NISMO sways installed
01-23-2007, 12:20 PM
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NISMO sways installed
So, I ordered the NISMO sway bars that Nissan offers for the Altima. Turns out they do in fact fit the 2006 Maxima. First and foremost, I held the OEM sways that came on the car and they felt like conduit (very thin electrical pipe) compared to the NISMO's. I still cant believe the NISMO's arent standard equipment on the SE version of the Maxima. The stock bars are an absolute joke.
At any rate, driving impressions are what I expected. Car feels MUCH more "planted" and less of the "floating" feeling you get when you are going above 70mph on the highway. Turns require less effort and can be taken at a little bit higher speed. This upgrade doess NOT allow Corvette type handling, nor do these elimenate body roll completely, but the car is definately more composed.
So, I have the NISMO intake and sways so far. Going to get tints in the next week or so, then will be upgrading brake pads and maybe ss lines. I am done with mods after that. The few upgrades that I have done have made it a little more of an enjoyable car to drive. Not sold on the Maxima as a "sports car/sedan" however. Some may agree or disagree with that, but IMO it could be a little better in some areas. Total was $320 installed including tax. Not a bad deal, but money I dont think SE owners should have to spend. These should be STANDARD!!!
I had a 2006 Altima SE before my Maxima and feel that is a better value for a "sport sedan". I had the NISMO exhaust, NISMO sways, and NISMO intake. The car handled well, was powerful, and sounded amazing. All for about $3-5k less than the Maxima depending on options.
Anyway, I would still suggest this mod to anyone who is looking to improve the pretty bland handling of the Maxima.
At any rate, driving impressions are what I expected. Car feels MUCH more "planted" and less of the "floating" feeling you get when you are going above 70mph on the highway. Turns require less effort and can be taken at a little bit higher speed. This upgrade doess NOT allow Corvette type handling, nor do these elimenate body roll completely, but the car is definately more composed.
So, I have the NISMO intake and sways so far. Going to get tints in the next week or so, then will be upgrading brake pads and maybe ss lines. I am done with mods after that. The few upgrades that I have done have made it a little more of an enjoyable car to drive. Not sold on the Maxima as a "sports car/sedan" however. Some may agree or disagree with that, but IMO it could be a little better in some areas. Total was $320 installed including tax. Not a bad deal, but money I dont think SE owners should have to spend. These should be STANDARD!!!
I had a 2006 Altima SE before my Maxima and feel that is a better value for a "sport sedan". I had the NISMO exhaust, NISMO sways, and NISMO intake. The car handled well, was powerful, and sounded amazing. All for about $3-5k less than the Maxima depending on options.
Anyway, I would still suggest this mod to anyone who is looking to improve the pretty bland handling of the Maxima.
01-23-2007, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I think everyone should do more than just look into it because bigger sway bars are almost a necessity. I have the Progress rear bar and Alti SE-R front bar and its great!!
01-24-2007, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by xoomer.com
$320 Front and Back?? Who did the install?
Had a chance to drive it a little more last night. Finally handles like the car should have from the factory. It also makes the "shimmy" a lot less noticable, if not removed it completely.
As for the bushings, they were the replacement ones that came with the NISMO bars.
01-24-2007, 05:52 AM
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It's good to hear the driving impression was what you expected.
I definitely have to consider the RSB mod with my max04...and like to feel the impression.
Incidentally, how much do you expect to get tints? or are you going to do yourself?
I definitely have to consider the RSB mod with my max04...and like to feel the impression.
Incidentally, how much do you expect to get tints? or are you going to do yourself?
01-24-2007, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by toddjun
It's good to hear the driving impression was what you expected.
I definitely have to consider the RSB mod with my max04...and like to feel the impression.
Incidentally, how much do you expect to get tints? or are you going to do yourself?
I definitely have to consider the RSB mod with my max04...and like to feel the impression.
Incidentally, how much do you expect to get tints? or are you going to do yourself?
As for the sways, I would STRONGLY recommend doing both front and back. If not NISMO, the progress rsway and SE-R front.
Good luck!
01-24-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by brn5150
My local Nissan dealer here in town. They have always been pretty good to me. I should add, that I also took a case of beer up to these guys. It took a little over two hours to complete. Again, back was in and out, front took a little longer and the guy sliced his hand open pretty good.
