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

 

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

 

I had tein stechs are they were very harsh riding conditions with the stock shocks. You will definitely need aftermarket adjustable shocks i.e. tokico illuminas; Koni etc...! Try shox.com- They will match anyone's price. As far as the tires; Try 235-45-17. I like them IMO......and watch out for them fake tein's on Ebay..........

 

i have h-techs right now on stock struts

 

two different springs

 

both of which suck

 

Edited for my sanity.

 

if you like bottoming out on the street, I guess they're ok

 

5/4 and I've never had a problem with my H-techs.

 

Same here. Never bottomed out on Stech's or Htech's. Now I am running eibach pro kit

 

you guys must drive like grammas.....

 

Coilovers FTW. KSports.

 

I've seen your track vids...So do you

 

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.....

 

S-techs are low, but the spring rate is ...

 

Grow up?

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.

 

touche'


Kev, is this your "technical measurement" of your drop?

 

irish to the rescue!!

you tell dem newbies how we do on these forums!

 

I really hope that guy never goes into OT.....

 

Why not.. could be fun.

 

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".

 

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

 

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).

 

Luis....it's not his thread, it's "OC Guy" asking the question

 

Don't worry bro. It's all good. That's why we are in an open forum to express the thoughts and understanding of how maxima's work and what different opinions we all have. I use this new name because I had lost all my information on my old computer and don't want to use that screen name anymore. Late....Lacuesta

 

fixed any coilover > springs&shocks nuff said thread closed!

 

There are some CO's out there though..

Quality CO's > any spring/strut setup.

 

Ooppppsss... !!! my bad... I have my head in my a$$...

 

whats COs for you?

 

you a more experienced driver then irish?
he has been doing auto-x and road course racing since you were high school

nice try though

 

Stock 4th gens > you