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01-29-2003, 02:13 PM

heems27

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New pics with B&G drop

I just got it back from the shop today so it hasn't settled yet. The ride is sporty but not bone jarring. Tell me what you guys think!

01-29-2003, 02:34 PM

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cool

nice drop...but could be even more nicer with Sprint springs....

the lower, the better. But yours is way better than mine (stock glycerine GXE shocks

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01-29-2003, 05:44 PM

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Hey, where did you buy thise B&G's I went to shox.com but they only sell to business it looks like...

01-29-2003, 06:00 PM

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looks pretty good

01-29-2003, 10:36 PM

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Quote:

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Hey, where did you buy thise B&G's I went to shox.com but they only sell to business it looks like...

Call them, mention maxima.org...they sell to people as well as businesses.

$159+$20 for shipping....got mine today.

01-29-2003, 11:13 PM

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that drop is pretty good, i would say IDEAL for the person trying to get a kit. I like my sprints better but b and g's would have been a close second for me...

01-30-2003, 12:15 AM

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doesnt seem tooooo noticable

01-30-2003, 06:36 AM

Jr'sMaxima

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Give them a week to settle.....take pic, then its noticable!

01-30-2003, 07:13 AM

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Quick tip from a once was B&G user.

The rear drop with B&G's causes you to ride on or very close to the bump stops if your still using OEM dust boots. I found that out the hard way. If your using the KYB dust covers your probably OK.

If your using OEM stuff, trim or remove the dust cover. The ride will change dramatically for the better. Another suggestion is to invest in the Motivational rear mounts link to allow the shock more travel.

Enjoy the ride!

01-30-2003, 07:30 AM

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Re: cool

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nice drop...but could be even more nicer with Sprint springs....

the lower, the better.

That is so dumb!

you picked a good setup; I hope you didn't pick it just for looks. Sprints are just for looks.

01-30-2003, 10:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Quick tip from a once was B&G user.

The rear drop with B&G's causes you to ride on or very close to the bump stops if your still using OEM dust boots. I found that out the hard way. If your using the KYB dust covers your probably OK.

If your using OEM stuff, trim or remove the dust cover. The ride will change dramatically for the better. Another suggestion is to invest in the Motivational rear mounts link to allow the shock more travel.

Enjoy the ride!

is that also true if i put on eibach springs with kyb agx struts, or will it be fine

thanks

01-30-2003, 11:25 AM

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is that also true if i put on eibach springs with kyb agx struts, or will it be fine

thanks

Eibach doesn't drop as much as B&G, use the KYB dust covers and bump stops and you'll be just fine.

01-30-2003, 11:46 AM

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Once they settle, you'll definatly see a difference. There is almost NO wheel gap with my car now. I do have the KYB dust boots with the shorter bump stops, but I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

01-30-2003, 12:00 PM

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Re: cool

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Originally posted by RedbeardMax
the lower, the better.

No.

01-30-2003, 12:21 PM

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That is so dumb! you picked a good setup; I hope you didn't pick it just for looks. Sprints are just for looks.

riiiiight

01-30-2003, 07:16 PM

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where do you get KYB dust covers and bump stops, or do they come with the shocks? Just wondering where I would be able to pick them up.

01-30-2003, 07:35 PM

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Looks good. Now get some konis and it will make the car sit even lower.

01-31-2003, 12:54 AM

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I emailed BG and they said they increased springrate by 25-30%. Funny cuz that's what Sprint said to me too. neither would give me straight numbers though. Anybody know where I can get #'s (or #s for the stock springs? it's not in the fsm)

Jae

01-31-2003, 06:23 AM

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Sprint is not progressively rated. B&G is. Sprint is for people who don't care about handling and just want a drop, B&G, H&R, and Eibach are excellent performance springs.

BTW, Konis will NOT make your car lower than AGX.