NCBuckeye

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I've only had my Max about a month now and I'm thinking of lowering it. My question is how "different" of a ride does it make it? Bumpy or rough?

GM_Traitor3.5VQ

Going from the stock "S" springs, you'll definitely notice a difference. I had my '10 SV for over a year before I put on a set of Eibach's back in late September this year, and the difference in ride is noticeable. It won't beat you up, but its definitely firmer over stock. After a few weeks, the springs settle in and you'll barely notice the difference anymore.

One added benefit (besides getting rid of that obscene tire/fender gap) was much less understeer at the limit. Soaks up mid-corner bumps better without unsettling the rear-end.

Ghozt

Yea as GM said if you go from stock S to the Eibach's it will be more noticeable I imagine. I went from Sport SV springs to Eibach's and I could barely tell the difference in ride quality. Definitely handled better around the turns, much less leaning

Stlbluzoo11

I went from the sport suspension to the eibach springs and I think it feels exactly the same. I had tein basic coilovers on my honda, the ride quality with springs on my maxima feels so much better

Tee00Max

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I think im going to make the jump as well after the holidays are over....Or it may just be a xmas present to myself!

Stlbluzoo11

check out the install DIY on the eibach springs that I wrote. the install is as easy as it gets

Nemo7

I'm in debate of getting springs or coils

rtitan

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Im on bc coils, the ride is much stiffer than stock. Its about the same as my 03 350z.

Nemo7

wich is more comfortable? springs on "S" shocks or just get coils?

dat ride "maxine"

Get the eibach springs...eibach pro kit FTW....one of the best mods i've done so far...and one of the cheapest.,total spent was $250!!!

eesjunin

Eibach=best invesment i made since the purchase!

nismo2010

I think it depends where you live...if you live where only smooth roads are majority of your commute than you shouldn't have a problem with lowering your car or having to worry about the ride being harsh, but if you live in a place like NYC with the roads all beat up you will definitely notice the difference in ride quality.

mexi

I thinking of lowering mine as well leaning more toward coilovers tho

Stlbluzoo11

if you want your car slammed go with coilovers. if you want a moderate drop with good ride quality, get the eibach's. coilovers ride rough when slammed.

fclifton

I installed eibachs over a yr ago on my 2010 SV. It is the best mod I have done so far. I also installed 20 inch Vossens from the 19 inch factory wheel. Looks awesome and the ride is great on flatter roads without many rise bumps or low bumps. The rise bumps are the worse on a bad street. You certainly have to go school bus speed over railroad tracks. This is a worthwhile investment.

Techsan

Any with eibachs care to share any pics? I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on 'em, but need to see how much it lowers the car.

Also, where would one get these installed? I can do minor DIYs, but dont feel all that comfortable with bigger jobs.

IFuXwiTuZ

I have megan racing coilovers and my car handles outstanding but on top of that i also have the front strut bar, CoryXavior rear strut bar (which did wonders on holding the rear end stable) and the rear sway bar (which is amazing product also)
but i have the Maxima S and i think the S and SV both have alot of sway just a tiny bit less on the SV because its lower then the S.

But here is a warning if you do choose to get coilovers make sure your roads are good and not like nyc roads because the CV boot busted on the passenger side axle after 3 months

and its much easier to install coilovers then springs and the damper adjustments are awesome also (even though i always had mine on the stiffest setting)

Stlbluzoo11

A coilover install and spring install are essentially the same thing. The coilovers look better because you can go low. On our cars its not about how much wheel gap you have, its how many wheels you tuck. You won't tuck anything on eibachs. You will on coils. Anyone want to fork over 1k for some coils for a boy from the Lou?

Ghozt

With coilovers you're going to be looking at new axles down the road too when you break the stock ones

Stlbluzoo11

i loved my tein's on my 07 si. i had that ***** slammed. never broke anything, but necks!

lightonthehill

And stay totally away from speed bumps. I live in an area where tall speed bumps are a way of life. I use one road where there is a speed bump every hundred feet for almost half a mile, and I scrape bottom at every one, even though I come to a complete stop and inch over them. And my Maxima is not even lowered.

Be especially careful when cutting through the shallow curb ditches into driveways, as my Maxima scrapes at many of them, especially when reentering the roadway from a descending driveway.

I absolutely despise speed bumps that are 4 inches tall or taller. The ground clearance on a stock 7th gen Maxima is only 4 1/2 inches. Thankfully, a few places around where I live are changing to 3 1/2 inch speed 'tables', which greatly reduce bottoming and scraping.

Papies01

i got d2 coils and there amazing im tucking stock 18s im in love with how my car looks i womt have it any other way

Stlbluzoo11

post a pic of that ****!

Nemo7

^+1

Stlbluzoo11

Yo, we are still waiting for that pic! your not tucking ****

Nemo7

I'm leaning toward Springs but i want to go lower but from reading i don't want to have to spend more money if something breaks.

If anyone can post some pics of the ride height for springs that would be great!

Ghozt

Eibach's give a perfect drop IMO

Nemo7

I like the drop I have just the regular sport the drop will look the same as your i might just buy some springs.
How much do you think it will cost to install?

Nemo7

and what did you use to blackout you window trim?

Stlbluzoo11

Check out my Sig pic, I'm dropped on eibachs

Papies01

it doesnt let me start a new thread with my pics because i dont have access get that fixed ill post all my pics

Papies01

better pics to come

Ghozt

^ nice pics! i like the drop

i used black vinyl to cover the "chrome"

Papies01

i painted the the chromo a gloss black and colored match the handles to the car and molded the stillen front lip to my bumper

Papies01

i have better pics coming this are iphone pics

mrodenberg0124

That's an interesting color. Don't think i've seen that around here.

seesole

I have been thinking about lowering my 09 max too, and now I am doing it fowshow!! I just have to wait till spring.

Nemo7

what are you dropped on?

how does it hold up with weather?

Ghozt

great so far. ive heard some people say it fades over time but so far still matches the black gloss on the B pillars perfectly. its like 20 bucks worth of vinyl if i need to replace it down the line

Stlbluzoo11

That drop and color matched handles looks great. Nice job on your ride. It's sweet