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Old 11-08-2000, 10:54 PM
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i want to lower my 2000 i30L, wut spring is good? will the spring change the handling? i want firm ride, bouncy ride is no no. do i need to change the shock too?
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Old 11-09-2000, 07:29 AM
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Eibach and H&R springs are out for the Max, but don't know if it'll fit on your car. It should, but I'm not sure. Check the listings on Tirerack.com to see.

It'll definitely change the handling. You'll be able to take corners harder. If you don't want as much bounce, H&R's are for you. Eibachs are better performance springs, but you'll bruise your kidneys.
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Old 11-09-2000, 07:41 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Eibachs are better performance springs, but you'll bruise your kidneys.
Yes, I bruised mine when I rode with kev !!! ouch !!!
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Old 11-09-2000, 08:06 AM
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Question

I have driven 4 nissan's over the past 5 years.....and all of them have this strange quirk in the steering linkage.....tell me if you agree....and if there is anything to fix it.

When you are going around a long sweeping curve and there is a rise....or hump in the road the steering wheel is affected more so than other cars. When the springs are compressed after going over the hump...the steering wheel kind of moves with the suspension. Do all cars do this or....are nissans more noticable? Does shocks help this?
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Old 11-09-2000, 08:20 AM
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Do you need the alignment kit for the eibach springs or do they fit fine with no alignment problems?
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Old 11-09-2000, 08:39 AM
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MOBOY: Haven't had that problem. Maybe someone more knowledgable can help you out on that.

Mabfnar: You should get an alignment after installing the springs. I didn't... my bad.
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