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Drop? Rims? which first?!

Old Dec 16, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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Drop? Rims? which first?!

should i drop my car before i get rims?

and if yes what should i get to drop it like which springs or coilovers and how much will it be?

any help is appreciated
thanks
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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drop 1st

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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personally i'd drop it first to kill the ugly gap...then rims.
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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yup yup... drop then rims.
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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drop first, rims later...
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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yup drop first, get D2 coilovers , I think they're around $825 nowadays
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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drop it unless u like the 4x4 look.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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Drop,it's cheaper.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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drop now, then rims in the summer
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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drop first then eveything else
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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Drop. Bigger rims (and smaller tires) make the wheelgap look even worse...UGLYYYYYYYY.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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drop it first, you'll have the 4x4 look with new rims, and the car wont look as good until its dropped.

I'm sure you enjoy the drop more and for longer than the rims.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Are you interested in a performance suspension or mainly for looks? Either way I would recommend a lowering the car first. But be careful with what you pick, most suspensions for our car will not eliminate the fender gap if looks are what you're going for.
-Cyrus
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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'drop today, rim tomorrow'
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:27 AM
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Drop it first, no question about it.
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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car actually looks better with drop on stock rims....car does not look better wit better rims and 4X4....




^^^ those are 18's buddy, on my old max....big mistake
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Drop it first, no question about it.
no no no no no dont listen to him

SLAMMM it first !
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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i did rims first, from experience i say def do drop first
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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Drop first. Rims second.
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 98MikeXimaSE
no no no no no dont listen to him

SLAMMM it first !
What would I know about slamming my car
You should ask my oil pan and cross member
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Drop 1st. Stock Maxima handling is horrible.
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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I got rims first but because of a deal i couldnt pass.
Drop 1st
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 01:31 AM
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drop 1234567890
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 06:55 AM
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When the Pimp's in the crib ma Drop it Like It's Hot, Drop it like it's hot , Drop it like it's hot........

lol wtf do I know im 4x4 on 15" steelies
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Incase you're still wondering what the general consensus is, drop it first.

Dropping will make your handleing so much better and make it much mroe fun to drive. Rims are more of a cosmetic thing for a daily driver.
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 12:58 AM
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car looks hot on stock wheels dropped to me, then rims. i got a nasty gap if u can see my it in my sig. =\
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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As everyone else has suggested, upgrade your suspension first, then add a nice set of wheels.
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