im looking to get the eibachs matched with tociko blues or GR2, but as i underfstand these springs are too stiff for these soft shoks and will blow them. so am i forced to go with h&r springs for these shoks? and if i just get new shoks with oem springs will i feel any difference in handeling??? thanx.

 

Eibachs match well with GR-2s but will be a somewhat stiff ride and H&Rs/Maxspeeds with Blues, according to what I've seen on the .Org.

For opinions on OEM springs with Blues see:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=423595

 

You'll be fine w/ blues. Blues are soft and little bouncy though

 

If you are considering eibachs you must be a hardcore enthusiast because they give you probably the best handling but are very stiff.

So, for someone like you, I’d recommend something sportier than blues or GR2

Also, stiff springs and OEM replacement struts might give you somewhat bouncy ride (like pogo stick,) which in not quite good in neither handling nor comfort department.

 

are blues less stiff than oem struts?
why does everyone recommend switching struts to aftermarket after upgrading springs?
if blues are softer than oem, wouldnt oem struts hold out better and longer than blues?

 

Blues are stiffer than OEM, but only slightly. You can use aftermarket springs with a minor drop (ie. Maxspeeds and H&Rs) with OEM/Blues, but it also depends on the spring rates. Eibachs with Blues are not a good idea because the Blues aren't stiff enough to match the stiffness of the Eibachs. The springs will thus be jerking the struts up and down (mostly up in the case of Blues) resulting in a bouncy ride. I felt exactly that with my Progress and Blues.

 

I have Eibach and Tokico blues and the ride is pretty good. Potholes and rough railroad crossing are pretty harsh but otherwise I'm very satisfied. The blues are stiffer than stock and match with the Eibach very well IMO. I've had mine on for 3 years and not bouncy. Just my experience...

 

mmkay, sounds good. the correct part numbers for blues are on their way now. hopefully the merchant shipped me the correct ones this tyme.

 

id say go w/ eibachsand GR-2's Thats what im running, and am very happy w/this set up, ride isnt to rough, and handling is great.

 

go w/ eibachs and illuminas.

 

id love that, but to much $$$. i ordered blues and ill just use eom springs. i dont really want it lowered anyway, just figured may as well do it all together but just decided to replace my old shoks.