nadda20xl

hey i want to drop my car 1.5 inch but i don't know where to get springs for a decent prices somebody help me out

nadda20xl

oooo an i have a 90 auto

nagal

I went SpringTec and the drop was perfect, two inch sits real nice

nadda20xl

hey i am think of going to buy thies spring can any body give advice on these springs http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

Maroon'dMaxSE

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get the eibach pro kit

Spipedong90

Those springs sit like this:
http://ghettomods.net/gallery/Maxima/Maxima_001
http://ghettomods.net/gallery/Maxima/up_river_033

VS Stock:
http://ghettomods.net/gallery/Maxima/Maxima_012

-shock211-

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i have the suspension techniques springs and i'm not that happy with them. they're much to floaty for my liking.

Mizeree_X

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Suspension Techniques or Spring Tech? I believe they are two different brands. My Suspension Techniques were great.

-shock211-

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i have the suspension techniques.

internetautomar

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those springs are a linear spring not a variable spring. Variable springs will give a better ride and handling.

Kikcaffine

internetautomart what kind of spring type are the Eibach Pro kit, variable or linear?

Michael

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variable


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swowlinc

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My buddy just dropped the front of mine 2" by heating up the springs somehow. It went from 4" gap to 2" gap in about 20 mins. Im still not sure exactly what he did though. Anyway it feels very nice, I can tell how much lower the car's center of gravity is when I drive. By the way, I have the kyb's who dont recommend anything over 1.5" drop or warranty is voided. There is a drawback though. On heavy bumps I can hear the springs or whatever kinda clunk or something. My man said I need to put rubber between the spring and something. He's gonna do it tomorrow. Other than that the ride is about 65% improved, I would prolly say 100 when I do the back. The cost for a 2" drop?? $20. Front of car hugging road...Priceless! Oh Snap... My first post *****!!!sorry

Michael

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that was not a good idea at all.

internetautomar

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can you say " crackle, snap, pop I got no springs"?

«§»Craig B«§»

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heating the springs like that is a very bad idea

You're really weakening the springs by doing that. I hope they dont break on you.

swowlinc

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Awww damn! I need to buy some eibachs quick then, thanks for tellin me.

«§»Craig B«§»

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I'm not saying 100% sure that they WILL break, but they're definitely not as strong now so there is that possibility. Suspension is something you dont wanna go cheap with and take chances.

-shock211-

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are the intrax springs any good?

internetautomar

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I've been told they are

Michael

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I love my Intrax. The drop is perfect.

CamryKilla

im gonna get intrax...i hope they're perfect

-shock211-

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i forgot,
are they variable or linear?

internetautomar

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variable .....

-shock211-

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so in all, the intrax should be pretty damn good spring in terms of drop, handling, ride quality?.?.?.
now to sell my suspension tech springs and buy some intrax.

thanx ppl

Lordrandall

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What dampers are you using? A "floaty" ride is usually from the shocks/struts, not the springs.

-shock211-

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two month old kyb gr2s

-shock211-

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maybe i'm just too picky...
i need to get my sway bar kit soon. the bushings and end links on my stock rsb are fubard. that won't help too much with the floaty ride but it will help tighten up the turns.

95turbo gxe

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ok I bought a set of red spring off of a guy and I was wondering if any body knows how tall is a factory spring is so I can tell how much drop the new red springs will give I cant tell by my factory springs because i heated them a while back intill I could get new lowering springs has any body went 2.5 inches all around will 17 inch tires 225/45/17

internetautomar

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you can't compare free heights to get an idea of the drop.

4dscPat

Would dropping my car 1.5-2 inches with stock wheel and tire sizes look retarded?

swowlinc

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I dont think so. If anything, maximas factory height is retarded. Im starting to think 2" is too low for me cause I scrape driveways now. I recommend a good 1.7" max drop with 18's. I think 1.5 in the back and 1.7 in the front would be cool.

ElVito1981

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which springs are better in terms of quality and handling, Intrax or Eibach pro-kit. I know the Intrax lower the maximas a little bit more. I have the Pro-Kits already on my Max and I was wondering if it'd be worth it swap them for the Intrax. Also, would the difference in lowering from Eibach to Intrax be noticeable?

maximase86

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I like the Eibach's, they have a nice conservative lower. Since I converted over to 5-lug using 3rd gen suspension, I've been using 3rd gen Eibachs. Only complaint I have is when the that first stage of the spring compresses, the spring gets really stiff...nice for cornering....not so nice on bump roads sometimes. The lowering is nice too....as you can see in my sig.

As for the Eibach versus Intrax...from a 2nd gen standpoint...the Intrax springs tend to be a bit harsher because of the more aggressive lower...and I don't believe they are progessive like the Eibachs are.

S

ElVito1981

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thanks, but if you have a 2nd generation maxima, why are you in this forum? You should be in the 2nd generation forum. I need someone who has a maxima from my generation to answer my question. Thanks anyway though

Michael

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Yes you can notice a difference in ride height. i went from eibach to intrax just for the drop.

I cant really comment on the ride difference since I put new struts on at the same time and only have about 10 miles on my intrax (that I put on well over a year ago).

Go to my site for pics of before and after. Some of the early pics are before (pics of my wheels when I first put them on) and I have a menu with a link to my intrax springs.

I prefer Intrax just for the look but supposedly they still handle well. Handling was not my concern though because if it were I would have stayed with Eibach.

4dscPat

Did you read his post? He converted his old 2ng gen to use a 5-lug 3rd gen suspension, meaning he can use the same springs/struts as we do.

ElVito1981

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yes I did read that, but I'd prefer advice from someone with the same type of car all around as me.

maximase86

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I guess it's safe to assume you don't know that the 2nd gen and 3rd gen have basically identical suspension. The only difference between the two is weight (3rd gen is a little heavier...but not much), and a little bigger dimensionally. So handling/ride characteristics aren't that much different at all between the two. Also the 3rd gen evolved from the 2nd gen...so it is the same type of car all around...almost down to the numbers too (as far as the VG is concerned). So I believe my remarks are quite a valid answer to your question.

Second...who are you to say where I can and can not post? Just because I have a 2nd gen doesn't mean my knowledge or experience only applies to 2nd gens. In fact, I've worked on every generation except a 6th gen maxima. I've done suspensions in 2nd-5th gen maxima's....and I have several people here, including one of the moderators of the 3rd gen forums that can vouch for my experience and knowledge. Also, if I didn't know, or have experience in something....I would certainly not answer the question. So please don't assume that just because I have a 2nd gen. I don't make assumptions about you....other than the above assumption.

Thank you.

S

Jeff92se

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How about a bit of respect here? I post all over and I have a 3-gen. If he knows, he knows. In fact he probably knows more a bout 3-gens and 4-gens than you will ever know.