A set of 215/40's would be a bit better (2.75% diameter difference and 2.8% too fast on the speedo), or like AZHitman, a set of 225/45's (only 2.13% diameter difference and 2.17% slower on the speedo). ]]> Qubic 2009-10-21T16:44:10-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=5161251#5161251 Your cube looks nice lowered. I've also been thinking of lowering my cube as well as increasing the wheel size, partially for looks but definitely to stiffen up the ride and handling.How much did it actually get lowered with those Megan springsWith the 17" wheels you now have (with +42 offset) and the 225/45R17 tires, how much space is there between the tire and the wheel well How much space between the inside of the front tires and the suspension arm and the inner part of the wheel well at max turn How much did it actually get lowered with those Megan springs?

With the 17" wheels you now have (with +42 offset) and the 225/45R17 tires, how much space is there between the tire and the wheel well? How much space between the inside of the front tires and the suspension arm and the inner part of the wheel well at max turn?
]]> Qubic 2009-10-21T16:31:02-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=5015266#5015266 Quote, originally posted by smac103 not damina,... damian,... lol, my keyboard is new too...lol haaaa haaa! dont trip man! but yeah the cube haves the same drive by wire that my audi tt haves which makes it very strong with fast response and no throttle lag telling you man i still get impressed of all the stuff this cube came for the price it runs for! i love it! Quote, originally posted by smac103 raquo;not damina,... damian,... lol, my keyboard is new too...lol

haaaa haaa! dont trip man! but yeah the cube haves the same drive by wire that my audi tt haves which makes it very strong with fast response and no throttle lag
telling you man i still get impressed of all the stuff this cube came for the price it runs for! i love it! ]]> damian666robin 2009-08-22T00:37:31-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=5015086#5015086 not damina,... damian,... lol, my keyboard is new too...lol ]]> smac103 2009-08-21T23:01:18-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=5015083#5015083 kinda off topic for this thread, but damina, i also noticed a significant difference in the pickup and throttle response at about the 800 to 1000 mile mark on mine, makes you wonder if it is programmed into the break-in procedure for the vehicle. i wouldnt doubt it for a second, especially considering that this a "drive by wire" vehicle. btw, did you ever notice that if you stab the accererator to the floor VERY quickly and immediately release, that the engine never breaks idle, even in park or neutral the "drive by wire" thing takes a bit of getting used to when doing a quick dive into traffic. you hafta commit a bit early. had a couple of hairy traffic situations before i got used to that lag.... ]]> smac103 2009-08-21T23:00:12-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4995566#4995566 i have just about 5800 mi on the Cube so far. The car handles just fine, but that popping sound is friggin irritating. ]]> elDizzle_foShizzle 2009-08-16T00:21:37-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4995562#4995562 how many miles you have on your cubemine did that cracking noise only once but after that never again,it sounded more like a bumper breaking into the everyday drive and LA streets and i did notice a diference after the cube past the 800 miles, the drive felt better and a bit faster on the throttle....way i dont know.... but it did mine did that cracking noise only once but after that never again,it sounded more like a bumper breaking into the everyday drive and LA streets

and i did notice a diference after the cube past the 800 miles, the drive felt better and a bit faster on the throttle....way i dont know.... but it did ]]> damian666robin 2009-08-16T00:13:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4995265#4995265 Ive followed your lead and installed Megan Racing springs on my Cube Torqued everything up to factory specs after the install and about a week later, started hearing a knocking or popping sound from both front sides. It almost sounds like the springs where wiggling around in there. (They're not.) Its most noticeable when I turn or go over bumps. Has this happened to you Its an annoying sound for sure. I pulled the front wheels off and re-inspected the install, and it looked clean. I noticed that, loaded, the bottom two coils were fully compressed. I dunno if that has anything to do with it or not. Could it be the sway bar doing its thing with the stiffer suspension Bushings Any input you could give would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance,elD “knocking” or “popping” sound from both front sides. It almost sounds like the springs where wiggling around in there. (They're not.) It’s most noticeable when I turn or go over bumps. Has this happened to you? It’s an annoying sound for sure. I pulled the front wheels off and re-inspected the install, and it looked clean. I noticed that, loaded, the bottom two coils were fully compressed. I dunno if that has anything to do with it or not. Could it be the sway bar doing its thing with the stiffer suspension? Bushings? Any input you could give would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
elD ]]> elDizzle_foShizzle 2009-08-15T21:23:11-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4949390#4949390 It's certainly not "VRT drop"... Yep - I've been so slammed, but I promise I'll get to it.Hell, I've only washed the damn thing once since I bought it!

