R26 Has my R26 been lowered

Discussion in 'Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres section' started by danmc_82, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. Id like to lower my R26 but unsure if it's been lowered already. What do you guys think?
    IMG20210722210422.jpg IMG20210722210430.jpg

    Apparently it's got Ebaich Suspension on it already. TBH I know nothing about springs.
     
  2. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    R26 has eibach springs as standard, it does look like the standard R26 height though

    that was mine standard
    15128636351_f6803dde6c_c.jpg DSC_0014 by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
    danmc_82 likes this.
  3. Seems fairly standard to me. Here is mine:
     

    Attached Files:

    danmc_82 likes this.
  4. Looks stock rideheight to me.
     
    danmc_82 likes this.
  5. Thanks all. Any recommendations? I don't mind the way the car feels but it does feel a little loose so a stiffer ride would be acceptable.
    I've read 15mm is a good amount but would that make much difference?
     
  6. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    ive got H&R springs on mine now

    48452997992_42e993e707_c.jpg 4th aug 2019 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    48452993467_71796dc3da_c.jpg 4th aug 2019 by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
    danmc_82 likes this.
  7. Just had a quick read up. 25mm drop all round.

    Do the standard shocks ever bottom out?
     
  8. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    no never bottom out, the ride is firmmer than standard, but not harsh
     
  9. Cheers. Are yours the 25mm ones?
     
  10. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    yeah 29190-1 is the part number
     
    danmc_82 likes this.
  11. Before I went down the coilover route I had some Cooksport springs fitted. They dropped the car by 25mm front and 30mm on the rear. The car looked better and the ride was firmer but not too harsh.

    Sent from my SM-N986B using Tapatalk
     
    danmc_82 likes this.
  12. you probably have the eibach sportlines on your car, rather than the very expensive(now discontinued)OEM eibachs.
    the sportlines dropped the car very slightly from standard ride height.
    I think the standard spring/damper set up if the best compromise for UK roads
    .Never gets flustered on a bumpy road like Cooksports do.
    Someone now does a direct replacement oem springrate set of springs.KAM maybe?
    OEM Eibachs were £90 each!
     
    Brigsy and danmc_82 like this.

  • Share This Page