Suspension Questions answered
#81
SuDZ,
You recommend MaxSpeed springs in this thread, but just a thread or two back, you recommend the H&R's to the same guy. So, which ones do you recommend for a stock like ride?
You recommend MaxSpeed springs in this thread, but just a thread or two back, you recommend the H&R's to the same guy. So, which ones do you recommend for a stock like ride?
Originally posted by SuDZ
Well I can tell you I live in Massachusetts as well and ride with the MaxSpeed springs. They are a cheaper in price but as far as quality goes they are excellent. I have had them on for a few months now and they still ride nice and firm and do look nice. I have stock rims for now but the way it eliminates the wheel well is excellent. Very noticeable drop that makes the ride look better seated while not being overly harsh when driving. I do feel it a bit more when I hit a harder bump but not much more than stock.
I dont know where you live but in Lowell where I am the road conditions bascily range from smoother paved areas to potholes large enough to lose a civic in to roads that are still old cobblestones downtown to combinations of them all. It is a tough town on suspension but the maxspeeds have help up well against it. I would recommend them again to someone intrested in buying springs in our area.
SuDZ
Well I can tell you I live in Massachusetts as well and ride with the MaxSpeed springs. They are a cheaper in price but as far as quality goes they are excellent. I have had them on for a few months now and they still ride nice and firm and do look nice. I have stock rims for now but the way it eliminates the wheel well is excellent. Very noticeable drop that makes the ride look better seated while not being overly harsh when driving. I do feel it a bit more when I hit a harder bump but not much more than stock.
I dont know where you live but in Lowell where I am the road conditions bascily range from smoother paved areas to potholes large enough to lose a civic in to roads that are still old cobblestones downtown to combinations of them all. It is a tough town on suspension but the maxspeeds have help up well against it. I would recommend them again to someone intrested in buying springs in our area.
SuDZ
#82
Originally posted by chopperman69
SuDZ,
You recommend MaxSpeed springs in this thread, but just a thread or two back, you recommend the H&R's to the same guy. So, which ones do you recommend for a stock like ride?
SuDZ,
You recommend MaxSpeed springs in this thread, but just a thread or two back, you recommend the H&R's to the same guy. So, which ones do you recommend for a stock like ride?
#84
Originally posted by jkotel
I'm still confused, does harshness equate to handling or is handling an independent factor of ride harshness?
I'm still confused, does harshness equate to handling or is handling an independent factor of ride harshness?
#85
ok i have read this thres from begining to end.. and am confused
Here is what i am looking for... i have the fstb and teh progress rsb and handleing is Awsome.. But i want to get rims and tires and i have heard that to get rims to look good and not like a 4x4 i need to lower it... And i Do want to.. at least 1" but now here is were i am confused.. i live in New Hampshire and the roads up here Suck.. pot holes and frost heaves and just all around ruff roads... i like the feel of my soft suspension. how can i lower the car and keep my car from feeling like its going to fall apart or break apart.
SuDZ says Maxsprings and i will trust that becuase i live maybe 50 or so miles north of him hehehe but what about the struts?
the combination of the 2 and i am assuming the rid will also depend on the stiffness of the tires them self right?
Love my max but need to keep it real.. and get rid of these damn steel crap
Here is what i am looking for... i have the fstb and teh progress rsb and handleing is Awsome.. But i want to get rims and tires and i have heard that to get rims to look good and not like a 4x4 i need to lower it... And i Do want to.. at least 1" but now here is were i am confused.. i live in New Hampshire and the roads up here Suck.. pot holes and frost heaves and just all around ruff roads... i like the feel of my soft suspension. how can i lower the car and keep my car from feeling like its going to fall apart or break apart.
SuDZ says Maxsprings and i will trust that becuase i live maybe 50 or so miles north of him hehehe but what about the struts?
the combination of the 2 and i am assuming the rid will also depend on the stiffness of the tires them self right?
Love my max but need to keep it real.. and get rid of these damn steel crap
#86
Originally posted by Geophrum
SuDZ says Maxsprings and i will trust that becuase i live maybe 50 or so miles north of him hehehe but what about the struts?
SuDZ says Maxsprings and i will trust that becuase i live maybe 50 or so miles north of him hehehe but what about the struts?
SuDZ
#88
Re: maxspeeds
Originally posted by nismos14
so whats the final decision on maxspeeds.... is it a you get what u pay for situation?
so whats the final decision on maxspeeds.... is it a you get what u pay for situation?