Yep - I've been so slammed, but I promise I'll get to it.

Hell, I've only washed the damn thing once since I bought it! ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-29T09:39:40-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4949372#4949372 Greggg could you get better pictures from the side I want to get a better idea of the drop the springs gave you. ViolentRunning13 2009-07-29T09:29:11-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4948300#4948300 Quote, originally posted by elDizzle_foShizzle how do i know if my stock shocks are shotOperating them with a 1" - 2" drop will shag them out in short order. They'll then be operating outside of their designed stroke range.If you're not lowered, they're still fine. Quote, originally posted by elDizzle_foShizzle raquo;how do i know if my stock shocks are shot?

Operating them with a 1" - 2" drop will shag them out in short order.

They'll then be operating outside of their designed stroke range.

If you're not lowered, they're still fine. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-28T22:03:04-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4948089#4948089 coilovers seem like the way to go to get any kind of good fitment, maybe bags... TBrack 2009-07-28T20:53:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4948074#4948074 how do i know if my stock shocks are shot elDizzle_foShizzle 2009-07-28T20:46:23-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4944540#4944540 Not a good idea to go much lower - There's not a lot of suspension travel left now, and I'm pretty sure the OEM shocks are gonna be shagged within a month (they're operating way outta their design range). ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-27T17:34:02-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4943781#4943781 remember those coils from the other thread thosr rs-r and aistar..those are some badass jdm coils, his cube looks fine just tires need to be a little more bigger, i did that mistake with my wifes mazda 3 i lowered with megan but i put rubberband tires and man i got flamed big time on the mazda forums lol! damian666robin 2009-07-27T12:12:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4942975#4942975 still sits too high, someone put some coilovers into their cube! superskunk 2009-07-27T02:12:21-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4942867#4942867 Thx for posting the procedures for this up! It took me and 2 friends just about 2.5 hrs to get it done! Best mod on my Cube yet! Check it out: Let's see other dropped Cubes here! It took me and 2 friends just about 2.5 hrs to get it done! Best mod on my Cube yet!

Check it out:

Let's see other dropped Cubes here! ]]> elDizzle_foShizzle 2009-07-27T00:04:04-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4939036#4939036 he he well close on the wheels but nop! i am getting detailed measurements because willwood is helping me to create a custom big brake kit for the cube they help me big time with the wide body xb and they are close to me so i am doing a lot of homework so i can see it happen and hopefully soon will be ready
they help me big time with the wide body xb and they are close to me so i am doing a lot of homework so i can see it happen and hopefully soon will be ready ]]> damian666robin 2009-07-24T23:50:31-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4939004#4939004 Quote, originally posted by damian666robin man whatta day! i started around 2pm and finish just about 9pm.i follow hitman recomendations to install megan lowering springs it went pretty good, altough i need it a few more tools than what i thoughtit took me extra long since i took some extra measurements on the oem brake kit, just guess why he hei will post pics in a little bit....i need a little brake i am very tired! let's see...you gonna put some nice, low offset, fat lip action wheels Quote, originally posted by damian666robin raquo;man whatta day! i started around 2pm and finish just about 9pm.

i follow hitman recomendations to install megan lowering springs
it went pretty good, altough i need it a few more tools than what i thought
it took me extra long since i took some extra measurements on the oem brake kit, just guess why? he he
i will post pics in a little bit....i need a little brake i am very tired!

let's see...you gonna put some nice, low offset, fat lip action wheels? ]]> elDizzle_foShizzle 2009-07-24T23:30:15-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4938946#4938946 man whatta day! i started around 2pm and finish just about 9pm.i follow hitman recomendations to install megan lowering springs it went pretty good, altough i need it a few more tools than what i thoughtit took me extra long since i took some extra measurements on the oem brake kit, just guess why he hei will post pics in a little bit....i need a little brake i am very tired! i follow hitman recomendations to install megan lowering springs
it went pretty good, altough i need it a few more tools than what i thought
it took me extra long since i took some extra measurements on the oem brake kit, just guess why? he he
i will post pics in a little bit....i need a little brake i am very tired! ]]> damian666robin 2009-07-24T22:43:00-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4930785#4930785 Quote, originally posted by AZhitman Can do.I have a list of about 25 different car tasks / installs that I need to catch up on... Ugh!Sweet. Can't wait to see how it looks! Quote, originally posted by AZhitman raquo;Can do.

