i want to get rims but i dont have enough $ for struts yet....how bad will it be if i ran 18's with stock springs and struts? will it do any harm since im not lowering the car yet.....and what if i only get springs?

 

It will look like crap and won't make a huge handling difference. It won't hurt the car though. IMO you should lower it and get rims later. It'll look better than stock or rims with stock height and will handle much better.

 

will look like a truck...mine is bad enough with 17s.

 

any pics of 18's with stock suspension?

 

i would also suggest lowering it first...

 

Lower it first like I am.

 

yea cant wait to see how it rides

 

With my rear driver side strut leaking, it will be a BIG improvment. You should deff stop by when im doing the installation, ill let you know when it happens.

 

def get lowered first...Even with 18s you'll still look like a 4x4

 

here you go. 18's with no drop

 

4X4 ..........

 

Can Someone Post Flicks Of A Max On 18's Dropped... I Really Cant Tell Much Of A Difference... And Please Post One Without A Kit ... I Ask This B'c Im On 18's And I Dunno Wether To Just Throw On A Kit Or Lower It... By The Way What Must One Do Exactly In Order To Drop A Max As Far As Expenses/ Necesary Parts Etc... Thanks For The Help/advice In Advance

 

i got 18s on stock springs/struts, the ride is the same but it does look like a 4x4

 

lol hihi long time no see...are you being cheap again?

j/k

 

Thats just WRONG!

 

i just lowered my whip on 18's....look at my signature. i have sum pics b4 the drop on my org page.....you will have no problems driving around on 18's...they will make the car go slower without the drop, and you still will have that huge wheel gap. i got a whole lot of compliments on my setup b4 my drop, but thats because my wheels are so skinny. but as soon as i dropped it, it looks more aggressive (H&R drop, Tokico HP Struts). Also turning corners is easier, and u feel the pleasure on highway driving. Local roads have to much potholes in most cities so its real annoying anytime u hit something. I miss being free to drive on city streets without worrying about killing my car, but I love the aggressiveness in its looks, and the highway driving.

Overall it depends on how u plan to spend your money. im saving up for tokico illuminas because i want a real soft ride....i went with h&r's for the same reason. your going to spend a lot on your drop once u throw in the idea of illuminas....then u might have to pay for someone to put them on if u cant yourself. but the rims are gonna cost you more....do u like buying the most expensive parts firsT? or do u like putting on the cheaper stuff and building up? i personally would just get the 18s first how i did in the past...and worry bout the drop later (except hiway racers will post you on the forums as NOT HAVING A DROP!) .....
I honestly enjoyed getting the drop later because i already knew how my 18s looked, and when i put the drop on....
SWEETNESS , made me even more proud

 

You Will Need Some Aftermarket Shocks (Illuminas Are Great), And Some Springs, Whichever You Prefer. I Have Sprint Springs And Tokico Illuminas With KYB Dustboots The Ride Is Awesome, IMO. It's Not Hard To Lower Your Car At All, Go Search VQPOWER.COM. You Will Need A Breaker Bar And A Torque Wrench. You Can Rent A Strut/Spring Compressor At Autozone.

Definetly Lower The Max Before Some Wheels. I Suggest Everyone With Stock Ride and Aftermarket Wheels Go Take Up The Trails

My God It's Hard To Type Like This!!