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01-25-2005, 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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01-25-2005, 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?

01-25-2005, 07:59 PM

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Congrats on the new springs! I know you will like them, I sure do.

01-25-2005, 10:23 PM

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nice, can't wait for mines..........

01-25-2005, 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??

01-26-2005, 05:10 AM

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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??

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.

01-26-2005, 05:11 AM

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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??

those look like oem struts to me, so he only droped it. eibachs run bout 230...

01-26-2005, 05:24 AM

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so fill us in on the spring compressor...

01-26-2005, 05:55 AM

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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!

01-26-2005, 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?

01-26-2005, 07:01 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?

1st para.

01-26-2005, 08:50 AM

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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?

01-26-2005, 08:58 AM

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So you did'nt need a compresser?

Yes we used a spring compressor and I recommend that you use it.

01-26-2005, 09:23 AM

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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.

01-26-2005, 11:01 AM

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How's the ride with stock shocks?

01-26-2005, 11:23 AM

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How's the ride with stock shocks?

For me I like it alot better. Firmer/Lower=handles better.

01-26-2005, 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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01-26-2005, 12:41 PM

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More pics of the Max with the Eibachs:

01-26-2005, 12:59 PM

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sweet ride

01-26-2005, 01:12 PM

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Do Not Sell Those Wheels, Car Looks Perfect.

01-26-2005, 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!

01-26-2005, 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.

01-26-2005, 04:50 PM

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Heres a "before and after" shot:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

01-26-2005, 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?

01-26-2005, 07:41 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?

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!!!!

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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.

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!!!!!

01-26-2005, 08:52 PM

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DVS, Nice ride!!! Looks great lower. Now tint those tails!!!

01-27-2005, 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.