Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
#1
Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
I got my eibachs/agx's in! It dropped the car nicely and I enjoy the stability on turns and at high speeds. And even going over crappy roads isn't bad at all (agx set at 2/4). But the one annoying thing that I can't get over is the suspension movement on smooth roads! I can be driving on a perfectly smooth street and the suspension will still give me firm up and downs. It's so annoying! I thought that rough springs rode like stock over smooth roads and that the harsh ride was only over crappy roads.
Is there something that could be wrong or is this normal for eibachs?
Is there something that could be wrong or is this normal for eibachs?
#2
Re: Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
Originally posted by sidewinder740
I got my eibachs/agx's in! It dropped the car nicely and I enjoy the stability on turns and at high speeds. And even going over crappy roads isn't bad at all. But the one annoying thing that I can't get over is the suspension movement on smooth roads! I can be driving on a perfectly smooth street and the suspension will still give me firm up and downs. It's so annoying! I thought that rough springs rode like stock over smooth roads and that the harsh ride was only over crappy roads.
Is there something that could be wrong or is this normal for eibachs?
I got my eibachs/agx's in! It dropped the car nicely and I enjoy the stability on turns and at high speeds. And even going over crappy roads isn't bad at all. But the one annoying thing that I can't get over is the suspension movement on smooth roads! I can be driving on a perfectly smooth street and the suspension will still give me firm up and downs. It's so annoying! I thought that rough springs rode like stock over smooth roads and that the harsh ride was only over crappy roads.
Is there something that could be wrong or is this normal for eibachs?
#3
Re: Re: Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
Originally posted by SprintMax
have you tried adjusting your AGX?
have you tried adjusting your AGX?
Is it normal for the suspension to move up and down on smooth roads like that?
#4
Re: Re: Re: Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
Originally posted by sidewinder740
yes..i have them at 2/4...
Is it normal for the suspension to move up and down on smooth roads like that?
yes..i have them at 2/4...
Is it normal for the suspension to move up and down on smooth roads like that?
are you sure you didn't install the springs upside down? I did this and my car would bottom out like crazy..
remember.. closer coils at the top
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Originally posted by SprintMax
no.. did you put the bushings back? and the rubber isolaters?
are you sure you didn't install the springs upside down? I did this and my car would bottom out like crazy..
remember.. closer coils at the top
no.. did you put the bushings back? and the rubber isolaters?
are you sure you didn't install the springs upside down? I did this and my car would bottom out like crazy..
remember.. closer coils at the top
#6
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Originally posted by sidewinder740
Yes and yes...I'll check the springs again, but I don't bottom out..The suspension just always wants to move even on smooth roads where stock it wouldn't move at all. It's too firm to be moving all the time on good roads.
Yes and yes...I'll check the springs again, but I don't bottom out..The suspension just always wants to move even on smooth roads where stock it wouldn't move at all. It's too firm to be moving all the time on good roads.
without actually being in the car to know what its doing.. it really doesn't sound normal..
#8
Originally posted by Canuck
Are these actually smooth roads or are there undulations in these roads, because with a stiffer suspension you will notice some undulations that you wouldn't have with the stock suspension.
Are these actually smooth roads or are there undulations in these roads, because with a stiffer suspension you will notice some undulations that you wouldn't have with the stock suspension.
#11
Originally posted by The Gange
HOw long has it been since the install? Don't forget the allignment. Throw in a rotation and balancing for the hell of it too. hope this helps.
Gange
HOw long has it been since the install? Don't forget the allignment. Throw in a rotation and balancing for the hell of it too. hope this helps.
Gange
#12
Re: Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
I have the same combo with the same settings. I feel the same bumpy things. I believe this is inherent with lowered cars that have stiffer springs. It's normal. This is how it was with my other car that was lowered. Go for a ride in some other lowered maximas and you'll see. or try H&R springs and post the difference. good luck
#13
Re: Re: Installed my new eibach/agx combo....help
Originally posted by 95maximase
I have the same combo with the same settings. I feel the same bumpy things. I believe this is inherent with lowered cars that have stiffer springs. It's normal. This is how it was with my other car that was lowered. Go for a ride in some other lowered maximas and you'll see. or try H&R springs and post the difference. good luck
I have the same combo with the same settings. I feel the same bumpy things. I believe this is inherent with lowered cars that have stiffer springs. It's normal. This is how it was with my other car that was lowered. Go for a ride in some other lowered maximas and you'll see. or try H&R springs and post the difference. good luck
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Originally posted by Canuck
Are these actually smooth roads or are there undulations in these roads, because with a stiffer suspension you will notice some undulations that you wouldn't have with the stock suspension.
Are these actually smooth roads or are there undulations in these roads, because with a stiffer suspension you will notice some undulations that you wouldn't have with the stock suspension.
Try setting your AGX's a bit softer to absorb more of the road imperfections. Say 1/3 perhaps?
