Want to Lower My Max.. Done a bit of research.

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08-11-2010, 02:53 PM

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1hawaii50

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Originally Posted by ACWS6

Ordered the Progress springs last night, anxious to get them on.

I have lowered my Lightning, and my 2000 WS6. The WS6 has the strut/spring combo up front. Are there any tips/tricks to installing lowering springs on a Maxima? I am new to the import thing, but anxious to get the Maxima where I want it both looks and performance wise.

I haven't done mine yet, as I'm still trying to decide on which springs I want. That being said, I have looked at my OEM shocks/struts, and it seems like replacement should be pretty straightforward...just like doing them on any other car.

08-11-2010, 03:12 PM

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I have no reason to lie dude. The Eibach's did not knock or make any noises at all. I installed them myself, maybe you didn't install them correctly. You can disagree with me all you want, mine didn't knock. KYB GR2 must make a difference because my ride is not bouncy at all with Progress. I was actually confused to the peoples claims when I installed them and was waiting to bounce and never did.

08-25-2010, 08:59 AM

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any updates on this? i have Progress.. Yummy! love it!

08-25-2010, 09:47 AM

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Last year I put Eibachs on my 2002 with KYB shocks. The handling improved greatly and the ride was stiffer but not unbearable. Actually, when I took my wife out she didn't even notice the difference in ride, for whatever that's worth...

08-25-2010, 10:11 AM

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Can I see some 6gens dropped with Teins??

08-25-2010, 10:34 AM

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^^^ DIDO.

08-25-2010, 11:40 AM

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Can I see some 6gens dropped with Teins??

08-25-2010, 12:23 PM

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This is from some previous research, take it for what you will:

Eibach------- 2" front, .8" rear
Progress----- 1.8" front, .75" rear
H&R--------- 1.4" front, 1.3" rear.
Tein S-Tech -1.6” Front, .5” Rear Spring Rate: F(196 lbs), R(302 lbs)
Intrax--------2.2" front, 1.5" rear (never seen them)
CM---------- 1.75" front, 1" rear (never heard of them)

TEINS

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08-25-2010, 01:22 PM

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i didnt drop my car yet, but i've done a good amount of research myself and from what i've gathered, its best to just go with coilovers. adjustable settings, all in one piece, and rides better than the spring/struct set up. thats what i've gotten so far and it does make sense. thats what im gonna go with when im ready to drop the car

08-25-2010, 06:43 PM

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I don't know where you researched, but a coilover setup is always going to be stiffer than a spring/strut setup. If that's what you mean by riding better, than you are right. We just put coilovers on my buddy's GTI...HOLY CRAP...it rides like a go cart. Also, coilovers don't play well with road salt. Those of us in the NE have to keep that in mind. Lastly, a decent coilover setup will cost you roughly $1000...it could cost significantly more depending on what you end up going with. Also, if you go with too extreme of a drop, you are going to be dealing with failing suspension components (ball joints/cv joints/etc...). Coilovers are great for the track...not so much for street driving. If you drive anywhere other than nice/smooth roadway, they are not so forgiving.

That being said, I just got my GR-2's today. I've got a total invested of $320 for shocks/struts/springs. Not bad at all!