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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 10:04 AM
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Thanks Lee for keeping the buyers up to date...and Who by chance is Rod Stillen...Do you mean Stillen Motorsports of Costa Mesa run by Steve Millen? or is a salesman name of Rod at Stillen what you meant? Just curious???
I think there was a family connection there like nephew or son maybe. Something along those lines.

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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 12:03 PM
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been out of it... is this still alive? i emailed the guy. no response, yet.
Old Apr 9, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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been out of it... is this still alive? i emailed the guy. no response, yet.
Have you paid? I paid 3/20 so hopefully I get my tracking # some time today. We'll see.
Old Apr 9, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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Have you paid? I paid 3/20 so hopefully I get my tracking # some time today. We'll see.
E-mail him. I did and he sent it within the hour with my tracking #!
Old Apr 10, 2002 | 07:00 AM
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E-mail him. I did and he sent it within the hour with my tracking #!
Yours getting there soon? I was #26 so hopefully mine will be here sometime soon. I just got my struts last night.

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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 07:13 AM
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THIS SUCKS REALLY BAD.
They charged my credit card about 5 weeks ago, since then I have sent several emails to them, NO RESPONSE.
I just sent them another one 2 days ago, after they said they shipped it out and will be emailing the tracking number to everyone (I didn't get one)
someone help
Old Apr 10, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by tapwr3000
THIS SUCKS REALLY BAD.
They charged my credit card about 5 weeks ago, since then I have sent several emails to them, NO RESPONSE.
I just sent them another one 2 days ago, after they said they shipped it out and will be emailing the tracking number to everyone (I didn't get one)
someone help
If it helps any I sent him an E-mail today and he said he would respond back with a trackign number for me today. So try him again. He doesnt seem to be ignoring us, maybe you just got overlooked. Try E-mailing him just to double check.

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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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According to UPS they should be here by Monday.
Old Apr 10, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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Man, I have a really bad feeling.
I still haven't receive reply from them yet.
I think they might have left me out of this groupdeal, although they already charged my credit card.....still waitinig for tracking #
sigh
Old Apr 10, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by tapwr3000
Man, I have a really bad feeling.
I still haven't receive reply from them yet.
I think they might have left me out of this groupdeal, although they already charged my credit card.....still waitinig for tracking #
sigh
sent email today, waiting for reply...
Old Apr 11, 2002 | 01:04 AM
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Originally posted by Brendan98GT


sent email today, waiting for reply...

Received my springs on 4/9/02 in CA. Never received an email
with the tracking # though -- as was stated by the seller.
Old Apr 11, 2002 | 05:04 AM
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Originally posted by aaq



Received my springs on 4/9/02 in CA. Never received an email
with the tracking # though -- as was stated by the seller.
At least you got 'em right....guy's lets hold out a lil more, for thoes of us on the east coast, should get them by tuesday. Lets not make assumptions yet wait till everyone around you has got them yet. I followed the last group deal closely, and this same sorta thing happened, yet everyone recieved them. please lets hold out a lil longer and not give this guy a bad name, in the past he has been good to the max community!
Old Apr 11, 2002 | 09:24 AM
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I emailed him last night and he responded this morning with my tracking #. It should arrive tomorrow.
Old Apr 11, 2002 | 09:32 AM
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i got my tracking number this morn, should be gettin them tomorrow.
Old Apr 11, 2002 | 11:54 AM
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i got my 1st set 2 days ago.. another one due later, cuz he missed it and theyre currently outta stock..
Old Apr 11, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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I just got my today(4/11) at about 2:31....Man...I cant wait. My car still in the shop and should be ready this Saturday.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 08:52 AM
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nobody freak out but...

I just got mine today (Fri) via phone order last friday. The original quote was $120. I asked if he was gonna make me wait 'til the next max.org GD and he gave them to me for $90 + $25 for UPS ground.

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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 08:52 AM
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I just got mine. He didn't respond to my email, but I don't really care because they're here. I haven't bought shocks/struts yet though and I'm still a little worried about too harsh a ride on these Michigan roads.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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Springs arrived today! Install will br Monday. Thanks Wizza.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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I received mine yesterday. I didn't get an email from him either, but they're here so thats all I care about. Great springs for the money. I'm in Houston BTW.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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Man, I have a really bad feeling.
I still haven't receive reply from them yet.
I think they might have left me out of this groupdeal, although they already charged my credit card.....still waitinig for tracking #
sigh
I got mine today!!!
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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I just got my springs today, I live In New york. So all the northeast buyers should either have them or are getting them soon.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 01:37 PM
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Originally posted by MIke523
I just got my springs today, I live In New york. So all the northeast buyers should either have them or are getting them soon.
Hmm still never got my shiiping # but hopefully it will come in today. One can hope anyway.

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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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got em.
Old Apr 12, 2002 | 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by Brendan98GT
got em.
Hmm, your on the east coast too. Maybe I will have a suprise waiting for me when I get home.

