Hey all, just finished installing my new 350 18"rims on my 00 Max... The fit perfectly but had one question there is still a 2.5-3 in. wheel gap in the front. The back is perfect with a 1" gap.

I was wondering if there were any setups where you could just lower the front?

Thanks,
Donovan

 

just intall springs/struts on the front. H&R should work

 

From a handling standpoint, I wouldn't recommend mixing springs (even though mine are mixed now) by just lowering the front. I guess if its only for looks it'll be okay. Several people have done it around here so I'll let them chime in. Its also hard to buy just front springs since they usually come in a set of 4.

My recommendation for you would be to get springs like Tein H-techs that drop the front more relative to the back; the drop is 1.6F 1.0R. Or get coilovers where you can adjust the height all round to something that you like. Handling with coilovers will be awesome too, if you set em up right.

For more info on springs:

http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/sp..._decision.html

 

Yah this would be more for looks as the wheel gap is noticeable between F/R...

On a side note though... I must say the Z wheels look mighty nice on the Max...
-Donovan

 

I'm very pleased w/ my front only H&R setup. Rides like stock, handles better than stock, and eliminates the ugly front wheel gap. I've been running H&Rs front only on stock struts for 2 years. No issues.

 

i would have to agree...i have the 17s on mine

 

house,

I've browsed through your web but just want to clarify what you've done... What springs do you have installed? and is that it as far as mods? I only ask because your how-to's have F/R springs and struts installation...

Thanks,
D

 

He had Progress springs all around then, but had a later thread where he went to H&R fronts. Go to the Advanced Search and search for all threads started by Housecor and you should find his H&R thread.

 

Uh, yeah. What he said. Thanks Puppetmaster.

 

housecor can you tell me how many inch you have between the ground and your fender front and back like that


_____________28 1/16"________________________________27 1/4"

 

TheSpaZinNOVA i have the same mag than you and i want to drop the front only ....thats why i ask the question

my car

 

how come not to front and backs?

 

+1..after reading housecors review, i did the same thing. i think the car actually rides smoother than stock and handles better also. front is down to about 1 - 1 1/2 inch between tire and fender. right now its on stock struts. been using this setup for almost 2 months now and i plan on keeping it that way.

 

Techincally installing front springs only will just add more understeer. If you have a RSB then it could be canceled out. Its not an issue unless you autocross or road race.

If you cant find a set of 4 springs you like at least run the same 4 struts, pref. adjustables.

 

I was rolling with the front onlt drop for a few months with Maxspeeds. Ride was very stock like. Got rid of the unsightly gap. Then I Got Htechs/illuminas all around but the front Htechs were too soft IMO. I bottomed out ALOT so I threw the maxspeed fronts on Htech back. Ride is back to stock like feel with a 3/3 setting. But If you still want to keep the front only thing going, I agree you should go with H&R. It'll give you a good looking drop (rid u of the gap) and still ride nice.

 

Try to score up a set of Maxspeeds. VERY slight drop in the back, and a decent drop up front to even it out. They can be found CHEAP, and ride is similar to stock since they are linear (like stock)

 

i have stillen adjustable rear sway bar

 

I've been trying to decide on which springs to get and have seen the Maxspeeds set (F&R) for $99 + shipping. I'm thinking of going with them & the OEM struts for a while...only 34K on original struts.

Irish44 - you say a slight drop in the back and decent drop in the front...all the specs say drop is 1.4 F/1.3 R for the Maxspeeds. I see the final numbers on Housecor's site. With the front stock height about 1" higher than the rear (on Housecor's site), how does the front end up lower than the rear? Are the specs wrong?

I'm not doubting you...just wondering what I'm missing

 

I've got eibach's on the front only, little bit bumpy at times. Go with something a bit softer.