No more 4 x 4... finally...
07-10-2005, 09:12 PM
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wow, that drop does look great, and interesting choice of rims; they look like Eclipse rims +5 or something. but they look good. i was working on my install tonight of Illuminas and S-Techs, but i couldn't budge those damn bolts by the control arms. they were such a mess! i guess i'll have to go to some service station tomorrow and have them just loosen them up real quick.
but back to the topic, how do the HP's ride? just curious. also, what kind of antenna do you have?
but back to the topic, how do the HP's ride? just curious. also, what kind of antenna do you have?
07-11-2005, 12:41 AM
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Spray some WD40 on the bolts on both sides, then use a breaker bar. It'll come off.
Originally Posted by 86maxima96
...i couldn't budge those damn bolts by the control arms. they were such a mess! i guess i'll have to go to some service station tomorrow and have them just loosen them up real quick.
07-11-2005, 04:14 PM
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here is the before and after pic - to answer some of ppl question im using Tokico HP Blue and Tein S-Tech, the ride its prettey comfortable a lil bouncy if you hit a bump but im loving it... as you can see the drop is nice and the front is really low just how i like it... and as for my mirror i have SLR Dual LED side mirrors - it was for a honda accord but i bought it and made it fit... didn't need much customization to fit it in... and my rims are Konig Tuner 2 18x7.5 and Toyo tires...
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07-11-2005, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by elusive_max
here is the before and after pic - to answer some of ppl question im using Tokico HP Blue and Tein S-Tech, the ride its prettey comfortable a lil bouncy if you hit a bump but im loving it... as you can see the drop is nice and the front is really low just how i like it... and as for my mirror i have SLR Dual LED side mirrors - it was for a honda accord but i bought it and made it fit... didn't need much customization to fit it in... and my rims are Konig Tuner 2 18x7.5 and Toyo tires...
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Why does the front lip look different on the two pix near the front wheel well?
car looks nice. 
07-11-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonka
Looks like a splitter to me..
**** mine isn't as low...nice!
**** mine isn't as low...nice!
i did change my headlights to cifero... they are sweet with hid...
and as for the mirror they are accord 94-97 i got them brand new from ebay for $60
i'll have more pic up soon after i get the splitter install
07-11-2005, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MAXIMABOY
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought, as I was told that Tokiko Blues are basically stock replacement and if you put lowering springs with them, you'll blow your struts. 
thanks for all the compliment guys...
07-11-2005, 06:54 PM
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what did you have to do to install the mirror remove the stock one and what mods did you have to do to the mirror to get it to fit on the max? also did you hook the 2 lights on the mirror up to your blinker?
also are you sure its 94-97 and not 98-02?
thank you again
your car is hott
also are you sure its 94-97 and not 98-02?
thank you again
your car is hott
07-11-2005, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by zad1
what did you have to do to install the mirror remove the stock one and what mods did you have to do to the mirror to get it to fit on the max? also did you hook the 2 lights on the mirror up to your blinker?
also are you sure its 94-97 and not 98-02?
thank you again
your car is hott
also are you sure its 94-97 and not 98-02?
thank you again
your car is hott
as for me i had to redrill the 3 holes in order to get it striagte but you can use the existing hole but it'll tilt upward... and also because mine was the 94+ i had to shave the front tip a little so it'll sink into the hole.. all it took me was an hour and wired up to my blinker... it looks awsome at night... there was to version one with white led and one with yellow i got the white ones... good luck if u get them pm if u need further help
07-11-2005, 07:15 PM
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i cant pm you untill i have 15 post or w/e but yes im going to do it soon i just need to find out for sure which lights to get 94-97 or 98-02 and then get then and that one maxima on vqpower has them also its the black maxima with the dual exhaust and the body kit my car is also pearl white im going to get the white mirrors so i dont have to get them painted and the ones with the white leds and hook it up to my blinker as well do you have a aim screen name?
07-11-2005, 07:23 PM
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Actually you are somewhat misinformed. According to Maxmod, Tokico Blues are an OEM replacement, just like the KYB GR2. Although the GR2 is somewhat better because its pretty much just like the AGX only non-adjustable and fixed at 2/4 (AGX setting). They should not be paired with stiff springs as they will blow out much sooner. The S-tech's spring rate is 201lbs front/280lbs rear. OEM is around 120lbs front/200 lbs rear. That's a big difference! Those Tokico Blues won't last you as long, you could have just slapped on a set of OEM's and save yourself some money instead because the end result is the same...blown struts. You should have gone with Tokico springs, H&R, or even H-techs at the very most. You should have done your research first instead of just asking everyone else, yes people's opinions do count up to a certain extent. Nothing beats doing your own homework. As for looks......the drop looks nice.
07-14-2005, 10:52 PM
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I've also heard heard about the blues blowing early with lowering springs. I'm riding on the blues myself. I bought the blues and the springs, both from Tokico. They were being sold as a set. So far, after 20K miles, they seem to be holding up well. No signs of leaking. Maybe people are experiencing early blow outs with extreme drops. These Tokico springs only have modest drops. 1.5" front/1.3" rear. The ride is a bit bouncy sometimes, but more than tolerable. Usually very comfortable. The handling isn't too shabby either. That's my experience with the blues so far. Very happy with them.
07-14-2005, 10:57 PM
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Binggo!!! Extreme drops will kill the blues.
Originally Posted by 99Automagic
They were being sold as a set. So far, after 20K miles, they seem to be holding up well. No signs of leaking. Maybe people are experiencing early blow outs with extreme drops.
07-15-2005, 12:58 AM
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really nice....looks really low with the s-techs, i have the s-techs also but it doesnt look that low, probably because im still riding on the stock sawblades. what size tires do you have?
07-15-2005, 05:26 AM
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Dont know what kinda driving you all do with your Blue's, but my friend has had Tokico Blues setup with S Techs for a year and a half, it hasnt blown and the ride is not that stiff, but good enough.. And not bouncy.. And were here in ny.. I also have blues, but im on H-Techs.. And they been good to me so far