I’m happy with the looks. The next part really surprised me though… I took it out for a drive and instantly noticed just how different it was compared to running eibachs. It’s a much more compliant ride even though it sits lower. Bumps are hardly felt compared to the eibach springs.
Now I’m 43 so I do prefer a more comfortable ride now but also like the lowered look so these springs are perfect for me.
If anyone is insure about either then the eibachs will firm the car up a bit and it will go around corners amazingly. The Vogtlands will give you a better stance and a better ride… the handling I’m not sure of yet as I haven’t pushed them but we will see.

 

[onecarquandary]

Nice info - cheers!

Always nice when a mod works as you hope it might (albeit second time around oftentimes!).

Keep us posted re: handling.

 

[jds_sg]

Always good to see some before and after pics for comparison if you have any.

 

[unikarl]

I will take some pics as it stands tomorrow after it’s had a bath. I already have the eibach pics so I’ll put them up at the same time

 

[unikarl]

How it sits now and how high it sat when I first got it

 

[unikarl]

This is how it sat on the eibach springs

 

[jds_sg]

The Eibach springs look almost no different to the standard sport S line suspension. I have the same wheels as you but your does look good on the Vogtlands, nice stance. Are they standard 245/35 R19 tyres or did you go with the slightly wider (and therefore bigger diameter) 255/35 R19 that many do? I am currently considering this route as my tyres are nearing the end of their life.

 

[unikarl]

I’m using the standard 245/35 size as I think the slightly bigger sidewall when using the 255’s is noticeable and makes the wheels look smaller. I fitted spacers instead to fill the arches out a bit. 12mm on the rears and 10mm on the fronts.

 

[aquazi]

That does look good… wonder if i can get them for my S5 with adaptive….