I want CUBE!!
Gregory
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Posted by: Flicktitty at 10:03 AM 7/2/2009
what drop size did you use?
Post Title: Re: (BrianHarte)
Posted by: AZhitman at 10:53 AM 7/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte » |
| 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.
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Posted by: BrianHarte at 10:57 AM 7/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte » |
| Pffff bandwagon my arse. |
LULZ.
Drop it like it's not.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: Flicktitty at 11:49 AM 7/2/2009
i like,
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Posted by: AZhitman at 12:04 PM 7/2/2009
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: superskunk at 9:00 AM 7/3/2009
I was hoping someone was going to install Megan springs on their Cube from the Versa.
Turned out great!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: Flicktitty at 12:04 PM 7/3/2009
| Quote, originally posted by AZhitman » |
| New wheels / tires go on tomorrow. |
pssst. it's tomarrow. 
Post Title: Re: (Flicktitty)
Posted by: AZhitman at 6:00 PM 7/3/2009
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.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: VersaMG08 at 2:23 PM 7/4/2009
| Quote, originally posted by VersaMG08 » |
| 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.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: kc240guy at 7:20 PM 7/5/2009
Do you happen to have the wheel specs? Size, offset, and speaking of which...what is the bolt pattern on the Cube??
Post Title: Re: (schtebie)
Posted by: AZhitman at 10:25 PM 7/5/2009
| 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 Cube?? |
These are 17x7, +42 if I recall correctly.
Bolt pattern on all Nissans is 4x114.3 (or 5x114.3 for 5-lugs).
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: elDizzle_foShizzle at 10:40 PM 7/6/2009
PS...dumb question from me, but how do spacers work? and are they safe for street use?
Post Title: Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle)
Posted by: AZhitman at 10:52 PM 7/6/2009
| 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.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: 1HoTcUbE at 4:41 PM 7/7/2009
BTW, is that the same red truck that was at Carlisle? 
Post Title: Re: (dangeris)
Posted by: AZhitman at 12:25 AM 7/12/2009
| 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. 
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: smac103 at 10:50 PM 7/12/2009
| 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!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: conenubi701 at 11:32 AM 7/16/2009
I really like mine, more than I did when I bought it.
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: viscid240 at 1:53 PM 7/18/2009
you provide the roller and I will roll them for you for fun. Like I did on my girls s14 that day, smooth.
-Andrew
Post Title: Re: (viscid240)
Posted by: schtebie at 4:39 PM 7/18/2009
| 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.
|
DO IT!
Actually, no need to roll fenders - There's no lip on the Cube fenders!
Post Title: Re: (schtebie)
Posted by: AZhitman at 4:41 PM 7/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by schtebie » |
| Any more pics of your Cube on the new wheels? |
I'll get a few - Still catching up from being on vacation....
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: schtebie at 3:35 PM 7/21/2009
| 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...
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Posted by: AZhitman at 10:58 PM 7/21/2009
I have a list of about 25 different car tasks / installs that I need to catch up on... Ugh!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: schtebie at 6:37 AM 7/22/2009
| 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!
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Posted by: damian666robin at 10:43 PM 7/24/2009
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!
Post Title: Re: (damian666robin)
Posted by: elDizzle_foShizzle at 11:30 PM 7/24/2009
| 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 |
let's see...you gonna put some nice, low offset, fat lip action wheels?
Post Title: Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle)
Posted by: damian666robin at 11:50 PM 7/24/2009
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!
Post Title: Re: "Operation Dropbox" - Lowering s ... (elDizzle_foShizzle)
Posted by: superskunk at 2:12 AM 7/27/2009
| Quote, originally posted by elDizzle_foShizzle » |
| 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.
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Posted by: ViolentRunning13 at 9:29 AM 7/29/2009
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!
Post Title: Re: (AZhitman)
Posted by: elDizzle_foShizzle at 9:23 PM 8/15/2009
Thanks in advance,
elD
Post Title: Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle)
Posted by: damian666robin at 12:13 AM 8/16/2009
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
Post Title: Re: (damian666robin)
Posted by: elDizzle_foShizzle at 12:21 AM 8/16/2009
| 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!
Post Title: Re: "Operation Dropbox" - Lowering springs for a 2009 Nissan Cube (AZhitman)
Posted by: Qubic at 4:31 PM 10/21/2009
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?
Post Title: Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle)
Posted by: Qubic at 4:44 PM 10/21/2009
I noticed you put 205/40's on them which end up being over 4% difference in diameter (and over 4% too fast on the speedo). It's recommended that you don't go more than 3% difference.
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).
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