Per another thread, Eibach is to release a new kit for the HHR possibly February. Anyone know what it consists of, and just what it is designed to do?

I'm not looking to lower my vehicle, only get some of the slush out of the suspension/springs. I haven't been underneath so I don't even know if there are sway bars or not. The ride it has is really nice, but I'd like a little better feel of the road.

jerij

 

From earlier discussions on springs, there is gentleman at Darkside Customs, Erich, that was really up on the springs and setup. I believe, the original Ebach, were made for Cobalts, worked on HHR's but not specifically designed for HHR's. They were going to change for HHR, but it still was going to be a lowering kit. Darkisde, did SoCal's HHR, he will have some more info, but Erich, did say to contact him on more info. Darkside's web is darksidemotoring.com, for number or email him. Hope this helps!!

 

Check out eibachs website. They offer 2 kits a pro-kit and the sportlines. The sportlines drop the vehicle more, and from what I've seen on other vehicles are more for looks. If you want better handling, the pro-kit is the better performer, but doesn't lower the vehicle as much. I ran the pro-kit on my Camaro and was extremely happy with it, both performance and looks.

 

I looked. It answered my questions. I'd like to see someone first who has done this. I'd like to see just how much the "lowered" looks. Guess it will be awhile.

jerij

 

Mine car just showed up today, gimme a couple of weeks and I'll have it lowered with the eibachs.

 

The Eibachs don't go as low as the Gold-Lines - I've seen both.
That's why we sell Gold-Line only.

 

Well...here ya go:



and...



Both done with the Gold-Line kit.

 

As someone who's driven a slammed car for several years now, I will chant the mantra an old street-rod builder once spoke unto me.

He said "By the time you get a car low enough to look cool, it is a huge pain in the ass to drive."

I didn't listen and I dropped mine with springs and spindles.
My front bumper lip was able to knock a pack of cigarettes over.
My exhuast scraped even the slightest road heaves.
I was broken into 3 times. (Your car looks cool, so therefore you have stuff worth stealing.)

I love the look, but man oh man, is it a royal pain in the ass.

 

Hey that's my(was) spoiler on the two-tone HHR! Not a fan of it, but looks good on T's ride! Two sweet slammned rides!

 

Yeah Fenris - it's cool to see the HHR Brotherhood sharing in building each other's rides.
Kinda reminds me of another Brotherhood...

Rock on Shredder!