I have a list of about 25 different car tasks / installs that I need to catch up on... Ugh!

Sweet. Can't wait to see how it looks! ]]> schtebie 2009-07-22T06:37:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4930359#4930359 Can do.I have a list of about 25 different car tasks / installs that I need to catch up on... Ugh! I have a list of about 25 different car tasks / installs that I need to catch up on... Ugh! ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-21T22:58:17-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4928853#4928853 Quote, originally posted by AZhitman I'll get a few - Still catching up from being on vacation....Oh, and another question...do you plan on throwing those spacers on soon It'd be nice to see the clearance between the tire and fender when it's pushed out that extra 8mm... Quote, originally posted by AZhitman raquo;

I'll get a few - Still catching up from being on vacation....

Oh, and another question...do you plan on throwing those spacers on soon? It'd be nice to see the clearance between the tire and fender when it's pushed out that extra 8mm...

]]> schtebie 2009-07-21T15:35:08-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4921063#4921063 Quote, originally posted by schtebie Any more pics of your Cube on the new wheelsI'll get a few - Still catching up from being on vacation.... Quote, originally posted by schtebie raquo;Any more pics of your Cube on the new wheels?

I'll get a few - Still catching up from being on vacation.... ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-18T16:41:53-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4921061#4921061 Quote, originally posted by viscid240 I need to take the works down there and put them on your cube. Bronze might work out well:) looks good, I so want one. you provide the roller and I will roll them for you for fun. Like I did on my girls s14 that day, smooth.-AndrewDO IT! Actually, no need to roll fenders - There's no lip on the Cube fenders! Quote, originally posted by viscid240 raquo;I need to take the works down there and put them on your cube. Bronze might work out well:) looks good, I so want one.

you provide the roller and I will roll them for you for fun. Like I did on my girls s14 that day, smooth.

-Andrew

DO IT!

Actually, no need to roll fenders - There's no lip on the Cube fenders! ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-18T16:40:49-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4921057#4921057 Any more pics of your Cube on the new wheels schtebie 2009-07-18T16:39:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4920690#4920690 I need to take the works down there and put them on your cube. Bronze might work out well:) looks good, I so want one. you provide the roller and I will roll them for you for fun. Like I did on my girls s14 that day, smooth.-Andrew you provide the roller and I will roll them for you for fun. Like I did on my girls s14 that day, smooth.

-Andrew ]]> viscid240 2009-07-18T13:53:02-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4920668#4920668 Do it!I really like mine, more than I did when I bought it. I really like mine, more than I did when I bought it. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-18T13:40:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4915201#4915201 me and the gf are thinking of getting a cube. conenubi701 2009-07-16T11:32:53-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4905703#4905703 Quote, originally posted by smac103 AZhitman, this seems like a pretty straightforward conversion for me to do (done this on other cars), but i have a couple questions, has it had any effect on the caster or camber, any wandering feel at speed (i mean any more than this model has already, lol) and is a rear wheel alignment necessary, or even applicable BTW thanks for the ton of useful info so far!Yes. You WILL need an alignment ANY TIME you lower a car.Glad to help! Quote, originally posted by smac103 raquo;AZhitman, this seems like a pretty straightforward conversion for me to do (done this on other cars), but i have a couple questions,
has it had any effect on the caster or camber, any wandering feel at speed (i mean any more than this model has already, lol) and is a rear wheel alignment necessary, or even applicable?
BTW thanks for the ton of useful info so far!

Yes. You WILL need an alignment ANY TIME you lower a car.

