Ok, yes i know before i even ask this it has been posted a million times.. but i really want to drop my max, iam so sick of the 4x4 wheel well gap with my 17inch 03se wheels.. my max is a 96 btw.. To you guys with shock/spring combos which are the best look, i don't wanna slam it but I love the nice clean look with a minimal gap... I appreciate any advice, also what are some good links for a set?

 

I recommend the TEIN coilover basic damper. Thats what I have, It looks and rides great!!!

 

What do u guys think of progress or tein s tech springs? I want to stay away from eibach's.... Progress claims 1.7/1.3 and tein 2.2 and 1.8, im afraid of anything over 2inches will cause alignment problems though.. but im new to this, just based upon what ive heard

 

I was looking into getting lowering springs but I decided on getting the ground control coilovers because I was afraid I wouldnt be satisfied with the drop. Coilovers will allow you to adjust your Maxima however low you want it. My ground control coilovers have never given me a problem...
BTW, if you get springs, make sure you get better shocks and struts(common sense)... I had my kyb agx's on backorder and was anxious to see how my car would look dropped, so I installed the coilovers with the stock struts, and within 3 weeks, I was riding like

 

Ground Controls and KONIs.....but i do love my Progress

 

Progress 1.7/1.5, paired up w/Illuminas. Great ride & stance.

 

KONI>all.......

 

Does anyone know of the cheapest site to get the progress springs? There around $200 for the set right? I would like to find them betweet 175-200...

 

Check Cattman-got them for $143 shipped.

 

Koni's maybe great, but $$$.

 

Sweet thanks Geo T

 

Maxima1380 i have the same exact rims on my max!! I think they fit our body style so great! I have them painted gray tho. Just wanted them a tad bit darker. It's time for me to drop my max also. How much did you spend on the TEIN coilover basic damper? And more details on the ride quality and handling. I don't really know a lot about coilovers.

 

Oh and WhiteMaxiam9600 where in birmingham do you stay? It's good to see someone on here from AL. I was beginning to think we didn't have any maxima enthusiast. Maybe you seen me around...dark blue max, mirror tint and 19" racing hart rims. Not sure if Ive seen you. We should meet up!

 

cattman sells them for 160

 

There is a group deal that have the progress for cheap. Total discounts on all and every suspension setup you want. Everytime I read these threads I want to do coilovers but I dont have the money for them.

 

gotta shop around...i found mind cheaper than a set of Illuminas

 

ground controls with Illuminas is the way to go...feels and sits great..and you can adjust the height whenever you want.

 

Hey nupe, I recently moved but i was around the gardendale area....my max is still a work in progress but now that I found some springs I hope that will enhance the look im going for.... Redlinemax=$155 or 175 shipped for the progress sport springs

 

Yea I'd definitely search around.

 

I told you Cattman had the Progress Springs for $143 shipped on the Group Deal

 

Where do you find that, the cattman site was underconstruction and would not work..

 

D2 Coil overs on a 96 max with 2003SE/TE rims

 

i just ordered this:

http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/tokico_hp_kit/

1.5in drop all around. i think it will look gooood

 

yea i think if ur gonna drop, spend the money and get a good setup like ksports or d2's. this is my car and its not even close to being dropped all the way

 

WOW... i think ur CAT is scrapping.... Very nice... hope u have good roads...

i dont think i can afford or have patience to drive like that here in NYC

 

i am not really into dropping a Max but if you must don't get too crazy

 

Tokiko illuminas with CE springs. Nice amount of drop but not too much. Haven't had problems with with hitting bumpers on small curbs or raised concrete like can happen when lowering too much. Also was easy on the $$$.

 

Awesome drop digitized, but there's no way i can go that low, i would never even get up my driveway lol, I ordered the progress springs, hope they will get me a nice clean look instead of the offroad one...

 

lol NICE!!!! WHEEL TUCK FTW!!!!

 

i was wondering this, what happens to your vehicle when theres a flood or if theres a really high speed bump? not to intentionally flame your decision on this though..

 

lol^.....that would be funny

 

Thanks.. ehehe that was last summer... I wasn't able to get on my driveway either hahaha... but driving around the city/highway wasn't a problem...

I go over speed bumps, speed humps without any problems.
And if there is flooding, you need a good 4-5 inches deep of water before it seeps into the car..also, OEM airbox so no water lock

 

WhiteMaxima9600, here's one of my favorite pics from last year...
just to give you an idea of the ride height I was on with D2 Coil Overs.
and since shock was ajustable, the ride wasn't too stiff, nor too soft.. just right..

Beige: stock height Black: Dropped on D2's

 

anybody riding gr2's? I found a set on the org being sold. Not sure about their quality tho.

 

Sweet drop man, if I was that low I could not even get in or out of my drive.... I hope the progress drop will give me a better look than stock, if I ever get them of course! I hate waiting on parts.....

 

Yo man, it's nice having a high offset huh? I wish I could tuck even more with my 18" wheels.

 

Black what is your offset with the g35's?

 

They are not G35s. They are TSW Vortex with a 40mm offset.

 

SWEEET black max

 

damn my bad! I wasnt even paying attention. I love those rims tho. 40 offset looks good. No problems right?