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AZhitman
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03 G35C s/c, 93 S13 Vert KA-T, 09 Cube, 72 240Z RB25, 63 NL320, 67 WRL411, 67.5 SPL311, 05 Frontier
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4-29-2002
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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).
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elDizzle_foShizzle
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7-6-2009
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| « Re: (AZhitman) | 8:46 PM 7/28/2009 |
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how do i know if my stock shocks are shot?
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TBrack
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2009 Nissan Cube
Knoxville TN
10-22-2005
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| « Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle) | 8:53 PM 7/28/2009 |
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coilovers seem like the way to go to get any kind of good fitment, maybe bags...
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AZhitman
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03 G35C s/c, 93 S13 Vert KA-T, 09 Cube, 72 240Z RB25, 63 NL320, 67 WRL411, 67.5 SPL311, 05 Frontier
Phx, AZ
4-29-2002
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| « Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle) | 10:03 PM 7/28/2009 |
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| 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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ViolentRunning13
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12-2-2008
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Greggg could you get better pictures from the side? I want to get a better idea of the drop the springs gave you.
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AZhitman
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03 G35C s/c, 93 S13 Vert KA-T, 09 Cube, 72 240Z RB25, 63 NL320, 67 WRL411, 67.5 SPL311, 05 Frontier
Phx, AZ
4-29-2002
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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!
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elDizzle_foShizzle
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Seattle WA
7-6-2009
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| « Re: (AZhitman) | 9:23 PM 8/15/2009 |
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I’ve 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.) 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
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damian666robin
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2009 nissan cube
mission hills CA
7-17-2009
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| « Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle) | 12:13 AM 8/16/2009 |
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how many miles you have on your cube?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
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elDizzle_foShizzle
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Seattle WA
7-6-2009
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| « Re: (damian666robin) | 12:21 AM 8/16/2009 |
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i have just about 5800 mi on the Cube so far. The car handles just fine, but that popping sound is friggin irritating. 
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smac103
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pearl white cube s
denham springs la
7-12-2009
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| « Re: (damian666robin) | 11:00 PM 8/21/2009 |
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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.... 
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smac103
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pearl white cube s
denham springs la
7-12-2009
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| « Re: (smac103) | 11:01 PM 8/21/2009 |
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not damina,... damian,... lol, my keyboard is new too...lol 
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damian666robin
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2009 nissan cube
mission hills CA
7-17-2009
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| « Re: (smac103) | 12:37 AM 8/22/2009 |
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| 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!
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Qubic
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2009 Nissan Cube SL
Calgary AB
10-21-2009
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| « Re: "Operation Dropbox" - Lowering springs for a 2009 Nissan Cube (AZhitman) | 4:31 PM 10/21/2009 |
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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 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?
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Qubic
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2009 Nissan Cube SL
Calgary AB
10-21-2009
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| « Re: (elDizzle_foShizzle) | 4:44 PM 10/21/2009 |
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I saw your pics with your aftermarket wheels/tires and thought they seemed a little too low profile for 17" wheels for this car.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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