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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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does my car sit too High? pic.

Im trying to get other oppions on what rims would look good on my ride and what kind of drop, should i throw skinny tires on these rims and drop it 2 inch all around or get 18s and small drop?


these are 16 inch rims wrapped in brand new Michelin 215/50 front and 215/55 rear.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...053fe965aa.jpg
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Im trying to get other oppions on what rims would look good on my ride and what kind of drop, should i throw skinny tires on these rims and drop it 2 inch all around or get 18s and small drop?


these are 16 inch rims wrapped in brand new Michelin 215/50 front and 215/55 rear.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...053fe965aa.jpg
drop it first then talk rims
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I have these rims, and yes it needs to be dropped! Asap
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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what are some stiff springs i could use?
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I would dop it and ride on those wheels for awhile.
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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I have these rims, and yes it needs to be dropped! Asap

u got same rims, got pics?
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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what are some stiff springs i could use?
i have ebach springs with kyb adjustable gas struts real tight ride
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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the car feels too soft around corners and braking.
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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18"s + drop
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TravisCadello
Im trying to get other oppions on what rims would look good on my ride and what kind of drop, should i throw skinny tires on these rims and drop it 2 inch all around or get 18s and small drop?


these are 16 inch rims wrapped in brand new Michelin 215/50 front and 215/55 rear.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...053fe965aa.jpg
Why do you care what we think as far what rims will look good on your ride...what looks "good" is subjective.

IMO, I'd get some 18" rims (non chrome) that you like and a 1.5" drop. As for color of the rims, I'd go with a nice silver since your car is maroon. Black/gunmetal wouldn't be too bad either, but is my second choice.
Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Go with 18's and a decent drop. As for tires get something with a 40 sidewall.

I'm on 18's with 225/40 tires and dropped on Eibach's/AGX's. Look at my sig for reference
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 01:16 AM
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Yes it does sit too high. it would look a hell of alot better lowered. =0)
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 05:12 AM
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to high but mine is too so **** itt haha not bad tho man
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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just drop it, man. why do you need huge wheels anyway?
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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drop it and then worry about the rims after. jus my 2 cents
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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^^^^ agreed. Get the suspension done then worry about wheels and tires.
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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get some 18s and drop it about 3.7 inches

you'll love it. good luck driving it though lol
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too high. buy s techs.

last post, good luck NOT gettin that sig deleted
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too high. buy s techs.
Don't get S-Techs. Go with Progress, Eibach or H&R.
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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def needs a nice aggressive drop and some 18's
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Don't get S-Techs. Go with Progress, Eibach or H&R.
i HAVE h&r and wish i had s-techs
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Originally Posted by anomaly117
too high. buy s techs.

last post, good luck NOT gettin that sig deleted
hehe... whats wrong with it?? too big? lol
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im changing it next week just for you....
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Originally Posted by alexx0108
im changing it next week just for you....
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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i HAVE h&r and wish i had s-techs
You also have a 5th gen, GTFO of the 4th gen section..
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by K-Ryder
Im guessing you're not an SE, and while you're at it, get a tower bar and a rear sway bar if you want a stiffer ride..The reason why its soft is because you have 16's..If you have 17's or 18's you'll wont have so much bouncy anymore..

where could i buy a rear sway bar? mine doesnt have one, and damn rims will make it stiffer?

i was thinking about paying a shop to compress my stock springs and cut a coil or two off them for now, it will be a while till i get the exact set up i want.
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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i like something like this link, im getting it painted all white or repaint same color in next couple months.


http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...1t:429,r:1,s:0
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Originally Posted by K-Ryder
Im guessing you're not an SE, and while you're at it, get a tower bar and a rear sway bar if you want a stiffer ride..The reason why its soft is because you have 16's..If you have 17's or 18's you'll wont have so much bouncy anymore..
The amount of mis-information in this post is staggering.....
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
The amount of mis-information in this post is staggering.....
I couldn't agree more.
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I would go with 18s and a 2'' drop. Thats what im rockin now. 225/40/18 all the way around with aftermarker springs/struts and front strut bar on 97 se and the ride is awesome...and i think it looks good. If i had pics i would post lol
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
The amount of mis-information in this post is staggering.....
yeah when i wrote that I was tired and mis-read it..boohoo...want a cookie

since this has already been discussed I took the liberty of posting already made threads concerning the issue there are more but maybe this will help..


http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...zone-susp.html
http://forums.maxima.org/members-rid...18s-zenns.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...e-posting.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...st7682199.html
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by K-Ryder
yeah when i wrote that I was tired and mis-read it..boohoo...want a cookie
And what question did you think you were really answering?? Let the back peddling begin...

Originally Posted by K-Ryder
since this has already been discussed I took the liberty of posting already made threads concerning the issue there are more but maybe this will help..


http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...zone-susp.html
http://forums.maxima.org/members-rid...18s-zenns.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...e-posting.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...st7682199.html
Translation: Since I don't know WTF I'm talking about, I'll shut my yap and post some links in an attempt to get me out of this hole I'm digging.
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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i slammed my car it idk if i like it lol she rides really stiff and bottom out everywhere lol i had to put a plate under my car lol i left the rims stock but again i love it at the same time i wouldnt go back everrrrr
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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i slammed my car it idk if i like it lol she rides really stiff and bottom out everywhere lol i had to put a plate under my car lol i left the rims stock but again i love it at the same time i wouldnt go back everrrrr
Pics? What's your suspension setup consist of?
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The amount of mis-information in this post is staggering.....
lol

im going to get 13" rims... i like really bouncy. dude, imagine those guys with 26inch rims!? ****in steamrolling muh****as!!
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by alexx0108
lol

im going to get 13" rims... i like really bouncy. dude, imagine those guys with 26inch rims!? ****in steamrolling muh****as!!
Bwhahahhahaa
Make sure to put a 13" sticker too on your fender while you're at so everybody knows ...
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Bwhahahhahaa
Make sure to put a 13" sticker too on your fender while you're at so everybody knows ...
like they could'nt tell.....
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I think it LOOKS decent, but i dont know much about the ride. Like the black rims though



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