Hey all,

I am finally going to get the Maxspeed installed today. FINALLY! I've had these since the last group deal.

I measured the stock stance (from top of the wheel well to the ground). Front 28" rear 27". I also measured other various places to get some more numbers to compare. I took two pictures, but they are not with a digital camera.

I've read that the average drop is somewhere around 1" front and .75" rear. And also that they may drop more as the springs settle.

I am so excited to finally install them. I've waited because the cheapest price to install at the time was around $400!!! I am getting them installed for $200. Still not cheap, but cheapest so far.

I'll post the results when I get back from the shop today.

Later.

 

ur car sits 28' off the ground . remember to hit shift

 

u r putting them on the stock struts?

 

Funny man... you know what I meant.

 

Yes. I've read the debate about this and decided to just go with the stock struts. I only know of one person who had a blown strut (not sure if it was spring related though).

 

You beat me to it by days 2k2...LOL
I am planning on the same thing (Sat) and hope to include install pics and write-up. I think (brings out a flame-proof umbrella) that the strain on the stock struts comes from cutting the bump stops. From what I have gathered, doing this makes the stock struts travel further than spec and that leads to blown struts. I personally am planning on leaving the bump-stops intact and see what impact it has on rideablity/handling.

I am so excited I can hardly wait...

 

Lowest price I've been quoted for install was 335 for struts and springs, pretty steep I think, but I'm sure it's worth it if you don't have some schmoes do it.

 

4 hours later and they are done!

The car dropped 1.25 in front and .75 in rear (so far). The look is awsome. Just what I was looking for. IMO it gives the car a more aggressive appearance without the "slammed" look. It gives the car an even look.

Everyone is right about the "stock-like" ride. It is not harsh. The handling has improved. I noticed that I can take corners a little better than before. The only concern I would have is with it bouncing with a full load of people on the hwy.

Overall I am excited and impressed with the Maxspeed. I love the look, I like the handling and feel.

 

congrats =]
\you got any pics?
im planning on doing mine in a few weeks

 

sweet deal!

*rubbing my hands in anticipation*

 

thanks!

I have a friend with a digital camera. I hope to borrow it and take some pics to post soon.

 

What do you mean exactly. I have heard this before once or twice about the maxspeeds.

 

Give your springs a few weeks to setttle. You drop will be a little bit more.

 

Even with the stock springs the car tended to bounce with a heavy load. By bounce I meant "floating". Now that the Maxspeed are installed, the ride feel just like stock. I am not 100% sure yet since I just got them installed today, but I suspect the bouncing may continue. The ride is not harsh at all.

I also suspect that as the miles add up, the springs and struts may get weaker and softer, thus more floating???

Hope this helps explain.

 

Yeah. that's what i've read. Did you do the alignment?

BTW - nice max. I love that color!

 

thanks

I did the alignment a few weeks after the springs and did the 9 second test on the freeway to see if it was out of alignment and it was dead on! No alignment issues at all. Did you have the isolation sleeves put in during the install?

P.S. I'm still on my stock struts

 

Dave, is that Brianna Banks in your signature picture? Nice ride by the way...

 

yes
thanks for the compliment

 

dave,
haha, how ironic =]

 

Where's the irony???

I remember her when she was "Mirage".

 

Exactly what is the 9 second test alignment test on the freeway?

 

9 second test?? Is that just letting go of the steering wheel for 9 seconds to see if the car drives straight?

I did notice that the passenger rear tire looks to be inverted in just a little; the other three looks fine. I will probably go for the alignment in a few weeks if I notice tire wear.

I'm not sure exactly what the isolation sleeves are. The only thing I notice was a grey rubber wrapping that was wrapped around the last, bottom coil. They re-installed this back on. If your referring to a sleeve that covers the entire, or a portion, of the spring; I did not have that to begin with. I did notice that they must have removed the wheel stopper (not sure of the official name). This is the stopper that was put on the 2k2 to reduce the turning radius. I'm not complaining...it was just kinda strange when I had to make a sharp turn and actually didn't have to back up

 

Yes, the 9-second test is going straight and letting go of the steering wheel for 9 seconds to see if your car goes to the left or right. The rubber wrapping around the top of the spring is what they installed which is good. You should be ok for a while until you need to replace your oem struts. My rears were slightly inverted but took care of it when I did the alignment. I'm not a fan of the wheel gap but plan on putting in some 20mm H&R wheel spacers

 

Finally got a few pics.

Unfortueatly I don't have a comparison pic. And the car is still settling.

After pics

 

where in TN are u located?

 

Nashville.

track meet

 

so how are you liking the springs? remember to recommend me to the good sellers list . Maybe that will help me sell my stillen sides and rear

 

That "test" proves nothing.

Reason #1
If your toe is off and your camber is fine, guess what... your car drives straight.

Reason #2
If your camber is off on both sides by approx. the same amount, guess what.... your car drives straight.

Reason #3
If both your toe and camber are off approximately the same on both sides..... guess what.... your car dirves straight.


Don't be fooled into thinking your alignment is OK just because your car drives straight.

 

Love mine ?

 

You are selling your Stillen kit? Is it painted? hmmmmm I might be interested. I love the springs by the way. I just need some AGX's!!!

 

shiny.

 

I just have the sides and rear. Its unpainted brand new in the boxes it came in from avalon. I also need some agx's but don't want modified ones. I might have to settle for gr-2's since agx's won't be out till june/july next year.