Have the option of getting Tokico Illuminas ($425 shpd) and Eibachs or a JWT ECU...since it's one or the other for now...which one do you guys suggest??

 

Suspension - power without handling is pointless.

 

SO you're saying go with handling? ok,anyone else?

 

get suspension......I concur with njmodi
besides...loook like everything else you have gives you some power...work on handling, then more power....

 

Get the suspension upgrade to complement your power upgrades. Then more power.

~THT

 

Yes... definitely get the suspension upgrade first... you'll be surprised at how much better use you'll be able to make of the stock power just because of the better road manners... especially around the twists.

 

aright,I'll go with suspension since there's no one FOR power.Tokico illuminas and eibach pro kits a good choice? And if $425 shipped a good deal for illuminas?

 

That's a good kit. It depends on how low you wnat to go. Eibach will drop about 1.5".....I you want lower there's Tein S, Sprints, and GC coilovers

 

Agreed! I think the car already makes pretty good power when stock. But it handles as poorly as my first car ever ('83 Buick). I got the Tokico illumina package with springs, and love it! It's a new car!
NOW, I'm thinking a Y-pipe would be nice.

 

difference between tokico illuminas and HPs? besides the 5 way adj?

 

suspension

 

The HPs are pretty much for stock replacement. I would definately go with the illuminas. They will perform much better than the HPs with a drop. Also, check this site out if you are having trouble deciding which springs to go with. http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaSprings

 

Shame on you for even considering the HPs .. I have them and I hate them. I cant wait to get illuminas!

 

Another vote for Suspension... look at the Maxima. It has a good amount of power from the factory, but poor handling. Upgrade what needs it most.
-Cyrus

 

suspension first so you can handle the power later...

 

Go handling first

 

Power is nothing without control. Is that Pirelli's modo? I think so. And its true. Basic bolt ons are fine but I really think suspension should be thuroughly considered before any major mods like ECU, MEVI or boost are considered.

 

its a maxima handling isn't it strong point. power all the way.......

 

Im for suspension also. The car is pretty damn good in the power stock. Get a good setup and then worry about power. You could look at it this way... not only are you getting better handling letting but making the car look better at the same time. Im sorry but there is just too much space under the fenders. Maybe its just me...

 

suspension....there is no point of having power when you have to slow down to take turns......our maxes have too much body roll....i dont know how i drove for so long with crappy stock suspension

 

An '83 Buick? Sheeesh...