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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Comparing Drops!!

KYB GR2 and Tein H-tech Or Tokico Illumins and Progress springs

Im looking for the nicest drop but the CLOSET"S to stock. The ride has to be close to stock because of my father.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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Check housecor's site for photo comparisons:
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/sp..._decision.html
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by StAtiXz6
Im looking for the nicest drop but the CLOSET"S to stock. The ride has to be close to stock because of my father.

what's the point of lowering the car if you want everything to be almost the same as stock?

anyways, here is your answer. can be found in the FAQ
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....399#post275399


struts-wise - Tokicos blue and GR2 are less stiff compared to other brands available (Koni, AGX, illuminas) because they are more like stock replacement rather than perfomance struts.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Is it tru that when u lower ur car the interior starts to rattle a lot, because of all the banging and the whole body shakes???
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Is it tru that when u lower ur car the interior starts to rattle a lot, because of all the banging and the whole body shakes???
yes. keep your car stock
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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I would suggest Maxspeeds with Tokico Illuminas.
Maxspeeds lower the car, but it still doesn't look "lowered" unless you know maximas....the ride is similar to stock SE springs, but much more firm in cornering and quick maneuvers.....

then with the Illuminas, you can adjust how hard/soft you want the ride to be, since there are 5 settings. I'm very happy with this setup.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by StAtiXz6
Is it tru that when u lower ur car the interior starts to rattle a lot, because of all the banging and the whole body shakes???
Depends. But the lower you go the more likely this becomes. I've yet to read a complaint like this from owners of very mild drops like H&R/Maxspeeds and quality struts.
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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the rattles will come eventually, regardless of drop......that's what happens in cars with unibody construction...things move around every time you hit a bump, eventually start rubbing, getting loose, etc. I hear that SFC's more or less eliminate this problem though :thubmsup:
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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My eibach springs ride great to me. Never have I regret putting them on. I dont notice any rattling after the car was lowered. My only complaint is the front sits about 3/4" higher than the back(although it probable rides better like that, more spring travel).On a big bump however, your car is slightly more inclined to bottom out.
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
Check housecor's site for photo comparisons:
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/sp..._decision.html
Nice site. Wish i knew of this site when i was buying springs. However, I think I would of still gone with the Eibach, love mine.
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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I have Progress springs and Illuminas. I love it.
Old Sep 28, 2004 | 05:38 AM
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I like the drop I have and I think it's pretty conservative. I have H&R springs with KYB GR2's. Here's a link to some pics.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=340792
Old Sep 28, 2004 | 07:05 AM
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drop pics

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/307070/6
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