Lowering Springs Question
#1
Lowering Springs Question
I was wondering what you guys think about these springs? Are they a good brand/quality? Its a 2001 Maxima.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...125156004r7767
Thanks,
Khemraj
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...125156004r7767
Thanks,
Khemraj
#3
#6
I have the S-Tech's on KYB GR2's ... and with the drop they give you will stress the hell out of your stock struts. see my sig. for what they will drop you down too.
Last edited by Ghost_54; 02-13-2010 at 06:06 PM.
#9
How is the comfort of the ride with that combo? Your car looks like it has a perfect drop. I have always believed that I should just spend the extra money for a good set of coilovers, but I must admit the thought of how much I could save if I were to go for a set-up such as that, is quite tempting.
#10
How is the comfort of the ride with that combo? Your car looks like it has a perfect drop. I have always believed that I should just spend the extra money for a good set of coilovers, but I must admit the thought of how much I could save if I were to go for a set-up such as that, is quite tempting.
Here's a straight on side look:
Last edited by Ghost_54; 02-03-2010 at 04:29 PM.
#12
#15
I Had Tein S.Tech's and KYB GR2's on my 01. Loved the drop, look and handling on corners. Although for daily comfort driving, make sure you choose smooth roads to travel other wise it will be a bumpy ride! Good Luck! IMO, go with the S.Techs if you are looking for an aggressive drop!
#16
FWIW, by the time you invest in all of this, you could get a decent set of coil-overs.
Let's break it down:
S-Techs: $225
Illuminas: $450 give or take
New Strut Mounts: $200 give or take if you go OEM from Nissan
Grand Total: About $875
And that's excluding labor if you don't know how to install them yourself. For that price, you can order a set of K-sport coilovers off of eBay and get a nice, even drop without the loss of suspension travel.
I was originally going to go for the Progress Springs + Illumina setup, but now I'm just going to bite the bullet, save up, and get some K-sports, sell off my lowering springs and be done with it.
The ride on lowering springs and struts is rough. I rode in my friend's Accord (he's got Eibach coilovers I believe) and the ride was completely different. And his car is, I believe, is about 3" off the ground.
Let's break it down:
S-Techs: $225
Illuminas: $450 give or take
New Strut Mounts: $200 give or take if you go OEM from Nissan
Grand Total: About $875
And that's excluding labor if you don't know how to install them yourself. For that price, you can order a set of K-sport coilovers off of eBay and get a nice, even drop without the loss of suspension travel.
I was originally going to go for the Progress Springs + Illumina setup, but now I'm just going to bite the bullet, save up, and get some K-sports, sell off my lowering springs and be done with it.
The ride on lowering springs and struts is rough. I rode in my friend's Accord (he's got Eibach coilovers I believe) and the ride was completely different. And his car is, I believe, is about 3" off the ground.
Last edited by Mr. Brett; 02-14-2010 at 10:50 AM.
#17
previous owner had those installed on the Maxima i just bought. um he had them on stock struts and IMO looked too " slammed " . he gave them to me with the sale of the car but i will most likely not install these ...
may just end up selling them
here is what they looked like installed
not sure what they're worth, but if you want them i'd sell them for a good price ..
i'd have to go outside and grab the part # off of the box
may just end up selling them
here is what they looked like installed
not sure what they're worth, but if you want them i'd sell them for a good price ..
i'd have to go outside and grab the part # off of the box
#19
#24
Damn! I've heard of and have knowledge of cutting springs (currently riding on Maxspeeds with front cut), but have never seen anyone go to that extreme. WTH?
Shoulda just cut factory springs instead of wasting money on the S-tech's. Probably just throw them away because I highly doubt anyone would want to buy those hacked springs!
"General" rule of thumb, don't cut more than 1 ring off and definately don't cut extreme drop springs any more than they already are...
Shoulda just cut factory springs instead of wasting money on the S-tech's. Probably just throw them away because I highly doubt anyone would want to buy those hacked springs!
"General" rule of thumb, don't cut more than 1 ring off and definately don't cut extreme drop springs any more than they already are...
Last edited by nismopc; 02-14-2010 at 01:06 PM.
#26
s-techs are great if you like a pathetically weak spring rate, no suspension travel, and love riding aroudn on your bumpstops.
cliffs: they're quite possibly the worst spring you could put on a 5th gen maxima.
h-techs are not as bad, but the rate is still ridiculously soft and you'll be on the bumpstops constantly, even if you cut them.
go with eibachs if you want a good rate, good handling, and good ride. Or if you can find an old set of Maxspeeds, they're decent too.
if you must slam it, go with some quality coilovers.
cliffs: they're quite possibly the worst spring you could put on a 5th gen maxima.
h-techs are not as bad, but the rate is still ridiculously soft and you'll be on the bumpstops constantly, even if you cut them.
go with eibachs if you want a good rate, good handling, and good ride. Or if you can find an old set of Maxspeeds, they're decent too.
if you must slam it, go with some quality coilovers.
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