I seem to recall that the touring edition had some specific suspension problem that was a relatively expensive fix compared to the standard I30.

Nothing popped up in searching this forum, anyone know about this. I think it was related to aligning the rear wheels.

 

There is absolutely no difference in the suspension on the I30 Touring model vs. the standard model that would create substantial additional repair costs. Not sure where this rumor came from, but that is the reason the information search came up empty.

 

the I30Ts just used SE suspension if im not mistaken, if they dont have a problem the extra like 50lbs that our cars have isnt going to make a differenece

 

yeap springs are different that's all, no difference in repair.
Take into account this is a 10+ year old car.

 

Infiniti Q45s touring and non touring would be the only one I know of that would fit this description, the I30s are safe!

 

I just put on KYB struts with stock springs. Going over brooklyn streets like butter!

No concerns here;]

 

im looking to relace my struts... and trying do decide on which one i heard god things on kyb....how do you like them and which model do you have?

 

HAHA nice, I hear its super rough up there.

 

I'm also looking to replace my rear struts in my 99 I30t. I know that the springs are different than the standard I30's but are the struts? It kinda vague when searching for the aftermarket struts online. Although, I have found different NISSAN part numbers for rear struts for Maxima SE (56210-43U27) vs. GXE/GLE (56210-31U27). I'd like a decent aftermarket rear strut that is as close to the I30t stock part as I can get, but I can't seem to find two versions (I30/I30t) of anything that's aftermarket.

 

Maybe you are thinking motor mounts? Electronic vs regular???

 

lucky for you guys over here(australia)...my maxima/I30 model the 30GV it came with active suspension which is electronic with a sports button....lucky for me the old owner just had new ones put in all around its about $2000 fix....but i am going to change the springs in it anyway to lower it a bit but keep the factory struts to keep the active suspension.....the 30J and 30G didnt have active suspension

 

Wow!

That seems ridiculosly high?!? 2 g's! Jesus!

 

everything is more expensive here in australia...i could fly to NZ and get the stuff cheaper and fly back with money left over....for the active suspension with new modules for the suspension the guy paid $500 for each corner....pretty pricey

 

Geez. Id hate to see what struts cost on a lincoln.

 

hehe....we dont have lincolns here.....most of our cars are japanese on the roads....the only two brands that we have that are local are Holden and Ford....

car brands in aussie
Australian
Holden
Ford

Japanese - EVERYTHING

European - BMW,VW,MERCS,Skoda ect ect

Chinese - Great wall

Malaysian - Proton

Korean - Hyundai, Kia, Daewoo

we get everything here in aus...they just introduced Chrysler here last 3 years...but we get all the sh*t basic models here the only SRT we get is the 300C

 

yea the cefiro/i30/maxima body style has option for electronic suspension/ transmission selection.

essentially a sport mode. where suspension is stiffened up and gears change more aggressively for autos.

that suspension system might cost money. but not the regualr USDM spring/mcpherson strut combo.