H&R Springs Installed
08-20-2001, 06:30 PM
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I had my H&R installed on Friday. Wow they are awesome! I have a RSB and FSTB and these just seem to smooth it all over. Higher speed stability is excellent. Cornering is significantly better. The ride is a little more bumpy with them but not a big deal at all. I have a question for existing H&R owners. How long does it take for the springs to full settle? I was told by my mechanic that they do settle a little lower over time. Is this true?
08-20-2001, 06:45 PM
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1.4" front
1.3" rear
I just changed the springs. I figured why would I keep the stock struts? I might as well use them until they die since they are already paid for. Then switch up to aftermarket struts. The car handles very very well. I'm running 34psi on my stock tires as well. As I said the stability at high speeds is excellent and handling has significantly improved. I paid $225.00US for the springs install with alignment was $210US. There is no wheel gap in the back and still some in the front. It is the perfect drop since it isn't too aggressive and definetly not 4x4 anymore.
1.3" rear
I just changed the springs. I figured why would I keep the stock struts? I might as well use them until they die since they are already paid for. Then switch up to aftermarket struts. The car handles very very well. I'm running 34psi on my stock tires as well. As I said the stability at high speeds is excellent and handling has significantly improved. I paid $225.00US for the springs install with alignment was $210US. There is no wheel gap in the back and still some in the front. It is the perfect drop since it isn't too aggressive and definetly not 4x4 anymore.
08-20-2001, 07:19 PM
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Funny you mention that. My car seemed to feel better and looked a little bit lower at the end of the day today. I think they might be settled now. Nice springs eh?
Originally posted by DooBall
i think my H&R's settled around the 2nd day.
it does get lower once it settles, so be happy
i think my H&R's settled around the 2nd day.
it does get lower once it settles, so be happy
08-21-2001, 05:43 AM
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yup, i know i need the compressor. a couple of friends told me i can get one fom discount auto parts for a deposit and that i get the deposit back when i return it. sounds like a good deal for me.
oh, and i haven't tried it yet, but i've seen some people get the springs for $206 shipped. basically they went to www.autob1.com and found the springs for 219, i believe. then they went to carpats.com and they pricematched the 219 and did a 10% off too. so the final price was $197, plus the shipping. i hope this works, cause that seems like an awesome deal.
oh, and i haven't tried it yet, but i've seen some people get the springs for $206 shipped. basically they went to www.autob1.com and found the springs for 219, i believe. then they went to carpats.com and they pricematched the 219 and did a 10% off too. so the final price was $197, plus the shipping. i hope this works, cause that seems like an awesome deal.
08-21-2001, 09:18 AM
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Thanks they are pretty awesome with the rsb and fstb. Doesn't not feel like a Maxima anymore that is for sure. Do you have any details on the show? Website? If I go I will have a full VR station built into the car...that should get the Max some attention. Will you have your body kit installed by then?
Originally posted by ohboiya
Congratz Bud! Looking 4ward 2 c-ing u again @ another meet!
Want 2 come down 4 importfest? 5 of us r showing our cars on Sep-29-01 @ skydome!
Congratz Bud! Looking 4ward 2 c-ing u again @ another meet!
Want 2 come down 4 importfest? 5 of us r showing our cars on Sep-29-01 @ skydome!
08-21-2001, 10:03 AM
#15
Originally posted by PhatGuy
Thanks they are pretty awesome with the rsb and fstb. Doesn't not feel like a Maxima anymore that is for sure. Do you have any details on the show? Website? If I go I will have a full VR station built into the car...that should get the Max some attention. Will you have your body kit installed by then?
Thanks they are pretty awesome with the rsb and fstb. Doesn't not feel like a Maxima anymore that is for sure. Do you have any details on the show? Website? If I go I will have a full VR station built into the car...that should get the Max some attention. Will you have your body kit installed by then?
Yeah .. I should have everything by then ... the only thing is whether I should install the GC Coilovers or not since I'll be using stock struts ... I'm waiting for the KYB AGX's ... or even thinking about Cattmans gen 2 coilovers ...
