There's two springs with a plastic cover on half of the spring. Would it make a difference which ones i put in the front and rear? I'm just waiting to my friend to make some room in his schdeule to install the eibachs.

Will post pics when done.

put mine on a few days ago, looks sweet and rides great, as for the plastic on the springs, the shop that did mine put them on the rear, bottom line is..........the car looks so much better lowered, good choice again, you wont be dissapointed.

Thanks a lot.

can you guys post pics

I'll post pics tomorrow Mike. I should've done that in the first place to prevent any confusion. I would do them right now but the oghting is inadequate. My camcorder doesn't do so well under low light conditions.

The springs should have been a different length between the front and rear. Were the ones with the plastic "taller" than the other ones?

the plastic covered srpings are taller. I'm guessing they go in the rear?

here ya go

the springs in the middle are shorter

eta for install is this weekend. hopefully.

With the stockers, the longer ones are in the back. However, compressed, it might not be the case with the eibachs.....

Are there any markings on the springs?

Just trying to see if we can nail it down without "assuming" ;)

Wait... let me get a pic of them from home... my fronts are compressed still, and my rears are loose.

I'll uncompress a stock front one to double check for your. Better safe than sorry!!

If the spring rates are marked on the springs, the higher rate (usually shorter) spring goes up front and the softer rate in back.

If they're not clearly marked, you'd best call Eibach. Last I had their number it was (714) 752-6700. You would be seriously unhappy with the ride if you get them in backwards.

Please post some after-pix.

Thanks

Agreed, just give eibach a quick call to be 2x sure.

I just compared the two springs, and the rear is definately longer, and even though the front is still compressed, I don't see how it could be longer than the rear when it does uncompress.

I'd take a pic but my digicam battery is dead right now:(

The springs have the same number on them except theres a difference. The taller spring has "HA" in the end and the shorter has "VA" in the end. for example 55701VA 55701HA

2x check with eibach with those part numbers.

http://www.eibach.com/index1.htm

If you need technical help -- Call us! - We are here to answer all your questions.
909.256.8300

The part number on the box is the same one on the site. 5544.140 Does anyone else think the Eibach Faq sections is retarded?
Q: Is there a hint how to install the Pro-Kit spring?
A: Yes! The springs have to be installed that side up that you can read the printing.

Okay. The pt number with the VA in the end is the front springs (shorter srpings) and the HA is the rear spring (taller springs). ETA hopefully this weekend.

Always good to double check. Feels good now, doesn't it?

Can't to see some pics of your car on the new springs!

update* no springs installed yet. night coming earlier and school make time to install a bit hard to find. i guess that's the price i have to pay for a "free" install.

heres mine w ith eibach kit installed.
not a very good pic though.

looks good another 8 owner

So you guys with the springs, how have they settled? is it even? Any change in the ride after settle?

Did any of you guys go for service yet at the dealer. If you did get service what did the deler say about teh springs, and can they void the suspenion warrenty. I might have my mazda deler install my springs if i decide to get them.

i work for a dealership, nothing said to me about warranty issue other than they wouldnt install aftermarket springs, as for the settling well after one lap around the block they set just fine, heck my alignment was even still within tolerances.

the ride is fantastic, not much different than stock IMO.

Originally posted by another8owner
i work for a dealership, nothing said to me about warranty issue other than they wouldnt install aftermarket springs, as for the settling well after one lap around the block they set just fine, heck my alignment was even still within tolerances.

the ride is fantastic, not much different than stock IMO.

I dont want to be a pest but can u find out if tehy will void the warranty, if not i will buy right now. I go to gunther mazda, tehy said tehy wont void the warranty on the intake, or exhaust. So maybe tehy wont on springs.

I have eibach springs and my dealer has replaced my oilpan and rotated the tires since no problem

voids warranty on springs only for us but it should be up to the service managers discretion as to wether or not void the warranty on the entire suspension of the car, usually if a problem is caused due to the aftermarket componets part then the issue is not under warranty, warranty covers defects in work or craftsmanship from the manufacturer only. so if you do have an issue do one of two things:

1. ( most important ) kiss ass to the service manager if a problem arises
2. reinstall stock springs before you take to service ( as long as prior they didnt know you moded the car )

quite honestly i doubt my dealership would even notice. unless they were painted bright yellow and said eibach on them

Originally posted by another8owner
heres mine w ith eibach kit installed.
not a very good pic though.

Are those 18's? (Those rims look sweet)