What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2

Re: (AofD4me)

tigersharkdude — 2009-11-19T19:30:14-08:00

I would recommend just changing the struts then. leave the OEM springs there. maybe paint them to make them look better

Re: (Nrw)

AofD4me — 2009-11-16T06:06:24-08:00

I see that the Eilbach/Tokico combo seems to be the most prevalent answer here.

I've got a 1996 I30 and I'm looking to replace springs/struts. I'm looking for a fairly solid/stiff ride and I'm NOT looking to lower the ride any.

I do a lot of City driving and just need a set up that handles all the bumps of bad roads and speed humps.

Re: (Em Dot)

Nrw — 2009-06-29T17:45:45-08:00

Progress/blues. Had them on for about two weeks now, pic is recent, and love everything about them for a DD. I only wish I had illuminas but those will come in do time

Don't mind the car being dirty..

Em Dot — 2009-05-25T14:37:27-08:00

ive had Ksports since spring of 07. they were version 1 KSports and they were junk. i recently got a set of ver.2 and they are a whole lot better than the original ones.

Re: Re: (ae01maxine)

ABNRML4U — 2009-05-01T17:01:18-08:00

Quote, originally posted by ae01maxine raquo;

I have Ksport Coilovers.

Love them . After i did my new struts (for the front) they have been running alot better especially with the new spring collars I got from Ksport.

Here they are when first installed

What my drop looks like.

I have a 01 how does your Nissan ride with KS sport coilovers Bro, How low are you now? Im thinking of getting some KS sport coilovers then with Elbach Springs that I have now.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (DblOsmith)

ABNRML4U — 2009-05-01T16:53:30-08:00

01 Nissan Maxima: Elbach Springs and blue Tokico shocks
92 Nissan B-13 : Elbach Ground Control Coilovers

Im going to run a pair of KS Sport Coilovers for the B-13 to get a stiffer and stronger ride.

Then Later on {mabe} go with KS Sport coilovers for the Max to go lower than 1.5

Modified by ABNRML4U at 5:02 PM 5/1/2009

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (Beancooker)

DblOsmith — 2009-04-30T22:51:38-08:00

*resurrected*

So, what's the difference between eibach, and teins, etc... as far as handling? I thought the struts really determined up and down handling. How do springs go into the picture? If they're inexpensive, and make a difference, I might replace those with my struts, but when I look them up, all I see are lowering springs. I don't want to lower my car. Thoughts?

Re: (sixteenXnine)

HB-II — 2009-01-16T09:33:54-08:00

Need help here. I am looking to upgrade my suspension on my 01 SE Max. I want to stay as close as possible to the same ride( as far as comfort) but I also want to eliminate the wheel gap and give it a better look. This is my daily driver so I don't really don't want to have to deal w/ any suspension issues once I get everything installed. I was looking to go w/ eibach prokit spring and Koni yellows shocks, what do you guys think of this set up and or what do you recommend?
As a new Nissan owner any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

sixteenXnine — 2008-08-23T06:17:26-08:00

I'll be ordering Vogtland springs (1.4, 1.4) and KYB GR-2's this week.

$430 shipped FTW!!

Vogtlands reportedly work and wear great with the GR-2's, and even though GR-2's ara an OEM replacement, gen-5ers are getting good results out of this combo, with no blown struts or wintertime freezing.

I can't wait to feel what a lower center of gravity does for this car.

My GLE on the other hand has an "in perfect shape" OEM suspension... plus an FSTB. Rides very nice, and feels authoritative and confident... it's a bit soft in the turns, but I think I can't really say it's the struts, and my Goodyear Eagle RS-A's are on their last legs.

I have to figure out what bushings I need to replace as well... I'm thinking that most of you guys don't just leave the worn stock rubber bushings in there while you're taking care of everything else down there.

