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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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Eibach or H&R or Maxspeed

HI guys,
I am new to the forum. I just wanted to ask few questions regarding springs and struts. I own I35 and thinking about lowering it.

1)which one has the best quality ride. I don't want stiff but I want more of a BMW ride, want to keep the luxury side of it.(everyday driver car).
2)H&R springs, does the back sag even with the tokiko blues?
3)Maxspeed seems to have the same quality as the H&R. Is it lifetime warranty?
4)Which struts give you a better ride. KYB or Tokiko
I am going to change the springs and the struts at the same time. If you have any tips please let me know.

Thanks for your opinions.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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Re: Eibach or H&R or Maxspeed

it's all in the FAQ...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=36867

Originally posted by I35
HI guys,
I am new to the forum. I just wanted to ask few questions regarding springs and struts. I own I35 and thinking about lowering it.

1)which one has the best quality ride. I don't want stiff but I want more of a BMW ride, want to keep the luxury side of it.(everyday driver car).
2)H&R springs, does the back sag even with the tokiko blues?
3)Maxspeed seems to have the same quality as the H&R. Is it lifetime warranty?
4)Which struts give you a better ride. KYB or Tokiko
I am going to change the springs and the struts at the same time. If you have any tips please let me know.

Thanks for your opinions.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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Re: Re: Eibach or H&R or Maxspeed

Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
it's all in the FAQ...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=36867

I saw the site but I want to know if it starts to sag in the back with H&R .
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 09:04 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Eibach or H&R or Maxspeed

Originally posted by I35


I saw the site but I want to know if it starts to sag in the back with H&R .
http://www.digitalcranium.net/Maxspeeds/Maxima.htm
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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What is the difference from H&R and Maxspeed. and whichone do you recommend? and why?>
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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What does RSB do, sorry newbie here.
what is the difference from cattman's and Addco RSB.
What kind of improvements do I get from getting this mod.
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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Although I've never heard any complaints about the Maxspeeds, I'd have to go with the H&R's based on years of experience with making high quality springs. I have them and they do not sag. The gap on the front tires is much more than the rear and it may give an appearance to some of sagging, but not to me. I went with the H&R's because I wanted performance without being too stiff and that's what everyone here recommended. Eibachs do have better performance, but are quit a bit stiffer. It all depends on the BMW series your talking about. My friend has a new 325 and his ride is much stiffer than mine.
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by I35
What does RSB do, sorry newbie here.
what is the difference from cattman's and Addco RSB.
What kind of improvements do I get from getting this mod.
read the faq's
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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i'd go for B&G springs where they give great ride quality and they drop lower than H&R(i dont know from personal experience, but this is what many people say on the forums)
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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Does H&R even looked droped from stock?

Thank you guys for your opinion. I know FAQ has all the info. but I wanted to get personal opinions on it before I purchase anything.
Old Mar 14, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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And for Lumbee799
Which one has the Maxspeed springs and Which one has the H&R springs??
Old Mar 15, 2003 | 01:48 AM
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Go with Teins or a Sprint springs for a tight drop...
Old Mar 15, 2003 | 06:15 AM
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The H&R's give a nice drop without looking lowered. It get's rid of most of the wheel gap. I think the picture was trying to show you that there is no difference so why spend the extra money on H&R's.
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what has a lower drop, H&R or maxspeed
Old Mar 15, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Originally posted by DTR Maxima
what has a lower drop, H&R or maxspeed
Both equal. Maxspeeds are kinda like the fake Rolex watches with the exception that they are good springs.
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