View Poll Results: So what springs are you running on your Max?
Eibach
228
16.59%
H&R
126
9.17%
Maxspeed
92
6.70%
Tein H-Tech
91
6.62%
Tein S-Tech
166
12.08%
Groundcontrol Coilovers
12
0.87%
Sprint
22
1.60%
Progressive
88
6.40%
JIC
13
0.95%
Stock
536
39.01%
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What springs are you running on your Max??
11-12-2004, 08:42 PM
#122
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My H&R's and Illuminas are awesome
I just got my H&R's and Illumina's installed yesterday!! What a difference!! Gone is the sloppy,loose,and at the same time jittery stock SE suspension 
. My car rides very solid,smooth,tight and controlled now!! It is like driving a completely different car!! It is really too bad that Nissan didn't put this kind of suspension setup on the Maxima to begin with. I have Eibach springs on my Turbo Supra, and the ride is very harsh (compared to the H&R's), and that is exactly why I didn't buy Eibach's for the Maxima. I wanted my daily driver to be civilized, and finally it is!!
. My car rides very solid,smooth,tight and controlled now!! It is like driving a completely different car!! It is really too bad that Nissan didn't put this kind of suspension setup on the Maxima to begin with. I have Eibach springs on my Turbo Supra, and the ride is very harsh (compared to the H&R's), and that is exactly why I didn't buy Eibach's for the Maxima. I wanted my daily driver to be civilized, and finally it is!!
11-29-2004, 08:10 PM
#125
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Originally Posted by turbo_gg
I just got my H&R's and Illumina's installed yesterday!! What a difference!! Gone is the sloppy,loose,and at the same time jittery stock SE suspension . My car rides very solid,smooth,tight and controlled now!! It is like driving a completely different car!! It is really too bad that Nissan didn't put this kind of suspension setup on the Maxima to begin with. I have Eibach springs on my Turbo Supra, and the ride is very harsh (compared to the H&R's), and that is exactly why I didn't buy Eibach's for the Maxima. I wanted my daily driver to be civilized, and finally it is!!
. My car rides very solid,smooth,tight and controlled now!! It is like driving a completely different car!! It is really too bad that Nissan didn't put this kind of suspension setup on the Maxima to begin with. I have Eibach springs on my Turbo Supra, and the ride is very harsh (compared to the H&R's), and that is exactly why I didn't buy Eibach's for the Maxima. I wanted my daily driver to be civilized, and finally it is!!
12-01-2004, 12:05 AM
#126
Things changed
Went from stock to GR-2 and Tein H-Techs. If it wasn't for the damn bad install ("thanks" RPM motorworks, you'll never see my money again!), I'd call it perfect for my tastes: very smooth, nice and good handling.
01-05-2005, 07:30 PM
#135
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 95
B&G sport suspension with stock shocks and struts!!
but i do have a question for someone to answer, is it ok to cut a coil off the spring? and if soo, exactly how long will the ride last? because i want to go lower but i dont know what to do, and coilovers are just outta the picture as of right now!! (unless someone's got some used ones their looking to unload???) and about maxxspeed, i always hear about them, but have no idea where to get any of their products at?
answers to any of these questions, just PM me. thanks
Dominic
but i do have a question for someone to answer, is it ok to cut a coil off the spring? and if soo, exactly how long will the ride last? because i want to go lower but i dont know what to do, and coilovers are just outta the picture as of right now!! (unless someone's got some used ones their looking to unload???) and about maxxspeed, i always hear about them, but have no idea where to get any of their products at?
answers to any of these questions, just PM me. thanks
Dominic
01-06-2005, 07:29 PM
#136
anyone have vogtland springs on their 2k+? if so chime in please.
want to get rid of the maxspeeds for something a bit more refined and tuned. i've heard good things from mustang owners, but i don't know of any max owners with them to know their experiences. thanks.
want to get rid of the maxspeeds for something a bit more refined and tuned. i've heard good things from mustang owners, but i don't know of any max owners with them to know their experiences. thanks.
01-06-2005, 07:47 PM
#137
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: VA
Posts: 64
Goldline springs
i have a free set of goldline springs coming from a friend of mine are these any good and will my 20 inch rims/tires rub when i get these put on my car with the stock shocks until i can save some cash and get a good set of springs and shocks?? all replies will help me out alot...thanks
rich
rich
01-20-2005, 09:16 PM
#140
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Posts: 98
i agree im curios about spring rates and if you saw from my other post im still undecided about which springs i should get. its between maxspeed or tein h-tech. you cant beat the price of the maxspeeds(i know) also a very popular spring on this board. someone help me out!!
