Just ordered some Nex SS coilovers...
11-10-2007, 01:26 PM
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Just ordered some Nex SS coilovers...
Should be here in about 10 days (they're coming from Cali, I'm in NYC)...
They got good reviews on NYCMaximas.org... and they are a twin-tube design (unlike K-Sports/D2s, more like regular shocks/Tokicos/Konis). 8k/6k, shock body moves w/o affecting spring travel, etc. They get good reviews on other sites for other cars as well. I've been mulling over a suspension setup... GC/Konis are the ****, but too much work and bank. And basically all drop springs just don't have enough travel, especially for some of these NYC streets. K-sports blow (from what I keep hearing), Teins lose travel when you lower them, etc... I wanted to push the button on these for a while, but I hadn't heard anything about them for Maximas.
First major mod on the Max... next up will prob. be a custom equal length Y-pipe. I'll def. do a review when I get them on, I have to do my axles so I'll change everything in one strike.
http://www.1goldenapple.com/brand_other.php?id=coilover
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEX-C...spagenameZWDVW
They got good reviews on NYCMaximas.org... and they are a twin-tube design (unlike K-Sports/D2s, more like regular shocks/Tokicos/Konis). 8k/6k, shock body moves w/o affecting spring travel, etc. They get good reviews on other sites for other cars as well. I've been mulling over a suspension setup... GC/Konis are the ****, but too much work and bank. And basically all drop springs just don't have enough travel, especially for some of these NYC streets. K-sports blow (from what I keep hearing), Teins lose travel when you lower them, etc... I wanted to push the button on these for a while, but I hadn't heard anything about them for Maximas.
First major mod on the Max... next up will prob. be a custom equal length Y-pipe. I'll def. do a review when I get them on, I have to do my axles so I'll change everything in one strike.
http://www.1goldenapple.com/brand_other.php?id=coilover
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEX-C...spagenameZWDVW
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11-16-2007, 09:08 AM
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Im ready for a new suspension setup, and would like Tein basics but a bit out of my price range right now.
11-16-2007, 09:27 AM
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i had already considered setting up and account with them because i feel the maxspeed springs are the best budget spring available. this might be enough to push it over the edge if they turn out to be quality. i'm gonna check out what nycmaximas has to say about them.
11-16-2007, 10:08 AM
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I sure hope Maxspeeds have improved their Quality Assurance. Most people with Maxspeeds don't have a consistent drop. It is far more noticeable with the 5th gen guys. Some are slammed, others aren't even the 1.5" lower, and others are in between. Go figure 
11-16-2007, 09:54 PM
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If theres a better product Im all in. by better I mean better then my AGX and Sprints which should be an easy setup to beat. My setup is an ol skool setup and isnt the nicest howver it was low at that time but the agx ride harsh,... and then again Im on Sprints
11-16-2007, 10:02 PM
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The link was, and made it confusing but there site states they make two styles and the SS Series is avaliable for the 4th gen.
Would like to see how they arrived. If they looked as nice as the website pics display since the set in this threadd are the first set Ive heard about.
Would like to see how they arrived. If they looked as nice as the website pics display since the set in this threadd are the first set Ive heard about.
11-16-2007, 10:04 PM
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The link was, and made it confusing but there site states they make two styles and the SS Series is avaliable for the 4th gen.
Would like to see how they arrived. If they looked as nice as the website pics display since the set in this threadd are the first set Ive heard about.
Would like to see how they arrived. If they looked as nice as the website pics display since the set in this threadd are the first set Ive heard about.
11-16-2007, 10:09 PM
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11-17-2007, 09:33 AM
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I got them today...
They look and feel like high quality pieces. They came with directions and everything. Also, very easy to adjust. I'm hoping to get them put on today, but if not I will definitely get them on tomorrow.
BK has the worst streets so I'll def. get an accurate assessment of the ride quality on them on the way home. I'll keep you guys posted
They look and feel like high quality pieces. They came with directions and everything. Also, very easy to adjust. I'm hoping to get them put on today, but if not I will definitely get them on tomorrow.
BK has the worst streets so I'll def. get an accurate assessment of the ride quality on them on the way home. I'll keep you guys posted
11-17-2007, 11:08 AM
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I got them today...
They look and feel like high quality pieces. They came with directions and everything. Also, very easy to adjust. I'm hoping to get them put on today, but if not I will definitely get them on tomorrow.
BK has the worst streets so I'll def. get an accurate assessment of the ride quality on them on the way home. I'll keep you guys posted
They look and feel like high quality pieces. They came with directions and everything. Also, very easy to adjust. I'm hoping to get them put on today, but if not I will definitely get them on tomorrow.
