I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima SV with the premium package.
For some strange reason the handling/steering does not feel right. I am looking for some suggestions on upgrading the steering.
The ride is fine but the car likes to go where it wants to go. I feel like I am always fighting the wheel. The car does not pull to the left or right. The car sways a little bit when turning but my biggest complaints are
1- the car moves from left to right, Not sway but imagine holding your head still and moving just your shoulders left to right.
Will a sway bar help or do I need better shocks or a strut tower, end links, etc. What will help the most.
My other car is a 335XI (BMW) not sure if I am asking too much but I would like the maxima to handle more like the BMW.

 

What kind of tire/wear are on your car ?
My winter Tire ( Nokian Normand 5 ) tend to follow the ruts of the road

 

I still have the stock tires. This is my daily driver. Not looking for extreme cornering but I want to feel the road.

 

Ultra high performance all season tires, oem tires are terrible. I got monroe oespectrum struts as well. And add a rear sway bar, that should be great for a DD.

 

Does it help to install lowering springs or a strut bar. The car feels like a boat out of water and the insurance company thinks it is a high performance sports car.

 

Springs perhaps no real need for a strut bar.

 

eibach springs feel great, but I need a strut bar to tighten it down and stiffen her up all more

 

So how will a strut bar tighten it up?
What shocks and struts are you running with the Eibach springs.
This is my daily driver so I don't want a rough ride but I want to improve the handling. The car will shift left to right (Not sway but it moves left to right).
I wish I could make the car ride and handle like my BMW 330xi.

 

What are the best handling improvements that I should make on My 2013 Maxima SV.
Strut tower?
Struts and Shocks?
Tires?
Springs?
Lowering springs?
Coil Overs
Rear Sway Bar?
Where should I start???

I want it to feel a little more like a sports car but I still want a smooth but not soft ride. It is my daily driver so it has to be comfortable.

 

I am not quite understanding your question. Is it "my steering has gotten vague" over the years or "I want better handling than stock."

If the first, I would check alignment and more specifically, for worn suspension components. It should not "sway" driving down the road.

 

How many miles on your max OP? My struts were worn and a rear one leaking at 50K miles.

 

Yes, I want better handling than stock. I feel like a bobble head when I am driving the car.
The mileage is 28,000 I wouldnt think the shocks and struts are bad but I am sure the stocks are junk.
I just don't know where to start with my upgrades.
Do I start with shocks and struts or sway bar, strut tower, lowering springs, etc.

 

Rear shocks and swaybar can be installed in an afternoon. Strut tower as well.

 

+1 for a stillen rear sway bar. I'm a stock kind of guy...like a nice ride as a DD, but like it to perform decently like Win1Baby1. Pretty easy swap out and definitely worth it. I'd start there and see what's happening.

 

lowering springs and moog rear sway bar bushings and stabilizer links can definitely improve your handling !