01-22-2005, 03:59 AM
#142
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is there anyone tahts used both h adn s techs? i want the S but i think the H will be less maintenance and just easier to deal with in the long run. any opinions? i love the s tech look though H isnt so bad but it could be lower. are there handling and ride diferences?
01-23-2005, 04:37 AM
#145
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Originally Posted by rchun08
I am finally on Illuminas and H&R. Love the ride. Wondering those who have the same setup what number do you have it set on.
01-23-2005, 04:40 AM
#146
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Originally Posted by tkostiuk4
Ok, right now I'm on Eibach and GR2's (for about 20k). I think want my ride a little softer, so my question is which struts should I switch to?
Go with the Illumina's, and set them at #2 in front, and #2 in back, and go from there. If you need to, you can dial them up or down to suit your needs.
01-23-2005, 04:46 AM
#147
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Originally Posted by Kevin
I'm thinking of getting an H&R setup with either Blues or Illuminas.. How bad is the *** sag with h&R's?
There is no "sag" with H&R's, so let's clear that up once and for all. The H&R springs lower the front 1.4", and the back 1.3" . Due to the large front wheel wells on our cars, it visually appears that the back is slightly lower than the front.
01-23-2005, 10:20 AM
#148
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Originally Posted by turbo_gg
There is no "sag" with H&R's, so let's clear that up once and for all. The H&R springs lower the front 1.4", and the back 1.3" . Due to the large front wheel wells on our cars, it visually appears that the back is slightly lower than the front.
02-05-2005, 03:55 PM
#151
That's what is holding up my decission. I want the back to look either level or higher than the front. I only want a modest drop. And while Housecors's site is great it is confusing. The stats say one thing and the pics say another.
H&R's drop the rear 1.3 and Eibach 1 but the pics both say you end up w/ 26.
All I do know is I am putting them on w/ Illuminas.
Also do you need the alignment kit?
H&R's drop the rear 1.3 and Eibach 1 but the pics both say you end up w/ 26.
All I do know is I am putting them on w/ Illuminas.
Also do you need the alignment kit?
02-05-2005, 05:32 PM
#152
Originally Posted by ecko51
That's what is holding up my decission. I want the back to look either level or higher than the front. I only want a modest drop. And while Housecors's site is great it is confusing. The stats say one thing and the pics say another.
H&R's drop the rear 1.3 and Eibach 1 but the pics both say you end up w/ 26.
All I do know is I am putting them on w/ Illuminas.
Also do you need the alignment kit?
H&R's drop the rear 1.3 and Eibach 1 but the pics both say you end up w/ 26.
All I do know is I am putting them on w/ Illuminas.
Also do you need the alignment kit?
that's how it looks with Tein H Techs and KYB GR-2's. In this pic the rear looks just a bit lower due to the shade, because rear wheel is tucked in more. Also, that's with my 50lb sub in the trunk.
02-11-2005, 09:21 PM
#154
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Just instal maxspeed only at the front with stock strut. I know it sound stupid. But, the ride was sooooooo smooth. even smoother and much more comfortable than stock spring. I like the stage though. The front, and rear have about 3 fingers for the space between tire and fender. Hope this help for people who wants to make a decision.
02-14-2005, 11:15 AM
#158
i am looking at changing springs from maxspeeds to a better feeling spring...to me the maxspeeds are decent, but they really are poor over expansion joints, and with the illuminas set on higher settings, you can feel the struts trying to do the springs job. i am trying to find a firm, but not jarring ride, and i feel that over abrupt changes in pavement, the maxspeeds are beating the crap out of my car. i want to have a german feel to the car, not the japanese feel...anyone know what i am talking about...and most important, anyone driven with multiple spring set ups with the same sturts? feed back? thanks...i am leaning to the eibach or the tein...i want a nice drop at least of the maxspeeds, but more refinement in the spring, and that is why i need YOU to help me! Thanks.
02-14-2005, 11:42 AM
#159
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tein s.tech/kyb gr2's - but i'm leanin on swapping struts to tokico illuminas for a bit of a smoother ride and less bounciness - s.tech drop is very nice,clean and even imo - gives a bit of a harsh bouncy ride but nothing too intolerable- good luck if this helps anybody with or that want to get tein s.techs/kyb gr2 set up -