TheSilverMaxx

Hey guys, I just bought some 17" 350z rims and before I put them on, I wanted to lower the car. For now I want to just order Ksport springs and install them on the OEM struts, and I'm aware that this isn't the best thing to do and may not last long but it's all my budget allows for now.

I've searched, but I just want to make sure that these springs would fit on the OEM components for the time being.

I picked up these rims


Ksport Springs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KSPOR...Q5fAccessories

ThreePointO

iTrader: (3)

they will fit but ur car is gonna ride like crap

watson

iTrader: (3)

Im pretty sure custom maxima has them for 114$

JSutter

iTrader: (46)

3 words DONT DO IT

ampire

iTrader: (12)

buy struts instead

Snypa

iTrader: (35)

I would get struts frst too, nice choice of springs though. I'm rocking them.!

cashoit

Yeah, there is a high probabiilty u will blow the OEM struts by changing spring height.

TheSilverMaxx

Alright, thanks for the comments guys. Yeah, i did order them, but what struts would you suggest for the budget minded? I don't know too much about suspension parts, i've been trying to educate myself.

NismoVQdet?

humm well im running stock struts and tein springs. i've had them on the car for 2 years now and havent had a problem with them ever..

im pretty sure i should buy some new struts but coilovers are coming soon

TheSilverMaxx

Thats good to hear because i'm probably going to end up doing the same. Then maybe struts or coilovers.

maxed_out_99

personally i think you should take the money for the k-sports and put it in an envelop and add to it until you gots enough for what you really want. im on k-sports and kyb gr2s and im very happy. i was broke once too

Snypa

iTrader: (35)

Since you already ordered the springs, put them on when you get them. There are a few people on here thats riding on stock stuff without much problems, you might just be able to get by for a while. When your ready, your choice of struts can be illuminas or agx.

watson

iTrader: (3)

Isnt the Ksport drop very aggresive? I would never chance riding on stock struts with that drop, unless you bought a different ksport drop, these ones are rated 2.2 front and 2.0 rear
http://www.custommaxima.com/product/...s/Default.aspx

TheSilverMaxx

I'll just install them on stock struts for the time being, but with the driving I do I doubt it would be a problem. I mostly drive to school and home and just regular city driving on smooth roads.

As far as struts go, I'll probably end up going with Kyb agx. Some people said gr2 which I've seen really cheap but to my understanding they are pretty much stock replacement and don't give the best ride.

maximized98

iTrader: (16)

I am using gr2 with a 1.7 drop and it is fine. I have heard many horror stories about agx and cold weather. I would get illuminas for not much more in price than agx

1992maximase30

i'm interested into how this turned out

TheSilverMaxx

It turned out quite well actually, I've had them installed for a little over a month now and I am very happy. I still have stock rear struts, and although not much of an upgrade, I have monroe front struts along with Ksports.

Thread I made with pics after drop and rims:
http://forums.maxima.org/members-rid...ling-mist.html

rnaymik

glad you are happy. i just ordered Ksports for mine today. hopefully my struts last a little while. everything looks okay at first glance on the underside but we'll see

TheSilverMaxx

Good luck with the install! I did mine in my back yard over two days, but it was worth it and I didn't have to pay for labor.