#16
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Thats exactly what he's feeling. The stiff suspension isn't absorbing the small undulations of the road that the stock setup does. Your car now rides over them, similar to how a boat rides over waves.
Try setting your AGX's a bit softer to absorb more of the road imperfections. Say 1/3 perhaps?
Thats exactly what he's feeling. The stiff suspension isn't absorbing the small undulations of the road that the stock setup does. Your car now rides over them, similar to how a boat rides over waves.
Try setting your AGX's a bit softer to absorb more of the road imperfections. Say 1/3 perhaps?
Njmaxseltd....do H&Rs absorb the little undulations in the road well enough so you can't notice them like stock?
#17
Originally posted by Canuck
I am lost then sorry I can't help.
I am lost then sorry I can't help.
#18
this sounds like they are complaining about a stiff suspension. Aftermarket springs are STIFF. AGX are STIFF. You're going to feel everything in the road, especially with good tires.
Loosen up the AGX and see if that helps, but Eibachs are NOT known for a comfy ride.
Loosen up the AGX and see if that helps, but Eibachs are NOT known for a comfy ride.
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Originally posted by sidewinder740
Njmaxseltd....do H&Rs absorb the little undulations in the road well enough so you can't notice them like stock?
Njmaxseltd....do H&Rs absorb the little undulations in the road well enough so you can't notice them like stock?
#20
Originally posted by Lime
this sounds like they are complaining about a stiff suspension. Aftermarket springs are STIFF. AGX are STIFF. You're going to feel everything in the road, especially with good tires.
Loosen up the AGX and see if that helps, but Eibachs are NOT known for a comfy ride.
this sounds like they are complaining about a stiff suspension. Aftermarket springs are STIFF. AGX are STIFF. You're going to feel everything in the road, especially with good tires.
Loosen up the AGX and see if that helps, but Eibachs are NOT known for a comfy ride.
I'll get used to the little bumps on smooth roads. Hey, do you guys think subframe connectors would help smooth things out a little?
#24
i got eibach/tokico before,and i do not feel the up and down you were talking about. is it due to the setting on your agx,what kind of tire and wheel do you have? i am plan on getting the agx with the eibach combo too,so can someone with this setup pls tell me how it feel on the smooth road and what setting they had on their agx,thanx!
#25
Originally posted by 96_vqmax
i got eibach/tokico before,and i do not feel the up and down you were talking about. is it due to the setting on your agx,what kind of tire and wheel do you have? i am plan on getting the agx with the eibach combo too,so can someone with this setup pls tell me how it feel on the smooth road and what setting they had on their agx,thanx!
i got eibach/tokico before,and i do not feel the up and down you were talking about. is it due to the setting on your agx,what kind of tire and wheel do you have? i am plan on getting the agx with the eibach combo too,so can someone with this setup pls tell me how it feel on the smooth road and what setting they had on their agx,thanx!
#26
Originally posted by sidewinder740
I have it on the setting most people have it on: 2/4. It's not due to the agx...it is just that the eibachs are a stiff spring and you feel the little imperfections that even smooth roads have. I'm already used to it though.
I have it on the setting most people have it on: 2/4. It's not due to the agx...it is just that the eibachs are a stiff spring and you feel the little imperfections that even smooth roads have. I'm already used to it though.
#27
Originally posted by sidewinder740
I have it on the setting most people have it on: 2/4. It's not due to the agx...it is just that the eibachs are a stiff spring and you feel the little imperfections that even smooth roads have. I'm already used to it though.
I have it on the setting most people have it on: 2/4. It's not due to the agx...it is just that the eibachs are a stiff spring and you feel the little imperfections that even smooth roads have. I'm already used to it though.
#30
hey sidewinder,
I just got a four wheel alignment and it made a noticable difference in my ride. the car felt more solid and the cornering was better. I could still feel the little bumps. Look at it this way, when you see the Irl or Cart cars race on the street courses, those guys are bouncing all over the place. You know they have tuned suspensions for performance. So if you lowered for performance there you go. good luck\ btw make sure you get an alignment from someone you know does good work. Get a referral or something
I just got a four wheel alignment and it made a noticable difference in my ride. the car felt more solid and the cornering was better. I could still feel the little bumps. Look at it this way, when you see the Irl or Cart cars race on the street courses, those guys are bouncing all over the place. You know they have tuned suspensions for performance. So if you lowered for performance there you go. good luck\ btw make sure you get an alignment from someone you know does good work. Get a referral or something
#33
Originally posted by VQdriver
dude, your max looks pretty slammed. what kind of springs are on the car? very nice wheels. what size?
dude, your max looks pretty slammed. what kind of springs are on the car? very nice wheels. what size?
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Originally posted by 96shogunmax
i got my maxspeed and kybs. i fixed the hobble thing if thats what you call it. just turn the kybs to 1 on the front and 2 rear.
i got my maxspeed and kybs. i fixed the hobble thing if thats what you call it. just turn the kybs to 1 on the front and 2 rear.
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