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plan:b
11-17-2010, 02:51 PM
Part 1

Note: I am not a direct dealer of Eibach parts and I am not sponsored by them in any way. And while it would have been great to get these for free…I didn’t.

Recently I visited Eibach in Corona, CA and picked up their Multi Pro R1 Kit, and front and rear Anti-Roll Kit for my Evo X. I will have the opportunity to run the Multi Pro R2 kit as well after learning the ins and outs of the R1’s. Here is a write up of what I saw at the facility followed by the installation and driving characteristics of the kit. Sure the write up is long, but I don’t like to throw just any part at my Evo. Making sure a part has been r&d’d extensively, and backed by a manufacturer w/ a good warranty is important. If you think so too…read on.

First, some background on my Evo. I purchased her w/ the intentions of slowly setting her up and to get some seat time at the track. I am new to the track, but not new to building cars. I took her out stock, then again after some go fast bits and a tune, and then on Eibach Springs. After some time behind the wheel, I felt I was ready to get an affordable, quality coil over setup. Having dealt w/ Eibach in the past with great success, I decided to contact them. I asked them about their Multi Pro Suspension line for my Evo X. I was invited out to see their manufacturing process and I jumped at the chance. When I arrived, camera in hand, I was greeted w/ these…

Multi Pro R1 - 6049.712

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res1.jpg

Anti-Roll Kit Front and Rear – 6049.320

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res2.jpg

My initial impression was a good one. There wasn’t anything flashy, like bright colored shock tubes, or any colorful finishes, just serious looking parts. After seeing these, it was time to find out how it made it there. They told me everything was done in house, and they weren’t kidding.

First I was taken to where the shock tubes are machined

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res10.jpg

Raw material on the right, machined tubes on the left

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res4.jpg
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Next it’s off to the section where the internals are assembled…by hand

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res6.jpg

Here is where the parts meet at the shock assembly machine…ready to be installed one at a time…by hand again

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res3.jpg
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Then, off to the dyno where they check every kit

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res7.jpg

Setup…

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res8.jpg

Running…

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res9.jpg

Done…

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res12.jpg

As amazing as it was to see the assembly/testing process, it was even better seeing the manufacturing side of things.

The wire stored at the facility will make its way to this machine where it is coiled and cut

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res14.jpg

This is the Shot Peening machine. We were told that this machine must be repaired monthly since it basically destroys itself internally during the shot peening process.

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res13.jpg

Every coil goes through this strengthening process.

Before:

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res17.jpg

After:

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res18.jpg

After seeing Eibach’s custom made Anti-Roll Bar bending machine, we were able to watch the ends get stamped 1 by 1 by hand.

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res16.jpg

This is where all of the powder coating and stamping is done before the products reach the Quality Control section.

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr309/planbms/R1res15.jpg

When we visited Quality Control, I learned that each part number has its own sheet that says where the material came from, what batch it came from, the machines and people that touched it, and so on. In this section, an employee has machines and calipers an arm’s length away where they perform checks and inspect tolerances one by one. I can see why they offer such a good warranty. The chances a defect will make it out of the building are small.

What’s the moral of this long story/write-up? When someone tells you that all coilovers are the same, or the quality of their ebay kit is just as good…show them this. There is no doubt in my mind that when I purchase an Eibach product, I am purchasing a quality product.

Thanks to Eibach for allowing us to come into their building and take pictures of the process.

Part 2 - Installation/street driving. (I have been driving on this kit for about 2 months now…I will post next week)

Part 3 – Track Day

1WkdEvo
11-17-2010, 03:18 PM
Great write up chief

white9
11-17-2010, 04:17 PM
I will vouch for quality products through Eibach. I have done a TON of business with them direct in the motocross industry. +1 for you, and the write up.

popdakebin
11-17-2010, 05:17 PM
Thanks. Didn't know they manufactured in Corona.

blkside
11-17-2010, 08:55 PM
Nice write up ... I have the R2 remote resevoir setup on my X with custom rate springs which was hooked up through my sponsor Rally Innovations... they will be setup this week by the best suspension tuner in the Evo World... shit everyone uses RobiSpec...

I think thats going to be the best change... actual hands on adjustment to me...

I set all of that up at the track with him so I cant wait...

white9
11-17-2010, 09:03 PM
Tim wheres my damn shirt?? 2 years later...

plan:b
11-18-2010, 10:28 AM
I will vouch for quality products through Eibach. I have done a TON of business with them direct in the motocross industry. +1 for you, and the write up.


Nice...what was the company? I have a lot of buddies into motocross.

1WkdEvo
11-18-2010, 10:40 AM
I will vouch for quality products through Eibach. I have done a TON of business with them direct in the motocross industry. +1 for you, and the write up.


No go meets, no get shirt kimosabe or however you spell that shit :)

o-townFLA
11-18-2010, 10:40 AM
great write up... from seeing this I can see you being an Eibach fan for life... O0

Mister
11-18-2010, 11:31 AM
I had no idea these were made in house.
I thought it was made in Germany, then imported here.

plan:b
11-18-2010, 11:37 AM
Ya that's what a lot of people have thought. Made here start to finish.

FUEL
11-18-2010, 09:34 PM
Nice write up ... I have the R2 remote resevoir setup on my X with custom rate springs which was hooked up through my sponsor Rally Innovations... they will be setup this week by the best suspension tuner in the Evo World... shit everyone uses RobiSpec...

I think thats going to be the best change... actual hands on adjustment to me...

I set all of that up at the track with him so I cant wait...




"Best Evo Suspension Tuner" ? "Everyone uses?" ..... Is that a fact or a matter of opinion?




Nice looking product... can't wait to see if they work or not. I know the "lowering springs" for the X kinda slam the car and it doesn't handle so well.... but then again coilovers are much more adjustable.