SuDZ
#89
Re: Re: maxspeeds
Originally posted by SuDZ
I like them. I think they ride well, they have been on now for about a year or so without issue. I did not get any sagging as they got older. I would buy them again if I were doing it all over.
SuDZ
I like them. I think they ride well, they have been on now for about a year or so without issue. I did not get any sagging as they got older. I would buy them again if I were doing it all over.
SuDZ
#91
Re: Re: Re: Re: maxspeeds
Originally posted by SuDZ
From the first page of this thread:
Maxspeed
Drop: 1.7 inches in the front and 1.4 inches in the back.
SuDZ
From the first page of this thread:
Maxspeed
Drop: 1.7 inches in the front and 1.4 inches in the back.
SuDZ
#92
Hi,
I'm thinking of purchasing and using some Ground Control Coilovers with my stock (7 year old) struts to lower my car by about 2 inches.
What do you guys think of that? Am I just asking for trouble and a VERY harsh and bumpy ride?
Also, does anyone have an email address for the guys at Ground Control? I live in Australia and it's a bit hard for me to call up and ask for advice.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of purchasing and using some Ground Control Coilovers with my stock (7 year old) struts to lower my car by about 2 inches.
What do you guys think of that? Am I just asking for trouble and a VERY harsh and bumpy ride?
Also, does anyone have an email address for the guys at Ground Control? I live in Australia and it's a bit hard for me to call up and ask for advice.
Thanks.
#93
Originally posted by Clement
Hi,
I'm thinking of purchasing and using some Ground Control Coilovers with my stock (7 year old) struts to lower my car by about 2 inches.
What do you guys think of that? Am I just asking for trouble and a VERY harsh and bumpy ride?
Also, does anyone have an email address for the guys at Ground Control? I live in Australia and it's a bit hard for me to call up and ask for advice.
Thanks.
Hi,
I'm thinking of purchasing and using some Ground Control Coilovers with my stock (7 year old) struts to lower my car by about 2 inches.
What do you guys think of that? Am I just asking for trouble and a VERY harsh and bumpy ride?
Also, does anyone have an email address for the guys at Ground Control? I live in Australia and it's a bit hard for me to call up and ask for advice.
Thanks.
#94
Originally posted by Conrad283
ground control coilovers and stock struts will kill your stock struts very fast ... i would recommend getting some aftermarket struts, like KYB AGX's or Tokico Blue's er somethin like that
ground control coilovers and stock struts will kill your stock struts very fast ... i would recommend getting some aftermarket struts, like KYB AGX's or Tokico Blue's er somethin like that
Ok, what about SPRINT lowering springs and stock struts?
Do you think it's more worth it to:
a) KYB AGX struts and Ground Control Coilover; or
b) KYB AGX struts and SPRINT lowering springs.
And the end of the day, I'm trying to lower my Maxima (Cross between and I30 and Maxima) to close the MASSIVE gap between my 18" rims and fender.
#95
Originally posted by Clement
Ok, what about SPRINT lowering springs and stock struts?
Do you think it's more worth it to:
a) KYB AGX struts and Ground Control Coilover; or
b) KYB AGX struts and SPRINT lowering springs.
And the end of the day, I'm trying to lower my Maxima (Cross between and I30 and Maxima) to close the MASSIVE gap between my 18" rims and fender.
Ok, what about SPRINT lowering springs and stock struts?
Do you think it's more worth it to:
a) KYB AGX struts and Ground Control Coilover; or
b) KYB AGX struts and SPRINT lowering springs.
And the end of the day, I'm trying to lower my Maxima (Cross between and I30 and Maxima) to close the MASSIVE gap between my 18" rims and fender.
#96
Originally posted by nismos14
when u lower ur car stock struts are out of the question, they cannot handle the drop they will blow out quick after u install the springs
when u lower ur car stock struts are out of the question, they cannot handle the drop they will blow out quick after u install the springs
SuDZ
#98
Originally posted by nismos14
hey SuDZ was the drop on your maxspeeds measured? or just what maxspeed advertised? also i forgot to ask what struts u used
hey SuDZ was the drop on your maxspeeds measured? or just what maxspeed advertised? also i forgot to ask what struts u used
I use KYB AGX struts.
SuDZ
#99
Re: Suspension Questions answered
[i]
KYB- GR2
Now a little bit older and seems to have taken a back seat to the AGX’s are the GR2’s. Still, it is not a bad strut that has had few complaints. They are nice for a replacement strut to go with a drop, but keep that stock ride feeling.
