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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Eibachs finally...(***MORE PICS***)

Well I finally got the Eibach pro kit installed. In all, it took about 3 hours for me and a friend to do it. Wasnt too difficult for the first time Ive ever installed springs! I have to say Im loving it now. No more 2 inch gap in the front. For all those with questions about the height in the back... Id say it dropped it about about .8 in the back just like Eibach said. Just perfect. I compared the rear stock spring and Eibach rear spring and they both looked almost exactly alike. And the 2 inch drop in the front is just perfect. Its just a tad more higher in the front than the rear though. The ride is nice. Better than I expected. Not bumpy, stiff, or bouncy. Its very firm but in a good way. Ive got no regrets on the springs so far. Heres a little preview, Ill take more pictures tomorrow during the day to give you guys an idea of how everything came out....

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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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See now you've found a new love for your car and you don't need to sell your rims!!!
The ride is nicer than you'd expect though eh?
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Congrats on the new springs! I know you will like them, I sure do.
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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nice, can't wait for mines..........
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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You Just Put The Springs On And Thats It?did You Change Anything Esle?how Much Did It Come Out To Be To Drop Your Maxima??
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by maxxoutt
You Just Put The Springs On And Thats It?did You Change Anything Esle?how Much Did It Come Out To Be To Drop Your Maxima??
Yes I put the springs on and that was it. No I did not change anything else. It came out to be about $12 to rent out the frame lift at the hobby shop. Nothing else...if thats what you were asking. Not too sure of what you were asking but I hope that answers your questions.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by maxxoutt
You Just Put The Springs On And Thats It?did You Change Anything Esle?how Much Did It Come Out To Be To Drop Your Maxima??
those look like oem struts to me, so he only droped it. eibachs run bout 230...
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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so fill us in on the spring compressor...
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NAGADOIT
so fill us in on the spring compressor...
The spring compressor was not a problem. The piece on top of the strut was a little hard to remove but we got it popped off and it smacked me right in the nose but that was it! lol!
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 06:50 AM
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How's the ride? Is it bouncy? Do you feel every bump or if you have potholes...do you feel the impact more?
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by blakstarz
How's the ride? Is it bouncy? Do you feel every bump or if you have potholes...do you feel the impact more?
1st para.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DvSMAXXX04
The spring compressor was not a problem. The piece on top of the strut was a little hard to remove but we got it popped off and it smacked me right in the nose but that was it! lol!
So you did'nt need a compresser?
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SSurfer
So you did'nt need a compresser?
Yes we used a spring compressor and I recommend that you use it.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DvSMAXXX04
Yes we used a spring compressor and I recommend that you use it.
Yeah I used one for the removal, but did'nt need one for the instalation of the Eibach springs.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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How's the ride with stock shocks?
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by akaxmrxhammer
How's the ride with stock shocks?
For me I like it alot better. Firmer/Lower=handles better.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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I live in MI and I love the look but I am concerned about the pot holes and the overall ride. I would like to know about the ride
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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More pics of the Max with the Eibachs:




Old Jan 26, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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sweet ride
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Do Not Sell Those Wheels, Car Looks Perfect.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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If you were to use the stock springs in the rear do you think that it would give you a more even look? The ride might be a little off though...dunno, just wondering.

BTW...You car looks nice!
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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good looks.i thought i had to order new struts to.i'm gonna order the springs tonite.i need to get the that 2 in gap out of the front.its looks soo bad.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Heres a "before and after" shot:

BEFORE:






AFTER:

Old Jan 26, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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looks like you didn't get struts..you think your stock struts will be able to handle the new springs?
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by roll4life
looks like you didn't get struts..you think your stock struts will be able to handle the new springs?

I've been runing stock struts for 14 months and have been fine, I am one of the lucky ones though...some people in here have blown them in as little as 3 days!!!!

Originally Posted by rabenoja
If you were to use the stock springs in the rear do you think that it would give you a more even look? The ride might be a little off though...dunno, just wondering.
I did just that upon install it looked OK but I like the rear "tuck" that you get with the Eibach's in afterall it is only .08 inches...


DVS your car looks tight!!!!!
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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DVS, Nice ride!!! Looks great lower. Now tint those tails!!!
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Thanks everybody for the compliments! No I didnt replace the shocks/struts yet but I will as soon as I can get budget that in with my expenses! $$$$ We all know how that goes. Well so far so good with the ride. Hopefully everything holds up well.
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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sweet.....
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BLAXIMA2K4
New screen name for me!
dude, i was gonna say that this car looks like DvSMAXXX04's max...lol

looks really good
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