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Old 06-03-2002 | 12:18 PM
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Anyone measure their Maxspeed Drop?

I like a fool, did not.

FAQ says, "MaxSpeed 1.7, 1.4" F&R respectively.

I estimate 1.5, 1.0. after three weeks to settle.

Anyone measure? Anyone planning to measure in the future measure from the ground up the center of the wheel to the center of the wheel arc.

Don't try to measure from the arc to the top of the tire (the wheel gap) - to goofy to get accurate measurement.

Any numbers? I know you guys are buying them from performance-cafe by the truckload so let's hear it.
Old 06-03-2002 | 12:30 PM
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I saw about a 1.25" drop in the front .75" in the rear about a week after the install (I did measure before and after too). I have not measured since then (been about 2 months). If it settled anymore...I am guessing it is a very small amount.

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Old 06-03-2002 | 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by TellschMax02
I saw about a 1.25" drop in the front .75" in the rear about a week after the install (I did measure before and after too). I have not measured since then (been about 2 months). If it settled anymore...I am guessing it is a very small amount.

Brian
Way to measure. If you get time (and have orig measurement) see if it has settled any.

Thanks
Old 06-03-2002 | 01:25 PM
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will let you know sometime next week

Originally posted by noflash


Way to measure. If you get time (and have orig measurement) see if it has settled any.

Thanks
Old 06-03-2002 | 02:51 PM
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Im the one who originally put up the #s in the FAQ cause that is the drop I achieved, I even verified it when Jason came by with his 2k1 Max and I measured his against mine since he still is stock.

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Old 06-03-2002 | 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
Im the one who originally put up the #s in the FAQ cause that is the drop I achieved, I even verified it when Jason came by with his 2k1 Max and I measured his against mine since he still is stock.

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Your pics helped me make my decision in springs. Are you on stock struts?
Old 06-03-2002 | 03:10 PM
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you beat me to it are you on stocky's or aftermarkets

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Your pics helped me make my decision in springs. Are you on stock struts?
Old 06-03-2002 | 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by noflash


Your pics helped me make my decision in springs. Are you on stock struts?
I am still on stock struts. I am waiting on them to fall apart before I buy the KYB AGXs

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Old 06-03-2002 | 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by noflash


Way to measure. If you get time (and have orig measurement) see if it has settled any.

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Just measured again...everything is within 1/16th of an inch.

So after about 2 months, the final drop for me was 1.25" in the front and .75" in the rear.

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Old 06-03-2002 | 04:26 PM
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i forgot to measure the drop, but I'm really disappointed in the drop
it look not much different from stock
Old 06-03-2002 | 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by tapwr3000
i forgot to measure the drop, but I'm really disappointed in the drop
it look not much different from stock
Thats what I thought at first, give it a month or two... I like they way they look now.
Old 06-03-2002 | 04:52 PM
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Thats what I thought at first, give it a month or two... I like they way they look now
its been on there for 2-3 months now, maybe its b/c I also changed my wheels to 18" with low profile tires, which made the gap larger than stock??
anyways, I might to go coilover now, but I heard the ride suckkk really bad with CO
Old 06-03-2002 | 04:55 PM
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The lower profile tires make a difference for sure, youre knocking off about a 1/2 inch probably...Thats ok, I'll give you my 17's and you give me your 18's...problem solved... ! .... Coilovers???..Nah ,
Old 06-03-2002 | 05:24 PM
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The lower profile tires make a difference for sure, youre knocking off about a 1/2 inch probably...Thats ok, I'll give you my 17's and you give me your 18's...problem solved... ! .... Coilovers???..Nah ,
hahah, I've been seriously thinking about going back to 17" stock wheels, cuz I really don't like mine wheel gap right now (front).
but I want the 17" from GLE though
Old 06-03-2002 | 05:27 PM
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No likey GLE ...
Old 06-04-2002 | 03:02 AM
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It dropped mine 1-1/8 inches in front and 5/8 inches in the back. Perfect.

Pics on homepage.

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Old 06-04-2002 | 06:07 AM
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I really don't think I could like my drop any better. Its perfect in my opinion, and I really like the fact I only paid a total of $200 for parts and labor!!
Old 06-05-2002 | 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by tapwr3000

hahah, I've been seriously thinking about going back to 17" stock wheels, cuz I really don't like mine wheel gap right now (front).
but I want the 17" from GLE though
Just trim a coil from your springs.
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