LaCross

For $600 what would improve my handling and steering more?

a good set of struts/shocks and springs or various bars? (RSB, FSTB, ect)

Where can i purchase these products?

Maxterror

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coilovers.

george__

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subframe collars
rear anti sway bar
get mounts made by KNIGHT
front suspension parts
h-tech / struts - winter
coilovers --- summer/spring/early fall/

each time you swap suspension equals alignment

But does $600 include labor :\

another option - get a new car

Genes1s

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If your stock struts is still in good condition, I would go with Front Sway Bar ES bushings, Sub Frame Collar, Used RSB, good tires, and allignement.

I won't do ANY lowering springs and stuff like that if your bushings are all worn out unless you just want to look cool ( lowered look ) which is a valid argument.

LaCross

$600 does not include labor. I'll do that myself.

Where can i get these subframe collars and other parts? i have difficulties finding websites to buy these parts for maximas.

My goal is simply to handle better and have better steering response. My car being lower would simply be a bi-product of this goal if it were to happen

george__

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start with overhauling your entire front end

sway bar end links
bushings
outer tie rod etc

LaCross

Is there any shop that has all of these parts?

Genes1s

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Bushings are form Energy Suspension website or Amazon, or Ebay. Other suspension components are either OEM or MOOG. Sub frame collar, search here, there is a member who sells them or you can also DIY.

Maxima is 4 door economy familiy sedan so how much better you are trying to do is depending on your reference point.

george__

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^
It's a sports sedan :P

LaCross

No, no, no. The Sentra, Civic, Corolla and Accent are economy family sedans. The Maxima is a sporty-luxury sedan with one of the best v6 engines of all time.

I'd just like it to be more controlled and precise

george__

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^
Gen 5.5 was a luxury sedan?
one thing you will end up hating is the turn radius ><

LaCross

my heated steering wheel tells me its a luxury sedan


edit: Is there any drawback to doing the DIY subframe collars? seems like it would save about $80

george__

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I had a semi-local fellow do it and it looked pretty easy for him but you need to be very strong (he had to use a pipe and I think it was glued on there by loctite??)

If you are mechanically capable, go for it

LaCross

Is there a good place to get these washers?

LaCross

I can't seem to find any place to buy a lower tie bar... Anyone have an idea?

VQ3.02

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You could check these out -
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...axima&_sacat=0

haven't done any research yet myself to see if any of it is worth doing but there's also a thread below this one with someone making their own braces.

LaCross

Yea I saw that but he's not making them for others yet. Those ones on eBay seem a bit pricey too... $170 for a bar of metal...

VQ3.02

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Yea I was thinking the same. I need to make friends with a welder

LaCross

Can somebody confirm for me that the addco rear sway bar part number i need is "655" ?

george__

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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aco-655

Universal: No
Make: NISSAN
Model: MAXIMA
Beginning Year: 1999
Ending Year: 1999
Engine Type: V6
Liter: 3.0
CC: 2988
Engine Size: 3.0L/2988cc
Engine Family: Nissan V6

JWatZ

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Isn't there one for sale in the classifieds? Not sure if it's still available but I could of sworn I saw one.