Just ordered new mods...
03-09-2005, 03:06 PM
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Just ordered new mods...
I just got back from Autobacs in Stanton, CA, and purchased Injen CAI, Greddy SP2, and Eibach springs. Here is a quick rundown for the ones who might be interested in prices.
1. Injen CAI = $264.99 + tax
2. Greddy SP2 = $683.99 + tax
3. Eibach springs = $224.99 + tax
* Installation for all above parts came out to be $310
I'm getting the installation done this Saturday, and will post pictures upon completion.
I think the prices were quite reasonable after browsing through the internet, and the place was absolutely amazing!! They already have 50+ Autobacs in Japan, 2 in France, and 1st here in US. It's very similar to Pepboys, but with all aftermarket high-end products. If anyone lives around this area, you might want to check this place out... Their phone # is 714-903-9900, and website is www.autobacsusa.com.
1. Injen CAI = $264.99 + tax
2. Greddy SP2 = $683.99 + tax
3. Eibach springs = $224.99 + tax
* Installation for all above parts came out to be $310
I'm getting the installation done this Saturday, and will post pictures upon completion.
I think the prices were quite reasonable after browsing through the internet, and the place was absolutely amazing!! They already have 50+ Autobacs in Japan, 2 in France, and 1st here in US. It's very similar to Pepboys, but with all aftermarket high-end products. If anyone lives around this area, you might want to check this place out... Their phone # is 714-903-9900, and website is www.autobacsusa.com.
03-09-2005, 06:52 PM
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Autobacs is an amazing place, they installed my alarm. I go there often just to cruise around and mess with all the fun stuff they have. Good customer service and just about every cool thing you could want for your car...
Good luck with the install, you're going to be stoked!!!
Good luck with the install, you're going to be stoked!!!
03-09-2005, 07:05 PM
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Here's their website link if you want to check it out...
http://www.autobacsusa.com/
Sounds good let's do it...I think there's at least 5 or 6 of us in the area...
http://www.autobacsusa.com/
Sounds good let's do it...I think there's at least 5 or 6 of us in the area...
03-09-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Autobacs is an amazing place, they installed my alarm. I go there often just to cruise around and mess with all the fun stuff they have. Good customer service and just about every cool thing you could want for your car...
Good luck with the install, you're going to be stoked!!!
Good luck with the install, you're going to be stoked!!!
03-09-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Here's their website link if you want to check it out...
http://www.autobacsusa.com/
Sounds good let's do it...I think there's at least 5 or 6 of us in the area...
http://www.autobacsusa.com/
Sounds good let's do it...I think there's at least 5 or 6 of us in the area...
03-09-2005, 08:47 PM
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post them pics!
BTW, I'm in the North Dallas area, if anyone wants to do a real world dyno against a stock Max, let me know. Put the intake and exhaust on, stop light to stop light, you'll lose to a stocker. Over 100mph? Yeah, you'll probably pull half a length. Worth $1K?
I've gotta be honest though, I took the pin stripes and the badges off, so I'm saving like 2/10's of an ounce.. gotta be worth what? 5 hp?
03-09-2005, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by koreanmaximan
Hey Jsmith, I know you have your car lowered with Eibachs front and back, right? How do you like it? You have 20" wheels too, right? I'm a bit worried about the rear, as it only has a finger gap at this point already... I kinda like the back as it is right now... Any advices for me please? I have a schedule to lower it this weekend...
When they first put my springs on they only put the front, it looked good but I like the extra tuck. I just wish the front was a hair lower...
I'm not sure if you are going to wait around there for your car but maybe they can show it to you without the rears in, keep in mind also that the springs won't be settled. I didn't notice too much difference after they settled though.
Here's a close up of my rear (wheel that is):
03-09-2005, 09:58 PM
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I don't have too many passengers but I have had people back there and have had no problems. As for bumpy roads etc..it's fine, obviously a bit stiffer and noisier than stock but fine. I'm going on a year and a half with no issues...
03-09-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
Wow, that Autobacs looks awesome. I wish we had something like that in Houston. Talk about a kid in a candy store!
03-10-2005, 12:20 AM
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Whew! I saw the title of this thread and thought NismoMax80 and bluemaxx were being deposed. My first thought was 'there goes the neighborhood'.
