Well, after having the weird Eibach front wheel gap for almost a month now, I decided to have HitmanSE cut a coil off my front springs. The results are EXACTLY what I wanted.

We ended up with both the front and rear fenders (at the center of the wheels) sitting at approximately 26" off the ground. We initially thought it was only going to drop an extra 1/4", but it ended up dropping barely over 1/2".

As far as ride quality goes, it was not compromised in the slightest. Actually, handling seems to be ever so slightly improved, especially in tandem with the RSB. I only got to drive it a couple of miles, but no problems thus far.

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BEFORE


AFTER

 

Looks good!

 

I am sitting 26"F 26 1/4"R with Maxspeeds

 

NICE DROP!!

 

Wow there is actually a noticable diffrance, I thought you were trippin about the wheel gap but looking at before and afters good choice. You have got to update us with the ride quality.

 

at least someone was willing to do the daring and chop ....
good job

 

That's the one thing I hate about Maxima's is there huge front wheel gap.


Lookin good asu174

 

lookin good Andy!!!

 

What size tire? I have 245 40 18s on a 2K2, so I am a bit higher to begin with.

 

It looks good. Glad this wasn't one of your mod stories gone bad. Maybe your luck is changing with the 2002.

 

You haaadddd to do it, didn't you? That's like telling a pitcher that he is throwing a no hitter in the top of the ninth.

Actually, I had a jack stand almost cave through the floor in front of the rear driver side seat because I was trying to avoid putting it near the side sill. It took me about 100 good whacks with a hammer to bang it out. Other than that, though, it has been smooth sailing.

 

Guess your luck isn't changing then. haha. The car is lloking sweet. I signed your guestbook. Please sign mine now.

 

 

Needless to say It was an intersting day. I thought it was gonna drop more then that but it turned out pretty good. Btw im sittin at 25.5" in the front and 25.75" in the rear. Thats about as low as your gonna go without GC's or coilovers.

 

Hope you read Eibachs website about what chopping does.

 

Link Please?

 

Never mind:

Heating or cutting a coil spring in order to lower a vehicle is just plain foolish. These procedures are very dangerous and at the very least results in poor handling due to the changing of the original springs characteristic and pre-load. blah, blah, blah....

WELL...ride quality has not been compromised in the least bit. I didnt heat the spring to cut it, therefor I did not weaken it. The handling in Andys own words seems to be slightly better. maybe the overall rate has been changed but the end result is just fine.

 

HitManSE: I emailed you too but did you have any problems getting you car align with a 2.2 inch drop without any alignment kits??

 

what wheel gap??


Looks great andy!

 

Havnt got an alignment as of yet. Doesnt seem to need one, steering is perfect with no uneven wear on the tires.

 

Drove to work this morning. Ride quality is a wee bit bouncier, but I think I only noticed it because I am looking for it.

Handling is DEFINITELY improved though. Maybe it is because I was driving the Xterra all day yesterday, but my car is on rails right now.

As far as the Eibach disclaimer goes, that is to cover their own asses in case of a lawsuit. I'm not too worried about it.

 

asu174: How much did you take off of the coil?? Inch?? 2inchs??

 

wow..hitman...im disappointed that you didnt tell him to get TEINS..but, to each his own...me and you know whats best!!!

and BTW...cutting springs is bad...VERY bad...

 

You cut your springs!! BAD BAD BAD! The fact u had to cut a coil makes your Eibachs even more
And the tein drop still OWNS you!

 

To answer all you questions, since im the one who cut them First..

Busakiller: I took 1 coil off from each front and it dropped it about 3/4". I was expecting more but what can I say.

92 SE-R 02 SE: Bro I did tell him to get Teins, he didnt want to. I cant make the decision for him. The cut was his choice, It rides and fits just fine so I guess its ok. Maxspeeds definetly you dont cut, but Eibachs seemed to be alright. Id still rather get another set of springs but whatever.

ClassicDriver: YES!!! He cut them!, well I did. Also yeah mine is still lower by almost 1/2"

BTW this server blows ***!

 

"BTW this server blows ***!" I know.. Everytime i try to post it's busy! It's not that i don't want Teins it's that no place has them or they want over $200 for them... I order a set from OptionImports.Com and they say about 8 weeks... HAHAHAHAHA... I'm not waiting that long.. Well thanks 4 answering my question HitmanSE because i was going to buy Maxspeed springs and cut the fronts... I don't want the uneven drop.. No 2 fingers front and one finger back ****... I want it to be even.. Am I asking a lot??? I'm frustrated now.. Damn!!! I need to find Teins some place today... Thanks for the help you guys.. Guess I'll keep lookin... Peace!

 

Dude there is a group buy for like 150 shipped, check the GD forums. a member by the name of Phoenix is the one whos holding the deal.

 

HitmanSE: Thanks for the GD info but sometimes those take along time to get and i'm in a rush as you can tell... I found a place in Califoria that has them for $161 + shipping so I suck them up...

 

any understeer/push? I was thinking bout doing this to my H&R's but I am way to pu$$y. I will probab. just buy the tiens, but looks fukin sweet!

 

your last sentence reminds me of signing yearbooks in hs.

 

I just realized the biggest diff from the before and after is the rims are clean.

 

yeah, the 1st pic they look like gunmetal!

 

looking good asu i finaly measured the drop on mine about a week ago i was sittin at exactly 26 in the front and 26.5 in the back...with eibachs/kybs... but im also on stock 16's right now, im not too too sure if that makes ne difference on that


right now im just waiting on tires for my 18's and im all set

 

It's the lighting, boys.

 

 

 

i too want to rid that gap tooth in the front(f26.5, r25.5), that 1" gap looks so "stock", especially with the 40 series tires, now some Q's....did you chop the top or bottom coil? and now that you have more driving time, how's the ride compared to before? any unexpected difficulties with process? thanks.

 

I chopped his bottom, or was it his top? **** I 4got which one I sliced No wait...Im pretty sure it was the bottom coil, if I chopped the top it would have sat weird and possibly thrown the camber off. When I drove his car I didnt really feel any change from what it was be4 the chop. Now that its been a few weeks the hits from sudden bumps (this is in andys own words) are alot harder but if it is barable or not is up to the driver. Your gonna have to wait for Andy's response on that.

 

I waiting on him to explain his status

 

asu174: Car looks really great. Love the choice of wheels, especially the 18x8.5 If you have any good shots that captures the width of the rims from the rear or whatever, please send them my way. (yes I am obsessed )