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Old 11-02-2007, 09:30 PM
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Active Tuning Koni Struts & KYB AGX Shocks

Just a few quick pics of these installed. Enjoy!

KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks







KYB Adjustable Struts (top pics only, otherwise they look completely stock). There is a removable **** to adjust both struts. When you're finished just put it in the center console or glove box for easy access & safe keeping.








FYI for kicks today I adjusted both the front and rear to very aggressive. Handling and performance is incredible while still providing a fairly decent ride. Handles like an entirely different and performance oriented car. Great for when you need it. I'll adjust to smoother settings tomorrow to see how she'll ride for long trips and such. I can't give a high enough recommendation for these. And Coolmax, thanks again bro for all your excellent guidance!!!

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Looks great!! Same set up as me. Loving it too!!
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What is the best match on front strut and springs? Thnx
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Originally Posted by jimmypronet
What is the best match on front strut and springs? Thnx
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Old 11-02-2007, 11:48 PM
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LOL.... dues hahah ... i was thikning the same thing... this guy has some great questions LOL


Mack... nice setup man great work
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Old 11-03-2007, 12:48 AM
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oh **** i was high sorry i dont knw what i was typing
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Old 11-03-2007, 12:54 AM
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Looks great, you should consider upgrading your brake lines to steel braided. They'll feel better...

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Just a few quick pics of these installed. Enjoy!

KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks







KYB Adjustable Struts (top pics only, otherwise they look completely stock). There is a removable **** to adjust both struts. When you're finished just put it in the center console or glove box for easy access & safe keeping.








FYI for kicks today I adjusted both the front and rear to very aggressive. Handling and performance is incredible while still providing a fairly decent ride. Handles like an entirely different and performance oriented car. Great for when you need it. I'll adjust to smoother settings tomorrow to see how she'll ride for long trips and such. I can't give a high enough recommendation for these. And Coolmax, thanks again bro for all your excellent guidance!!!
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Old 11-03-2007, 05:44 AM
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i'm running this setup with progress springs.

FAAANTASTIC performance, you still need SE-R front sway bar, Cattman rear sway bar and Racingline Front/Rear endlinks.

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Nice setup. lowering mine tomorrow and will post pics. thats how we roll in the ATLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Old 11-03-2007, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
i'm running this setup with progress springs.

FAAANTASTIC performance, you still need SE-R front sway bar, Cattman rear sway bar and Racingline Front/Rear endlinks.

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Yes, front and rear sway bars are my next upgrades. I just put on the RL rear endlinks yesterday and will be putting on the fronts today.

FYI running with Eibach springs.

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thats how we roll in the ATLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Old 11-03-2007, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
i'm running this setup with progress springs.

FAAANTASTIC performance, you still need SE-R front sway bar, Cattman rear sway bar and Racingline Front/Rear endlinks.

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What is the Stillen bar he has already? How is the SE-R front sway bar different? For the record I am still stock for shock/struts with Progress springs and RSB.
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Hey Apollos, good question. The Stillen unit I have is the Front Strut Tower Bar (FSTB). Kamski is talking about the Front Swaybar that sits underneath the front end which is where the endlinks connect to. Same with the rear sway bar.

While installing the endlinks it was pretty clear I wish I would have gotten the front and rear swaybars at the same time, would've made sense just to replace all of them since you're working down there anyways. Ahh well, I'll get around to 'em eventually, and enjoying the performance gains I'm seeing with these upgrades one by one.
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Originally Posted by Apollos2
How is the SE-R front sway bar different?
SE-R bar is 2mm thicker. Check this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ltima+se-r+bar
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yo mack how much did it cost you for those Koni Struts & KYB AGX Shocks Thnx
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very nice, 1 of the next things I have to do

why are the fronts struts and the backs shocks, and does lowering the car with progress springs get rid of the front wheel gap
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
SE-R bar is 2mm thicker. Check this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ltima+se-r+bar
Nice. Maybe if I ever decide to try out the autocross like you and Kam, I get all the other suspension mods. That autcross looks like a blast.
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Watch these videos of me driving at Lone Pine Time Trials earlier this year. Make sure you turn your sound up::
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...t=DSCN0752.flv
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...t=DSCN0738.flv
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Originally Posted by STARR
very nice, 1 of the next things I have to do

why are the fronts struts and the backs shocks, and does lowering the car with progress springs get rid of the front wheel gap
Struts turn with the wheel and shocks just got up and down

Lowering will get rid of the gap
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Old 11-05-2007, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chernmax
Looks great, you should consider upgrading your brake lines to steel braided. They'll feel better...
Do they really make a diff Chern? I thought they were mostly just for looks.

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yo mack how much did it cost you for those Koni Struts & KYB AGX Shocks Thnx
FYI guys, after I just got my core refund these were $633 to the door. Dave @ActiveTuning was great to work with. Not exactly cheap, but to be honest, worth every penny. These things give my car a whole new feel. And best of all, FULLY ADJUSTABLE!!
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