Had a chance to drive it a little more last night. Finally handles like the car should have from the factory. It also makes the "shimmy" a lot less noticable, if not removed it completely.
As for the bushings, they were the replacement ones that came with the NISMO bars.
Had a chance to drive it a little more last night. Finally handles like the car should have from the factory. It also makes the "shimmy" a lot less noticable, if not removed it completely.
As for the bushings, they were the replacement ones that came with the NISMO bars.
01-24-2007, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by xoomer.com
What I am asking is wheter $320 was with the parts or without??
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=507271
01-24-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by NVRSATISFYD
I think he said in his previous thread about ordering the bars that he got them for 280 so the install was 40 bucks?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=507271
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=507271
01-24-2007, 10:30 AM
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Either way look on spending more at your local nissan dealership unless you have the hook-ups like he did...he is pretty much bff with the service manager and gets prices at cost and labor is cheaper as well...quoting brn5150
01-28-2007, 12:27 AM
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01-28-2007, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I think everyone should do more than just look into it because bigger sway bars are almost a necessity. I have the Progress rear bar and Alti SE-R front bar and its great!!
01-28-2007, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 2LEET4U
01-28-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1
No pics , No proof !!
Although I appreciate the pics people post, I wasnt gonna get in the way while these guys were trying to install a part that had never been done before.
Now, its been snowing all week and I have more salt on my car than the Pacific, so snapping pics underneath the car is definately out.
These things fit, and I guarantee it. If you dont want to try it, go try and order off the Catmann site and get the SE-R bars. I am not trying to sell you anything.
Sheesh... People try and experiment for the better of our cars and some people just want to bust *****, or are too lazy to do a little research and look things up.
Good luck!
01-28-2007, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by brn5150
Well, since I didnt start this thread while I was dreaming, and my checking account is $320 lower I assure you they BOTH fit and without any mods. Sorry.... forgot my Spy Kids cam while they were doing the install.
Although I appreciate the pics people post, I wasnt gonna get in the way while these guys were trying to install a part that had never been done before.
Now, its been snowing all week and I have more salt on my car than the Pacific, so snapping pics underneath the car is definately out.
These things fit, and I guarantee it. If you dont want to try it, go try and order off the Catmann site and get the SE-R bars. I am not trying to sell you anything.
Sheesh... People try and experiment for the better of our cars and some people just want to bust *****, or are too lazy to do a little research and look things up.
Good luck!
Although I appreciate the pics people post, I wasnt gonna get in the way while these guys were trying to install a part that had never been done before.
Now, its been snowing all week and I have more salt on my car than the Pacific, so snapping pics underneath the car is definately out.
These things fit, and I guarantee it. If you dont want to try it, go try and order off the Catmann site and get the SE-R bars. I am not trying to sell you anything.
Sheesh... People try and experiment for the better of our cars and some people just want to bust *****, or are too lazy to do a little research and look things up.
Good luck!
If the fit fine, I was merely asking if BOTH Of them fit..Money isnt a issue for me and I got peeps working at Nissan to get it.. I just dont want to waste my time if they dont fit.
As for pics.. I didnt know you have to had someone install them , I wasnt aware your not mechanicaly incline.
Just a few camera phone would have been nice even if the installers are putting them in or not.
01-28-2007, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1
dude chill the F out.... It sacrasim , Maybe if I quote Pics of BANNED , then maybe you wouldnt have your panites in a bunch..
If the fit fine, I was merely asking if BOTH Of them fit..Money isnt a issue for me and I got peeps working at Nissan to get it.. I just dont want to waste my time if they dont fit.
As for pics.. I didnt know you have to had someone install them , I wasnt aware your not mechanicaly incline.
Just a few camera phone would have been nice even if the installers are putting them in or not.
If the fit fine, I was merely asking if BOTH Of them fit..Money isnt a issue for me and I got peeps working at Nissan to get it.. I just dont want to waste my time if they dont fit.
As for pics.. I didnt know you have to had someone install them , I wasnt aware your not mechanicaly incline.
Just a few camera phone would have been nice even if the installers are putting them in or not.
Besides, according to your sig, you have a 2000 Maxima. Didnt test the sways on that one.Again, sarcasm or not, I have added enough comments, info, and updates as to how the install went, the car handles, and the cost to know for a fact they fit. Even without pics.
