eibach v. pedders

[808C]

Need some assitance.

what would be the best package for my 2008 300c. looking for a set of springs and shocks. I dont really want it to low, but i do want to eliminate the fender gap. pics would be great to.

Thanks

[Ryan55842]

DON'T Get a set of Eibach's, at least if you are looking at the pro kit. I had that on for my first 50k miles and it did more damage to my suspension than good. The ride sucked too! Switched to a set of KW V2's a coilover kit that replaces your OEM springs and struts/shocks. You can adjust the hight and the dampness of the ride as well. Being that the labor to change this stuff out is no small task you best getting it right once.

My Eibachs settled so much that I got tons of rubbing also, after all was said and done I would say they eneded up settling to about 2.5" drop vs the initial 1.6"

As a side note if anyone wants a used set of Eibachs that have oversettled (in my opinion) they are sitting in my garage collecting dust!

[808C]

dang 2.5 is way to low for my taste as well. my initial set up was going to be the kws, but i started to inquire about the eibach and pedders to save a few bucks. but i understand about the labor cost and doing it right the first time. i was quoted for a spring and shock install would take 3 1/2 hours @ $120 an hour

[Ryan55842]

Sounds about right on the spring install labor. I would do it the first time, I was going for just the look initially and paid the price for not getting quality springs. I would spend the extra bucks and do it right. I learned a lesson for sure.

[DrBReed]

Look closely at the Pedders system. I have the system on my 300C SRT-8 and love it. Not too stiff, just right. It improved the handling on my SRT-8 and I am sure it will dramatically improve the handling on your car. Someone I know had the Pedders system installed on his 300C and was really happy with it.
My concern with other systems is whether or not they were engineered for the car or did some one pull some springs and shocks off the shelf the correct length and say "here is what you need".

Originally Posted by 808C

Need some assitance.

what would be the best package for my 2008 300c. looking for a set of springs and shocks. I dont really want it to low, but i do want to eliminate the fender gap. pics would be great to.

Thanks

[SoCal-Al]

I have the pedders system on my 2006 300C. I have had it for about a year. I did the shocks, springs, cradle bushing in the rear, and corrected the bum steer problem. I have an SRT 8 sway bar in the front as well.

Running the stock Goodyear tires, the system is very good and solid. The ride is firm but not harsh. The car sits about about an inch lower. Looks good. With the change, the car is alot quieter as the suspension noise is now gone. A well balanced system and good investment.

Al

[808C]

what spring did you go with in the back

[nobleblack626]

Originally Posted by Ryan55842

DON'T Get a set of Eibach's, at least if you are looking at the pro kit. I had that on for my first 50k miles and it did more damage to my suspension than good. The ride sucked too! Switched to a set of KW V2's a coilover kit that replaces your OEM springs and struts/shocks. You can adjust the hight and the dampness of the ride as well. Being that the labor to change this stuff out is no small task you best getting it right once.

My Eibachs settled so much that I got tons of rubbing also, after all was said and done I would say they eneded up settling to about 2.5" drop vs the initial 1.6"

As a side note if anyone wants a used set of Eibachs that have oversettled (in my opinion) they are sitting in my garage collecting dust!

I got the same thing and I like the ride and the height. Other people like the ride to the point where I keep ending up being the driver. But I liked it so much I just purchased the anti sway bar kit. When did you get them? I think I'll keep the stock ones just incase lol.

[808C]

noble,
did you go with the pro kit or the sportlines? and are you running just springs or eibach shocks to. any pics

[nobleblack626]

Originally Posted by 808C

noble,
did you go with the pro kit or the sportlines? and are you running just springs or eibach shocks to. any pics

Just the pro kit. I didn't get eibach shocks too because I figure the shocks were in pretty decent shape being a 2008. Hope the pic helps I got a high drive way lol.