hey everyone i just installed tien springs on saturday the look is awesome but the ride is extemely horrible. i am using the factory struts could this cause it?? the only thing that i didnt do was cut the bumb stop. it feels as if the suspension is bottoming out on little bumps is that the problem(bump stop)? i am about to just put the factory springs back on if i cant get it to have a little more play. someone please let me know what i should do,( bump stop, struts) it really is unpleasant to drive

 

You should definitely cut the bumpstops on most setups over 1.5" drop and yours is around 2.2 so I'd definitely suggest that...Aftermarket suspension will be a must soon as well bc the factory struts can only last so long with such a large drop...MaximaPolak is running the same setup on stock struts maybe you could ask him for instructions on bumpstops bc he seems to be happy with it...if you get struts and I believe that you should, definitely get the Tokico Illuminas...it will make a world of difference but also you should know those springs are certainly not performance oriented or very ride friendly...but yes...they do create a very nice look

 

even w/ aftermarket struts, ride is harsh. Lot of potholes and bumps where you live?

 

thanks for the fast reply i had the same springs on my civic si and it rode really nice the only difference is, is that i didnt install them on my si and they probably cut the b. stop i will look into the struts, and cutting the bump stop.(what a pain)!!haha thanks again

 

i too just installed tein s springs, about a month or so ago. i have factory struts and it rides ok. I have a '00 GLE, maybe the suspension is different from SE and GXE, idk. I took the factory stuff off myself, and then took the springs and struts to someone switch them, and then i put them back on. I'm not sure if they cut the bumps or not. When i first drove it it did seem a bit bumpy, but doesnt bottom out. I say give it awhile to get used to it. Then see....

 

i dont think i can get used to it. i mean i hit a bump today and i could feel it in my back, not the greatest feeling i think i will tear it all apart again, and go with kruppas idea and get the new struts. thanks for the reply

 

hmm im kinda confused, what are bump stops?

 

whenever you lower a car, you should always cut the bumpstop in half. That will allow your shocks to have more suspension travel. I would recommend shocks also. The OEM struts don't last to long a such a large drop. Blown struts are dangerous too, i say replace ASAP

 

yeah i am goign to get a set of teins s techs soon and i wonder how the car will ride because i have H&R right now on stock struts. how much should bumpstop be cut? i never did that when i got my H&R. but i cant wait until the car is dropped even further. and i will pair them up with tokico illuminas.

 

Lowering w/stock shocks/struts...what do you expect?

 

im on s.techs with kyb gr2's and damn its a bouncy, bumpy, stiff ride! looking to swithc over to illumina's. so if you're looking to drop ur max on s.techs, i would try to stay away from the gr2's for struts and go with some adjustables like the illuminas. don't forget to cut them bumpstops too, this will def help out in suspension travel. try to avoid droppin it on your stock struts, those will only last for so long and then you'll be dishin out $$$ for more struts and install if you don't already install it yourself. best bet is to do it right the first time! i made the mistake of droppin mine on s.techs with gr2's- now i wish i woulda started with the illuminas. good luck s.tech rollers.

 

go to housecor's site, his site has a lot of good info

http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html

also some good info
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=291334

the lower you drop the more you cut off of the bumpstop

 

ive got the stechs with cut bstops and AGX adjustables in the rear and GR2 up front.. had almost a year and the ride is still excellent.

now when i first dropped the car on GC coilovers w stock struts that was fun....

 

yeam i am goign to have to cut the bumpstops then. but what is the ususal people cut them? like half of the bumpstop?

 

Cut the bumpstops and get stiffer aftermarket struts....

 

Usually one or two "sections" or "rings"...

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=291334

 

And get more aftermarket struts after 15000 miles.

 

Going to sell those H&R's?

 

no my bro is taking my H&R for his maxima. i just got the s-techs today and i already like them. just need some parts now.

where is a place that i can buy some new bumpstops from casue thse are shot?