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View Poll Results: How happy are you with your coilovers?
JIC - Happy
7
21.88%
KSport - Happy
2
6.25%
D2 - Happy
6
18.75%
Other - Happy
7
21.88%
JIC - Unhappy
1
3.13%
KSport - Unhappy
1
3.13%
D2 - Unhappy
5
15.63%
Other - Unhappy
3
9.38%
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POLL: Coilover Setups - Happy or Unhappy

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Old 07-15-2005, 03:50 PM
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POLL: Coilover Setups - Happy or Unhappy

Please tell us what you think about your coilover suspension setups, if applicable.

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Old 07-15-2005, 04:09 PM
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The ride is pretty rough over large bumps but thats a trade I'm willing to make for the handling and the look.
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Old 07-15-2005, 04:18 PM
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I drive in the NYCMA and I can't complain about the bumps, although they are numerous and widespread. You just need to develop a keen eye for massive potholes.
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Old 07-15-2005, 05:24 PM
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great....all i need is another thread to convince me to drop a lot of money on coilovers instead of shocks/springs. i was seriously about to order shocks/springs this weekend too...
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Old 07-15-2005, 07:44 PM
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best suspension mod for my max
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Old 07-15-2005, 09:38 PM
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happy with ksports

ride is SOMEWHAT comparable to stock, but very aggressive around bends/turns
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Old 07-15-2005, 10:40 PM
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The best mod for the maxima. Lowering struts/springs don't even come close to the performance and comfort of true adjustable coilovers.
 
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i like mine but just found out that one of my CV boots is busted and to replace my axle will be around $600-$700. Not too happy about this, and have a feeling this wouldn't have happened if my car was still on stock suspension
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Old 07-16-2005, 01:38 PM
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i like mine but just found out that one of my CV boots is busted and to replace my axle will be around $600-$700. Not too happy about this, and have a feeling this wouldn't have happened if my car was still on stock suspension
Yes, it would have happened on stock suspension. The axle plus labor should not be more than $200.
 
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Originally Posted by Ammi
It might have been bad luck. My car been dropped over 2" for years w/out any problems
actually with the D2's I had my car dropped about 4-5" in the front and about 3" in the back. Maybe my CV boot was going to split anyways, but oh well....what can you do. I know when you start messing with things you always end up spending more...it's worth it though....
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Old 07-16-2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by $tillenmax2k
Yes, it would have happened on stock suspension. The axle plus labor should not be more than $200.
I had the shop telling me it's gonna cost me around $600, what a bunch of crap. I hate it when people try to rip you off as now I know I cannot trust them.....
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Old 07-17-2005, 08:00 AM
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depends an axle will end up costing more than 200 dollars in itself, whoever said that probably just had a boot replaced. price also depends on where you get the axle and who installs it for you but i would say that im pretty sure its gonna run you more than 200 dollars for a new axle installed.
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Old 07-17-2005, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nadeemp8
actually with the D2's I had my car dropped about 4-5" in the front and about 3" in the back. Maybe my CV boot was going to split anyways, but oh well....what can you do. I know when you start messing with things you always end up spending more...it's worth it though....
tell me how you drove around w/ a 5" drop. How did you manage to turn w/ your wheels tucked in?
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Old 07-17-2005, 10:51 AM
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not to hi-jack but how high r ur guys wheel wells from the ground, i thought i was rahter low, but it sounds like some of u are way lower than me, mine are 24 inches front and rear form the ground to the middle of the bottom of the well, and im runnin the stock 17s with 45 series rubber

yes i know that means my rear is set higher than the front, thats how i like it!
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i thought d2's only went to 4"
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Old 07-17-2005, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
tell me how you drove around w/ a 5" drop. How did you manage to turn w/ your wheels tucked in?
It may not have been that much, as I didn't actually measure before and after. Guesstimating, I had about a four to 5 finger gap between the front tire and wheel well and after I dropped it you could'nt see the top of the tire. It could be less, but it seemed like a 4" drop or so.
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Old 07-17-2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ColdSHO
not to hi-jack but how high r ur guys wheel wells from the ground, i thought i was rahter low, but it sounds like some of u are way lower than me, mine are 24 inches front and rear form the ground to the middle of the bottom of the well, and im runnin the stock 17s with 45 series rubber

yes i know that means my rear is set higher than the front, thats how i like it!
ColdSHO, I'm lovin' your ride. I was at about the same height. My front was at 24" and the rear is at almost 24.5" I love the look, but I just switched out my rims yesterday......back to my G35C's and.............. raised the car up a little.
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would the people that voted unhappy say what kind they had and why?
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Old 07-17-2005, 06:36 PM
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Hi Kevin.
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Old 07-18-2005, 05:49 AM
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I love my coilovers. Yes they get a little annoying when driving your car everyday but like was said before, the look and handling make up for it.
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Old 07-18-2005, 06:00 AM
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I' ve been running on D2 for the last 2 months, the car is litterally on rails. I had to re-thigh the colar few time but other than that the car is very stable in every condition. The only drawback are the flimsy rubber that come with the D2, and few rattles that appear because the ride is much stiffer than stock. When I compare to a stock Maxima side to side with mine I'm like 5-6 inches lower. From the front subframe there is about only 3-4 inches of ground clearance.
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Old 07-18-2005, 06:13 AM
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wow 24 inches flat for the front is pretty damn low....right now, i'm a tad under 24.5 inches for the front...i had it on 24 flat before....it was overkill if u asked me
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Old 07-18-2005, 06:29 AM
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Old 07-18-2005, 09:17 PM
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I am about 24 3/4 " in the front and about 25 1/4" in the back and love how it sits, any lower and it tends to rub over big dips. Im on JIC's
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Old 07-19-2005, 12:56 PM
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that's crazy how you guys get so low. for some reason i thought going any lower than 25 wasn't possible with most coilovers (besides d2's) since they claim to only lower up to 3", and i thought our front ends sit higher than 28" stock.. i thought i was stretching my imagination when i was hoping for 25" all around w/o setting it at the lowest setting...
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Old 07-21-2005, 11:09 AM
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Im at 26 1/4 all the way around and I still have tons to go....IIRC, you can tuck the stock wheels ~1.5" so the lowest would be close to 23".
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Old 07-21-2005, 07:57 PM
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actually i voted unhappy but now that i have all my little quirks worked out with the D2's I love them. Sure they a re a little uncomfortable, but the look and handling more than make up for the rough ride over bumps!! I think this would be one of the best mods out there...
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Old 07-22-2005, 01:26 AM
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damn im on 24 inches with ghetto chopped maxspeeds...
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Old 07-22-2005, 10:07 AM
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you cut your maxspeeds??
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Old 07-22-2005, 10:10 AM
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Havent measured height but low real low.
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Originally Posted by ighettoboyi
you cut your maxspeeds??

nah actually when i was new on the .org i saw them for $40 and said, "wow what a great deal!" I dont regret it though since the ride isnt too bad... ive been in worse.
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