I'll post pics when I get the stuff and start working on it... it appears to me that NICOClub isn't to familiar with the Vogtland/KYB setup.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (A.Tech)

tigersharkdude — 2008-08-17T19:31:34-08:00

NOTHING FOR TEIN SPRINGS WITH STOCK STRUTS

Re: (BLACKonBLACK98)

DaveVQ — 2008-07-06T20:40:02-08:00

illumina with eibachs

going to be agility coilovers soon

BLACKonBLACK98 — 2008-07-06T17:17:23-08:00

Bags over JICs (crappy cell phone pic):

Re: Re: (ak03maxima)

audtatious — 2008-06-14T21:24:11-08:00

01_Maxine above looks to have around a 2" drop.

Re: Re: (sr20daze)

ak03maxima — 2008-06-14T16:58:36-08:00

any one try the dropezone springs?? i might get them they say it drops 2inches all raound... any one with pics of a 2 inches drop?

Re: Re: (lightsout)

sr20daze — 2008-06-13T14:50:27-08:00

i have stock for now, but i want tein to special make me some coilovers. for now im looking at d2. are they good?

Re: Re: (G4nismo)

lightsout — 2008-06-05T23:50:23-08:00

eibach and tokico here!!

welcome to NICO g4nismo!!

Re: Re: (01_Maxine)

G4nismo — 2008-06-05T18:36:32-08:00

i have ksport coilovers..... i pretty much hate them

regret buying them. should of gone w/ teins or D2's

Re: Re: (audtatious)

ae01maxine — 2008-06-04T01:50:18-08:00

I have Ksport Coilovers.

Love them . After i did my new struts (for the front) they have been running alot better especially with the new spring collars I got from Ksport.

Here they are when first installed

What my drop looks like.

Re:

audtatious — 2008-06-02T23:45:17-08:00

Eibachs with HP's now. Replaced the Illuminas a couple weeks ago. Better handling with the Illuminas but the HP's ride better.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you run ... (sweet3rdgen)

kzoosho — 2008-06-02T21:25:40-08:00

D2 coilovers 3inch drop front 3.5 rear

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (542keith)

sweet3rdgen — 2008-05-20T14:13:11-08:00

Sprints (1.8" drop) with KYB's. Will go with Koni's by end of summer.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (Klepton)

542keith — 2008-04-20T18:49:15-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Klepton raquo;

Ksport lowering springs with Tokico HP struts:

I have HPs and I'm thinking of getting the KSport Springs. How does your set up ride?

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (Beancooker)

97A32 — 2008-04-20T13:57:08-08:00

tokico illuminas/custom maxima (progressive) they are decent but can be harsh over speed bumps..

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (PBfrEAk)

Sentientbydesign — 2007-12-05T11:33:29-08:00

Eibachs? Soft? hahahaha. I have people who complain about the ride in my car because of the stiffness (then again, I have Illumina up front too).

Am I the only one to get a lower drop than stated with the Eibachs? Could somebody running stock give me a measurement from the ground to the "jack marker"?

I want to verify my numbers. TIA

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (King James)

PBfrEAk — 2007-11-15T19:01:27-08:00

I wish tein made coilovers for 3rd gens...

But I'm stock for now but that is my next big investment. Complete suspension overhaul.

I'm gonna go with the Eibach/Tokico combo.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

King James — 2007-09-20T22:06:59-08:00

KYB AGX's with Eibach spring on 20" rims has to be the nicest ride on twenties that I've ever rode on

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

Klepton — 2007-09-19T07:44:02-08:00

Ksport lowering springs with Tokico HP struts:

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

kazuya_maxima — 2007-09-19T00:29:01-08:00

I'm still using stock right now but 'll need to change soon. Anyone heard of NEX?? Found on ebay today and it looks competitive~

[URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEX-Coilover-Nissan-Maxima-96-99-complete-lowering-kit_W0QQitemZ230171111563QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33586QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: (Rex)

maxhopper97 — 2007-08-21T20:22:50-08:00

Quote, originally posted by Rex raquo;

Anyone driving a ~93 with suspension? Doesn't MoD have one close to that??

What are you looking for Rex?

Here's a picture of a 3rd gen on Eibachs and Tokicos.

