4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-03-2002, 11:08 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Kevin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,529
Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

I'm thinkingabout doing this becuase I'm starting to get annoyeby the harshness of the Eibachs. I was wondering if someone had opinions on handling performance and how much less was it then Eibachs. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Kevin is offline  
Old 05-03-2002, 11:49 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
seven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 432
Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

Originally posted by Kevin
I'm thinkingabout doing this becuase I'm starting to get annoyeby the harshness of the Eibachs. I was wondering if someone had opinions on handling performance and how much less was it then Eibachs. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
i switched from Sprints to H&R's-- noticeable difference but the harshnes will be there regardless of spring brand. keep the eibachs, not enough of difference to justify new springs and installation costs.
seven is offline  
Old 05-03-2002, 01:13 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Kevin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,529
Re: Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

Originally posted by seven


i switched from Sprints to H&R's-- noticeable difference but the harshnes will be there regardless of spring brand. keep the eibachs, not enough of difference to justify new springs and installation costs.
cool...I think that's what I needed to hear.
Kevin is offline  
Old 05-03-2002, 01:13 PM
  #4  
rmb
Senior Member
 
rmb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 590
Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

Originally posted by Kevin
I'm thinkingabout doing this becuase I'm starting to get annoyeby the harshness of the Eibachs. I was wondering if someone had opinions on handling performance and how much less was it then Eibachs. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
I've done H&R's with KYB AGX's and love it. I can't really tell much of a difference on even rough roads from the SE springs. Once you lay into it though, wooohoooo. No more speedbumps at 40mph either. But on highway strips or small potholes there is no problem.

I've been in 2 max's with Eibachs though and think the ride is much more stiff, very similiar to H&R Sprints.

If you're looking for a track car or an autocross beast, stick with eibach or sprints.

But for regular roads and your spine's sake I'd go with H&R's//

-RMB
rmb is offline  
Old 05-03-2002, 02:04 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Kevin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,529
Re: Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

Originally posted by rmb


I've done H&R's with KYB AGX's and love it. I can't really tell much of a difference on even rough roads from the SE springs. Once you lay into it though, wooohoooo. No more speedbumps at 40mph either. But on highway strips or small potholes there is no problem.

I've been in 2 max's with Eibachs though and think the ride is much more stiff, very similiar to H&R Sprints.

If you're looking for a track car or an autocross beast, stick with eibach or sprints.

But for regular roads and your spine's sake I'd go with H&R's//

-RMB
well now I'm confused. I guess I need to sit in a car with H&R's

Kevin
Kevin is offline  
Old 05-03-2002, 02:36 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
seven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 432
Re: Re: Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?

Originally posted by Kevin


well now I'm confused. I guess I need to sit in a car with H&R's

Kevin
I've sat in a car with eibachs and stock shocks(MardiGrasMax) and thought it rode similar to my H&R/Koni. Matt also rode in my car so you can PM and ask him if he felt a difference.

i still say, keep eibachs and save your money for something else
seven is offline  
Old 05-07-2002, 08:59 AM
  #7  
RIP '98 Maxima SE
iTrader: (6)
 
BlackCat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,262
I'm getting really really tempted to reinstall my stock SE springs although I'm going to regain the 4x4 look...my spine isn't tolerating the ride as much as before...

I'm wondering if cutting the stock springs would be a good compromise?
Any opinions are appreciated...
BlackCat is offline  
Old 05-07-2002, 09:09 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Kevin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,529
I think cutting springs of any kind changes the whole dynamic of it, and pretty much screws it up. wouldn't removeing a coil cuase the spring to be out of spec?
Kevin is offline  
Old 05-07-2002, 10:10 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
95emeraldgxe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 8,659
H&R's dont offer the handling that eibhachs offer (eibach is stiffer)
95emeraldgxe is offline  
Old 05-07-2002, 10:30 AM
  #10  
Member
 
QuEeNz MaX KiD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 73
I'm wondering if cutting the stock springs would be a good compromise?
Any opinions are appreciated... [/B][/QUOTE]

DONT CUT THE SPRINGS!!!!!!!!!!! VERY BAD
QuEeNz MaX KiD is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gavin68
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
8
09-18-2021 12:36 PM
AaronL
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
15
08-08-2020 10:31 AM
leatherneck
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
1
09-30-2015 09:16 PM
HerpDerp1919
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
2
09-29-2015 02:02 PM
lrb6805
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
0
09-24-2015 05:03 PM



Quick Reply: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:36 PM.