Maxspeed Spring Drop Question
06-06-2002, 12:22 PM
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Maxspeed Spring Drop Question
I was looking at how much the maxspeed springs drop the car and was worrying about bottoming out... Will this be a problem? I live in an area with alot of dips.
06-06-2002, 12:33 PM
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Re: Maxspeed Spring Drop Question
Originally posted by melteye
I was looking at how much the maxspeed springs drop the car and was worrying about bottoming out... Will this be a problem? I live in an area with alot of dips.
I was looking at how much the maxspeed springs drop the car and was worrying about bottoming out... Will this be a problem? I live in an area with alot of dips.
06-06-2002, 12:56 PM
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Originally posted by melteye
Why not reply with "Use search you god damn *****!"
More effective. j/k Me will look now.
Why not reply with "Use search you god damn *****!"
More effective. j/k Me will look now.
It depends if you mean bottoming out by your car hitting the ground or bottoming out meaning your stock strut hitting the bumpstop?
1. Your car will not hit the ground if you just drop using maxspeed.
2. If your stock struts are bottoming out due to the reduced travel because of the shorter springs then trim the damn bumpstops! Hey noflash I think you should ask to be included into the elite club "for the 10th time".
06-06-2002, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by CIRCO
It depends if you mean bottoming out by your car hitting the ground or bottoming out meaning your stock strut hitting the bumpstop?
1. Your car will not hit the ground if you just drop using maxspeed.
2. If your stock struts are bottoming out due to the reduced travel because of the shorter springs then trim the damn bumpstops! Hey noflash I think you should ask to be included into the elite club "for the 10th time".
It depends if you mean bottoming out by your car hitting the ground or bottoming out meaning your stock strut hitting the bumpstop?
1. Your car will not hit the ground if you just drop using maxspeed.
2. If your stock struts are bottoming out due to the reduced travel because of the shorter springs then trim the damn bumpstops! Hey noflash I think you should ask to be included into the elite club "for the 10th time".
Whatsa bumpstop again?
06-06-2002, 01:42 PM
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I am purchasing aftermarket struts (kyb agx) so will I still need to adjust bumpstops.
And my worry was that when going over speedbumps or going over a dip too fast that my bumper would hit the ground.
So... I searched and read a bunch of posts about H&Rs Vrs Maxspeeds but still haven't reached a conclusion.
I want an ok drop... What I care about more is ride quality, not having the bumper hit the ground, and body roll...
H&R or Maxspeed.
And my worry was that when going over speedbumps or going over a dip too fast that my bumper would hit the ground.
So... I searched and read a bunch of posts about H&Rs Vrs Maxspeeds but still haven't reached a conclusion.
I want an ok drop... What I care about more is ride quality, not having the bumper hit the ground, and body roll...
H&R or Maxspeed.
06-06-2002, 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by melteye
I am purchasing aftermarket struts (kyb agx) so will I still need to adjust bumpstops.
And my worry was that when going over speedbumps or going over a dip too fast that my bumper would hit the ground.
So... I searched and read a bunch of posts about H&Rs Vrs Maxspeeds but still haven't reached a conclusion.
I want an ok drop... What I care about more is ride quality, not having the bumper hit the ground, and body roll...
H&R or Maxspeed.
I am purchasing aftermarket struts (kyb agx) so will I still need to adjust bumpstops.
And my worry was that when going over speedbumps or going over a dip too fast that my bumper would hit the ground.
So... I searched and read a bunch of posts about H&Rs Vrs Maxspeeds but still haven't reached a conclusion.
I want an ok drop... What I care about more is ride quality, not having the bumper hit the ground, and body roll...
H&R or Maxspeed.
I think if you don't have a body kit on your car and you don't have GC maxed out......you will never ever hit your bumper under normal driving.
As for the bumpstops its a personal preference but I say trim them! Why use only a fraction of your strut when you are paying full price? If you care about ride quality there is nothing more smooth than your stock set up. Anything else will be bumpier!
06-06-2002, 03:49 PM
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Originally posted by melteye
What I meant is which is smoother.. H&R or Maxspeed. The maxspeed seems like a big drop to me, and I heard people are dissapointed with the body roll.
What I meant is which is smoother.. H&R or Maxspeed. The maxspeed seems like a big drop to me, and I heard people are dissapointed with the body roll.
06-06-2002, 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by melteye
What I meant is which is smoother.. H&R or Maxspeed. The maxspeed seems like a big drop to me, and I heard people are dissapointed with the body roll.
What I meant is which is smoother.. H&R or Maxspeed. The maxspeed seems like a big drop to me, and I heard people are dissapointed with the body roll.
Some say H&R has a smoother ride than any other drop springs, but I would not be able to comment. My Eibachs are smooth to a certain degree. Body roll is only partially eliminated by a reduction in ride height. The RSB will almost eliminate body roll in your max.
06-07-2002, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by CIRCO
Some say H&R has a smoother ride than any other drop springs, but I would not be able to comment. My Eibachs are smooth to a certain degree. Body roll is only partially eliminated by a reduction in ride height. The RSB will almost eliminate body roll in your max.
Some say H&R has a smoother ride than any other drop springs, but I would not be able to comment. My Eibachs are smooth to a certain degree. Body roll is only partially eliminated by a reduction in ride height. The RSB will almost eliminate body roll in your max.
Ugh, I wish I could get my freakin Toks installed. My install guy is racing this weekend. I gotta stay with him, b/c he's giving me a good price and has the low-down on the rear bumpstop trim.
But once again time has slowed...
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