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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Video: Eibach puts their 2011 Mustang suspension system to the test
Posted by michael adrian at 8:17 AM
Kudos to Eibach for putting their parts to the test! nothing worse than the feeling of upgrading your car but finding a downgrade or no increase in performance.
Quote from MustangDaily:
"Eibach released its new suspension components for the 2011 Mustang at SEMA this year, and like the rest of their products, each of the parts was extensively tested to make sure it provided improved performance. To show us just exactly how their suspension system compares to the stock setup, Eibach rented out Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, CA and put their 2011 Mustang through a battery of tests.
With veteran Indy Car driver PJ Jones performing driving duties and an independent 3rd party to verify the results, the Eibach Mustang completed various back-to-back performance tests, first with the stock suspension and then with Eibach’s Pro Plus suspension system that includes Eibach’s Pro Kit progressive springs and upgraded front and rear anti-roll bars. The results are about what you’d expect: the 2011 Mustang performed better with the Eibach suspension system. The car knocked a tenth off its 0-60 time, braked from 60-0 mph just slightly better with much better control, reached a higher g-force on the skidpad, and was faster through the 400 foot slalom.
While many of the numbers seem pretty close, the extent of the differences can be seen in the road course lap times. The Eibach-equipped Mustang’s time was a full 1 1/2 seconds better than the stock Mustang. Plus, there’s a bonus! Eibach even recorded a 4% gain in fuel mileage with their suspension system installed thanks to the improved aerodynamics.
You can see all of the tests of Eibach’s 2011 Mustang suspension system in the video below."




