Lowering Springs
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Lowering Springs
Does anyone recommend any specific brand of lowering springs? Also, I've looked around (ebay) and noticed that some of the springs available have very different numbers as far as the length of the drop.
ex.
Eibach-- 2" front, .8" rear
Progress-- 1.75" front, .75" rear (never heard of them, btw)
Intrax-- 2.2" front, 1.5" rear
CM-- 1.75" front, 1" rear (never heard of them either)
H&R-- 1.4" front, 1.3" rear.
Is there any reason for the disparity amongst those figures? Is it solely based on looks, or is performance a factor? Any feedback is appreciated.
thanks
ex.
Eibach-- 2" front, .8" rear
Progress-- 1.75" front, .75" rear (never heard of them, btw)
Intrax-- 2.2" front, 1.5" rear
CM-- 1.75" front, 1" rear (never heard of them either)
H&R-- 1.4" front, 1.3" rear.
Is there any reason for the disparity amongst those figures? Is it solely based on looks, or is performance a factor? Any feedback is appreciated.
thanks
#5
From my experience with 4th gen, Eibach is the stiffest.
With H&R the ride will be less harsh, but you will still feel
it if you're driving on city roads. If you like a serious drop,
go with Intrax. Don't know about its performance.
Keep in mind that the springs will probably drop a little more
as time goes on for them to settle.
With H&R the ride will be less harsh, but you will still feel
it if you're driving on city roads. If you like a serious drop,
go with Intrax. Don't know about its performance.
Keep in mind that the springs will probably drop a little more
as time goes on for them to settle.
#7
Originally Posted by vee eye pee
so many different drops are available... which set actually makes the car sit evenly?? i.e. with the side skirts parallel with the ground???
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Originally Posted by boone
I don't think any of them actually do. You'd probably need to get coilovers for that.
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Progress
go progress all the way, I love my ride after them. Sway bar is key also. Progress nothing else. So stiff, you will fall in love with your Maxi all over again.
pm cattman, he's a great guy, you will have a great experience buying from him. I'll vouch for that.
Peace,
Kam
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pm cattman, he's a great guy, you will have a great experience buying from him. I'll vouch for that.
Peace,
Kam
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#13
Progress here. I have never heard of them until recently here. Priced $100 less that Eibach, thought I'd give it a try; so far so good, I got their rear sway bar as well. Big improvement over stock.
I have had good experience w/ Eibach and H&R, I think they make quality products. I have never heard favorable comments about Intrax. There are several others too, but so far most people here have Eibach, Progress just came out a few months back. I would say it depends on how low you'd want to go.
I have had good experience w/ Eibach and H&R, I think they make quality products. I have never heard favorable comments about Intrax. There are several others too, but so far most people here have Eibach, Progress just came out a few months back. I would say it depends on how low you'd want to go.
#14
I installed the Eibach Pro kit on my car and have measured the height of the car
at the jacking points under the doors. The car is dead level, front to back. The Eibachs are supposed to the lower the car 2" in the front and 7/8" in the back. This would indicate that the factory springs are slightly higher in the front, which would explain the huge front wheel gap on the stock suspension.
at the jacking points under the doors. The car is dead level, front to back. The Eibachs are supposed to the lower the car 2" in the front and 7/8" in the back. This would indicate that the factory springs are slightly higher in the front, which would explain the huge front wheel gap on the stock suspension.
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Im on Eibachs but I want the front a little lower. Hey 04redopmax, didnt you lower your front more? Ive talked to some altima members who did it. I know a bunch of welders so I think I could have it done if its not to hard. Can you Pm me some info bout it?
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Originally Posted by maxchef
hey guys, is the install pretty extensive? i have heard both ways, thanks
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Originally Posted by VQMAX05
I had Eibachs before.......noises!!!.......then to stock...... now today I will have Progress springs and rear sway bar installed!!!!
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#28
Originally Posted by chernmax
I have Eibach and I installed them myself in my garage with jackstands (first time I had ever done it).
#32
Originally Posted by logik05se
if i buy the eibach pro kit, and just install the fronts there will be no harm done there rite?
I kind of like the aggresive look it gives with the front sitting a little bit lower....
I kind of like the aggresive look it gives with the front sitting a little bit lower....
#33
Hello there, I was just wondering why the ugly gap I have in my front wheel, the rear wheel looks good so I think I would not change anything there.
So RHMAX and KAMIL, can you let me know a part number of the PROGRESS coils you got??? and a stupid question I have to, What is the rear sway bar??
If I change the springs do I VOID the warranty????? My baby is a 2006 I got it on dec.
