ALright, i just got rid of my 20's and copped some 18 inch Alloy techs... The wheel gap is huge and makes the 18s look like 15s lol. I want a good drop that will help eliminate the gap, make the ride somewhat better, and is good for having a car full of people to travel long distances. Now before you all get ahead of yourselves, i've read housecors spring setups and have read ALL pages of the suspension thread. No one ever mentioned which springs (out of the poll choices) would be great for long distance travel with people in the car. I guess im moreso worried about going over the bumps and the car bottoming out over little bumps and whatnot. OH and i have Tokico Blues with stock springs right now. They were just put on 2 weeks ago. Father said i should change the springs while i was under there, but i didnt have the cash then.

I've been frequently researching the maxspeeds, H&Rs, and the Tein S Techs.

Im open to all opinions on this. I just really need to know whats good for a full load of people taking long distance trips, and getting rid of the damn wheel gap!!!

I appreciate it peeps

 

People might not have mentioned which springs were 'good for travel'. But employing a little legwork (i.e taking what you read and applying it to your situation) you would know that S-Techs have horrendous travel, and bottom out on even the smallest bumps. So, check that one off.

From what I've read on here, my vote would be for H&R's.

 

No probs with my s-tech's they only bottom out if I hit an un-avoidable pothole or something. I would love to see how these people drive or the road condition where they live as I've never experienced the amount of negative feedback at all.

 

Did you have different springs before or have the S-techs been your only set?

I had Progress before I switched to S-techs. Progress were much better for me.

 

aight cool. SO far so good. With the S-techs, i kinda figured that was the case, but wanted reassurance. SO yea, i def. will scratch those off the list. H&Rs do make sense...Whats the deal with those progress tho? are they a good combo with the Blues?

 

For what you want... I would have gone with Boss Chen coilovers.

Not to turn this into another coilover thread, but they are supposed to ride VERY well and you can have almost any drop you want.

I don't have them, but everyone that does loves how they ride.

If you have to stay with springs... H&R are supposed to ride well, but they have a "saggy a$$" in the rear (they don't drop the front enough). Eibachs can be a bit rough I guess (depends on the person) but I think they give a better drop...

If you were on 20's before... I cannot see the Eibachs being any worse than that.

 

I just put Vogtland Springs on the other day.......






Still has the stock ride quality (but w/the added handling).....1.4 inch even drop.....

 

That might pose a problem for the OP since he always has other humanoids with him while traveling.

 

i got s-techs on tokico hp's and i travel all the time with people in the car. i've driven to NYC many times and to the beach with 4 people in the car. you know the 91 roads are ****, but i was impressed how my ride felt.

 

No but I drove a 90 Prelude in my school days with the Coils and blues and those were very good. Not as rough as the Tein's as well as other cars and the Tein's are rougher but I like how firm they are and the drop. I hardly drive my car also during the week so I guess its a better setup for me.

 

I second the boss chens. You'll never bottom out, and the car will ride smooth...H&R would be my second choice but yes they do tend to have the saggy azz "look" to them.

 

would you recommend your h-techs for this scenario?...im thinkin bout getting them as i travel alot as well....

bout 40k miles a yr...

 

H&r................

 

I've hauled 200 lbs. worth of stuff + 2 passengers across the country and I had a problem because right now my rear beam is off center toward the right and I have 20mm wheel spacers, so the very edge of the tire would rub up against the fender on really big bumps at highway speeds. If I could do it over again, I would have gotten the H&Rs or even waited a little longer until I could afford Boss Chens. I'm eventually going to replace my h-techs with boss chens...

 

gotcha......i was thinking h&r's myself but didnt like the saggin *** look. i think i may do boss chens or voltangs if i can find them (they give a pretty nice and flat drop all the way around)...thanks for the input tho..

 

H&Rs are the most comfortable springs. from the looks of other maximas, the rear isnt that much lower than the front. but if your looking for comfort, get the H&Rs. youll have a nice drop with a smooth ride.

 

If you don't want a saggy a$$, get Maxspeeds.

 

i travel back and forth 200 miles multiple times throughout the year for school and i like the h&r's. the ride is fine on long distances with them.

 

Some good reading material in these threads....


http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...ostcount=13%5D

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....39#post4684939

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=401721




...checkem out...

 

i have had progress on my car for 40k. have not had any problem the only thing is i need new struts. stockers just wont take 40k hahaha

 

Progress gives a pretty nice drop. it damn near even also. your front wont be LOWER than your rear and your Rear wont Sag so that you be like WTF. Progress all the way if you want to Eliminate the wheel gap using springs. Check out the coilovers tho, dont rule them out, some are really good.

 

Me too, I have S.techs with GR2's though and it rides just like a Cadillac.........................................w ith no tires!

 

I had tein s-tech w/ tokico blues and ride was harsh on bumps and potholes. I switched to eibach pro kit w/ koni sports and running much better. The drop isn't as low as others however I don't bounce and strain my neck anymore.

 

i just got illuninas and progress, Goin in tomorrow, I'll let you all know how they are... Hope its a rice ride and drop...

 

S tech are way to low IMO....it also causes bump steer from being too low.

 

h-techs in front / stock in rear. Stock ride.

 

Just to confirm H&Rs are lower in the rear, how much, is it noticable? I plan to purchase some for my 2000Maxima GLE but concerned about a saggy A**. I just put 05 maxima wheels on my car and want the gap to be smaller with a descent ride quality. I think all the other coils have to much drop for my new wheels. Do you think their will be enough space for them 245 45 18s with the H&Rs? Where did you get yours and do you have a picture of your car with them on?

 

go with maxspeeds or Progress.. i have the s-techs and im starting to hate how rough my car drives, each bump i feel it... especially when i have 19's and 35 profiles on the tires.. But i will tell you one thing though i love the way my cars sits and looks....

 

wow i didnt know this thread was still alive and well lol...But nah i decided to go with H-techs all the way around sittin on some tokico blues. The ride is amazing, no bottoming out, and the drop is very very low! Check the sig (im finally gonna update it now)

 

I currently have h-techs will illuminas and the ride with people in the car and the 5 way dampening adjust at 1(lowest) it feels like stock. This set-up will only cost under $700 also.

 

got the progress and illuninas installed. Love the drop and the ride...

 

i have GR2's w/eibach springs ride is a little harsh, but handles well, and ive taken long trips w/3 others in the car and it was fine