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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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someone post when they get there's on and if they did it them self. i am still debating wether to put them on myself or take them somewhere. helpful tips are welcome aswell.
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Got mine yesterday!! I am in Jersey too!! Wohoo..
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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yo guys this is how my car look with maxspeed on
just got 'em on like an hour ago

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=112383
Old Apr 13, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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When installing springs, what are the torque specs for bolts involved in the installation?

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 05:14 AM
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Mine arrived Friday, and installed them saturday (with Tokico's) before the Lexington, KY meet. I have installed drop springs on many, many cars before, the whole process took me about 2 hours and 10 minutes with a lift and air tools. It wasn't too difficult, i'm sure someone has a write up on how to do it. Make sure you use a spring compressor to do this, cause you will need the spring compressor to put on the new springs. I have NO spring noise and i did not use that wire wrap stuff
Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Man... I hope mine actually get here soon.

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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Got 'em today, can't wait to put 'em on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Apr 15, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by Yomie
BTW anyone get pictures?
I did it this Saturday as well. Not hard at all...if you have the right tools and a buddy. You will need a torque wrench, breaker bar, complete socket set, extensions, universal joint, and spring compressors.

I also did not use the Home Depot wrap, I re-used the wrap that was on the stock springs...no squeaks.

I attached some pictures...right now I have about a 1.25" drop in the front and .75" in the rear. I will measure this Saturday after it has had the week to settle (to see the final drop numbers). It is nice though because the back is a little higher than the front...no load in the trunk syndrome!!

Brian

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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Originally posted by TellschMax02


I did it this Saturday as well. Not hard at all...if you have the right tools and a buddy. You will need a torque wrench, breaker bar, complete socket set, extensions, universal joint, and spring compressors.

I also did not use the Home Depot wrap, I re-used the wrap that was on the stock springs...no squeaks.

I attached some pictures...right now I have about a 1.25" drop in the front and .75" in the rear. I will measure this Saturday after it has had the week to settle (to see the final drop numbers). It is nice though because the back is a little higher than the front...no load in the trunk syndrome!!

Brian

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How is the ride?

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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I put mine in Saturday with a friend. Took us 6 hours due to problems with a lug nut, striping a bolt, not knowing what we were doing, and killing a 12-pack during this whole operation. I forgot to put those plastic things on the front springs. The drop looks good. Not to sure about the ride though yet. The ride is a lot stiffer and it tends to be bouncy, and I already bottomed out once. The good part is, it takes turn like my moms BMW. I think the new feel will grow on me. I am using stock shocks and struts. I will take pics after I put my FSTB on Wednesday.
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How is the ride?

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It is definitely stiffer. On bad roads you can tell they are there. Not too bad though...I think some KYB's or Tokicos would help. I am on stock struts on a 2600 mile old '02 SE. I do not get any of the bouncing nor have I bottomed out. Handling is awesome!

Overall, it was stiffer than I thought it would be, but in the tolerable range for sure.

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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Cool, so it really is not that bad. Like you said my KYB setup will help out too.

Thanks for the info

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 07:27 PM
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Still nothing yet over here in SC so dont feel bad SUDZ.

I get to read about you guys with your springs already on while I wait here.. No biggie though, still gotta get struts. Gonna do them both.

It seems like everything these days come from Cali and then moves to the east coast. First the major import movement, then Maxima ethusiasm, now these...

What's that Home Depot Wrap I read about?
My stock boots look like they need replacing so what is that stuff?What department would that be in?
Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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If you do not want to or choose not to reuse the stock spring isolators, then go to Radio Shack and get the half-inch spiral cut wire loom. It can be cut from the original 4 feet down to appropriate lengths for the four spring bottoms. You do not need them on the top as much. Best of luck to you all...I still love my MaxSpeeds.
Old Apr 16, 2002 | 05:15 AM
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Originally posted by TellschMax02


I attached some pictures...right now I have about a 1.25" drop in the front and .75" in the rear. I will measure this Saturday after it has had the week to settle (to see the final drop numbers). It is nice though because the back is a little higher than the front...no load in the trunk syndrome!!

Brian
Mine also has a slight 'rake' to the front, i like it alot.

Originally posted by Brendan98GT


I put mine in Saturday with a friend. Took us 6 hours due to problems with a lug nut, striping a bolt, not knowing what we were doing, and killing a 12-pack during this whole operation. I forgot to put those plastic things on the front springs. The drop looks good. Not to sure about the ride though yet. The ride is a lot stiffer and it tends to be bouncy, and I already bottomed out once. The good part is, it takes turn like my moms BMW. I think the new feel will grow on me. I am using stock shocks and struts. I will take pics after I put my FSTB on Wednesday
Glad to hear you got them in! the bouncy-ness can be blamed on blown stock shocks, how many miles do you have on them brendan? but yes cornering is 100% improved! I noticed at higher speeds like on the interstate ithe ride is soft, almost stock like, but at slower speeds you can 'feel' the road a bit more.



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