Should I switch Maxspeeds for Eibachs..?
05-04-2003, 09:42 PM
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Should I switch Maxspeeds for Eibachs..?
I have Tokico Blues coming in the mail..
.. Should I switch out my Maxspeeds for Eibachs ? I have a chance to get some Eibachs for a good price. What do you guys think. I could care less about a comfortable ride. I want performance. I Can't afford JIC coilovers right now., cause I have a crap load of audio stuff going in soon. What do you guys think ?? All opinions are welcome, ! 
.. Should I switch out my Maxspeeds for Eibachs ? I have a chance to get some Eibachs for a good price. What do you guys think. I could care less about a comfortable ride. I want performance. I Can't afford JIC coilovers right now., cause I have a crap load of audio stuff going in soon. What do you guys think ?? All opinions are welcome, !
.. can you lend me some ??
05-04-2003, 09:48 PM
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if you dont care about the ride, id say go for eibachs...
cant speak from personal experience, but im not too much of a ride orientated person, as long as im not jumping out of my seat, and i like my sprints...
holla
oh yea, Kloogy, how soon are you planning on putting on the res. for the b-pipe?...you live in socal correct? i wanted to check out the noise level cuz i have the budget y-pipe going on this week, and wondering if i should go w/ b-pipe so juss wondering about noise level
cant speak from personal experience, but im not too much of a ride orientated person, as long as im not jumping out of my seat, and i like my sprints...
holla
oh yea, Kloogy, how soon are you planning on putting on the res. for the b-pipe?...you live in socal correct? i wanted to check out the noise level cuz i have the budget y-pipe going on this week, and wondering if i should go w/ b-pipe so juss wondering about noise level
05-04-2003, 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
if you dont care about the ride, id say go for eibachs...
cant speak from personal experience, but im not too much of a ride orientated person, as long as im not jumping out of my seat, and i like my sprints...
holla
oh yea, Kloogy, how soon are you planning on putting on the res. for the b-pipe?...you live in socal correct? i wanted to check out the noise level cuz i have the budget y-pipe going on this week, and wondering if i should go w/ b-pipe so juss wondering about noise level
if you dont care about the ride, id say go for eibachs...
cant speak from personal experience, but im not too much of a ride orientated person, as long as im not jumping out of my seat, and i like my sprints...
holla
oh yea, Kloogy, how soon are you planning on putting on the res. for the b-pipe?...you live in socal correct? i wanted to check out the noise level cuz i have the budget y-pipe going on this week, and wondering if i should go w/ b-pipe so juss wondering about noise level
05-04-2003, 10:04 PM
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Kloogy- I have Eibachs on my car and I just ordered some Maxspeeds. Looks like we could have just swapped springs...Although I am probably going to chop a coil off the Maxspeeds.
BTW- on the 2k2, the drop is weird- It drops .75" in the front and 1.2" in the rear. I am absolutely positive about this. 2K-2K1s drop at least 1.3 in the front, but not 2K2s. I'm debating chopping a coil on those too.
05-05-2003, 12:28 AM
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Originally posted by asu174
Kloogy- I have Eibachs on my car and I just ordered some Maxspeeds. Looks like we could have just swapped springs...
Although I am probably going to chop a coil off the Maxspeeds.
BTW- on the 2k2, the drop is weird- It drops .75" in the front and 1.2" in the rear. I am absolutely positive about this. 2K-2K1s drop at least 1.3 in the front, but not 2K2s. I'm debating chopping a coil on those too.
Kloogy- I have Eibachs on my car and I just ordered some Maxspeeds. Looks like we could have just swapped springs...Although I am probably going to chop a coil off the Maxspeeds.
BTW- on the 2k2, the drop is weird- It drops .75" in the front and 1.2" in the rear. I am absolutely positive about this. 2K-2K1s drop at least 1.3 in the front, but not 2K2s. I'm debating chopping a coil on those too.
Originally posted by Kloogy
Hahaha, I have a monthly 710 alimony payment... can you lend me some ??
Hahaha, I have a monthly 710 alimony payment... can you lend me some ??
05-05-2003, 04:10 AM
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I'm going with H&Rs with GR-2s. I had Eibachs with Tokico blues on my previous Max and the ride sucked. It handled great though. No body roll at all. The crappy ride could have been due to the rubberband-like sidewalls of my Yokohamas, but I don't want to take a chance this time. I also put the blues on my Pathfinder, and the ride was very stiff. JMO.
