I’ve purchased a 2002 Maxima SE back in January and it has been a great car thus far. The only problems I’ve had was a catastrophic radiator failure and a slow leak from the power steering pressure line. Everything is bone stock except the stereo (replaced the skipping BOSE changer with a Pioneer Nav). Now that I have both of those issues fixed I’m looking to improve the stance.

I tend to rack up a lot of miles in a year and the suspension is feeling a little squishy anyway so I thought I would look into an upgrade and was wondering what suggestions you may have. I’d like to fill the wheel wells a little more and get a more aggressive look without affecting ride quality too much. I’m happy with the factory rims (17” 6-spoke) and wasn’t really thinking of replacing them but if it would make a difference I might look into it.

Also, three of my rims have a bit of curb rash and I was wondering if you could recommend a repair shop (preferably central Ohio area).

I’ve been through the suspension forum but I know very little about suspension and a lot of it goes over my head. I appreciate any thoughts any of you might have.

 

Search is your best friend on here. Try searching for "definitive I have a suspension question" and "ride height" or "what will my car look like with" There's a thread with pics of what our cars look like with different spring/shock combos I just don't remember how I found it. Welcome to the org!

 

I did ask in the definitive I have a suspension question thread and so far no response. The only thread I found showing what other equipment people had was a 3rd Gen thread I think. I will continue to search.

 

Coilovers.

 

Here it is man. It was tough to find. Just had to get wording right in search. This is by far the most suspension combinations in any one page. Check it out!

http://shiftice.com/spring_strut_decision.html

 

Wow! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

 

This is an affordable solution for curb rash too. Awesome how to on refinishing yourself.

https://maxima.org/showthread.php?t=651537

 

Stock ride quality with stance. H and R springs with some nice struts and illuminas would be nice but not crazy expensive

 

I was looking at H&R springs. Seems like the way to go. Would probably stick with OEM replacement struts.

If I decide to go with this setup, would 15mm spacers front and back be too much?