Glad to help! ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-12T23:17:20-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4905660#4905660 AZhitman, this seems like a pretty straightforward conversion for me to do (done this on other cars), but i have a couple questions, has it had any effect on the caster or camber, any wandering feel at speed (i mean any more than this model has already, lol) and is a rear wheel alignment necessary, or even applicable BTW thanks for the ton of useful info so far! has it had any effect on the caster or camber, any wandering feel at speed (i mean any more than this model has already, lol) and is a rear wheel alignment necessary, or even applicable?
BTW thanks for the ton of useful info so far! ]]> smac103 2009-07-12T22:50:26-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4903926#4903926 Quote, originally posted by dangeris Loving the cube Greg! Looks slick in Black BTW, is that the same red truck that was at Carlisle Thanks Homey!Yep, that's Bex's truck, it was in Carlisle. Quote, originally posted by dangeris raquo;Loving the cube Greg! Looks slick in Black

BTW, is that the same red truck that was at Carlisle?

Thanks Homey!

Yep, that's Bex's truck, it was in Carlisle. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-12T00:25:42-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4900226#4900226 Loving the cube Greg! Looks slick in Black BTW, is that the same red truck that was at Carlisle

BTW, is that the same red truck that was at Carlisle? ]]> dangeris 2009-07-10T06:09:37-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4893831#4893831 looks good...I prefer the low and wide look..I am already ahead of the game and got some 15x8 +0 wheels that will be installed this week with a 5mm spacer up front to clear the caliper.. Then I plan to lower the ride with either these springs or coilovers.. 1HoTcUbE 2009-07-07T16:41:19-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4892057#4892057 Quote, originally posted by elDizzle_foShizzle your cube is tight, mang. i was wondering about the rep from Megan Racing. I've read about all the horror stories. but c'mon. can coils really fail that catastrophically anyways...your car looks tight. keep us posted of your great progress! PS...dumb question from me, but how do spacers work and are they safe for street use I don't listen to all that nonsense. A lot of the stuff that's branded "Megan" is stuff that won't really "fail" anyway... I have a Megan racing downpipe.Also, a lot of the stuff that people THINK is "big name brand" is the same stuff, powdercoated a different color and sold under a different name. Go to the SEMA show someday, you'll LOL at how FEW manufacturers there REALLY are.I don't say anything - It's not pretty when some idiot who paid $450 for a set of springs finds out they came out of the same factory as the set you just paid $120 for.Spacers - Good quality ones are OK for street use. I prefer bolt-on spacers for safety. Quote, originally posted by elDizzle_foShizzle raquo;your cube is tight, mang. i was wondering about the rep from Megan Racing. I've read about all the horror stories. but c'mon. can coils really fail that catastrophically? anyways...your car looks tight. keep us posted of your great progress!

PS...dumb question from me, but how do spacers work? and are they safe for street use?

I don't listen to all that nonsense.

A lot of the stuff that's branded "Megan" is stuff that won't really "fail" anyway... I have a Megan racing downpipe.

Also, a lot of the stuff that people THINK is "big name brand" is the same stuff, powdercoated a different color and sold under a different name. Go to the SEMA show someday, you'll LOL at how FEW manufacturers there REALLY are.

I don't say anything - It's not pretty when some idiot who paid $450 for a set of springs finds out they came out of the same factory as the set you just paid $120 for.

Spacers - Good quality ones are OK for street use. I prefer bolt-on spacers for safety. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-06T22:52:42-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4892032#4892032 your cube is tight, mang. i was wondering about the rep from Megan Racing. I've read about all the horror stories. but c'mon. can coils really fail that catastrophically anyways...your car looks tight. keep us posted of your great progress! PS...dumb question from me, but how do spacers work and are they safe for street use PS...dumb question from me, but how do spacers work? and are they safe for street use? ]]> elDizzle_foShizzle 2009-07-06T22:40:14-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4889545#4889545 Quote, originally posted by schtebie The car looks great!Do you happen to have the wheel specs Size, offset, and speaking of which...what is the bolt pattern on the CubeThese are 17x7, +42 if I recall correctly. Bolt pattern on all Nissans is 4x114.3 (or 5x114.3 for 5-lugs). Quote, originally posted by schtebie raquo;The car looks great!

