[RideZX6R]

Got the Eibachs installed today, pics to follow.

Review and replies here... http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9610118

Copied below for ease of use...

As far as I am able to tell, I'm the first 1LE owner to install the Eibach springs. I haven't seen any other posts or write-ups and I've asked for before/after pics and gotten none. So it seems safe to assume... I wanted to share my experience with the install so far. I have NOT aligned the car yet, but the steering wheel is a whole 1/2in off to the left so I doubt any feedback I have on ride will be related. I will update if necessary AFTER the alignment later this week.

Install
We installed this afternoon, we took about 3 hours with plenty of breaks and chit-chat, you can definitely do this faster (especially with a lift). The install is easy and straight-forward and the How-Tos that Phastek and Lethal have done are decent. We used Lethal's video to verify Mag-Ride equipped cars (and thus, 1LE owners) DO NOT use the extra bumpstops that Eibach includes, was nice to know.
You DO NOT need a lift to do this...
YOU DO NEED AN IMPACT! Why? Well the thing that neither how to video shows you is... What do do without an impact when you want to take the front strut hats off... Usually front struts have an allenkey and a nuts on the top... GM decided to use Star/Torx-pattern bits for this area instead of allen keys. You need a Torx T-40... and it needs to be LONG to get thru the socket you'd use on the strut bolt. We had a a T40 and ended up breaking it. We found out the impact was the way to go. But if you don't have one, I STRONGLY recommend you get one before starting the install.
Also of note: Remove the rear sensor arms for Mag Ride BEFORE dropping the control arm, otherwise you will likely break them.

How does it look?
These are rated at 1.1in drop front and rear, however that is for non-1LEs, as it certainly wasn't the case for me.
I'd say it's about a half inch drop all around at most. Looks decent, but don't expect a "slammed" look, it's not going to happen.

How does it drive?
Well I drove home in Touring mode, and put it in Sport a couple times... I did not test S/I mode or Track mode.
Here's my reactions from each...
In Sport - Ride stiffness is about the same, didn't feel much different from what I could tell.
In Touring - It's actually softer than stock, or certainly FEELS that way. For me personally, this is a welcome change as I drive in Tour most of the time and the highway near me is somewhat rough. I don't feel like the car handles any worse, I just feel like it's a little more accommodating over rough/broken/uneven pavement.
It feels a little "loose" going over large bumps/broken pavement at high speed, which is likely just the fact that it needs to be aligned, however if the situation isn't rectified with an alignment, I'd honestly consider uninstalling them.
I can say that since the standard MRC springs and 1LE Springs are likely different rates (why else would the 1LE kit come with new springs), that the Eibachs are likely an "in between" spring rate. A little softer than OEM 1LE springs, but a little more firm that factory 1SS/2SS MRC springs.

Verdict?
I'd recommend these for folks who think Touring mode isn't quite soft enough, but Sport/Track modes are fine. Because of the negligible height difference, I don't really recommend buying these for any aesthetic purpose. Personally I will keep these, as I like the slightly softer Touring mode right, but I can't say I'd have bought them if I knew that was going to be the main/only difference.


*edit* - Took a quick pic... TOP is stock 1LE springs (taken a month or more ago)... BOTTOM is Eibach... I gotta say after seeing it - it's probably only a half inch all around at best.

[RideZX6R]

Car is finished with alignment today - RotoFab intake also arrived in the mail.

Will drive the car a bit to see how I feel about the springs now that it's aligned and perhaps do a quick video on it.

Will likely install RotoFab in the next day or two.

[glamcem]

Looking good my friend I want to hear your opinion on roto fab as well

[RideZX6R]

Added video to spring thread - https://youtu.be/mW2oMKnozvI

[RideZX6R]

Pissing off 1LE owners this week...
Removed the hood wrap, the fender badges, rear SS badge, and then installed the big worm hash marks and the 1LE badge on the wickerbill

[glamcem]

looking good man, do you have more pictures of the wickerbill? from different angles maybe

[F1FTY]

Looks so aggressive...love it!

[RideZX6R]

Originally Posted by glamcem

looking good man, do you have more pictures of the wickerbill? from different angles maybe

Only what is on page 2 of this thread

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by RideZX6R

Only what is on page 2 of this thread

yes I remember those I was wondering if there's another shot in broad daylight (from side and maybe with a 45 degree angle). Looks great, regardless

[RideZX6R]

Originally Posted by glamcem

yes I remember those I was wondering if there's another shot in broad daylight (from side and maybe with a 45 degree angle). Looks great, regardless

Want to get some of the Street Scene side skirts/rockers on it then do another photo shoot soon.

Other then potential wheel changes those rockers will round out the visual mods.

[Centerforce_Clutches]

Great build! The clear taillights look really nice on the black. We're subscribed to see what else you have in store for it!

[RideZX6R]

Some updates and pics...

Pulled the hoodwrap and installed 6th gen hash marks, along with removing the rear SS badge and the Camaro fender badges.

I bought some 315/35-18 Toyo TQ drag radials and some 18x10.5 C5Z replica wheels for a 1/3 mile event later in May.

I will be buying pads/lines/fluid shortly for track days to come.

Headers are on the way??? Maryland speed is dragging their feet.

This coming weekend the the Eibach springs are coming out to go back to stock along with a new alignment, and the aforementioned DRs and wheels will get mounted and I'll keep them in the garage for a bit.

Flex fuel sensor to be bought, and a tune to happen before the event in early May, hopefully the headers will be installed by then along with the TB/IM being ported. Trying for 480whp+ on E85

Car pics...



(not my pic originally but same tires and size...)

[RideZX6R]

Drag wheels, ZL1AddOns front tow hook, camera mount, and jack pads, as well as my flex fuel sensor and RBF600 are all ordered

Wheel pic...

[RideZX6R]

Headers shipped last night!

Ordered PowerStop Z26 pads for f+r figuring I'd enjoy the lower dust.
Also ordered the caliper punch that some recommended
Ordered the GM diff fluid and pump so I can swap that too