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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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need help my ride is soooo stiff...

hello ive had my KYB AGX with Sprint springs combo for about a half of year know but my ride is soo stiff i can feel every bump i mean like the inside of my car rattles and shakes like every bump i it its getting kinda annoying so i was wondering whats the softess combo i can put it on so i dont feel all that stiffnes or at least can you guys help me out and tell me from your experince whats been the best ride for you.

I live in chicago so sometimes the roads can be a pain in the ***.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:13 AM
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Get rid of the AGX's and the Sprint springs. Put Eibach or H&R's in and couple them with Tokico Illuminas.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Get rid of the AGX's and the Sprint springs. Put Eibach or H&R's in and couple them with Tokico Illuminas.
Or Koni's


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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Get rid of the AGX's and the Sprint springs. Put Eibach or H&R's in and couple them with Tokico Illuminas.


k champ u gonna give me the money to pay for all new spings and shocks?
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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k champ u gonna give me the money to pay for all new spings and shocks?
WTF did you want him to say?... you asked for the softest combo. How else do you plan on making the ride better other than changing out the springs/struts?... Think before you post next time.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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WTF did you want him to say?... you asked for the softest combo. How else do you plan on making the ride better other than changing out the springs/struts?... Think before you post next time.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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haha....
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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what a lil biotch. anyways i think he wanted to know what the best settings were for a softer ride, dude put it on 1 and 2 and quit b!tchin shouldn't have gotten sprints in the first place :
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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get all season touring tires. very soft and smooth.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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first of all no where in my question did i say i wanted diffrent springs and shocks and i was asking what setting you put it on to make the ride smooth so dont get all ****in prissy. Simple question just cuz you people cant understand thats not my problem.

I shouldnt of gotten sprints? why not u mad cuz i got em or what?
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy0p
first of all no where in my question did i say i wanted diffrent springs and shocks and i was asking what setting you put it on to make the ride smooth so dont get all ****in prissy. Simple question just cuz you people cant understand thats not my problem.

I shouldnt of gotten sprints? why not u mad cuz i got em or what?
You'll never have a good ride with Sprints. Period.


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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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jeepers.... if you are asking for a soft ride setting , why not set them to 1/1 yourself and try them out on the chicago roads? no need to ask everyone here what setting would best work for you.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy0p
first of all no where in my question did i say i wanted diffrent springs and shocks and i was asking what setting you put it on to make the ride smooth so dont get all ****in prissy. Simple question just cuz you people cant understand thats not my problem.

I shouldnt of gotten sprints? why not u mad cuz i got em or what?
yeah, I'm sure he's mad that you've got em...especially when you are complaining that the ride is too stiff. First off, you should've done some research before you bought them, and if you did your research and that included finding the lowest drop, then you should've known better than to expect a soft ride from the lowest springs on the market. They are show springs, and aren't even recommended for racing cause they are too low. Eibachs are great for racing, but still too stiff and can cause wheel hop. H&R's would have been the better choice, even with the AGX's, and it's not too late to swap them out. They'll run u about $200, but installation would be a kick in the teeth if you already paid for it once. My advice: Buy the H&R's, set away some time and do it yourself. It's not that hard if the bolts have already been freed about a year ago. Tough bolts are what discourages most people from doing it.

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaPerformance
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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yeah, I'm sure he's mad that you've got em...especially when you are complaining that the ride is too stiff. First off, you should've done some research before you bought them, and if you did your research and that included finding the lowest drop, then you should've known better than to expect a soft ride from the lowest springs on the market. They are show springs, and aren't even recommended for racing cause they are too low. Eibachs are great for racing, but still too stiff and can cause wheel hop. H&R's would have been the better choice, even with the AGX's, and it's not too late to swap them out. They'll run u about $200, but installation would be a kick in the teeth if you already paid for it once. My advice: Buy the H&R's, set away some time and do it yourself. It's not that hard if the bolts have already been freed about a year ago. Tough bolts are what discourages most people from doing it.