Do you happen to have the wheel specs? Size, offset, and speaking of which...what is the bolt pattern on the Cube??

These are 17x7, +42 if I recall correctly.

Bolt pattern on all Nissans is 4x114.3 (or 5x114.3 for 5-lugs). ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-05T22:25:19-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4889515#4889515 The car looks great!Do you happen to have the wheel specs Size, offset, and speaking of which...what is the bolt pattern on the Cube Do you happen to have the wheel specs? Size, offset, and speaking of which...what is the bolt pattern on the Cube?? ]]> schtebie 2009-07-05T22:06:26-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4889084#4889084 I like it. It would look good with a vip style stance as well. kc240guy 2009-07-05T19:20:50-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4887685#4887685 Quote, originally posted by VersaMG08 That's looking hot Greg! How do you remove the logo's on the rimsThey're stickers.I'll powdercoat the caps and replace the center logo with a Nissan logo. Quote, originally posted by VersaMG08 raquo;That's looking hot Greg! How do you remove the logo's on the rims?

They're stickers.

I'll powdercoat the caps and replace the center logo with a Nissan logo. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-04T23:09:55-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4886992#4886992 That's looking hot Greg! How do you remove the logo's on the rims VersaMG08 2009-07-04T14:23:39-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4885581#4885581 Will get better pics later. Gonna switch out the lugs for black and swap center caps, get rid of the goofy logo and space the wheels out 8mm.Handling is ridiculously improved - Pilot Sport tires (225/45/17) make a HUGE difference. I'm impressed, and I have some good-handling cars to compare to.

Will get better pics later. Gonna switch out the lugs for black and swap center caps, get rid of the goofy logo and space the wheels out 8mm.

Handling is ridiculously improved - Pilot Sport tires (225/45/17) make a HUGE difference. I'm impressed, and I have some good-handling cars to compare to. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-03T18:00:56-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4884954#4884954 Quote, originally posted by AZhitman New wheels / tires go on tomorrow.pssst. it's tomarrow. Quote, originally posted by AZhitman raquo;New wheels / tires go on tomorrow.

pssst. it's tomarrow. ]]> Flicktitty 2009-07-03T12:04:22-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4884713#4884713 Great write up. I was hoping someone was going to install Megan springs on their Cube from the Versa.Turned out great! I was hoping someone was going to install Megan springs on their Cube from the Versa.

Turned out great! ]]> phreakanimal 2009-07-03T09:24:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4884677#4884677 i still think Nissan should have made the SL trim with 6MT..... what are your other plans for your Cube check out Bob over at versaspeed he has parts ready..... superskunk 2009-07-03T09:00:26-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4884323#4884323 Ordered plates for it today too: ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-03T00:13:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882842#4882842 New wheels / tires go on tomorrow. AZhitman 2009-07-02T12:04:30-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882818#4882818 it looks pretty damn good in that pic.i like, i like, ]]> Flicktitty 2009-07-02T11:49:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882691#4882691 Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte Pffff bandwagon my arse.LULZ. Drop it like it's not. Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte raquo;Pffff bandwagon my arse.

LULZ.

Drop it like it's not.

]]> AZhitman 2009-07-02T11:03:30-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882676#4882676 Pffff bandwagon my arse. BrianHarte 2009-07-02T10:57:32-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882668#4882668 Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte I want CUBE!!GregoryI can haz bandwagoner plz I used the Megan coils. With 2 people in the back seat, it's pretty damn low... Will post more pics soon. Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte raquo;I want CUBE!!

Gregory

I can haz bandwagoner plz?

I used the Megan coils. With 2 people in the back seat, it's pretty damn low... Will post more pics soon. ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-02T10:53:43-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882547#4882547 looks pretty good, i would almost like to see it a little lower.what drop size did you use what drop size did you use? ]]> Flicktitty 2009-07-02T10:03:31-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882511#4882511 Ah, this makes me want to sell all my crap sooner!I want CUBE!!Gregory I want CUBE!!

Gregory ]]> BrianHarte 2009-07-02T09:46:01-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=434924;postid=4882389#4882389 http://www.nicoclub.com/articl...shtml http://www.nicoclub.com/articl...shtml ]]> AZhitman 2009-07-02T08:43:41-08:00