are these a good deal?

Post by **240RB1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:50 pm

http://kansascity.craigslist.o....html

i am looking for lowering springs along with new struts and found these locally i could try and offer the guy/girl 100 for em but who here has the? it only drops 1.5/1.3 that dosent seem like much how do they ride,i have looked at both threads on spring choices for maximas but it really gets sidetracked and hard to stay with so... would you guys reccomend these?

Post by **jltibbs** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:04 pm

The 1.5/1.3 drop is the best drop for performance on the Maxima. You can go lower for looks with Tein, Megan Racing, K-Sports, or coilovers. If those are 3 years old, I would pay no more than about $50. Eibachs stiffen up over time (as do most) but you would probably have a very harsh ride. Also, if you still have stock struts, I would not recommend aftermarket springs until the struts are replaced.

I recommend the Tokico strut/spring combo. There's the HP kit (HPK245) which is a firm replacement with the 1.5/1.3 drop. You also have the option for the Illumina kit (ILK246) which adds the ability to have a soft or firm ride with the same drop. Here are some pics of my 95 going from stock to Illuminas w/ springs. Also here's a link to the Maxima Suspension thread for other options. Please ignore the wheels, taillights, and exhaust; it was 4 years ago.

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:34 pm

I personally like my Tien S tech springs

Post by **240RB1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:35 pm

thanks for the pics j i think i will get something different because from the pics the drop is very minimal. on another hand how did you debadge your trunk without the glue stains? nice car other than the stickers and tailights lol. i was looking on ebay and came across a brand named dropzone that claims to drop 2" front and back have you ever heard of these guys? il see if i can find the link. thanks for your imput

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

here we go these are the ones im talking about
Modified by !240RB! at 8:47 PM 3/27/2009

Post by **240RB1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:39 pm

post some pics please,also what wheels do you have? sizing? if you dont mind.

i dont want to sound like a "tool" that wants everything spoon fed i jus need to get a feel for things

Post by **nismo1219** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:26 pm

I definately agree with Jeremiah. I have been running the Eibach Sport Springs/Tokico Illumina Struts for about 3 yrs now. I LOVE them! The only thing I would say is that yes, they do tend to get a bit stiffer the longer you run them. Handling is much improved over stock as well...definately worth the $$.

Here is a before/after shot (please excuse the old wheels) ...

Before -

After -

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:26 am

heres mine. no need for before pics.I am running tein s techs w monroe struts.wheels are 19x7.5 with 35 profile tire. offset unknown

Post by **240RB1** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:54 am

thanks to the both of you for pics i will probably get teins or just rock the stck stuff while i repair my hatch.

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:29 am

let me warn you the tein tend to ride a little rough

Post by **240RB1** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:52 am

il keep that in mind,last question haha you said you have monroe struts right? like over the counter monroe sensatrac type struts or "hi performance" ones?

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:35 am

over the counter struts

Post by **jltibbs** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:19 pm

tigersharkdude wrote:over the counter struts

Which will wear out 10 times faster with sport springs. Just a side note.

Once again, if you want a 2" drop, go with Megan or K-Sports. Not sure about the Drop Zone.

Post by **VIPMaxima** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:22 pm

i would get coilovers instead...

Post by **nismo1219** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:27 pm

another option would be to install air suspension...sometimes i wish i had gone that route simply for the fact that it allows you to raise the car while going over speed bumps, etc and then lower it right back down once your clear. however, it's pretty pricey from what little i know of it.

Post by **jltibbs** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:18 pm

VIPMaxima wrote:i would get coilovers instead...

Pros and cons to this? What are you using?

Post by **jltibbs** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:23 pm

!240RB! wrote:thanks for the pics j i think i will get something different because from the pics the drop is very minimal. on another hand how did you debadge your trunk without the glue stains? nice car other than the stickers and taillights.

Hairdryer and fishing line followed by rubbing compound and LOTS of polish.

Post by **240RB1** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:35 pm

thanks man i was thinking or using a heat gun or hair dryer and goo-gone but i guess your method morked well, thanks again

Post by **nismo1219** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:28 am

i used a heat gun and some rubbing compound to shave mine. looks pretty good. just make sure you use "waves" with the heat gun...aka...dont hold it in one area too long.

Post by **jltibbs** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:05 am

Ben, you need a new camera, pics look like poop.

Post by **nismo1219** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:35 pm

well then why dont you buy me one, ya @$$-bandit!!

Post by **Blazingwolf** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:42 pm

hai

jltibbs wrote:
Hairdryer and fishing line followed by rubbing compound and LOTS of polish.

hairdryer AND PAINT THINNER.. i promise that no matter what thinner u buy u can't take the paint off unless u go to a body shop and get theirs and u'll still have to rub ur balls off... i replaced mine in 10 min.

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:06 pm

hair dryer, fishing line, goo-gone, rubbing compound, polish, wax and a bufferand a whole, whole lot of elbow grease

and ben and jeremiah, could one of you help me make the red/clears

Post by **nismo1219** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:50 pm

brad - im assuming your talking about the red/clear tail lights. if so, your car is the same year as mine so why not just buy a set off ebay? that's what i did and it would be alot easier, LOL. just a thought...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:19 pm

i would never have known those came from ebay.

Post by **jltibbs** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:57 pm

nismo1219 wrote:brad - im assuming your talking about the red/clear tail lights. if so, your car is the same year as mine so why not just buy a set off ebay? that's what i did and it would be alot easier, LOL. just a thought...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

I thought you used white out.

Post by **nismo1219** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:44 am

DANG IT JEREMIAH I told you that was supposed to be a secret!!

Post by **tigersharkdude** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:59 am

and by the way Ben your tags are out of date

Post by **nismo1219** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:01 pm

no their not...we got it transferred and they arent due now until june...but thanks for checkin'

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