Hey i have a 1997 se and i was wondering what are the best coilovers out there, i live in a place that get a **** load of snow so a lowering spring is out of the option. plez respond back asap befor i blow my whole pay check on some ****ty *** stuff....

Thanx

 

JICs

http://drewm.dyndns.org/~drew/maxfaq...aximaCoilovers

 

Excellent site. First I've seen some of those comparisons. Keep up the good work!

 

best coilovers are JIC's hands down(i think they're the only ones too?)

 

They have ground control coilovers also, but those arent that great. my friend has them on his max, and they arent too good.

 

How can you say that so confidently? I always believed that coilovers will always ride harsher. ESPECIALLY JICs since they use metal upper pillar ball mounts. The coilovers may dampen well, but there's a clear tradeoff, and that's ride quality (harshness).

 

Progress has coilovers too but JIC coilovers are the best. I also hear that tein are coming out with coilovers too. But what are u looking for? Real coilovers or pseudo coilovers that needs struts?

 

From what it sounds real coilovers would save alot of weight.

 

why are the JICs better than the new progress cattman ones?

can't you add something to the progress ones?

 

I just purchased weapon r coilovers and they ride great and give a great look adjusting from 0 to 4 inches

 

Kei Office GU Type

JIC FLTA-2s =p

I dont notice any harshness over springs... actually while my ride is stiffer than any springs I know of, there is less harshness, no bottoming out, no wierd noises (cept a ping every now and then during low speed parking lot manuevers from spring tension...)

there is possible more road noise because there is no rubber parts or mounts... but hey... I'm so used to it anyways...

 

Yes it is from personal expierence, and notice I didn't use the word "harsh", I said "stiff". The spring rates are a lot higher than "a regular set of lowering springs" and also non-progressive, which makes for a very very firm ride. And as long as you setup the shock rate and shock bumpstop height correctly, they won't be "harsh" at all, but very "stiff"

But don't take my word for it, feel free to get a ride with someone with JICs or Progress coilovers.

 

I've had H&Rs, Ground Controls, Kei Offices....

and had lots of miles in Sprints, Eibachs, JICs, Progress...

i've always found the coilovers.... to be less harsh

 

The suspension travel is the most important factor.

Progressive rate bump stops cushion the impacts at the end of travel better than the OEM ones.

 

I don't have them installed but I e-mailed Cheston (Chebosto) since he was so impressed with the Cattman setup. I told him I had a chance to get the JICs for just a few hundred more than the Cattman setup and he said to jump on the JICs. So, I'm not sure what his experience is with JICs but I trust Cheston's word when it comes to handling as he's a great driver and has done a ton with Maximas. Not sure if that helps but it's what I can offer here.

I'm too fed up with my car right now to install them but I've never heard a negative word about the JICs.

 

feel free to send em my way manG! 4 months and waiting