Monday 10th October 2016

Fiat 124 Spider Eibach kits

Fancy a 124 but worried an MX-5 is better to drive? Eibach may have a solution

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Now while the Mazda MX-5 and Fiat 124 Spider aim to fulfil different roadster roles, there is clearly potential for the aftermarket to further enhance both. We've already experienced BBR's effort with the MX-5, and here's the first look at Eibach's take on the 124.

Hopefully no more cornering shots like this then!

Wouldn't you know, it's quite a bit lower than standard. The Fiat's odd stance and rather vague handling must in some way be attributable to the ride height, so Eibach lowering kits sound like rather a good idea. The entry level option is the Pro-Kit Performance package, which lowers the car by 35mm at the front and 25mm at the rear. So equipped, this means the 124 "does not only cut a fine figure in motion, but also shows its 'bella figura' when parked in front of a street cafe" according to Eibach.

On top of this is the Sportline Sport Performance kit (the red one), dropping the Spider by 45mm at the front and 35mm at the rear. Eibach says a "motorsport feeling" is included, and how much better does it look closer to the road?

Also new are Eibach's wheel spacers, made from aluminium to ensure only a marginal impact on unsprung weight. Indeed Eibach believes they have a "positive effect on the self-aligning forces of the steering". And it helps the car look cool, obviously.

The Eibach kits are on sale now, with more information available on the website too. Don't be too hasty though: BBR is working on its own suspension kit, building on the Koni set up used in the Super 200. You're spoilt for choice!

[Dafuq]

In the looks department, this is everything the current Mazda isn't, like chalk and cheese.

I am sure the suspension set up will make this a solid toy.

[MustardCutter]

Shouldn't this have some sort of 'advertisement' tag/banner?

[FourRingedDonuts]

The looks are growing on me, I think it would be a tough choice between Mazda/BBR or Fiat/Abarth if I was in the market.
But having just sold an NC 3.75 BBR Turbo I'm over the small roadster thing for now.

[HustleRussell]

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[FN2TypeR]

Damn, that is absolutely gopping to look at, it's even uglier than I am.

Weighs less than me though

[Vroom101]

Considering they are essentially the same car, it's weird how the Mazda looks delicate and agile whereas this looks bloated and cumbersome (at least to my eyes). The lowered stance just makes it look as if it was too fat and the suspension has collapsed!

[ZX10R NIN]

I like the looks now it's lowered I prefer it to the Mazda for some reason.

[lestiq]

I must need my eyes tested, I quite like that! How stiff is the chassis on these?

[Mike335i]

It looks quite good in the metal actually. Keen to see a review of th differences these kits actually make to the ride and handling.

[BVB]

WOW.