FINALLY installed my maxspeeds

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10-11-2002, 06:57 PM

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FINALLY installed my maxspeeds

Well, after sitting in my closet for about 3 months, I finally installed my Maxspeeds today. The initial drop was about 1" up front and about .75" in the rear. It looks awesome already, but I can't wait for the springs to settle more. The ride from the shop, was pretty smooth (it's only about 2 miles or so). I'll test it out this weekend and see how the handling improved.

10-11-2002, 07:02 PM

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after i lowered the car & installed ftsb ...the handling improved alot

10-11-2002, 07:06 PM

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I got a lot more drop on my car; I expect they will settle even lower for you.

Did you actually measure that, or that an eyeball estimate?

I'm really happy with my Maxspeeds.

10-11-2002, 07:18 PM

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I like my maxspeeds also. I got about the same drop after the install. They settled another 1/4 inch over the next few months.

10-11-2002, 07:31 PM

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acutally i didn't like the drop with maxspeed, i thoguht it was going to be lower than that.....i still have a pretty big gap in the front

10-11-2002, 08:09 PM

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I got a lot more drop on my car; I expect they will settle even lower for you.

Did you actually measure that, or that an eyeball estimate?

I'm really happy with my Maxspeeds.

It was measured.

10-11-2002, 08:10 PM

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I like my maxspeeds also. I got about the same drop after the install. They settled another 1/4 inch over the next few months.

I'm hoping it'll settle a little more than 1/4 inch. I'm hoping it'll settle about 1/2"-3/4" within the next couple of weeks. HOPING!!

10-11-2002, 08:25 PM

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I was not happy with drop at first. After several months .. I can say it is the perfect drop, if you dont want to scrape, rub or hit anything under the car. Yes, going lower would look better, but ask any of the guys who have chopped a coil, and you will see that if anyone else gets in the car...

... I have had as many as 5 people, with no problem... Give them a month or two and they settle more..

Springs , FSTB, and an RSB, along with wider wheels and tires.. are an awesome combo !

10-11-2002, 08:26 PM

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Springs , FSTB, and an RSB, along with wider wheels and tires.. are an awesome combo !

to drive a boat

10-11-2002, 08:27 PM

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to drive a boat

Hey , I love my Yacht !

10-11-2002, 08:37 PM

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I've measured 1.5" drop front and 1.4" drop rear on my 2k2 auto after 600 miles (4 days).

I did however jack up the rear, then remember "oh crap, I want to measure the before and after" and then unjack (is that the proper term) and measure without pushing the car down to settle. This may have made a .1-.3 difference in the rear.

I've been told that's more than usual, but the ruler doesn't lie!

10-11-2002, 09:58 PM

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I am seriously contemplating the Maxspeeds for my 2k. To those that have done it, have you needed to get the camber kit as well? Looking to install with stock struts for now...any and all info is helpful

(thanks out to Triple8Sol and Dario from NissanX.com already

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10-12-2002, 05:42 AM

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I don't feel the need for a camber kit, the drop is not drastic enough. I love the maxspeed spring, it is definately the best bang for the buck. I have had mine since Feb. with stock struts and no problems.

10-12-2002, 09:15 AM

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I always thought H&R is a good brand. now after reading this thread I think maxspeed is good too. Are they all just the same or what? is the ride bumpy for those of you who got maxspeed with stock struts?

10-12-2002, 11:41 AM

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finger gap

those with the maxspeeds... how many fingers can you fit between the wheel and the wheel well in the front and in the back? i'm deciding on springs now and wanna compare them to my friend who has the eibach drop.. thanks

10-12-2002, 01:40 PM

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Re: finger gap

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those with the maxspeeds... how many fingers can you fit between the wheel and the wheel well in the front and in the back? i'm deciding on springs now and wanna compare them to my friend who has the eibach drop.. thanks

On my 2k2 (which has different struts than your 2k1) I can fit 2 fingers rear and 2.3 fingers front. This is keeping the fingers parallel to the ground.

If I turn my hands sideways though I can fit all ten of them in there.

10-12-2002, 02:35 PM

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If you kept your stock struts, then this is what you have to look forward to.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=158176

I wish I had just let my car alone.

10-12-2002, 04:19 PM

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If you kept your stock struts, then this is what you have to look forward to.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=158176

I wish I had just let my car alone.

How many miles did you put on the car with the new springs before the strut blew? I'm gonna order the Maxspeeds soon, but I know I'm too impatient to wait until I can afford new shocks/struts. I'm hoping to get at least a few thousand miles out of the stocks before I replace them with KYB GR2's. I'm doing it myself, so I don't worry about the labor charge. My time is worth nothing, right?

I know the 2K2/2K3 suspensions are a bit softer than the 2K/2K1. Any chance the softer shocks/struts of the 2K2 are responsible? Anyone???

10-12-2002, 04:34 PM

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y'all w/ 00/01's...y'all switch the struts or keep the oem's? rumor has it they were designed to run w/ stock struts. how far have y'all run'em w/ stock struts?

10-12-2002, 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by kirzan

How many miles did you put on the car with the new springs before the strut blew? I'm gonna order the Maxspeeds soon, but I know I'm too impatient to wait until I can afford new shocks/struts. I'm hoping to get at least a few thousand miles out of the stocks before I replace them with KYB GR2's. I'm doing it myself, so I don't worry about the labor charge. My time is worth nothing, right? I know the 2K2/2K3 suspensions are a bit softer than the 2K/2K1. Any chance the softer shocks/struts of the 2K2 are responsible? Anyone???

I have about 5000 miles on my maxspeeds now. I knew there was probably a chance they would blow prematurely with the lower springs but I had no idea it would be this quick. I just noticed a clunking noise coming from the front a few minutes ago too. I don't even want to look and see if a front has gone now too.

If your doing it all yourself then I guess it wont hurt to try the stock struts first. I unfortunately don't have the tools or knowledge to do it my self so I am probably about to spend about $250 to replace the struts just on the back.

What really sucks is that you can't even get a basic replacement strut for the 2k2's yet. Nobody makes them since I guess they think no one would need them yet. My only option is to go with a high-performance shock or order the OEM ones from Nissan for over $100 each.