Here are some pics.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2250339
Thanks.
So RHMAX and KAMIL, can you let me know a part number of the PROGRESS coils you got??? and a stupid question I have to, What is the rear sway bar??
If I change the springs do I VOID the warranty????? My baby is a 2006 I got it on dec.
Here are some pics.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2250339
Thanks.
#34
jorge03,
check out my max on cardomain, I have the progress suspension...the best. I had eibach before no good!! I live in miami as well. My max is dropped on forged 19's. 1.75 " front drop .75" rear drop. Sits good! check it out. DId you ever give tony a call for the tints??
Jon
check out my max on cardomain, I have the progress suspension...the best. I had eibach before no good!! I live in miami as well. My max is dropped on forged 19's. 1.75 " front drop .75" rear drop. Sits good! check it out. DId you ever give tony a call for the tints??
Jon
#35
Originally Posted by jorgep03
Hello there, I was just wondering why the ugly gap I have in my front wheel, the rear wheel looks good so I think I would not change anything there.
So RHMAX and KAMIL, can you let me know a part number of the PROGRESS coils you got??? and a stupid question I have to, What is the rear sway bar??
If I change the springs do I VOID the warranty????? My baby is a 2006 I got it on dec.
Here are some pics.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2250339
Thanks.
So RHMAX and KAMIL, can you let me know a part number of the PROGRESS coils you got??? and a stupid question I have to, What is the rear sway bar??
If I change the springs do I VOID the warranty????? My baby is a 2006 I got it on dec.
Here are some pics.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2250339
Thanks.
If the dealer proves that any mod caused the problem it won't be covered under warranty. (struts break not covered if springs were the cause. just a example)
CustomEnterprise has the RSB for the '06. Go here
http://www.customenterprise.com/view.../vts/design017
Speak to Nick or Tony.
#36
Originally Posted by logik05se
if i buy the eibach pro kit, and just install the fronts there will be no harm done there rite?
I kind of like the aggresive look it gives with the front sitting a little bit lower....
I kind of like the aggresive look it gives with the front sitting a little bit lower....
If you want to check out my car to see what it looks like with the springs PM me and we can meet. I live in Bay Ridge.
#37
Thanks ramberg for the info, Custom Enterprise RSB $139.00 and Springs
$199.00 (PROGRESS)
I have another question, do I need to replace the shocks in order to lower the front suspention?????? and using PROGRESS coils do I need to replace front and rear springs??? All I need is just get rid of the gap at the front wheel, just for the looks.
Hey Jon, I just called Tony for the tints, I hope I can do it this week, I did not have free time, you know (WORK), about the suspention, I would like to have the same set up you have, looks incredible. very nice.
Did you order the coils online or it was locally??? (MIAMI) and if you can help me recomending me the shop where you install this I will apretiate it.
Thanks
$199.00 (PROGRESS)
I have another question, do I need to replace the shocks in order to lower the front suspention?????? and using PROGRESS coils do I need to replace front and rear springs??? All I need is just get rid of the gap at the front wheel, just for the looks.
Hey Jon, I just called Tony for the tints, I hope I can do it this week, I did not have free time, you know (WORK), about the suspention, I would like to have the same set up you have, looks incredible. very nice.
Did you order the coils online or it was locally??? (MIAMI) and if you can help me recomending me the shop where you install this I will apretiate it.
Thanks
#38
Originally Posted by jorgep03
Thanks ramberg for the info, Custom Enterprise RSB $139.00 and Springs
$199.00 (PROGRESS)
I have another question, do I need to replace the shocks in order to lower the front suspention?????? and using PROGRESS coils do I need to replace front and rear springs??? All I need is just get rid of the gap at the front wheel, just for the looks.
Hey Jon, I just called Tony for the tints, I hope I can do it this week, I did not have free time, you know (WORK), about the suspention, I would like to have the same set up you have, looks incredible. very nice.
Did you order the coils online or it was locally??? (MIAMI) and if you can help me recomending me the shop where you install this I will apretiate it.
Thanks
$199.00 (PROGRESS)
I have another question, do I need to replace the shocks in order to lower the front suspention?????? and using PROGRESS coils do I need to replace front and rear springs??? All I need is just get rid of the gap at the front wheel, just for the looks.
Hey Jon, I just called Tony for the tints, I hope I can do it this week, I did not have free time, you know (WORK), about the suspention, I would like to have the same set up you have, looks incredible. very nice.
Did you order the coils online or it was locally??? (MIAMI) and if you can help me recomending me the shop where you install this I will apretiate it.
Thanks
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