Again, good luck.
sorry I was blind there for a second and didn't see the link.
01-28-2007, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by brn5150
No... no panties in a bunch unless they are yours. I just couldnt understand you with that "grill" in your mouth that you are trying to pawn on asianlove.com or whatever your site is. Besides, according to your sig, you have a 2000 Maxima. Didnt test the sways on that one.
Again, sarcasm or not, I have added enough comments, info, and updates as to how the install went, the car handles, and the cost to know for a fact they fit. Even without pics.
Again, good luck.
Besides, according to your sig, you have a 2000 Maxima. Didnt test the sways on that one.Again, sarcasm or not, I have added enough comments, info, and updates as to how the install went, the car handles, and the cost to know for a fact they fit. Even without pics.
Again, good luck.
I own 5 Nissans , dont be a cocky kid...
01-28-2007, 08:52 PM
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yeah you know what.... LETS GET A PART NUMBER HERE PLEASE.... I found another nismo fsb and rsb. they look different.
http://www.nismoparts.com/catalog/?section=559
or
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Code=54600-L31
http://www.nismoparts.com/catalog/?section=559
or
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...Code=54600-L31
01-29-2007, 04:52 AM
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Unfortunately, I dont have the box, and the invoice from the dealer just says "NISMO SWAY/Altima- installed $320".
NISMO only makes one set for the 2002-2006 Altimas, you cant go wrong. Just make sure you get the sways, NOT the supsension/springs.
I am getting my windows tinted today, so if I have time, I will swing by the dealer for the p/n.
NISMO only makes one set for the 2002-2006 Altimas, you cant go wrong. Just make sure you get the sways, NOT the supsension/springs.
I am getting my windows tinted today, so if I have time, I will swing by the dealer for the p/n.
01-29-2007, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Cutler
And? You don't have to cop an attitude since he didn't take pics....
Who cares if you own 5 Nissans...
Who cares if you own 5 Nissans...
I never had an attiude... I said He could have snap some pics while they were installing it... When Im other forums and state * Pics of Banned * its sacrasim in a good way.. * No pics No Proof * same way my sacrasim was a joke.. So its my fault that YOU and him didnt get it ? Its the ****ing internet.
I take pics of any mod I do . it makes things easier for other Newbies to visually look at pics or any faults there is installing sway bars. Some people are too lazy to read and rather have visual pics to look at. Ive taken pics of every car Ive done. I had no idea he didnt install them himself , but even then It would have been nice if he could have even snap some pics on his camera phone.
He made his sacrasim comments that I have a 2001 ,
So he obliviously went thru my profile and my sig to check up on me. So He doesnt need to bring in what car I have. So just for your info I own 5 differnt Nissan , and im not some tool that lurks around here.
Its defensive defending people like you takes things wrong and gets themself into a conversation when everythings already settle out.
01-29-2007, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1
I never had an attiude... I said He could have snap some pics while they were installing it... When Im other forums and state * Pics of Banned * its sacrasim in a good way.. * No pics No Proof * same way my sacrasim was a joke.. So its my fault that YOU and him didnt get it ? Its the ****ing internet.
I take pics of any mod I do . it makes things easier for other Newbies to visually look at pics or any faults there is installing sway bars. Some people are too lazy to read and rather have visual pics to look at. Ive taken pics of every car Ive done. I had no idea he didnt install them himself , but even then It would have been nice if he could have even snap some pics on his camera phone.
He made his sacrasim comments that I have a 2001 ,
So he obliviously went thru my profile and my sig to check up on me. So He doesnt need to bring in what car I have. So just for your info I own 5 differnt Nissan , and im not some tool that lurks around here.
Its defensive defending people like you takes things wrong and gets themself into a conversation when everythings already settle out.
I take pics of any mod I do . it makes things easier for other Newbies to visually look at pics or any faults there is installing sway bars. Some people are too lazy to read and rather have visual pics to look at. Ive taken pics of every car Ive done. I had no idea he didnt install them himself , but even then It would have been nice if he could have even snap some pics on his camera phone.
He made his sacrasim comments that I have a 2001 ,
So he obliviously went thru my profile and my sig to check up on me. So He doesnt need to bring in what car I have. So just for your info I own 5 differnt Nissan , and im not some tool that lurks around here.
Its defensive defending people like you takes things wrong and gets themself into a conversation when everythings already settle out.