I am relieved to know there has been no coup d etat.
Good luck with the mods . . er, modifications, koreanmaximan.
I am relieved to know there has been no coup d etat.
Good luck with the mods . . er, modifications, koreanmaximan.
03-10-2005, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
I don't have too many passengers but I have had people back there and have had no problems. As for bumpy roads etc..it's fine, obviously a bit stiffer and noisier than stock but fine. I'm going on a year and a half with no issues...
I couldn't really tell by the picture, but do the rear tires actually tuck under the fender? Can you fit any thing (i.e. finger...) between the tire and rear fender? Do the rear wheels stay straight (perpendicular) with the ground, or do they butterfly (top wheel slightly tilted towards inside)? What your tire thickness?
03-10-2005, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by koreanmaximan
I have couple more questions for you.
I couldn't really tell by the picture, but do the rear tires actually tuck under the fender? Can you fit any thing (i.e. finger...) between the tire and rear fender? Do the rear wheels stay straight (perpendicular) with the ground, or do they butterfly (top wheel slightly tilted towards inside)? What your tire thickness?
I couldn't really tell by the picture, but do the rear tires actually tuck under the fender? Can you fit any thing (i.e. finger...) between the tire and rear fender? Do the rear wheels stay straight (perpendicular) with the ground, or do they butterfly (top wheel slightly tilted towards inside)? What your tire thickness?
03-10-2005, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by lightonthehill
Whew! I saw the title of this thread and thought NismoMax80 and bluemaxx were being deposed. My first thought was 'there goes the neighborhood'.
I am relieved to know there has been no coup d etat.
Good luck with the mods . . er, modifications, koreanmaximan.
I am relieved to know there has been no coup d etat.
Good luck with the mods . . er, modifications, koreanmaximan.
03-10-2005, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by koreanmaximan
I couldn't really tell by the picture, but do the rear tires actually tuck under the fender? Can you fit any thing (i.e. finger...) between the tire and rear fender? Do the rear wheels stay straight (perpendicular) with the ground, or do they butterfly (top wheel slightly tilted towards inside)? What your tire thickness? I was also concerned about unbalanced tire wearing if the wheels were tucked inside the fender, and slightly butterflied...
You can fit your finger in there barely, it's hard to see from the pics due to the shadow. The rears stay straight no camber, tire wear's been fine. The tires are: 245/35/20's
03-10-2005, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
You can fit your finger in there barely, it's hard to see from the pics due to the shadow. The rears stay straight no camber, tire wear's been fine. The tires are: 245/35/20's
BTW, my tires are 255/35/20. It shouldn't matter too much, right?
03-10-2005, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
I'm not to sure. If you plan on having rear passengers maybe the tire would rub? Not sure, there a couple of people on here that are running 255's maybe they'll chime in...
03-10-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Okiewan
lol, yeah the springs will make a visual difference. Pics will be the happiest you are with your mods, unless of course it's all about the noise.
BTW, I'm in the North Dallas area, if anyone wants to do a real world dyno against a stock Max, let me know. Put the intake and exhaust on, stop light to stop light, you'll lose to a stocker. Over 100mph? Yeah, you'll probably pull half a length. Worth $1K?
I've gotta be honest though, I took the pin stripes and the badges off, so I'm saving like 2/10's of an ounce.. gotta be worth what? 5 hp?
BTW, I'm in the North Dallas area, if anyone wants to do a real world dyno against a stock Max, let me know. Put the intake and exhaust on, stop light to stop light, you'll lose to a stocker. Over 100mph? Yeah, you'll probably pull half a length. Worth $1K?
I've gotta be honest though, I took the pin stripes and the badges off, so I'm saving like 2/10's of an ounce.. gotta be worth what? 5 hp?
03-11-2005, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by koreanmaximan
Are there anyone else running 255/35/20 tires on eibach lowered springs? I really need to know this ASAP... I'm installing my goodies this Saturday, and I wanna make sure what I'm doing and also could tell the technicians what to do...
