Maxspeed/KYB GR2 combo first impressions

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04-25-2003, 11:35 AM

NT2SHBBY

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Maxspeed/KYB GR2 combo first impressions

Just got back literally 5 minutes ago from pickuping up my Maxima with the Maxspeed springs/KYB GR2 combo installed....

After driving it maybe 1/2 mile back to my house all I can say is WOW!!!

what a difference..its like I'm driving a different car now...totally smoother ride with bumps barely felt....With the stock Tokicos, the ride was stiff and uncompliant....I think I could take the Autobahn with the car now...

I will take pix as soon as my damn cold is gone (thanx mom!

) and the car is cleaned (Sunday).

Visibly, the well gap is damn near gone and I can only imagine how this car is when the springs have settled....Pix to come!

04-25-2003, 11:40 AM

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It's funny how not too long ago everyone was against the GR-2s and was for the Tokico Blues. I'm glad I tried the GR-2s. Very impressed with the ride and price of course. Group deals are great.

04-25-2003, 11:42 AM

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Yeah I ended up with the blues, and I hated them whe they were paired with my H&R!!

04-25-2003, 11:43 AM

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I am planning to put MaxSpeed springs on, but keep the stock struts.

You think I will have a similar ride?

04-25-2003, 12:04 PM

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I am planning to put MaxSpeed springs on, but keep the stock struts.

You think I will have a similar ride?

I would just wait and save up the $300 bucks for new struts and put everything on at the same time. I don't think the ride would be as good with stock struts, but that is just a guess.

04-25-2003, 12:27 PM

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I would just wait and save up the $300 bucks for new struts and put everything on at the same time. I don't think the ride would be as good with stock struts, but that is just a guess.

I would definitely spend the extra bux.....the stock struts are too stiff...the KYB's absorb bumps like they're butter...

Hey George when you read this holla at me.....this car rides totally different now.....

04-25-2003, 01:06 PM

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damn can't wait for mine. i'm going to get the same set up. can't wait

04-25-2003, 01:13 PM

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damn can't wait for mine. i'm going to get the same set up. can't wait

dude...I can't tell you how happy you're gonna be.....its such a different car, both lookswise and ridewise...I can't wait till after dinner, I'm gonna put her through her paces on the highway tonite....

04-25-2003, 02:22 PM

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dude...I can't tell you how happy you're gonna be.....its such a different car, both lookswise and ridewise...I can't wait till after dinner, I'm gonna put her through her paces on the highway tonite....

Let's be careful out there- these guys could be out->

(and they probably won't be smiling if they pull you over).

04-25-2003, 02:51 PM

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You guys have to keep in mind that springs are differant and so is how it rides a week after. I did not post about the Teins when I got them for until I had them in for a week. Once the springs settle in it changes. The first week I had mine in, the springs were rock hard and I could take corner at redicoulous speeds, now its calmed down quite a bit since its been 3 weeks since the install. Give us your thoughs about how well it handles a week from now, they will be differant from todays I assure you. No matter what it will be better then OEM so enjoy them and have fun.

04-25-2003, 09:29 PM

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Aha! Another good review of the GR2's . . . I am still waiting for someone to write in and state they are not pleased with the GR2 as compared to the Blues . . .

04-25-2003, 09:34 PM

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Aha! Another good review of the GR2's . . . I am still waiting for someone to write in and state they are not pleased with the GR2 as compared to the Blues . . .

man i hope u didn't jinks it

04-26-2003, 01:23 AM

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I'm still waiting to get my GR2. I paid for it.... it should be coming pretty soon from the GD.

~limsandy

04-26-2003, 07:40 AM

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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY

I would definitely spend the extra bux.....the stock struts are too stiff...the KYB's absorb bumps like they're butter...

Hey George when you read this holla at me.....this car rides totally different now.....

Sup man, **** now I think I wanna change my set-up for the third time. Give me a call when you're free; I wanna take a ride w/ your new setup.