View Poll Results: So which looks better?
Stock - Drop looks ghetto or unnatural
45
10.61%
Drop - More aggressive and even
366
86.32%
Dunno. They look the same to me.
13
3.07%
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Drop vs. Stock - A decision in pictures. New pics posted...
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Drop vs. Stock - A decision in pictures. New pics posted...
I snapped some drop vs. stock comparison shots a long while back when I saw a 2K3 nearly identical to mine sitting lonely in a parking lot, but I never got around to posting them. To see how much of a difference a drop makes in a side by side comparison, the shots are now up here:
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/2004_5_29.html
Progress springs are on the silver Max in these shots.
Here's one:
And just for kicks, I threw in a poll. I'm sure there are some who prefer the look of stock - I'm just curious how many of us zealots feel that way.
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/2004_5_29.html
Progress springs are on the silver Max in these shots.
Here's one:
And just for kicks, I threw in a poll. I'm sure there are some who prefer the look of stock - I'm just curious how many of us zealots feel that way.
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i think the progress springs give the best drop for a 2k2.....i heard about eibachs saggin in the rear...maxspeeds not being low enough....and s-techs being too low in the front but not in the rear....
judging from your website and pix....progress is the best compromise if you want an even looking maxima
judging from your website and pix....progress is the best compromise if you want an even looking maxima
#8
Originally Posted by steven88
i think the progress springs give the best drop for a 2k2.....i heard about eibachs saggin in the rear...maxspeeds not being low enough....and s-techs being too low in the front but not in the rear....
judging from your website and pix....progress is the best compromise if you want an even looking maxima
judging from your website and pix....progress is the best compromise if you want an even looking maxima
#13
Slam it baby slam it to the floor!!!
Definetly dropped, maximas were meant to be dropped. On the other hand, if you have another car to toy around with and you use your max to cruise, then stock suspension.
Definetly dropped, maximas were meant to be dropped. On the other hand, if you have another car to toy around with and you use your max to cruise, then stock suspension.
#14
Definitely dropped. The Progress springs worry me because the drop may be too much for the struts. Housecor, didn't you have a problem with a strut?
BTW, your website rocks, thanks for the great info...
BTW, your website rocks, thanks for the great info...
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Thanks Maray. Glad it's been helpful! I blew an Illumina after only 4 months while running Progress springs. Now whether that had anything to do with the springs is anybody's guess. It could have been caused a faulty strut as well. No one else has blown in Illumina to my knowledge in such a short time. But to just to be safe, and to get more suspension travel for potholes, I went with an H&R front only setup. This evened out the stance and enhanced handling.
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Wow, so far 15% don't see any cosmetic reason to drop. See, I knew a few would chime in. And I can understand that view - If my max came with an even reasonable stance like a 330i from the factory I'd likely never have done it.
#17
Originally Posted by Lontar1
Looks great...... how low are the progress.. ones... I have to get the Illumina nad springs but still undecided .... Maxspeed or ?????
#19
Originally Posted by housecor
Wow, so far 15% don't see any cosmetic reason to drop. See, I knew a few would chime in. And I can understand that view - If my max came with an even reasonable stance like a 330i from the factory I'd likely never have done it.
#21
Originally Posted by steven88
... i heard about eibachs saggin in the rear...
#23
Originally Posted by steven88
i think the progress springs give the best drop for a 2k2.....i heard about eibachs saggin in the rear...maxspeeds not being low enough....and s-techs being too low in the front but not in the rear....
judging from your website and pix....progress is the best compromise if you want an even looking maxima
judging from your website and pix....progress is the best compromise if you want an even looking maxima
S-Tech's have been good to me
#24
Originally Posted by housecor
Wow, so far 15% don't see any cosmetic reason to drop. See, I knew a few would chime in. And I can understand that view - If my max came with an even reasonable stance like a 330i from the factory I'd likely never have done it.
i agree with you 100%.
i think the maximas should come with a lower stance from the factory.
the drop defintely looks better.
#26
Originally Posted by Ryans Maxima
hmmm, It's probably just me, but I don't notice THAT much of a difference between the two.
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Originally Posted by Maxima112
i agree, unless you have a sound system, lowering the back about .5 of an inch more than usual then the s-tech of 1.5 front and 1 + .5(box/sub/amp) =1.5 in back is the better choice. :P
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Originally Posted by housecor
Wow, so far 15% don't see any cosmetic reason to drop. See, I knew a few would chime in. And I can understand that view - If my max came with an even reasonable stance like a 330i from the factory I'd likely never have done it.
#39
the drop looks waaaaay better, plus the tint and the clear housing. cant really tell from far away, but it gets rid of that horrible fender gap i see daily when i get in/out of my car, and i bet it handles better too. cant wait to put mine on!!
#40
Originally Posted by chris'smax
I say the lower the better.
Looks awesome, great job but my vote is for the stock ride!