2008 Maxima with Nismo 19s.... I want to drop my car.. I've done some research and ended up with choosing either Progress or Eibach springs... I need advice please....

Ride Quality???
Any good or bad experiences???

 

Need to research a little harder bud... it seems like we talk about this at least once a month.

<--- i choose Progress for reasons stated in my past responces.

 

as far as i've seen, its usually a different gen... or in combination with other suspension mods... thanks though but im still kinda confused....

 

progress

 

progress the way to go

 

We sell about the same amount of Progress and Eibach. Both are a quality spring set. They are listed at
http://www.importcarpartsplus.com/maximasuspension.htm

 

Progbach...jk I use Progress and have been pleased.

 

i guess progress is the way to go.... no one has eibachs? any cons on the progress?

 

one more question.... what's the diferrence between using KYBs and stock when having progress/eibach installed?

 

i got eibachs and i love em... dropped 2" in the front on the 245/35/19... dropped .8 in the rear on 275/30/19...looks sick..rides great..i just added a 7mm spacer to the front, so the wheels sit right..(in my opinion anyway...) heres a pic with out the spacer..


Ride quality is great(to be lowered..) take turns at 75...(who me?, i would never...), and once you get it aligned, it really doesn't throw the alignment off that much, but it is always good to get it aligned once dropped.. I have used, Intrax, and progressive in the past, as well as Eibach, eibach is always my favorite....

 

in addition how far are you willing to go with your setup too.. Some guys here are enthusiasts..meaning they do the Suspension all the way.. and i respect that..me i am an afficianado...LOL..Whatever ..I will do my struts when my stocks wear out..basically... i will do my cross drilled though.., then do a big brake setup, when its time to replace pads or calipers...
so if you are the all at once type then by all means the advice from a lot of the fellows here is warranted... you might notice a better ride with the progress springs and other suspension component setup..

 

yea... i guess you're right.... maybe i'm an "afficionado" as how you described it....

 

i say go with the d2 coilovers instead... comes with all you need ... the price you'd pay for the springs and then shock/strut setup i think would be the same price as the d2s..

 

well not really.... budget wise, im not ready for coilovers.... i just want my max to look and perform "right"... i dont make turns at 75... i just want it to be right.. not superb.... yet...

 

This is true and we have a groupbuy finishing up on them now that you can still get in on if you like.

NISSAN MAXIMA – plenty in stock
89–94 A31 model, not US version - Racing Coilovers #D2-N03
95–99 - Racing Coilovers #D2-N04
00–03 - Racing Coilovers #D2-N05
Retail Price - $1375.00 – Our Sale Price 1 person - $911 shipped, 2-4 people $879 shipped, 5-9 $855 shipped, 10-14 - $820 shipped, 15+ - $799 shipped

04+ - Racing Coilovers #D2-N06 – Retail Price - $1425.00 – Your Price - $949 shipped
09-up - Racing Coilovers #D2-N029
5-9 people $899 shipped

 

progress. or coilovers

 

Running this setup with painted calipers and Konig Again 5's with Riken Raptor 245/45/18's all around. The Rikens are Michelins and made here in Canada on their second line....I personally do not recommend going bigger than 18" if you live in a city with crappy roads like Montreal! Eurorotors: Rotors: Cross-drilled, vented, over-sized (1/2") and Cadmium plated. Hawk HPS performance pads. Removed the resonator (POS) for better breathing. Custom catback to original mufflers...sounds a bit softer than the G37 growl. Front and rear strut bars...end links on rears....AEM CAI & Stillen Battery Tie down, UR-UDP (Underdrive Pulley). Next Mod: ISO-Thermal Spacer. Silver tinted windows. Very happy with my current setup. Seriously amazing handling suprises even 3 series bimmer owners! Car sticks to the road like epoxy resin! Trenz grill with original Japanese trunk emblem.

Currently looking for interior silver trim pieces for the vents and doors to match the brush aluminum look of the console. Anyone care to help?

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If you are going through the trouble of changing your springs, might as well spend an extra $190 shipped on KYB GR2 all round...my $.02. There are members though with no issues on stock struts and shocks however.

 

i say progress just for the fact A LOT of guys on here use them with not much complaints. while the eibach's i seen a few ppl complain bout the eibach noise.

but ya jw with the d2 coilovers. are they bouncy like the ksports?

 

Not from what i hear... if i had the $$ right now id definately get the d2s.. thats all thats holdin me back... its a great ride with the d2s.. drop it as you like..most like 2" in the front.. itll make the car look hot and this way when it snows you can raise it back up a bit =) +1 on the grouup buy.. thats 1 great deal!

 

Since you have a 08 Maxima, you may not need to change your struts and shocks.

I currently have 5000 miles on my 08, and I plan on getting some Progress on Monday. No need for struts and shocks untill I reach 30K or I damage my OEM's.

 

thats what i was thinking.. i have 9000 miles on mine and i think im still ok...

 

well im here in queens NY lol.. these roads suck... i already had to change my front right strut due to the roads.. so i might have a different situation.. right? if anything i'd go with the full d2 set tho i think thats the best bet for me at least..

 

i have the eibach set and i love them. make sure you get it aligned after you drop it. when you get it aligned ask for a before and after printout and compare to the thread i made about factory specs.

 

I had Eibachs on my car for over 3 years with zero issues till I went with D2 Coilovers!!!