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Reference Thread: SUSPENSION, CHASSIS, AND HANDLING TOPICS (links)
This thread is the clearinghouse for all suspension and chassis-related discussions, as well as general handling discussions. Please post links down in thread and we'll try to add them as appropriate.
Suspension & Handling General Maxima Handling Mod site: http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling 5th Gen Suspension Sticky with spring rates, reviews, etc. (DrKlop): http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=449807 Basic suspension info sites that I've used: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...ion_bible.html Mike Kojima's sites and articles: http://www.sentra.net/tech/garage/su...03b4e55cb53e0b Making It Stick Parts 1-3 - http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413359 (credit to Bejay1) Making It Stick Part 4 - http://www.whiteline.com.au/articles..._Align4_01.htm Making it Stick (all installments): http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...ified-mag.html Oversteer and Understeer Corrections: http://rogerkrausracing.com/overundr.html Tire Pressure and Handling: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=58 http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=398 Effects of Suspension Changes: http://www.s2000.org/articles/suspension/ Site with all kinds of good suspension/handling info: http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm Chassis Foam Filling Discussions: http://doug.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=477927 http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr..._300zx_part_5/ Maxima Spring Rate Reference Guide (Irish44J & Others): http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=477500 Lower Tie Bars (LTB) - What are they and who sells them: http://www.mattblehm.com/suspension.htm |
How-Tos & Write-Ups:
All Energy Suspension products for 5th Gens (Polo) http://www.digitalpolo.com/2002Maxim...rgySuspension/ Lower control arm (LCA) installation (Hnda Etr) http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...er+control+arm Struts and springs, 5th Gen and possibly 4th Gen (Housecor) http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html Checking and fixing suspension noises, 5th Gen and possible 4th Gen (Housecor) http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/su...on_noises.html Inner Tie Rod Ends (not sure what this guy's .Org name is): http://www.cardomain.com/ride/348507/13 Rear Anti-Sway Bar for 4th and 5th Gens (RSB): Stillen RSB - http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...StillenRSB.htm Addco/Progress RSB - http://www.moodym.com/maxima/tech/addcorsb.html Front Strut Tower Brace for 4th and 5th Gens (FSTB): http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...tillenFSTB.htm Re-centering the rear beam after lowering (Larrio): http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=465329 (post 18 onwards) Steering Rack Replacement: http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=473923 (Kevlo) http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=364766 (I30krab) Custom Sentra RSTB (JSutter): http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=321967 |
Vendor/Sponsor Sites
BlehmCo (includes information for Z32 BBK, 6th Gen BBK, LTB, etc): http://www.mattblehm.com Energy Suspension (listing of ES polyurethane bushings for Maximas): http://www.suspension.com/nissancars.htm 6th Gen Mod Links RSB, FSTB, Springs, Struts, Coilovers, Etc: http://forums.maxima.org/oldpost.php...9&postcount=12 5th Gen Mod Links RSB, FSTB, Springs, Struts, Etc: http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=449807 Coilovers: http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=442798 4th Gen Mod Links 3rd Gen Mod Links RSTB, LTB, endlinks, etc: http://www.mattblehm.com/suspension.htm |
Thank you SPRINT
Thank you, I am so happy to see that this happened, :bowdown1: :run: :happyface
any way I think this thread would be useful for any one looking into buying a new suspension, these guys really helped me out. http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=475855 |
Puppetmaster, what do you think of this?
This page got lots of interesting suspension articles: http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm |
Originally Posted by DrKlop
Puppetmaster, what do you think of this?
This page got lots of interesting suspension articles: http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm So no one has any opinions on my classification of the links? I guess we'll just leave it as it is for now. |
Sport Compact Car: Making it Stick Part III (July 05) - Detrimental Effects of OVERLOWERING
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/nis...-part-iii.html |
OK here are some helpful 6th Gen suspension links...
Suspension: #2 FSTB (Front Strut Tower Brace) #3 RSB (Rear Sway Bar) #4 Coilovers #5 Lowering Springs #6 Adjustable Struts/Shocks Additional 6th Gen suspension links: Koni Front Struts/ KYB AGX Rear Shocks http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374585 RacingLine Endlinks http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473375&page=2 |
Re-Centering the rear beam after lowering
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=465329 Post #18 and on |
Steering Rack Replacement
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473923 (Kevlo) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=364766 (I30krab) Rear Sway Bar Evaluation and Rear Suspension Information http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=346336 http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=428192 Making it Stick from Sport Compact Car http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413359 (Bejay) Custom Sentra RSTB http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=321967 (JSutter) P.S. I want to thank the admins for putting this up. I really hope this forums brings a lot of information and discussion to the more advanced suspension modiifcation and not the normal lowering threads. |
Came across this, might be helpful is for 5th gen's
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=337093 |
couple more links:
Brake Fluid Comparison http://brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Br...Comparison.htm Brake Performance Tips http://www.se-r.net/car_info/brake_performance.html |
Oooh... look what I found for brakes...
