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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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New member, new maxima, need mods

Just bought a 2014 maxima with the sport package, and need some mods. First thing is drop springs, I'm thinking 2". Eibach? Next is a trailer hitch for my jetski, what's a good brand? 3rd is rims, what are the widest that will fit without rubbing? I should be picking up the car Monday. I'm in palm beach gardens if anyone knows any good shops here.
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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The Eibach's won't get you 2", but they are the only ones available for our cars at the moment. H&R has not put theirs out yet. I think Racerbox has H&R's from an Altima on his max. You can PM him for details. Other than that, you can go with coilovers.

As for rims...there's a whole thread that should answer your questions.
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Welcome aboard! So the dark sport rims aren't quite doin it for you?
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Ok I thought about it and decided what I'm going to do. I'm going to order the eibach springs, and do some h&r spacers and keep the sport rims. Do I need a camber kit with these springs? Also which of the 3 types of h&r spacers are the best? I think it will look good a little lower with the fenders filled out, how many mm should I go with? You guys have great looking cars btw!
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
The Eibach's won't get you 2", but they are the only ones available for our cars at the moment. H&R has not put theirs out yet. I think Racerbox has H&R's from an Altima on his max. You can PM him for details. Other than that, you can go with coilovers.

As for rims...there's a whole thread that should answer your questions.
Do you have any more pics of your car? I see you have spacers in your sig and wanted to see what it looks like, also I wanted to see the rear window spoiler.
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Welcome! It'll be interesting to see a hitch installed. I don't think I've seen anyone do it yet!
Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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For spacers I went with 20 & 25mm's. I think they worked out very well.

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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:49 AM
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That looks exactly how I want mine to sit! Nice car!! Which model h&r spacers did you buy? Does it drive any different? Any problems with the spacers like can u still use an impact for the lugs? Thanks man
Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:53 AM
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Welcome n congrat
Old Apr 5, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by official_style
That looks exactly how I want mine to sit! Nice car!! Which model h&r spacers did you buy? Does it drive any different? Any problems with the spacers like can u still use an impact for the lugs? Thanks man

Thanks!

Do not use am impact wrench to tighten them down. Doing that could damage them. I bought the ones with the lugs in place. I bought them from stillen.


H&R 20.0mm DRM Type TRAK+ Wheel Spacers - Black (HR4065663SW)

H&R 25.0mm DRM Type TRAK+ Wheel Spacers - Black (HR5065662SW)
Old Apr 5, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Never let anyone use an impact wrench on your rims period. I've only run into issues with people cross-threading or over-torquing cause they're too lazy to do **** by hand.
Old Apr 5, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghozt
Never let anyone use an impact wrench on your rims period. I've only run into issues with people cross-threading or over-torquing cause they're too lazy to do **** by hand.

Your car looks sick bro, what springs do you have? I like the lip kit too
Old Apr 6, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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