03-11-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by elcopan
Heah, I had the eibachs with 255's. You will get rubbing with adult passengers going over bumps. I can put my 3 kids back there with no problems. I went back to stock because my wife was so careless with the car. But now that we're getting divorced the max will become my daily driver and the eibachs are going back on. I can't take that front gap anymore. As far as the rear, screw it. I'll buy new tires if they get jacked up. My max is more of a cruiser anyway. I hardly ever drive it hard. And therefore it was really never an issue with me. With that said. Go for the drop, you'll be happy you did. Get rid of that nasty gap.
03-12-2005, 09:37 AM
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koreanmaximaman, its saturday and almost 1pm on the east coast already, the 3 hour time difference is no excuse...stop slacking!
how are the installations going? pictures pictures pictures!
how are the installations going? pictures pictures pictures!
03-12-2005, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ohthatshot
koreanmaximaman, its saturday and almost 1pm on the east coast already, the 3 hour time difference is no excuse...stop slacking!
how are the installations going? pictures pictures pictures!
how are the installations going? pictures pictures pictures!
BTW, I only installed front Eibachs and just took the rear Eibachs back home. For how it is right now, it looks just PERFECT... I know it'll look even better when the springs settle in a little more... Also, madly happy with the Injen CAI.
I'll post pics as soon as I also install the SP2.
03-12-2005, 02:17 PM
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Sweet on the springs... ride report? I didn't notice if you still run the stock 18's?
I'd like to hear if there is any real ride compromise, issues with scraping the front, etc.
Theres so much talk about the front gap, it's starting to bother me
I'd like to hear if there is any real ride compromise, issues with scraping the front, etc.
Theres so much talk about the front gap, it's starting to bother me
03-12-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by koreanmaximan
Ok, it's 2:10pm now... Just picked up my car and got back home. Good news is that I got the Injen CAI and Eibachs installed, but the Greddy SP2 came defected... Somehow the welding for muffler hanger was not equal. Technician said that it was the first defected part from Greddy he's seen in very long time... Anyways, they'll reorder the SP2s next Monday, and I should be able to install it middle of next week. I'm also ordering the Stillen RSB since they'll have to take out the exhaust to install the RSB (less installation charge).
BTW, I only installed front Eibachs and just took the rear Eibachs back home. For how it is right now, it looks just PERFECT... I know it'll look even better when the springs settle in a little more... Also, madly happy with the Injen CAI.
I'll post pics as soon as I also install the SP2.
BTW, I only installed front Eibachs and just took the rear Eibachs back home. For how it is right now, it looks just PERFECT... I know it'll look even better when the springs settle in a little more... Also, madly happy with the Injen CAI.
I'll post pics as soon as I also install the SP2.
03-12-2005, 04:20 PM
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Congrats man!!! Let's get those pics!!!
Okiewan,
I've had my car lowered for 1 1/2 yrs now and I love the fact that the front end still clears parking blocks and curbs (if you go too far the small spoiler underneath will scrape. But other than that I've been completely happy!!
Okiewan,
I've had my car lowered for 1 1/2 yrs now and I love the fact that the front end still clears parking blocks and curbs (if you go too far the small spoiler underneath will scrape. But other than that I've been completely happy!!
03-12-2005, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Okiewan
Sweet on the springs... ride report? I didn't notice if you still run the stock 18's?
I'd like to hear if there is any real ride compromise, issues with scraping the front, etc.
Theres so much talk about the front gap, it's starting to bother me
I'd like to hear if there is any real ride compromise, issues with scraping the front, etc.
Theres so much talk about the front gap, it's starting to bother me
As for the ride, I love it. It could be a little stiff, but I like it. It just helps reminding me that my car is lowered now... Ground clearance is so much better than I expected.
Bottom line, it looks soooo much better now, ride's still good, and clearance is a pleasant surprise~~ Two big thumbs up for Eibach!!
Guys, please give me few more days for the pics... I want to install the SP2 and RSB during next week, and get a nice carwash before posting pics.
03-16-2005, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by koreanmaximan
I'm running with 20" wheels with 255/35 tires. I've only dropped the front to compensate the gap, and it worked out GREAT!!
03-17-2005, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
When are you going back to Autobacs? I was planning a trip down this weekend sometime...
I'd love to meet this weekend, but going out of town for a company workshop from Friday night to Sunday late evening... Why don't you guys meet up first, and I'll try to join you guys at the next meet.
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