Tech articles: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml Topics are: Brake Technology * The Physics of Braking Systems NEW * Brake Bias and Performance: Why Brake Balance Matters * Brake Systems and Upgrade Selections * Rear Brake Upgrades, Is Bigger Really Better? * ABS and Big Brake Kits Fundamentals, Impacts, and Real-World Solutions * Formulas for Vehicle Braking Dynamics Understanding Braking Experiences * The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System * Pad Knockback: A Common Racing Phenomenon Technical Guides * Brake Pedal Setup and Dual Master Cylinder Installation Guide NEW * Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures NEW * Removal of Uneven Pad Deposits From Rotors Using Aggressive Friction Compounds * How to Bleed Brakes - The Right Way * Bleeding ABS, is it really as hard as it sounds? Braking System Components * Brake Fluid 1A * Monobloc Versus Two Piece Calipers * Stainless Steel Brake Lines Q&A * Brake Proportioning Valves: The True Story of a Misunderstood, Misused and Misnamed Brake System Component Glossary * Glossary of Braking Terminology They also have FAQs (but ignore all the StopTech products and WRX questions): http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml :D I'll update the categories when I have more time later... keep em coming guys. |
Originally Posted by chernmax
I think that is exactly what needs to be done to streamline and reduce search times...
Thoughts and comments? |
Just an FYI... the only difference between 3,4,5,6 gen front brakes is the rotor/caliper size and the bolt size.. 3 and 4 gens use a 12mm bolt. 5 and 6 gens use a 14mm bolt.
so you could simply drill a 3/4 gen knuckle to 14mm bolts and bolt up any brake system from a 5/6 gen. Thus, anything to do with the front brakes need not be gen-specific. anything that will fit on a 3 gen will fit on a 6 gen. the rear brakes are much more complicated as they are different between 3, 4/5, and 6 gen. (4/5 gen use the same rear brakes). so there's some differences there. otherwise the theory and parts are the same for all maxima brake systems. |
Here are some threads about JClaw's traction bars for 4th gens. He is obviously selling them via the threads but they are also good sources of info on a great mod:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=417318 http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=456833 |
supplemental LTB install guide and review:
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=72 http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...wcontent&id=18 |
FYI, I've added more links to threads with info on Z32 brakes for 4th through 6th Gens. Feel free to point out more good ADVANCED threads out there, thanks.
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modified....brake topics moved to other sticky.
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wat happened to the maxmods.dyndns.org website?? the link isnt working... is there another website similar to it??
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You can check www.archive.org for archived pages. I know MaxMods is on there. I think the site is dead now, though. The guy who started it sold his Maxima a year or two ago so he wasn't maintaining it.
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ok ppl i got 4th gen max now i got to choises tein springs from a 240 or adjustable coilovers sooo i need to know wich one look batter and make my car lower ???? plz help me reply back on my aim plz
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Originally Posted by 96max3189
(Post 6776773)
ok ppl i got 4th gen max now i got to choises tein springs from a 240 or adjustable coilovers sooo i need to know wich one look batter and make my car lower ???? plz help me reply back on my aim plz
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okay so ive got a 2004 i35 allready bought some 20's but hate the way it sits factory the front is higher what my best route for lowering it? to make it sit perfect??
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Alright i know some of you guys are going to hate me for bringing back an ancient thread, BUT in my defence it is to help fix some of these links.
for every link that you see that says http://doug.maxima.org change that to http://forums.maxima.org and the link will work, for example http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790 should be changed to http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790 and it will work again |
Originally Posted by chernmax
(Post 6777339)
Old thread but OK, what type of coilovers and how many adjustment points? Lowering springs will bring your ride down depending on the drop advertised where as coilovers give you an option for multiply heights and adjustments. The trade off with coilovers is normally a stiffer ride and if you live in an area with smooth roads, you'll love them, if you live someplace with sh*tty roads you're going to feel a lot more of the shock vibration throughout the car on bumps, etc. Normally quality coilovers are the overall best for performance handling improvement... :spin:
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