05-05-2003, 05:57 AM
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If you want performance, get rid of the Tokico's and get yourself some GR2's. They will blow the Toks away in handling. There much firmer then the Blues and will help reduce body roll.
Switching from MaxSpeed to Eibach is also a good idea if your looking for performance. I just installed a set of Eibach's coupled with GR2's this past weekend on a 5th gen. Nice ride, firm well controlled, very sporty ride. No bounce, just nice and firm with excellent steering response.
I've installed Maxspeed springs for a few orgy members. They really don't impress me. Nice drop, they ride ok, but you really can feel the difference between a well known sport spring **Eibach** and an inexpensive lowering spring.
Switching from MaxSpeed to Eibach is also a good idea if your looking for performance. I just installed a set of Eibach's coupled with GR2's this past weekend on a 5th gen. Nice ride, firm well controlled, very sporty ride. No bounce, just nice and firm with excellent steering response.
I've installed Maxspeed springs for a few orgy members. They really don't impress me. Nice drop, they ride ok, but you really can feel the difference between a well known sport spring **Eibach** and an inexpensive lowering spring.
05-05-2003, 08:14 AM
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Re: Maximadave...
Originally posted by spta97
..That flash light mod in your sig is awesome! Is that a mag light? How did you get it to bolt to the seat? Details please!!!
Kloogy...
..That flash light mod in your sig is awesome! Is that a mag light? How did you get it to bolt to the seat? Details please!!!
Kloogy...
05-05-2003, 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
For a sec I was wondering if you two were trading or something. I dont know why every1 bashes the Eibachs for the way they ride, its just fine. If you think Eibachs are still, slap on some Teins and then tell me what you think.
For a sec I was wondering if you two were trading or something. I dont know why every1 bashes the Eibachs for the way they ride, its just fine. If you think Eibachs are still, slap on some Teins and then tell me what you think.
-Steve
05-05-2003, 09:57 AM
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kloggy, i have the sames rims/tires as you do and have the tokico's with eibachs. I must say, the ride is much harsher then stock but not terrible. The eibachs give a nice drop as well. check out my homepage for before and after pics of the drop as well as a description of the ride. I don't know what the maxspeeds feel like so i couldnt compare the two. If you are happy with the way it looks/drives now, then i say leave it. you should always leave well enough alone. But, if you can get a good deal on the eibachs and it won't cost much to install, then get them. You won't be disappointed.
05-05-2003, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by pmas76
The eibachs give a nice drop as well.
The eibachs give a nice drop as well.
I have to totally disagree.Your car looks sweet, but the eibachs look no good on your car. You still have a pretty big fender gap, IMO.
Kloogy, get the TEINS. they are the lowest and most equal drop for the max. Mine are going in this weekend, and from all the pics i have seen, they look great. And, i wouldnt run tocrapos, they suck..
05-05-2003, 12:40 PM
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Re: Re: Maximadave...
Originally posted by maximadave
I bought the Maglite and mount at Home Depot. The anti-carjacking mod
I bought the Maglite and mount at Home Depot. The anti-carjacking mod
What a great mod: looks, function, and proection all in one!
05-05-2003, 12:52 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Maximadave...
Originally posted by spta97
That's awesome. What did you bolt it to? I don't recall seing any mag lights that were made specifically for a car. Did you mount to the seat or the body?
What a great mod: looks, function, and proection all in one!
That's awesome. What did you bolt it to? I don't recall seing any mag lights that were made specifically for a car. Did you mount to the seat or the body?
What a great mod: looks, function, and proection all in one!
I'll take more pics after lunch
05-05-2003, 12:54 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Maximadave...
Originally posted by maximadave
the mount has a screw hole in it and mounted it to the body of the car
I'll take more pics after lunch
the mount has a screw hole in it and mounted it to the body of the car
I'll take more pics after lunch
Oh and a...sorry to jack the thread
05-05-2003, 01:10 PM
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It's a 5 minute install to mount the maglite. The mounting kit comes with two holsters, however you can only fit one in our cars, and you only really need one of the holsters to hold the light in place. A couple of people on here, including myself, have had this mod for a while. Cheap and good. 
05-05-2003, 03:55 PM
#27
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
If you want performance, get rid of the Tokico's and get yourself some GR2's. They will blow the Toks away in handling. There much firmer then the Blues and will help reduce body roll.
Switching from MaxSpeed to Eibach is also a good idea if your looking for performance. I just installed a set of Eibach's coupled with GR2's this past weekend on a 5th gen. Nice ride, firm well controlled, very sporty ride. No bounce, just nice and firm with excellent steering response.
