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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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cheapo lowering springs

ok i was on ebay and came across these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33582 , they're really inexpensive and i know you get what you pay for but i was just wondering if anybody had ever hear of them it strikes me that for that cheap they can't last that long and probably kill you ride. is there any reason i maybe wrong and they may actualy be a good deal?

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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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I dunno, the only springs i have seen for our year maximas have been the same drop front and rear, Ie 1.2 in front and 1.2 in rear. I wouldnt go with the cheap springs b/c they could possibly start saggin, or even worse yet just snap while you are driving. I would get the eibachs if i were you, there expensive but worth it. Goto www.internetautomart.com for them, he has a really good price on them and other brands too.
Old Sep 10, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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You already said it.....

they're really inexpensive and i know you get what you pay
That's all you need to think about right there.
Old Sep 10, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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go for it. Some times you have to just bite the bullet and be the first to try stuff. They are cheap enough that you can try them and if you dont like them or they are junk then sell them for at least half and still not loose much on it.
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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I don't know man, those do look really cheap, i would go with Sprint or some other big name spring, actually if i was to do it all over again i would go with the spring and shock combination
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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their made in japan!.. i would never by anything made in japan!

for real tho: other manufactures that use the same type of metal in their lowering spring production are dropzone,& skunk (not the best of brands, by FAR) these springs are stronger than conventional steel springs, but arent made like the well known Sprint or Eibach,(CNC crafting) my 2 cents... save ur money and get eather the sprint's (made in usa) or eibach's. its the safe choice!, unless u do have the money and time to risk it.



havent posted in a long time... hows eveyone doing?.. back to school/back to max.org
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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I have the sprints they were pretty affordable too about 100 bucks. It has a nice drop and the ride is ok. It's your money though so do what you want either experiment and get those or save up and get something that you know is good and has worked for other people.
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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New to the board and had to chime in. I noticed on the link above they have Intrax springs w/ a 1.7" drop for $205. Has anyone tried these out? Just curious if you would experience rub w/ that drop and 17s on a 91 SE.
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TIG
New to the board and had to chime in. I noticed on the link above they have Intrax springs w/ a 1.7" drop for $205. Has anyone tried these out? Just curious if you would experience rub w/ that drop and 17s on a 91 SE.

Yes I have Intrax and love them (see sig pic in my other post above). rubbing is not really a problem with springs but with the offset of the wheel. I have 17s and have not problems rubbing but I have the correct offset wheels.
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TIG
New to the board and had to chime in. I noticed on the link above they have Intrax springs w/ a 1.7" drop for $205. Has anyone tried these out? Just curious if you would experience rub w/ that drop and 17s on a 91 SE.
I was gonna ask what link, and then I found it. I miss the links being a different color and underlined
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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ebay habitually offers questionable products with outlandish and often incorrectly-spelled descriptions of the item(s), particularly with car parts.

key chains and chairs are safe. and hot wheels.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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What offset do yo run AWSM66? Thanks for the info
Old Sep 18, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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ebay habitually offers questionable products with outlandish and often incorrectly-spelled descriptions of the item(s), particularly with car parts.
I wish I could argue that point, but most sellers are only looking to turn a quick buck and have no clue about what they're selling.

And then you have me
Old Sep 18, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Hahaha, you do have a maxima right? I believe they're made in Japan. Damn orientals are takin over the world!!!! lol

Originally Posted by ChrisCheezer
their made in japan!.. i would never by anything made in japan!

for real tho: other manufactures that use the same type of metal in their lowering spring production are dropzone,& skunk (not the best of brands, by FAR) these springs are stronger than conventional steel springs, but arent made like the well known Sprint or Eibach,(CNC crafting) my 2 cents... save ur money and get eather the sprint's (made in usa) or eibach's. its the safe choice!, unless u do have the money and time to risk it.



havent posted in a long time... hows eveyone doing?.. back to school/back to max.org
Old Sep 19, 2004 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
....I miss the links being a different color and underlined
You can say THAT again, B!!
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