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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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Ok im almost ready to get my konig 18" rims... But im not sure on the springs i want? is eibach good? price wise too? also will i need new shocks? thats the big question.. someone plz help!
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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Re: Suspension

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Ok im almost ready to get my konig 18" rims... But im not sure on the springs i want? is eibach good? price wise too? also will i need new shocks? thats the big question.. someone plz help!
it depends what you like. if you want a nice low even drop but are willing to sacrifice ride, sprints are the best. if you want not such a big drop but better ride than look more into a a spring like eibach or B&G. H&R are also looking real good. look around for yourself and decide which fits your needs best.

you will most likely need new struts. i would advise ajustable AGX's or Tokico's. you CAN go on oem struts, but there is a large chance of them blowing out with 6 months of so.
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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egh tokico's like $245 right?
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:31 PM
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Re: Re: Suspension

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it depends what you like. if you want a nice low even drop but are willing to sacrifice ride, sprints are the best. if you want not such a big drop but better ride than look more into a a spring like eibach or B&G. H&R are also looking real good. look around for yourself and decide which fits your needs best.

you will most likely need new struts. i would advise ajustable AGX's or Tokico's. you CAN go on oem struts, but there is a large chance of them blowing out with 6 months of so.
sprints don't give an even drop at all
the front is much lower than the rear

funny you say that...cause its probably the most uneven drop for the maxima
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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so eibach and tokico shocks will work good together? tokico's= expensive as ****! $490?! gezus! any other money saving route? dif. cheaper brand shocks?
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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what kinda drop should i get? i want it to cover the tire+frame gap... and look good.. not ghetoo lowrider! but nice racing look with clearence where i dont bottom out...
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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i think eibach offers the best springs for the 4th gen max

you can pair that up with kyb agx for $330...for adjustability
the tokico illuimna's are $490 like you said...adjustable as well
tokico blues are like $290...not adjustable
kyb gr-2's are about $260 or so...not adjustable either
Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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whats so good about adjustable? pro's con's ?
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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I wish i had more money. $$$$$$$$$$
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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the adjustable struts/shocks allow you to change the valving of the dampening...meaning you can make them stiff or soft...thats a pro...and the con is the cost.

the normal ones just have one setting...which cannot be changed, but theyr'e cheaper.
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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there is a guy on ebay selling tokico's illuminas for 415 plus i think 30 for shipping... would you consider this good?
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 02:22 AM
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All your suspension parts are right here:
http://drewm.dyndns.org/~drew/maxfaq...MaximaHandling
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 04:25 AM
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I got Illuminas off that guy on the internet...took about 2 weeks to show up to my door. Very cool strut/shock..been doing research
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 05:21 AM
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Yeah i put sprints on a car and they were way off, front to rear. We even cut a coil and put a 150lb system in the back just to even out the heights. So thats how uneven they really are.
Old Jun 12, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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So should i go with the kyb agx? or TOkico's? And would these pair up with my Eibach's good?
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Well if your talking about illuminas when you say tockicos then get those. Otherwise dont waste your time with blues and get AGXs.
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