I'm looking to get some lowering springs on my new maxima and i was looking for some input from anyone who has already installed and has some experience.

Right now i've looked at these three:

H&R Springs

Eibach Performance Lowering Springs

Vogtland Sport Springs

Does anyone have any experience with any of these springs or can recommend any others --Much appreciation for the help!

I've only ever done full coilover setups in the past and i'm tired of the harsh ride. I want a sporty tight feel without the feeling that my car is going to fall apart at my fingertips.

 

From what I've read, Eibach is the way to go.

 

get H&R they the best...i have eibach's i just couldnt wait 4 months for the H&R's to come out
and plus h&r's are a little lower

 

how likely is it that the stock shocks are going to be screwed after 30-40,000 miles by throwing lowering springs on the car? ... that is the only reservation I have right now about putting them on

 

i knw wat you mean. i have had my lowering springs for almost 4months now n i still havent install it yet. still debating if i should or not

 

i have 50,000 miles, put my eibachs on @ 13,000 n some change ...

no issues yet

 

How the ride on the eibachs and would you recommend them.

My max only has 500 miles and i kinda don't wanna do a drop but i know that once i get rims its going to drive me mad.

 

Well, I've had my Eibach Pro Kit on since my car had 18K miles on it and in my opinion I think the car handles much better going through/around turns, it stays flat and doesn't experience as much rocking uptop (product of stiff rollbars and a lot of wheelgap from sitting so high) as it used to when it didn't have the springs.

Sure the car rides a little harder but get the right size tires (not low profiles) and you won't even notice the harshness, plus with the benefit of better handling, less rocking uptop and the car looks better sitting lower i think the benefits outweigh what little risks you may "think" you're gonna face.

Just my two cents, for what it is worth. Good luck

 

H&R's are listed as (1.4", 1.3") and Eibach's are listed as (1.3", 1.4"). Seems to me like they are incredibly similar, just swapped F&R.

EIBACHs
H&Rs

My input on the OP's question.... I have never used H&R but have heard great things, they are probably a bit stiffer. I absolutly LOVE my Eibachs. The ride is so smooth, but go around a corner and it is tight as a .... well you get the idea. I have 35 series tires, FSB, and RSB and the handling is absolutly phenominal now. I really wouldn't consider it harsh by any means. If you are on the fence about doing it I say pull the trigger, you won't regret it at all.

@Kmoney- Put them in!!!! You won't regret it, I promise you that.

 

Has anyone looked at how their car settles after lowering springs. Does it sit lower in the rear (almost all maximas have always sat lower in the rear) or is it even. "H&R's are listed as (1.4", 1.3") and Eibach's are listed as (1.3", 1.4")." Is this why one of these companies took that into consideration.

 

i made up my mind and i am putting them in two weeks. one question, i should get wheel alignment as soon as i put them in right?

 

I look at it every day - it's a sexy machine, lol.

I will try to take a pic directly from the side if I can remember. It has settled to pretty much perfectly level.

Kmoney- awesome, you are gonna love them. I'm sure others will chime in, but I would wait on the alignment and give the springs a chance to settle. I did it right away, and then again when I got my 20's- a year apart give or take. I didn't notice much difference, but giving it a week or two can't hurt.

 

yea i cant wait...

 

eibach springs here.....put over 15k on them and no problem yet

 

Hey,

From previous experiences with other cars, i've found that waiting several weeks is actually better. Get the wheel alignment after the spring have settled for a more accurate wheel alignment.

Update us on how they feel.

 

LOL....Indeed it is!

 

the biggest benefit for me with the eibach kit is that the torque steer is virtually eliminated- im sure the others do the same as well

 

It definitely seems the car gets lower in the rear for some reason, I remember watching them getting installed and I wasn't too happy at the time when they first lowered it down off the lift and I could still see too much wheelgap and then as time went on plus with the tires and rims I have on it now it seems that it sits lower and has a more profound stance.

My car looks mean sitting the way it does and I think KIDGLOCK alluded to the lack of torque steer being gone as well and I'd second that notion as well.

 

hnr and eibach r samething