Hi all... Like all others at the org, I am disgruntled with the handling of my 2k2 SE w/ RSB. Soooo Im looking to get new springs which seems to be the best thing one could do for the weak suspension. So my question is, what springs can i get that will NOT noticeably lower my ride? I am looking at the H&R's but dont know if they will lower the car at all. I am using stock rims and the TERRIBLE re92's. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanx! AuxNuke

 

H & Rs will lower the car, just like virtually all the springs talked about on the org, some have less drop than others, but you're looking at 1+ inch drop with all of em. There may be some that don't, but if you love that wheel gap, good luck.

 

are u sure u like ur car...?
sounds like its time to trade the way u carry on about it

 

How can you possibly like that wheel gap?

Here is the list, although I don't know how accurate it is. From what I have seen, I think you want H&R's.

Inches (front/back)
Eibach 1.3, 1.0 (stiff)
H&R 1.4, 1.3 (near stock)
Progress 1.7, 1.5 (near stock)
Intrax 1.75 all around
Sprint 2.0 all around (stiff)
B&G 1.6, 1.6
Ground Controls adjustable (very stiff)
MaxSpeed 1.7, 1.4 (near stock)

 

Better handling isn't just attributed to stiffer springs, but a lower center of gravity. That is why all the aftermarket springs are designed to lower the car at least a little bit.

 

I went with eibach springs and stillen front strut/rear sway bar
It lowered the car about 1 1/4 inches and the ride suffered minimally.
I live in Colorado and go to work by entering the highway with a looooonnnnggg loop. The car handles great (not super car level) but enough to impress the passengers that join me.
YOU MUST CHANGE THE TIRES! I went with BF Goodrich Comp TWA's all season.
Much nicer than those RE92's

I also took my car in for alignment, tire balancing, rotation, etc... and my 2k2 SE met all factory specs! Very minimal adjustments (I was not charged for any alignment issues).

 

well i have H&R's and SR20DEn has eibach's and his cat is about 1/8-1/4 lower in front and about the same in the rear. those numbers are bogus.

 

I second that - tires first then FSTB, RSB, shocks. You stop in this list as far as you're satisfied.

Mike.

 

The guy asks a legit question and the self-appointed wheelgappolice postwhores just chime right in.

 

I just put H&R's on my car the other day and it rides SO much better, now. I can eat Cup-O-soup while I'm taking ramps at 60 AND the car looks great. Find someone with the springs you want and ride in their car; the H&R drop is subtle.....to each his own.

Try before you buy!

 

your still on your stock struts, right?
Cause I need to get rid of my wheel gap
and I don't want to pay $350 for struts and all that aftermarket stuff as of yet.

 

My H&R's should be here tomorrow, and I can't wait.

 

ME??? No, I put mine on with Tokico shocks. At first I was thinking that I wanted to save some cash and put them on with the stock shocks, but I have close to 50K on my baby so that would have been a bad idea. How many miles do you have; if it's low, you can use the stock shocks for a while; eventually, there will be adjustable shocks made for the 5th gens. Another option would be to buy shocks and have someone help you with the install instead of paying a shop to do it.

 

I wish I knew someone close!
and I have about 27,000miles yeah but not really that much considering it's a 2000.
I want some TEIN suspension from japan, but of course they will never make parts for our maximas

 

i vote for the H&R's

 

I'd advise you to post in your regional forum and ask for help. If you put springs on those stock struts, you may regret it. Try looking for some old posts on this topic. Good luck

 

Looky here, another internet tough guy! Yeah, we all know it's easy to start crap when you are hiding behind your computer. You are probably the biggest wuss in the state of Georgia.

And if you must know, I was asking a legimate question in return while providing him with a list of spring heights.

What useful information did you provide in your post?? NOTHING!!! Who's the postwhore now?

****ing ***got hypocrite.

 

anyone have the sprint springs...they look to offer the biggest drop, and me being the kind that loves low riders, would prolly want the lowest drop....anyone ever get sprints or heard anything about them?
thanx...

 

I don't think anyone has them for the 5th gen cause it'll make the back look really "saggy" (yes i just made that word up.) they do look pretty good on the 4th gens i've seen

 

One could also buy the springs and/or struts from the 2k1 model year to firm up the 2k2-2k3. i'm not positive what is different(maybe someone with a 2k2 parts manual could compare the f/r springs and struts with the 2k1 that is posted online here) but believe the front springs and struts(and maybe the rear struts) are 'softer' than the 2k1.
This would keep the car stock 'nissan' and firm up the ride somewhere between the 2k2 and an aftermarket spring and/or strut and keep the ride height and fender gap the same.
Just a thought...

 

if u want better handling but not to lower the car...just change the struts.

 

duh.

 

try softer and close to stock ride quality spring....harder spring will make ur car bounce really bad if u decided to use stock shocks.

if u just want to get rid off the wheel gap.
replace the spring



if u want better handling
u gotta do the whole thing.

 

Here's what you should of said. hahaha.
Ok, I've decided against getting any form of suspension enhancement. So thanks for the comment, but I have other plans.
Thanks though,
Jeff Catt

 

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