Hey all, I am new to the forum, also this is my second Max. I love my 04 SL, problem is there is to much gap between the fender and tires. I have been reading about the defective struts on the new Max, I wouldn't dare install lowering springs when the factory struts are known to fail. Is there an aftermarket manufacturer that I can purchase a complete lowering suspension? I have set of 18" that I want to install but I have to lower the ride to properly set it off.

Thanks,
Mike

 

www.activetuning.com Best people I have ever dealt with. I have Koni's up front and KYB in the rear with eibach's.

 

I installed a set of Eibachs on my car over 10 months ago. Since then, I have logged over 8,000 miles on them and have not had any problems with the stock struts.

 

If you are going to change out your springs it is recommended to change out your struts also. The stock struts will eventually blow out with performance springs installed. Do it all at once and save some money in the long run. I have a 5.5 gen and am running Maxspeed springs with Tokico HP Blues.

 

www.southwestautoworks.com (602)795-1800 is a great place to shop with really competitive prices. Ask for Steve and tell him George Blair referred you.

 

Keep in mind if you do get our ActiveTuning adjustable struts and shocks, the car will perform a TON better as well...Plus they are ADJUSTABLE

 

D@activetuning:
I checked activetuning's site but they don't have the front shocks in the maxima section yet. Is it the koni's on the altima section?

 

The rear shocks are available now, but the we're still finalizing everything for the front struts.

 

what is adjustable.., the struts??? and what does that mean, like u can lower it and rise it on ur own.

 

D@activetuning...

I thought I read somewhere the fronts were done....

And that some ppl have them in already.... If you read the previous threads.


Please Clear all this up cause I was 100% under the impression the fronts were done.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=350407

Our forum member '04 maxse' has the Koni fronts. So are you saying the KYB fronts are in process of being finalized? Whats better, the Konis you've got or the KYBs your in process of finalizing?

 

Could I just change the springs and struts for the front? The rear seems to be sitting low enough for me and I don't see a need to change the rear suspension. BUT, I don't want the car to handle like *** if I don't change the rears....so, what would you suggest.

 

The rears are custom kyb adjustable shocks. The fronts are custom koni adjustable struts. There is one guy with them, he is our test victim

By adjustable, it means you can change the dampening, not the height. So you can adjust the stifness.

Based on our experience with the Altima (which is the same chassis), the rears will make the biggest difference....so if you're going to do one, do the rears. The KYB rears are available now here:

http://activetuning.com/products/atpid11

 

I have been running Eibach's for almost a year and 18000 miles with no problems. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, knock on wood. Looks like ActiveTuning just might be my one stop x-mas shopping stop!!!

 

I ran my eibachs for 22,000 with the oem shocks and they have been ok but nothing great, I just installed the rear kybs and they made a big difference in handling. Im loving it!

 

I want the FRONTS & REARS dammit! J/K But it would be nice to get something out for both. I have been so frustrated waiting for these damn things so I can lower my pimp girl...

 

I have the fronts and the rears. I had the eibach's on woth the stock struts before and god bless you guys who are not having any issues. I blew my stock struts in about 10 min
These new shocks are amazing. I can't even begin to tell you the difference in ride and handling. Thumbs up for active tuning.

 

Dave,

are my shocks almost done??

 

Rememeber, when you ordered I told you that the struts were not ready just yet. We're VERY close to finalizing, and by paying prior you've held your spot in line (so you'll be the first public maxima guy to get these ) Besides our tester of course! Be patient, it'll be worth it!

We're working as fast as possible, but we're not trying to comprimise quality at the same time.

 

take your time by all means. i just can't wait til i drop my max, dats all. please keep me updated.

peter