BK has the worst streets so I'll def. get an accurate assessment of the ride quality on them on the way home. I'll keep you guys posted
would love to see pictures of them before installation!
11-18-2007, 03:38 PM
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First off shout outs to TJ_Maxx for basically doing the whole install in the rain, taking time to do the adjustments etc.... though I'm prob. gonna go back soon to raise the rear.
Anyways,
All in all I am satisfied with these coilovers. I guess I'll touch on each of the important aspects of them...
INSTALLATION: If you've done suspension work you should know the deal. As far as how these compare to installing regular shocks, etc., I would say the only super difficult part is getting the front shocks on the knuckle for the first time. I would recommend greasing that bracket up, or even prying the arms apart a little bit. Beyond that it was a straight shoot.
Lowering/raising is the same as other coilovers I assume; though a cool feature these came with is the ability to adjust camber. They do this by giving you room on the top knuckle bolt to tilt the shock back and forward. Unfortunately, the shop I went to get the alignment done at didn't use this, so I think I have the regular positive camber that comes with Maximas...
HANDLING: I haven't pushed these fully yet, as I'm still relearning the limits of the car, etc. But it's much better than stock, obviously in doubling the spring rates, lowering the CoG and damping accordingly. I ran through a familiar loop with speed, and was impressed with the response and confidence the coilovers inspired. My only gripe is that the chassis seems a little flimsy....
RIDE: The biggie... obviously not as comfy as stock, though in retrospect stock wasn't that comfy to begin with. A little crashier over the big bumps, and not good enough at damping little bumps and oscillations in the road. You will definitely feel the road more, lol. But I live in BK and took this on some of the average roads here (Rockaway Av, Linden Blvd etc.) and it was fine. They could definitely fine tune some aspects of it... I think the shocks need to be a little stronger; but it's about as good as my old Accord was on Neuspeed/Konis, or even better as the springs are stiffer, so I don't crash w/the front end on the ground on big bumps...
OVERALL, for the money, not a bad setup if it holds up as is. The shocks and springs are pretty well matched for ride quality, and the install is pretty good, as it comes properly preloaded and everything. The main thing will be seeing how well the shocks hold up over time. We set it to about 14" from the center of the wheel all around, though the more I look at it it looks boatish. I think the back has to come up about 1/2-3/4 inches.
Anyways, here are some pics...
Anyways,
All in all I am satisfied with these coilovers. I guess I'll touch on each of the important aspects of them...
INSTALLATION: If you've done suspension work you should know the deal. As far as how these compare to installing regular shocks, etc., I would say the only super difficult part is getting the front shocks on the knuckle for the first time. I would recommend greasing that bracket up, or even prying the arms apart a little bit. Beyond that it was a straight shoot.
Lowering/raising is the same as other coilovers I assume; though a cool feature these came with is the ability to adjust camber. They do this by giving you room on the top knuckle bolt to tilt the shock back and forward. Unfortunately, the shop I went to get the alignment done at didn't use this, so I think I have the regular positive camber that comes with Maximas...
HANDLING: I haven't pushed these fully yet, as I'm still relearning the limits of the car, etc. But it's much better than stock, obviously in doubling the spring rates, lowering the CoG and damping accordingly. I ran through a familiar loop with speed, and was impressed with the response and confidence the coilovers inspired. My only gripe is that the chassis seems a little flimsy....
RIDE: The biggie... obviously not as comfy as stock, though in retrospect stock wasn't that comfy to begin with. A little crashier over the big bumps, and not good enough at damping little bumps and oscillations in the road. You will definitely feel the road more, lol. But I live in BK and took this on some of the average roads here (Rockaway Av, Linden Blvd etc.) and it was fine. They could definitely fine tune some aspects of it... I think the shocks need to be a little stronger; but it's about as good as my old Accord was on Neuspeed/Konis, or even better as the springs are stiffer, so I don't crash w/the front end on the ground on big bumps...
OVERALL, for the money, not a bad setup if it holds up as is. The shocks and springs are pretty well matched for ride quality, and the install is pretty good, as it comes properly preloaded and everything. The main thing will be seeing how well the shocks hold up over time. We set it to about 14" from the center of the wheel all around, though the more I look at it it looks boatish. I think the back has to come up about 1/2-3/4 inches.
Anyways, here are some pics...
11-18-2007, 06:17 PM
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Yea I would say about that. It is definitely lower in the back, which I'm not happy about... gonna prob. drop the front to match, maybe go a little lower all around...