08-21-2001, 12:20 PM
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H&R
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I had my H&R installed on Friday. Wow they are awesome! I have a RSB and FSTB and these just seem to smooth it all over. Higher speed stability is excellent. Cornering is significantly better. The ride is a little more bumpy with them but not a big deal at all. I have a question for existing H&R owners. How long does it take for the springs to full settle? I was told by my mechanic that they do settle a little lower over time. Is this true?
I had my H&R installed on Friday. Wow they are awesome! I have a RSB and FSTB and these just seem to smooth it all over. Higher speed stability is excellent. Cornering is significantly better. The ride is a little more bumpy with them but not a big deal at all. I have a question for existing H&R owners. How long does it take for the springs to full settle? I was told by my mechanic that they do settle a little lower over time. Is this true?
But more importantly welcome to the concrete scraper club because you'll actually scrape some speed bumps if you go to fast.
All and All I'm happy with the look. Next is the tokicos adjustable shocks.
08-21-2001, 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by victor
oh, and i haven't tried it yet, but i've seen some people get the springs for $206 shipped. basically they went to www.autob1.com and found the springs for 219, i believe. then they went to carpats.com and they pricematched the 219 and did a 10% off too. so the final price was $197, plus the shipping. i hope this works, cause that seems like an awesome deal.
oh, and i haven't tried it yet, but i've seen some people get the springs for $206 shipped. basically they went to www.autob1.com and found the springs for 219, i believe. then they went to carpats.com and they pricematched the 219 and did a 10% off too. so the final price was $197, plus the shipping. i hope this works, cause that seems like an awesome deal.
08-21-2001, 12:33 PM
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LSD
I'm really feeling the LSD now in corners 
wHoAoa
Seriously though I'm noticing the LSD kicking in with hard cornering. ie I feel the outside wheel power kick in on the apex of the corner (when I hit the gas) pulling me through the corner. It was obviously doing that before these springs but I can feel it now for sure....very cool indeed!
wHoAoa Seriously though I'm noticing the LSD kicking in with hard cornering. ie I feel the outside wheel power kick in on the apex of the corner (when I hit the gas) pulling me through the corner. It was obviously doing that before these springs but I can feel it now for sure....very cool indeed!
08-21-2001, 03:55 PM
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ToYLeT,
i checked out carparts also and could not find them, but i went and did a search on the org for that post and i found it. so check it out. maybe we need to call in for the h&r's.
https://maxima.org/forums/general-maxima-discussion/46470-help-urgent-engine-swap-question.html
i checked out carparts also and could not find them, but i went and did a search on the org for that post and i found it. so check it out. maybe we need to call in for the h&r's.
https://maxima.org/forums/general-maxima-discussion/46470-help-urgent-engine-swap-question.html
08-21-2001, 05:35 PM
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hold up...
hey check it out ppl....esp victor and ToyLet, im gettn my springs put in 2morrrow most likely, the Progress Springs...unless u know u want H&R's, then wait for me to post pics and evaluation on the ride quality then see what u wanna do, if u hadnt read b4, Progress $130 + s&h...
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08-21-2001, 07:59 PM
#24
yeah, i'll definately wait to see your pics, expecially for that price. i believe they go pretty low too. i'm not planning on going lowrider, and i kinda want the ride to go unchanged, although i know it will change. but that is why i'm planning on the hr's, cause they ride close to SE stock and they drop moderately, but i'll wait to see what you have to say about those.
08-22-2001, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
Congrats! Another H&R owner in the fold.
Guchi: Bottoming out happens but very rarely. Did you cut the bumpstops in your install?
Congrats! Another H&R owner in the fold. Guchi: Bottoming out happens but very rarely. Did you cut the bumpstops in your install?
08-22-2001, 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by PhatGuy
Funny you mention that. My car seemed to feel better and looked a little bit lower at the end of the day today. I think they might be settled now. Nice springs eh?
Funny you mention that. My car seemed to feel better and looked a little bit lower at the end of the day today. I think they might be settled now. Nice springs eh?
My 98 SE I put H&R and tokicos, took 2 months total before they fully settled. There not done yet, trust me.
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