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Doing suspension...whats the best?

Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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Doing suspension...whats the best?

Probably going with Tokico Illuminas,but what springs should I go with? Eibach,H&R..? Also...bad idea to do suspension with stockies on? Or should I get some new wheels and tires first?
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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Eibachs are more of a sportier spring and a sportier but rougher ride. The H&R's are a softer ride, but great springs and provides great results (closer to stock ride)
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling

Read the FAQ's too.
I would go progress and illumina
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:39 AM
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If you are looking for ***** to the wall performance you would need some 225" or wider tires.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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Good suggestions above.
Read that maxmods stuff, it is very helpful.
You don't have to get aftermarket wheels to drop. Some people just keep their stockies. I would suggest new tires though. You will feel a considerable performance difference, even with the springs, with wider and lower and stickier tires....like gtr_rider said.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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h&r and eibach dont give u a noticeable drop at all.

i say go with the tokico illumina package thatn custommaxima sells. i think that thing drops u by about 1.7-1.8" and i hear its very soft and comfy....
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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There si a whole thread about the characteristics of different springs. You might want to look that over.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Go with H&Rs and Illuminas like you said, but really any spring with the Illuminas would be a great choice. To me, it seems like the Illuminas affect my handling more anyway...
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