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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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custom maxima springs

installed some custom maxima springs
option b's i believe they are
said to be 2.25 front 2.0 rear

the front settled nicelyy
but the back looks almost stock?

anyone else have these?

the front are a finger wheel gap
the back are like 3
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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I have never heard of this. I installed mine, similar if not same set up, and it dropped evenly. So happy to not have the 'lifted' look. Good luck. Is it possible to put these on backwards. It has been so long that don't remember if there is a front and back or if all 4 springs are the same?
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Im running these on my i30. I too noticed the back looked the same after I installed them but over a few weeks it dropped quite a bit more. Give it a few days and the springs will continue to settle and even out.

You cant mix front and rear as they are completely different.
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Post pics ?
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Ill post some up this week
they've been on the car for about 2 weeks now
Haven't really settled much...
Would puttin the back ones in upsidedown cause this?
Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by asperos28
Ill post some up this week
they've been on the car for about 2 weeks now
Haven't really settled much...
Would puttin the back ones in upsidedown cause this?
Post a pic of the spring installed
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Ya I'd like to see them installed too
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Arent these just the ebay springs? Most of Custom Max stuff is just ebay stuff
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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^ Exactly. CM sells eGay stuff that they rebadge as their own and sell it for a higher price
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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Junk!

Eibach or H&R maybe Tein but definitely not their S-Tech are the only quality springs out there for the A32.
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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H&Rs FTW
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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Junk!

Eibach or H&R maybe Tein but definitely not their S-Tech are the only quality springs out there for the A32.
Did you really not include PROGRESS in your list????
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Did you really not include PROGRESS in your list????
Woops, forgot one... Yes, Progress too.
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Woops, forgot one... Yes, Progress too.
Lol, i was gonna say... Im rocking the Progess' and theyre amazing
Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Progress are border line too low. Good spring when paired with shortened Konis.
Old Apr 21, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Progress are border line too low. Good spring when paired with shortened Konis.
Im riding on KYB AGX's at the stiffest settings and it rides amazingly. Ive never bottomed out. I have however scraped on a ton of stuff lol
Old Apr 21, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Not to be an ***, but AGX are the worst riding strut money can buy. If you like riding on rocks I guess they are for you. I hated them when I had them.
Old Apr 21, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JSutter
Not to be an ***, but AGX are the worst riding strut money can buy. If you like riding on rocks I guess they are for you. I hated them when I had them.
Idk why people say that, they are weather sensitive, i will give you that. But, ive had no problems with them, i thought they were too soft on the lower settings. ChrisMan is riding on them too and loves them as well.
Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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I also have AGX with Sprint spring I've had since 98 and the ride is horrible but isn't all lowered cars? Im used to it.

Im looking into some coilovers in the future. either some D2's or If I the money at the time some JIC Magic VIP or the lesser version. I hear the JIC are extremely comfortable to ride on. Anyone witness them?
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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wow no one mentioned k sports they must suck
whats the drop on the progress springs
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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I was waiting on someone to say something good about k sports.....
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Dropzone ftw

Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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The drop on Progress' is almost 2 inches up front, I think its like 1.9in after they settle and like 1.7 in the back. At least thats how mine ended up
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
I was waiting on someone to say something good about k sports.....
There is somebody in Houston that has ksport springs, and says they ride good. The front drop is perfect on those. Looks completely different than the progress ones I'm using
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Could be cjlgarage....hes told me they ride pretty well. Was looking for a second opinion.
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
Could be cjlgarage....hes told me they ride pretty well. Was looking for a second opinion.
That's who I was talking about
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Im on k sports the drop is perfect for a DD and the ride is really nice and smooth
im on kyb gr2's and i have no complaints i love my suspension
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Ups for Ksports! Ive gotta set of Ksports GT springs on KYB GR2 struts. Sits great all the way around, not too low or too soft. I was a bit skeptical w the price but i really do like they. So much so that i bought a set for my 240 too.
As for having them upside down i believe (i may b wrong) that they can only go on one way. I noticed when installing them on my 95 that they were a little larger up by the spring hats than the bottom....when i put them on larger side down it looked as though they would slip off under pressure. Other way around they sat just right.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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I as well have the Ksports w/GR-2s, and impressed with stance and ride quality. Just figured I would put my .02
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaehblue3
I as well have the Ksports w/GR-2s, and impressed with stance and ride quality. Just figured I would put my .02
To those of you with ksport springs, how have the struts and axles held up???
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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I also have Ksports with monroe struts and the ride is very smooth! Just wanted to put the word out there for those looking for positive feedback.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by maximized98
To those of you with ksport springs, how have the struts and axles held up???
I have about 218k and only one new axle no clicking or sign of wear yet
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Dropzone ftw

Mine are still sitting in the box
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by maximized98
To those of you with ksport springs, how have the struts and axles held up???
As the struts, springs, mounts, bellow, bumpstops, strut bearings, mount plates, axles, rotors, pads, and shims were all changed last weekend i can only say theyve held up well. It was shakin, bouncin, and rattlin all down the road b4 and now shes like a brand new ride.....one w/ 160000 mi lol...but if nething starts wearing prematurely ill post up.
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 02:26 AM
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I feel like i should post feedback on this though....my front struts were completely shot and i was super low on the $$$ so i hit up ebay and bought a pair of leacree quick struts for $150 a piece.....

Long story short....the car ended up looking like i was trying to donk it out and sat about 8-9in in the air. even after a month it never settled. They rode sloppy and even clicked from time to time (not my fault)
NEVER BUY THESE!! THEY SUCK!!


W/ the Leacree quick struts


W/ gr2s and ksports......she needs a bath

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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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I feel ya. Mine were replaced with the same quick strut

It looks like I'm hard launching even when I'm parked
Old May 2, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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wow
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I feel ya. Mine were replaced with the same quick strut

It looks like I'm hard launching even when I'm parked
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