Infiniti I30/I35 Similar to a Maxima, yet not really a Maxima. Discussion forum on Nissan's luxury model, the Infiniti I30/I35

Good or ****ty springs??

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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Good or ****ty springs??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
"springtech" for only 90$ thats cheap....
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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no...looks like a rough ride...like theres not much room for the springs to move...
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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They look alright, but we don't know the spring rates, and 2'' drop might be .5'' too much!
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks, yeah i ended up getting TIEN-S 1.5" drop all around. My friend has them on his G35, and it rides like stock, but handles better, FINALLY ORDERED RIMS, www.wheelmax.com, the BSC214's....can't wait to get them!
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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I30DS---do you have more pics, i have the same color too
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 97I30touring
I30DS---do you have more pics, i have the same color too
I do not own a digital camera, so my collection of pictures is some what limited. I have not pics of my engine, 17'' gunmetal rims, or exhaust, and I do not think I have any of the rear end either.

Here is the car after the 1.5'' drop with Tokico Illuminas (not the greatest pics)





Closed out the wheel gap



Old Jan 14, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Here is the interior after I put on the two toned leather



I really really need to borrow my friends digital camera so I can take some new pics.
Old Jan 16, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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wow, looks great...springs should be here wednesday. I always wanted to do my seats that way, two tone
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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wow, looks great...springs should be here wednesday. I always wanted to do my seats that way, two tone
Yeah, two tone is the greatest. My back seat leather is mint so I did not do it, but it looks so damned good I might put twon toned in the back anyways!

Make sure to take some pics of the suspension and post them when you finish the job!
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Yes, you should do the backseats too. It matches the off beige dash color perfectly. You should also dye the leather door inserts to match the seats inserts on the light beige door. By the way, nice car man.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Yes, you should do the backseats too. It matches the off beige dash color perfectly. You should also dye the leather door inserts to match the seats inserts on the light beige door. By the way, nice car man.
Thanks man. The only problem with the back is that I would have to convert the upper rear section of the back to the Maxima cushion (which is the same except it has integrated head rests). Customized Interiors does not make a cut for the I30 upper back section. The lower section is the same though.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Did you dye them or have them re upholstered? ive heard of a dye that is pretty sweet...
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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No prob. Hmmm....well if you can find somebody really handy, you can always instal the headrest into the Maxima seat or just go without Headrests...What about tryin to color match the front inserts with a dye and try dying the rears?
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 97I30touring
Did you dye them or have them re upholstered? ive heard of a dye that is pretty sweet...
NOOO... this is the real deal! I ripped all of the old worn leather off and reupholstered new leather my self in about a week end (I have done all my mods my self so far). The task seemed daunting at first, but as soon as I got to work, I realized that it would be a piece of cake. I reused the stock foam and everything.

I can post some pics of the install if you would like?
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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No prob. Hmmm....well if you can find somebody really handy, you can always instal the headrest into the Maxima seat or just go without Headrests...What about tryin to color match the front inserts with a dye and try dying the rears?
I guess that would work, but I would have to take the old leather off and reupolster it back on after staining. Since I would be doing all the work anyways, I figure that I might as well just put on brand new stuff if it is the same amount of work. Plus, the aftermarket leather is 10x better quality than the Nissan stuff. I mean it is a lot thicker and softer. My seats have far better bolstering now and are extremely comfortable. The aftermarket is REAL leather all the way around. Even on the sides and back (Nissan is fake on the sides and back). In the future, I wount even care if my future car has leather or not, just as long as there is an aftermarket kit available.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:54 AM
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Interesting. What site is this that you got the seats from?
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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www.leatherseats.com

The application is listed under Nissan- Maxima NOT Infiniti. Are you thinking of doing the front buckets? If so, I have a proposition for you.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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yeah, lemme see install pics, my leather is getting NASTY
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 97I30touring
yeah, lemme see install pics, my leather is getting NASTY
Alright. It will be a lot so give me time to upload them (I am only 56k) onto photobucket and I will then post them asap.

Are you thinking about replacing the fronts or the whol thing?
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