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Old 06-09-2007, 07:59 PM
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KYB GR2 + Progress ?

For those of you who have this setup and can vaguely remember the difference from the stock setup, please let me know. I'm about to pull the trigger on this and want to make sure I'm buying something that's going to improve the s**t that Nissan calls a suspension. I'm not necessarily looking for a rougher ride but I'm still convinced that it shouldn't feel like it does now. Too much chassis vibration and harshness over slightly abnormal bumps is my problem and I'm not sure if swapping the suspension altogether will fix it.
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Old 06-09-2007, 08:36 PM
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i have gr2/eibach setup. Its stiffer than stock suspension obviously. i think its way more comfortable than coilovers. Theres no problems with them so far...
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Originally Posted by thecritik
For those of you who have this setup and can vaguely remember the difference from the stock setup, please let me know. I'm about to pull the trigger on this and want to make sure I'm buying something that's going to improve the s**t that Nissan calls a suspension. I'm not necessarily looking for a rougher ride but I'm still convinced that it shouldn't feel like it does now. Too much chassis vibration and harshness over slightly abnormal bumps is my problem and I'm not sure if swapping the suspension altogether will fix it.
Seeing as tho your suspension is unusually rough over bumps I'd start there. Something is wrong. Fix the bad ride quality first. Factory suspension should be relatively smooth. Compare it to another Maxima. It's the handling and looks-why people are going to progress + GR2's...not improved ride quality. Without a doubt, GR2's will worsen the ride quality.

Now it could be as simple as bad struts. But make sure all of your suspension parts including bushings are in good shape. Check your front end alignment. Check your air pressure. Should be 32PSI at cold. Maybe your tires are lousy.

Best of luck. Just be sure to make sure she is smooth riding before you start your Mods.
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Hey i have that setup and i can tell you that it drive much much better than stock and the look??? don't even ask see for yourself



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Old 06-10-2007, 07:53 AM
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SEGirl, did you use spacers on the rear?... because the drop looks pretty even.
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Old 06-11-2007, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by coolmax05
Without a doubt, GR2's will worsen the ride quality.

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coolmas is right on the money here. If you value ride quality these are NOT the way to go. With our lovely paved roads here in NJ/NY you will not like them.

Have your stock setup checked.
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If anyone is intersted in the Maxima gr2s let me know i have them for 200
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I have brand new KYB gr2s for 0r4-06 maxima for 200 have 3 sets!!!!
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200 shipped?
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