Cost: About $207
SuDZ [/B]
KYB- GR2
Now a little bit older and seems to have taken a back seat to the AGX’s are the GR2’s. Still, it is not a bad strut that has had few complaints. They are nice for a replacement strut to go with a drop, but keep that stock ride feeling.
Cost: About $207
SuDZ [/B]
#101
Post # 100!
Seriously, the GR2s are available @ advance auto, tirerack, and through the Group deal forum.
$207 is not likely to be a current price, but under $250 is certainly reasonable...
Seriously, the GR2s are available @ advance auto, tirerack, and through the Group deal forum.
$207 is not likely to be a current price, but under $250 is certainly reasonable...
#102
Originally posted by phenryiv1
Post # 100!
Seriously, the GR2s are available @ advance auto, tirerack, and through the Group deal forum.
$207 is not likely to be a current price, but under $250 is certainly reasonable...
Post # 100!
Seriously, the GR2s are available @ advance auto, tirerack, and through the Group deal forum.
$207 is not likely to be a current price, but under $250 is certainly reasonable...
#103
Re: Re: Suspension Questions answered
Originally posted by Brockster
Where did you find GR2 for $207? The closes I've seen would be $275.
Where did you find GR2 for $207? The closes I've seen would be $275.
SuDZ
#106
Originally posted by Brockster
TireRack is the one that has the GR2's for $272.00. For this price, I might spend a little more and get the AGXs.
TireRack is the one that has the GR2's for $272.00. For this price, I might spend a little more and get the AGXs.
#108
Originally posted by SuDZ
Now get them installed and have fun testing.
SuDZ
Now get them installed and have fun testing.
SuDZ
#109
SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
making a ranking of the ride harshness of all the different springs like from soft to hard.
like:
1. H&R
2. xxx
3. xxx
ETC
I'm putting you in charge of that!
like:
1. H&R
2. xxx
3. xxx
ETC
I'm putting you in charge of that!
#110
Re: SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
Originally posted by luckee2bhere
making a ranking of the ride harshness of all the different springs like from soft to hard.
like:
1. H&R
2. xxx
3. xxx
ETC
I'm putting you in charge of that!
making a ranking of the ride harshness of all the different springs like from soft to hard.
like:
1. H&R
2. xxx
3. xxx
ETC
I'm putting you in charge of that!
#111
Re: Re: SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
Originally posted by phenryiv1
We have tried that. There are some donatign members working on it, but it always ends up in a fistfight over the internet...
We have tried that. There are some donatign members working on it, but it always ends up in a fistfight over the internet...
#112
Re: Re: Re: SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
Originally posted by luckee2bhere
yeah ...thats why SUDZ gets to do it all by himself...ill trust him
yeah ...thats why SUDZ gets to do it all by himself...ill trust him
SuDZ
#113
Re: Re: Re: Re: SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
Originally posted by SuDZ
There is the problem though, I havent tried all the setups. So I would be ranking them based on the same hearsay the arguments are fought over. I know the idea makes sence in theory but I dont really have an efficient reliable way to do so.
SuDZ
There is the problem though, I havent tried all the setups. So I would be ranking them based on the same hearsay the arguments are fought over. I know the idea makes sence in theory but I dont really have an efficient reliable way to do so.
SuDZ
#114
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
Originally posted by luckee2bhere
ahhhhh man!!!!!!! I know that it will not be 100% accurate but it would be cool to have that sort of list. You could just put a disclaimer at the top of the post saying that this is an estimate based on information that you have compiled from many different people.
ahhhhh man!!!!!!! I know that it will not be 100% accurate but it would be cool to have that sort of list. You could just put a disclaimer at the top of the post saying that this is an estimate based on information that you have compiled from many different people.
#115
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: SUDZ, I think a good addition to this thread would be...
Originally posted by maxhead
That's pretty much what he has at the begginning of this thread (or at least that's the way I took it). After I read it, I just ranked them myself based on the info he listed.
That's pretty much what he has at the begginning of this thread (or at least that's the way I took it). After I read it, I just ranked them myself based on the info he listed.
#119
Originally Posted by Conrad283
Why isn't this a sticky?
#120
Originally Posted by luckee2bhere
I saw the list at the beginning and it wasn't descriptive enough for me. Thats why I asked for the ranking...
I did what I could with the info I got. I mean I can't really test overy spring setup that is out there personally so I just sort of did this one as I went along. I suppose it could use some updating. I am just glad it seems like it helped a few people along the way.
SuDZ