4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

will springs make me faster at the track?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 01:32 PM
  #1  
Justin95SE's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 806
will springs make me faster at the track?

will they give me better launches, less wheel hop etc? looking to cut my 60's by .157 seconds. I need some nittos. but anyway, i may have posted this twice, sorry if thats the case
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 01:38 PM
  #2  
Conrad283's Avatar
I need a truck
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 73,115
From: Naples, Fl
Re: will springs make me faster at the track?

it might ....
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 01:53 PM
  #3  
Jime's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,919
From: https://t.me/pump_upp
Re: will springs make me faster at the track?

Originally posted by Justin95SE
will they give me better launches, less wheel hop etc? looking to cut my 60's by .157 seconds. I need some nittos. but anyway, i may have posted this twice, sorry if thats the case
Not necessarily faster but probably quicker. If you can keep the rear from compressing on launch and reduce the front rising you will have better 60' times.
Will you decrease by .157, probably, maybe more.
BTW I reduced my 60' by almost .2 with 205/45/15 555R's over the stock 16's.
How much you reduce is also dependent on how fast you are now. The slower you are, the more you will help by suspension mods. If you are in the 14-15 range which most people are, you will be pleasantly surprised with your times if you are willing to spend the time and try different settings and document each change so you know where you are going.

This is also controversial and some people will disagree with me, but this is my experience. I am a grandpa and started drag racing in 1969 before most of you were probably born. That don't make me smart, but I have tried most performance enhancements on a few different machines ie RWD, FWD, bikes, sleds etc and have learned most from trial and error than any other method.
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:26 PM
  #4  
ericdwong's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,530
Well, I'll have an answer for you probably by next week. I drag race often, right now my traction sux because I have subs in the trunk and a trailer hitch so the front wheels are literally gettin lifted up off the ground. I have Sprint/KYB on the way.
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:39 PM
  #5  
csnow's Avatar
I'll kill you. I mean it
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 193
Originally posted by ericdwong
Well, I'll have an answer for you probably by next week. I drag race often, right now my traction sux because I have subs in the trunk and a trailer hitch so the front wheels are literally gettin lifted up off the ground. I have Sprint/KYB on the way.

a hitch on a Maxima. Ouch that hurts. Poor Tranny
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 03:11 PM
  #6  
JAY25's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 6,451
From: Near Archer High School, Ga
Re: will springs make me faster at the track?

It will help you by putting more rubber on the road because the tire will even out, and it will reduce the rear suspension from compressing as posted above and it will give you even tire wear.
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 03:17 PM
  #7  
Jime's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,919
From: https://t.me/pump_upp
Originally posted by ericdwong
Well, I'll have an answer for you probably by next week. I drag race often, right now my traction sux because I have subs in the trunk and a trailer hitch so the front wheels are literally gettin lifted up off the ground. I have Sprint/KYB on the way.
Eric just put a couple of rollers on that hitch and you will have wheelie bars.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BkGreen97
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
2
Apr 2, 2016 05:47 AM
minsbang
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
1
Sep 11, 2015 08:48 PM
220k+ A32
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
14
Sep 11, 2015 02:18 AM
Maxima30
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
Sep 7, 2015 06:13 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:55 AM.