I've installed Maxspeed springs for a few orgy members. They really don't impress me. Nice drop, they ride ok, but you really can feel the difference between a well known sport spring **Eibach** and an inexpensive lowering spring.
If you want performance, get rid of the Tokico's and get yourself some GR2's. They will blow the Toks away in handling. There much firmer then the Blues and will help reduce body roll.
Switching from MaxSpeed to Eibach is also a good idea if your looking for performance. I just installed a set of Eibach's coupled with GR2's this past weekend on a 5th gen. Nice ride, firm well controlled, very sporty ride. No bounce, just nice and firm with excellent steering response.
I've installed Maxspeed springs for a few orgy members. They really don't impress me. Nice drop, they ride ok, but you really can feel the difference between a well known sport spring **Eibach** and an inexpensive lowering spring.
By the way, "njmaxseltd" is higly recommended by me for quality work on maximas. This guy knows his stuff
05-05-2003, 04:10 PM
#28
Originally posted by NyMaxedOut
This work was done on my 5th gen and theres only one word I can use when I drove the car after. WOW. What a difference! Ride is firm/no more rolling/the bounce and floating feeling is gone. I gunned it to 100mph and swapping lanes just like I was driving 30...Love it!!!!!Even my wife drove it and noticed it. Now, that says a lot...
By the way, "njmaxseltd" is higly recommended by me for quality work on maximas. This guy knows his stuff
This work was done on my 5th gen and theres only one word I can use when I drove the car after. WOW. What a difference! Ride is firm/no more rolling/the bounce and floating feeling is gone. I gunned it to 100mph and swapping lanes just like I was driving 30...Love it!!!!!Even my wife drove it and noticed it. Now, that says a lot...
By the way, "njmaxseltd" is higly recommended by me for quality work on maximas. This guy knows his stuff
05-05-2003, 04:38 PM
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Originally posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
PMAS,
I have to totally disagree.Your car looks sweet, but the eibachs look no good on your car. You still have a pretty big fender gap, IMO.
Kloogy, get the TEINS. they are the lowest and most equal drop for the max. Mine are going in this weekend, and from all the pics i have seen, they look great. And, i wouldnt run tocrapos, they suck..
PMAS,
I have to totally disagree.Your car looks sweet, but the eibachs look no good on your car. You still have a pretty big fender gap, IMO.
Kloogy, get the TEINS. they are the lowest and most equal drop for the max. Mine are going in this weekend, and from all the pics i have seen, they look great. And, i wouldnt run tocrapos, they suck..
05-05-2003, 04:42 PM
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Originally posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
PMAS,
I have to totally disagree.Your car looks sweet, but the eibachs look no good on your car. You still have a pretty big fender gap, IMO.
Kloogy, get the TEINS. they are the lowest and most equal drop for the max. Mine are going in this weekend, and from all the pics i have seen, they look great. And, i wouldnt run tocrapos, they suck..
PMAS,
I have to totally disagree.Your car looks sweet, but the eibachs look no good on your car. You still have a pretty big fender gap, IMO.
Kloogy, get the TEINS. they are the lowest and most equal drop for the max. Mine are going in this weekend, and from all the pics i have seen, they look great. And, i wouldnt run tocrapos, they suck..
Well, compared to the maxspeeds i suppose the eibachs have a more conservative drop. Although conservative, i do think it looks better then some others that have their cars slammed to the ground.
Also, i have to be concerned with rub having the 19's and all.
05-05-2003, 07:44 PM
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With the Teins, and the 245/35/19 setup you go Kloogy I know for a fact you will have very, very little wheel gap. Maybe 1-1.5 finger gap at the very most. I have about 1.5 gap with them but I have the 235/45 with the OEM 17's (btw they are sittin on Toks) The ride at this point is just fine, not too rough and gives alot better steering response then stock obviously. I dont fell any bodyroll any more, around large shoulders if I get on it, I find meslef not being able to stick to the seat anymore so I think that speaks for itself. If you do go 4 them, since you do have 19's on low-pros I can honestly tell you the first week its gonna be hell until it settels in. It was like a rock on mine and I have the stock wheels with thicker tires. It gets softer after the first week by quite a bit but dont be surprized by how stiff they are the first week. If you can live with the rock hard setup the 1st week then you'll like em afterwards. Oh and as for the Tok's, my impression on them is ehhh. Not really amazing, I think I should have gone with GR-2's but they are still fine.
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