11-19-2007, 04:11 AM
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when dropping past 2.0" you might run into problems with the cv boots. I read on here that someone with ~3.0" on ksports was changing their axles every couple months.
I'm running h&r (1.4) and haven't had any axle problems yet.
I'm running h&r (1.4) and haven't had any axle problems yet.
11-19-2007, 04:50 AM
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Alright... first drive to work, from BK, through Manhattan to the BX...
Bumps are definitely more pronounced, but it's nothing insane. Should be interesting to see how it responds to today's snowfall
The front and back are definitely even; the difference lies in the camber... you know how the wheels are set further in in the rear; in the front the tires are leaning outward (positive camber)... so to make it look even, I would either need spacers in the back, or, what I'm gonna do most likely, give the front some negative camber.
Though, we have a big speed bump in the lot at work, and since I can clear it, I might go a little lower in front for the hell of it.
This could go down another 3" and not affect ride quality. To lower these you don't have to touch the springs or preload like the Teins, the whole body of the shock moves up and down.
Bumps are definitely more pronounced, but it's nothing insane. Should be interesting to see how it responds to today's snowfall
The front and back are definitely even; the difference lies in the camber... you know how the wheels are set further in in the rear; in the front the tires are leaning outward (positive camber)... so to make it look even, I would either need spacers in the back, or, what I'm gonna do most likely, give the front some negative camber.
Though, we have a big speed bump in the lot at work, and since I can clear it, I might go a little lower in front for the hell of it.
This could go down another 3" and not affect ride quality. To lower these you don't have to touch the springs or preload like the Teins, the whole body of the shock moves up and down.
11-19-2007, 05:56 AM
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Looks like a good deal. I live in Ny, so I am curious about the reliability. My friend's Ksports just blew and the guy drives like grandma.... Can't wait to see how they stand up after a couple months..
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11-19-2007, 06:48 AM
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Too bad you didnt have a previous setup to compare it to. Comparing these to stock isnt fair, however Im sure they cant be harsher then my Sprint/AGX setup. I guess now we need to wait and see how they hold up.
11-19-2007, 06:53 AM
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I got a local dude to put them on and adjust them for $150.
Then I got an alignment done for $99. I also replaced both front axles as they were shot, for like $400. So all in all about $1350.
But they didn't fix the camber in front... doesn't seem like they know how to. So I have to either adjust it myself and take it back, or chew up the outside of my tires... gotta see how to solve that.
11-19-2007, 07:51 AM
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Haha, maxima985spd is [in]famous for running his insane Ksport drop....and swapping out axles.
Wheel spacers in the back will fix the weird look. Ive noticed that my rear looks lower, but its actually not(ground to wheel well measurement).
Wheel spacers in the back will fix the weird look. Ive noticed that my rear looks lower, but its actually not(ground to wheel well measurement).
11-19-2007, 09:43 AM
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Look for someone who does race setups on suspension, likely he only needs some tools and a tape measure to adjust it, a guy here in MN let's me test drive it then will adjust it once more at no charge.
What condition are your BJ's, bushings (urethane or rubber) end links, shock mounts/ isolators, that will affect how shock travels through your car more than anything. Looks like a well engineered unit for $700, can't wait to try it myself.
What condition are your BJ's, bushings (urethane or rubber) end links, shock mounts/ isolators, that will affect how shock travels through your car more than anything. Looks like a well engineered unit for $700, can't wait to try it myself.
11-19-2007, 09:52 AM
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Which is ridiculous. Why would you sacrifice your cars ride and performance and continously toss money away on axles just for a prefered look.
11-19-2007, 10:55 AM
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Look for someone who does race setups on suspension, likely he only needs some tools and a tape measure to adjust it, a guy here in MN let's me test drive it then will adjust it once more at no charge.
What condition are your BJ's, bushings (urethane or rubber) end links, shock mounts/ isolators, that will affect how shock travels through your car more than anything. Looks like a well engineered unit for $700, can't wait to try it myself.
What condition are your BJ's, bushings (urethane or rubber) end links, shock mounts/ isolators, that will affect how shock travels through your car more than anything. Looks like a well engineered unit for $700, can't wait to try it myself.
And I JUST GOT new axles, so we will see how those hold up too.
11-19-2007, 11:09 AM
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Your mention of snowfall in one of your earlier posts - are you concerned at all about how your setup will live up to corrosion? I only ask b/c a shop out in my area (Chicago) area advised against coilovers for year-round use for this specific reason.