Is it recommended to change out the top hats also if you swap out to a complete new setup (H-tech + illuminas) ?

 

yea i have s-techs is any coilover setup better then that.... ride is smooth on s-techs even with stock struts but it can be bumpy

 

Top hats can be re-used.

 

H-techs.....

 

I have a set of Eibach Pro Kits with Tokico Hp blues. Ride is still a bit stiff , bumps and pot holes especially when I have my 19"s on. Any advice on better setup? H techs with HP blues up front? Illumina adjustable shocks up front with Eibachs?

 

I'm getting H-techs & Illuminas.

 

I have h-tech/illuminas and they are very good, i like them a lot...chr0nos I think the blues are an equivalent to the stock struts, so you will probably want to go with illuminas.

Damn sorry....I didn't see the date of this thread...sorry about that

 

3 questions:

1. those with s-tech's, any need for a camber kit becuse it lowers it so much?

2. s-tech's are the lowest without going a coilover setup correct?

3. i could give a rats as* about ride quality but i dont wanna have to replace my shocks every few months. will s-tech's be alright with non adjustable shocks such as tokico blues or kyb's? or do they need something like illuminas or agx's?

thanks guys

 

1. Some have needed camber kits- but not many. It depends on the skill of your alignment guy.

2. Yes- tied with Sprints.

3. They will NOT be alright w/ any of the non-adjustables available for the Maxima/I30. They will blow struts like pr0st!tutes. You will need an adjustable strut.

 

speaking of htechs and luminas...those of you that have them installed...what setting did you put on your illuminas? i've been hearing that 2 all the way around is good for comfort and that 3-4 is good for sports..
does anyone have a preference?

 

i never had the s-tech's but i hear its a lil rougher than the h-tech and thanks to corey from redlinemax he set me up with h-techs and teins springs the ride is unbelievable i never thought my max could ride so smooth.

 

I have mine set at 4 in front and 4 in the rear. I love how it handles, you'll find that everyone has their own preference. I was riding at 3 in the front and 4 in the rear for awhile, but then read about someone who tried different settings, and I found 4 and 4 was much better to my liking, just try different settings, and you'll find yours. good luck.

 

definitely s-tech.. looks great, if you dont care how rough the ride is, its definitely worth how low it is.. looks mean.

 

what happened to that person with different settings?

 

s-tech rule and i love mine. i have illuminas as well. excellent ride on smooth roads but have to be carefull in huge cities especially if you have rims.

 

I'm going S-tech / Illuminas

 

I plan on getting H-techs eventually.

 

Should not even be a poll.....H-tech.

 

i had s-tech, nice drop but bouncy as hell. i went to a new low with JICs damn slamming a car means pain! lmao! htechs IMO give a crappy drop..again IMO

 

IMO the H-techs are one of the best. I know the rear springs don't give you enough of a drop, and I guess that's why you said that they're crappy. Well the front H-techs are simply amazing springs compare with the drop and quality they give you, but the rears are lacking behind for some reason.

 

What makes it a crappy drop?

 

its the obvious comparison of ride comfort vs look. The ride of H tech is great compared to my old sprints but i look at the drop and sometimes wish i could be lower...but know i wont go lower cause in NJ/NY area, the streets are so bad my htech feel like coilovers. H TECH!!!!!

 

That's because you are on 5/5...

 

i live in NYC. i had the tein s-techs for 1 week. LITERALLY. put them on saturday, changed them for the H&R's the next sunday. s-techs drop IS NOT worth the compromise in ride. i love my H&R sports.