planning on lowering my ride (need help)
07-14-2006, 07:31 PM
#1
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planning on lowering my ride (need help)
Hi.....
I am planning to buy a set of Tein springs to lower 2001 maxima...but I am not sure if i only need to buy these springs to lower the car or i also need to replace my tires to low profile? currently my car has stock size of tires 225/50/17 so do i need to purchase diffrent size of tires in order to avoid rubbing or anything? please help!!!
and what would you say about this deal on ebay........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tein-...spagenameZWD1V
I am planning to buy a set of Tein springs to lower 2001 maxima...but I am not sure if i only need to buy these springs to lower the car or i also need to replace my tires to low profile? currently my car has stock size of tires 225/50/17 so do i need to purchase diffrent size of tires in order to avoid rubbing or anything? please help!!!
and what would you say about this deal on ebay........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tein-...spagenameZWD1V
07-14-2006, 07:58 PM
#2
You will not need to change your wheels/tires. You should consider aftermarket struts and perhaps camber plates since S-techs are a rather low drop, however.
There are dozens of threads on this. Look around for more answers.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=449807
There are dozens of threads on this. Look around for more answers.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=449807
07-14-2006, 10:42 PM
#3
Originally Posted by OC guy
Hi.....
I am planning to buy a set of Tein springs to lower 2001 maxima...but I am not sure if i only need to buy these springs to lower the car or i also need to replace my tires to low profile? currently my car has stock size of tires 225/50/17 so do i need to purchase diffrent size of tires in order to avoid rubbing or anything? please help!!!
and what would you say about this deal on ebay........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tein-...spagenameZWD1V
I am planning to buy a set of Tein springs to lower 2001 maxima...but I am not sure if i only need to buy these springs to lower the car or i also need to replace my tires to low profile? currently my car has stock size of tires 225/50/17 so do i need to purchase diffrent size of tires in order to avoid rubbing or anything? please help!!!
and what would you say about this deal on ebay........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tein-...spagenameZWD1V
Same here. Never bottomed out on Stech's or Htech's. Now I am running eibach pro kit
07-15-2006, 02:13 PM
#14
Originally Posted by irish44j
you guys must drive like grammas.....
...
07-15-2006, 02:49 PM
#16
Originally Posted by lacuesta
I don't drive like your grammy. Why the negative vibe from you? I'm not here to have virtual fights. Bro grow up. I had stech's for over 4 years now and haven't bottomed out ever. Maybe I'm a more experienced driver. Drop it already.....
Calm down newbie.....it's called sarcasm
This is a discussion forum. This is a thread discussing springs. That's the whole point of being here. If we all "dropped it" this would be a pretty slow forum.I'll let you in on a secret. When you see this:
or 
it indicates that someone is being sarcastic or faceteous.I was being sarcastic, but since you want to talk ****, apparently:
1. the person who started this thread (NOT you) is asking for inputs, so I'm free to give my inputs, as you are. From my PERSONAL experience the H-techs bottom out excessively, even with cut bumpstops....even my WIFE noticed). The S-techs, as you mentioned, are quite harsh and DO bottom out if bumpstops are not cut. The Eibachs (currently on the car) and Maxspeeds (on the car a while ago) do not.
2. I'm not sure what driving experience has to do with springs bottoming out anyhow. That has a bit more to do with spring rates, strut rebound rates, bumpstop length, and the weight of the car.
3. As to your experience, I have no idea how "experienced" your are....
but since you brought it up...My experience:
Probably about 50 autocrosses
3 ralleyecrosses
15 or so open-track days
15 years driving
3 years driving in Italy at excessive speeds
10 years driving the terrible DC area roads.
Only one accident in 15 years that was my fault...it resulted in a bent license plate frame.
4. I post my opinions when they are asked for, and if you ask around you might find that I have *some* experience with the subject in question. Don't come on here acting like you're Mr. Badass and nobody can contradict your OPINION of springs. When you get 4-5 PM's a day asking your advice on what springs to get, come back and talk to me.
I have my opinions, which I am free to express.
You have your opinions, which I am free to dismiss.
07-15-2006, 03:08 PM
#21
I ain't got time for your all fools. I'm a grown *** 30 year old man. FYI... I have another screen name up on here since 02. I recently changed my name and it's pretty sad to think you all look at newbie's as fools. Like I said " grow up". No need for OT cause we are all here for one think " More knowledge on the maxima's".
07-15-2006, 03:16 PM
#22
Originally Posted by lacuesta
I ain't got time for your all fools. I'm a grown *** 30 year old man. FYI... I have another screen name up on here since 02. I recently changed my name and it's pretty sad to think you all look at newbie's as fools. Like I said " grow up". No need for OT cause we are all here for one think " More knowledge on the maxima's".
07-15-2006, 03:19 PM
#23
Originally Posted by lacuesta
I ain't got time for your all fools. I'm a grown *** 30 year old man. FYI... I have another screen name up on here since 02.
Originally Posted by lacuesta
I recently changed my name and it's pretty sad to think you all look at newbie's as fools.
Originally Posted by lacuesta
Like I said " grow up". No need for OT cause we are all here for one think " More knowledge on the maxima's".
I will agree with you, though, that there really is no need for OT. The remark, again, was sarcastic.
You seem to have a little bit of trouble understanding the sarcasm thing (note: I'm being sarcastic again).
07-15-2006, 03:22 PM
#24
Originally Posted by Lontar1
Don't worry about it.. search and you will ge your answers.....for struts.. go with Illuminas, adjustable really nice. As for spring I have maxspeeds and I like them a lot more like stock but a little harder.. the other springs.. well no experience there so I cannot help out. Read about them in housecor website and good luck
07-15-2006, 03:29 PM
#25
Originally Posted by irish44j
what's your other screen name? And why are you not using it, if it's so well-respected since "02"?
you have every right to comment on what you think of the springs. Your comments vis-a-vis my "experience" and the validity of my comments are what made you sound foolish.
I thought I was talking about Maximas
I will agree with you, though, that there really is no need for OT. The remark, again, was sarcastic.
You seem to have a little bit of trouble understanding the sarcasm thing (note: I'm being sarcastic again).
you have every right to comment on what you think of the springs. Your comments vis-a-vis my "experience" and the validity of my comments are what made you sound foolish.
I thought I was talking about Maximas
I will agree with you, though, that there really is no need for OT. The remark, again, was sarcastic.
You seem to have a little bit of trouble understanding the sarcasm thing (note: I'm being sarcastic again).
07-15-2006, 07:37 PM
#30
Originally Posted by lacuesta
Maybe I'm a more experienced driver. Drop it already.....
he has been doing auto-x and road course racing since you were high school
nice try though
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