Lowering
07-14-2002, 04:03 PM
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Lowering
I need some advice on lowering my Max.
I bought some Eibach springs to lower the car 50mm (2") about 8 months ago and they seemed to have raised the car not lower it.
Its still on standard shocks as i don't want to waste more money on another product that doesn't work.
Any advice on a good combination that will do the job they were intended to do and not the oppisite ???
I bought some Eibach springs to lower the car 50mm (2") about 8 months ago and they seemed to have raised the car not lower it.
Its still on standard shocks as i don't want to waste more money on another product that doesn't work.
Any advice on a good combination that will do the job they were intended to do and not the oppisite ???
07-14-2002, 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by BBaker025
Id also like to know a good combo or springs, shocks to drop my car 1.5-2in
Id also like to know a good combo or springs, shocks to drop my car 1.5-2in
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07-14-2002, 05:04 PM
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Re: Lowering
Originally posted by steeo
I need some advice on lowering my Max.
I bought some Eibach springs to lower the car 50mm (2") about 8 months ago and they seemed to have raised the car not lower it.
Its still on standard shocks as i don't want to waste more money on another product that doesn't work.
Any advice on a good combination that will do the job they were intended to do and not the oppisite ???
I need some advice on lowering my Max.
I bought some Eibach springs to lower the car 50mm (2") about 8 months ago and they seemed to have raised the car not lower it.
Its still on standard shocks as i don't want to waste more money on another product that doesn't work.
Any advice on a good combination that will do the job they were intended to do and not the oppisite ???
07-14-2002, 08:48 PM
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KYB AGX and Maxspeeds
All around I am very happy. The car does not look slamed and I get greatly improved handling.
A friend of mine has Sprints and they look very nice also.
All in all I am very pleased and I love the way my car handles compared to stock.
DL
A friend of mine has Sprints and they look very nice also.
All in all I am very pleased and I love the way my car handles compared to stock.
DL
07-15-2002, 12:42 PM
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Re: Re: Lowering
Originally posted by I30tMikeD
I can't see how either the prokit or sportkit would raise your car, that can't be right.
I can't see how either the prokit or sportkit would raise your car, that can't be right.
Before i put the springs on the measurement between the centre of the wheel and the wheel arch was 16" at the front and 15.5" at the rear, now the springs are on for 8 months the measurement is 15.5" at the front and 15" at the rear, thats a total drop of .5" all round with springs that were supposed to drop the car 2" in the first place.
A harsh ride is not a major concern as i'm the only 1 who drives the car but i need to lower the car as its like a 4x4
07-15-2002, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by JeepRage
H&R and KYB gs-2 are working great for me. rides great, handles great. looks great
H&R and KYB gs-2 are working great for me. rides great, handles great. looks great
I do agree that H&R springs are great springs.
07-15-2002, 02:26 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Lowering
Originally posted by steeo
What i have on the car is Eibach springs with standard shocks i don't know what you mean by prokit or sportkit but they didn't lower the car anywhere near the 50mm (2") they were supposed to.
Before i put the springs on the measurement between the centre of the wheel and the wheel arch was 16" at the front and 15.5" at the rear, now the springs are on for 8 months the measurement is 15.5" at the front and 15" at the rear, thats a total drop of .5" all round with springs that were supposed to drop the car 2" in the first place.
A harsh ride is not a major concern as i'm the only 1 who drives the car but i need to lower the car as its like a 4x4
What i have on the car is Eibach springs with standard shocks i don't know what you mean by prokit or sportkit but they didn't lower the car anywhere near the 50mm (2") they were supposed to.
Before i put the springs on the measurement between the centre of the wheel and the wheel arch was 16" at the front and 15.5" at the rear, now the springs are on for 8 months the measurement is 15.5" at the front and 15" at the rear, thats a total drop of .5" all round with springs that were supposed to drop the car 2" in the first place.
A harsh ride is not a major concern as i'm the only 1 who drives the car but i need to lower the car as its like a 4x4
I am running Eibach Prokit Springs w/ stock shocks. The ProKit i believe is suppose to drop ure car about an inch or so... which it has done on my car. I don't understand how your springs raised ure car...
anyways here's a quick pick of what the car's height should be on ures:
07-15-2002, 08:06 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Lowering
Originally posted by steeo
What i have on the car is Eibach springs with standard shocks i don't know what you mean by prokit or sportkit but they didn't lower the car anywhere near the 50mm (2") they were supposed to.
Before i put the springs on the measurement between the centre of the wheel and the wheel arch was 16" at the front and 15.5" at the rear, now the springs are on for 8 months the measurement is 15.5" at the front and 15" at the rear, thats a total drop of .5" all round with springs that were supposed to drop the car 2" in the first place.
A harsh ride is not a major concern as i'm the only 1 who drives the car but i need to lower the car as its like a 4x4
What i have on the car is Eibach springs with standard shocks i don't know what you mean by prokit or sportkit but they didn't lower the car anywhere near the 50mm (2") they were supposed to.
Before i put the springs on the measurement between the centre of the wheel and the wheel arch was 16" at the front and 15.5" at the rear, now the springs are on for 8 months the measurement is 15.5" at the front and 15" at the rear, thats a total drop of .5" all round with springs that were supposed to drop the car 2" in the first place.
A harsh ride is not a major concern as i'm the only 1 who drives the car but i need to lower the car as its like a 4x4
07-15-2002, 08:18 PM
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Something is horribly wrong with your springs or your installation if your Eibach's are making the car look higher than it was originally. The Eibach Pro-kit set is good for at LEAST an inch, if not 1.5 inches. Maybe it's just all in your head, in which case, it's not worth arguing over, you just need to go lower. Get a set of coilovers or sprint springs coupled with some KYB AGX's and you'll be golden.
07-18-2002, 11:52 AM
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@ ereet
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ereet
Maybe it's just all in your head, in which case, it's not worth arguing over.[/QUOTE
I posted a simple question to see if anyone else had the same problem and if there was a solution to that problem not to be told i'm wasting peoples time thinking up problems.
If you have no positive input to my question don't reply.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ereet
Maybe it's just all in your head, in which case, it's not worth arguing over.[/QUOTE
I posted a simple question to see if anyone else had the same problem and if there was a solution to that problem not to be told i'm wasting peoples time thinking up problems.
If you have no positive input to my question don't reply.
07-28-2002, 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by clee130
Please do not just make a one word title.
"What is a good combo for lowering the car?" would get you more responses and let people know what it is you are looking for.
Please do not just make a one word title.
"What is a good combo for lowering the car?" would get you more responses and let people know what it is you are looking for.
For example
Lowering: Veiws: 334 Replies: 19
Bodykits: Views: 153 Replies: 6
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Need Help: Views: 18 Replies: 0
My Maxima: Views: 103 Replies: 3
I know these topics are different but i still seem to get more views/replies with single word titles
07-28-2002, 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by steeo
As a matter of interest
(1) can the springs be put on upside down ???
(2) if so would this make a difference in ride height/comfort ???
As a matter of interest
(1) can the springs be put on upside down ???
(2) if so would this make a difference in ride height/comfort ???
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