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Steeda vs H&R vs Eibach decision

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Installed the Eibachs a couple months ago. A little softer than the stock springs but feels more planted. I don't miss the LARGE gap but wish it had a bit more rake. With it lowered, it's easer to get in and out of now. 31 13/16 inches front AND rear from the ground through the center of the tire, to the top of the wheel arch.

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Leadfoot said:
Installed the Eibachs a couple months ago. A little softer than the stock springs but feels more planted. I don't miss the LARGE gap but wish it had a bit more rake. With it lowered, it's easer to get in and out of now. 31 13/16 inches front AND rear from the ground through the center of the tire, to the top of the wheel arch.

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For accurate comparisons you measure from the axle centerline to the fender arch.
 

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For accurate comparisons you measure from the axle centerline to the fender arch.
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I don't know about more accurate.. you've got 2.25 inch offset from the hub to the fender arch, is the straight edge level from the hub to the tape measure? if not then the reading is off. Is the straightedge in the center of the hub, or is it +/- 1/16 inch? Have a couple people measure your wheel arch height your way and mine and see which is more consistent.
 

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I don't know about more accurate.. you've got 2.25 inch offset from the hub to the fender arch, is the straight edge level from the hub to the tape measure? if not then the reading is off. Is the straightedge in the center of the hub, or is it +/- 1/16 inch? Have a couple people measure your wheel arch height your way and mine and see which is more consistent.
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Yes, it’s the more accurate and proper way. For your way to work each car would need to at minimum have the same exact size tire with the same tire pressure and the same tread depth.
Axle centerline to fender arch would be the same no matter what. It’s the industry standard if you will for measuring differences in ride height.
 

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The same would be true for your measurement. you're measuring the radius of the tire and I'm measuring the diameter. In exaggeration, the ride height would be different for a 12 inch vs. a 37 inch diameter tire. I was just giving a reference height for stock wheels in case someone wanted to check their heights.
 

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