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Re: (Rex)

MinisterofDOOM — 2007-08-21T16:08:05-08:00

Yeah, mine's '93 but suspension is OEM for now.

Rex — 2007-07-20T07:55:04-08:00

Anyone driving a ~93 with suspension? Doesn't MoD have one close to that??

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (mnpd433)

Presscott707 — 2007-07-20T07:38:42-08:00

I love the teins. i like the ride and how low my max is.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

mnpd433 — 2007-07-19T08:41:29-08:00

Eibach springs and Tokico HP struts. I Bought this set up from stillen about three years ago and they are still running strong.

Re: (audtatious)

915max — 2007-06-04T18:03:40-08:00

Ground control coilovers/KYB AGX's

Re: (nismopc)

audtatious — 2007-06-03T08:43:36-08:00

Thanks for the sig change. We hit people up as we run across them and get into the sig-police mode

Re: (NSR A32)

nismopc — 2007-03-29T15:40:17-08:00

Quote, originally posted by NSR A32 raquo;

... And your sig is a lil too tall. width is just fine. needs to be within 600x200.
Modified by NSR A32 at 2:23 PM 3/29/2007

It's 563x211 which is similiar to if not smaller than many I've seen on here.

Edit: Fixed! 532X200

MaximA32 — 2007-03-28T17:58:07-08:00

Click the "Add a new choice" link

EDIT: And your sig is a lil too tall. width is just fine. needs to be within 600x200.

Modified by NSR A32 at 2:23 PM 3/29/2007

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you r ... (maximariceboi)

nismopc — 2007-03-28T17:57:17-08:00

Tokico HP's (Blues) with MaxSpeed springs.

Not on the poll so I did not vote.

Edit: Thanks NSR A32 - I added my combo to the poll!

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

maximariceboi — 2007-03-22T22:20:39-08:00

tein basics...

maxhopper97 — 2007-03-10T09:08:57-08:00

H-techs and Illuminas.

jsmithsole — 2007-03-10T08:03:52-08:00

K-Sport coliovers with Stillen FSTB RSB

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

stillena33driver — 2007-03-10T03:00:40-08:00

running megan racing springs soon

Re: (dandaman0139)

jltibbs — 2007-03-09T18:23:34-08:00

you get the teins i was talking about? if so, you'll have to update me. it'll be a while before i even order

Re: (jltibbs)

dandaman0139 — 2007-03-09T11:48:45-08:00

i just bought the tein s's but still waiting on them. lemme know how it goes

Re: (dandaman0139)

jltibbs — 2007-03-08T06:49:11-08:00

illuminas w/ CE springs

i am about to replace struts (illuminas again) but going with tein springs (whichever ones drop it 2"+)

Re: (NSR A32)

dandaman0139 — 2007-03-07T16:19:05-08:00

i'm waiting on my kyb and agx struts along with the tein s's, hopefullly it will be in this monday

MaximA32 — 2007-03-07T06:46:42-08:00

I'm ordering my Tein coilovers today as a matter of fact.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (A.Tech)

Beancooker — 2007-03-07T06:34:36-08:00

First, Eibach's are one of the stiffest springs you can get for our cars.
Second, Betweed the poll that I screwed up, and the stats from another forum, Eibach springs are used by about 70%. Tein and HKS take up the other 30%. Those are not exact percentages, because there were a few that voted "stock" and one with Megan Racing springs... But those are really close percentages.

If I could do it all over again... I'd still use the Eibach springs and Tokico Illumina struts. I wouldn't change a thing.

Re: What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2 (beancooker)

A.Tech — 2007-03-07T03:23:12-08:00

I wanted to get Eibach springs but someone told me that they are not to great on Nissans due to the softness. I wonder if that is true or not. He is pretty good with overall suspension and Nissan knowledge.

What springs/struts/coilovers are you running in your Maxima #2

Beancooker — 2007-03-06T20:40:43-08:00

Okay, so I effed up the last poll.

Please add your vote on this one.

I left the poll unlocked, so you can add your own combo.