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Where did i mention that i wanted racing springs there is nothing in my question that said i wanted to race. you minght be right but im stuck with sprints they are not that bad and i like the look so i guess i will be keeping them.

guess i will put it on 1/1 and try it out from there, thanks for the advice.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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your screwed, chicago roads SUCK, and now its going to get really bad with winter

good luck
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by maxcross
yeah, I'm sure he's mad that you've got em...especially when you are complaining that the ride is too stiff.
just take it from there start at a conservative setting, but i bet you'll get alot of hop on the low settings since the drop is so drastic. i'd recommend having the bumpstops cut and rear motivational mounts if ur rear is really bouncy and rough, but maybe they already did cut the bumpstops in the initial install who knows good color choice in ur car by the way
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Dialing the struts to a softer setting will only make things worse. I suggest you do a "search" and learn about the relationship between struts and springs. This stuff comes up every other day.


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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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AGXs also tend to ride very harsh when the pemperature outside gets colder, so maybe that's what its been feeling too stiff lately

If it felt harsh as soon as it got cold, there is your answer
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy0p
first of all no where in my question did i say i wanted diffrent springs and shocks and i was asking what setting you put it on to make the ride smooth so dont get all ****in prissy. Simple question just cuz you people cant understand thats not my problem.

I shouldnt of gotten sprints? why not u mad cuz i got em or what?

For settings, use the focking search button. This has been discussed over and over and over and over and over and over....

You asked a question, ppl are trying to give you a response, and you get cocky.

You want my feedback?

You are an idiot. (this comment is backed up by your contradiction above)

You dont like our responses? Then go and search yourself.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by chillinmax
For settings, use the focking search button. This has been discussed over and over and over and over and over and over....

You asked a question, ppl are trying to give you a response, and you get cocky.

You want my feedback?

You are an idiot. (this comment is backed up by your contradiction above)

You dont like our responses? Then go and search yourself.

hahahahahaha syop =
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by chillinmax
For settings, use the focking search button. This has been discussed over and over and over and over and over and over....

You asked a question, ppl are trying to give you a response, and you get cocky.

You want my feedback?

You are an idiot. (this comment is backed up by your contradiction above)

You dont like our responses? Then go and search yourself.

I asked a question, people give me stupid responces or tell me to switch my stuff or tell me to get diffrent things wich i dont want. I like peoples responces ( most of em ) in this thread some of em where actually informative i just dont like your responce

Dont get mad get Glad....
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by spiff56747
hahahahahaha syop =

Im owned by maxima.org lol thank's i take that as a compliment....


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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy0p
I asked a question, people give me stupid responces or tell me to switch my stuff or tell me to get diffrent things wich i dont want. I like peoples responces ( most of em ) in this thread some of em where actually informative i just dont like your responce

Dont get mad get Glad....

its "response"...but anyways...

kyb settings have been discussed over and over in previous threads. The oh-so-friendly search button would have given you more than enough information.

I would have gave you the answer right away, but you were cocky. Nobody likes a cocky noob.

so....search!

Old Oct 1, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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wow completely owned... be smart. go search. or experiment yo!
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chillinmax
its "response"...but anyways...

kyb settings have been discussed over and over in previous threads. The oh-so-friendly search button would have given you more than enough information.

I would have gave you the answer right away, but you were cocky. Nobody likes a cocky noob.

so....search!


Ohh so what you are saying is just couse im new and dont know the site that well and dont konw about all the topics gives you the opportinuty to act like a smart *** with me. Cuz i havent been here as long as you.
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr****s95SE
wow completely owned... be smart. go search. or experiment yo!

Owned? well not by you.
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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* can some of the mods just lock this tread before it gets too out of hand there is no point in it being open people have strayed away from the original question so if you would be as so kinds mod, to please lock it before people start saying things they dont mean.
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