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Old Aug 26, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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for a smooth ride?

what type of suspension setup will give you a smooth ride? i live in indianapolis and some of the roads are crappy. btw i have some 18's on the max. will the rim size make you feel all of the bumps?
Old Aug 26, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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Re: for a smooth ride?

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what type of suspension setup will give you a smooth ride? i live in indianapolis and some of the roads are crappy. btw i have some 18's on the max. will the rim size make you feel all of the bumps?
18's will make your ride quality more bumpier, H&R springs would be the best ride
Old Aug 26, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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1) Get rid of your 18's and go down to 17's
2) H&R springs with KYB GR2 struts and rear shocks

Enjoy the ride!
Old Aug 26, 2002 | 08:45 PM
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but i have 18's. it is too late for the 17's.
Old Aug 26, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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H&Rs. Believe me on this one. I've had three different sets of springs now. I never knew a lowered Maxima could ride so soft and comfy.


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Old Aug 26, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd
1) Get rid of your 18's and go down to 17's
2) H&R springs with KYB GR2 struts and rear shocks

Enjoy the ride!
GR2? Why not go all the way to AGX?
Old Aug 26, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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GR2? Why not go all the way to AGX?

what is the difference between the two?
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 05:15 AM
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Originally posted by bluman3

what is the difference between the two?
The GR2 isn't quite as stiff (Performance oriented) as the AGX's are. There also about 70 bucks cheaper. He wants a smooth ride, so a slightly softer shock will give him this. Why spend the extra $$ if your never going to use the stiffer settings which are available only on the AGX's?
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 07:26 AM
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stock suspension
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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Eibach springs and Tokiko shocks. Oh and a 45 profile tire would really help if your running 40's.
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd

The GR2 isn't quite as stiff (Performance oriented) as the AGX's are. There also about 70 bucks cheaper. He wants a smooth ride, so a slightly softer shock will give him this. Why spend the extra $$ if your never going to use the stiffer settings which are available only on the AGX's?
So the GR2s are strong enough to support mild lowering?
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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Eibach springs and Tokiko shocks. Oh and a 45 profile tire would really help if your running 40's.
NO WAY! this is not the setup for a comfy ride.
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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so, where do you get the GR2's?
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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NO WAY! this is not the setup for a comfy ride.
I second that. Eibach handle nice, but ride like garbage.
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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so, where do you get the GR2's?
SEARCH!!!! but tirerack.com sell them
Old Aug 27, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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sorry about not using the "search", but sometimes it brings up unwanted stuff. i will check tirerack.
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