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Old 04-01-2002, 05:16 PM
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Finally....Eibachs on '02

Finally have my Eibachs installed. If anyone has considered this upgrade, I highly recommend it. Hopefully, below are before and after images for comparison (if they show up right).

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Perfect drop, my H&Rs are on their way
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Re: Finally....Eibachs on '02

Looks good!

Just one comment, those pinstripes really don't go well with your car.
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Looks good!

Just one comment, those pinstripes really don't go well with your car.
Not too sure about them myself. Either they will grow on me or get removed. I haven't decided yet
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Re: Finally....Eibachs on '02

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Finally have my Eibachs installed. If anyone has considered this upgrade, I highly recommend it. Hopefully, below are before and after images for comparison (if they show up right).

lookin good there. Why do Eibachs are called a "pro-kit", is there anything else in the "kit" besised the springs?

What kind of a drop do they provide? Did you have to do an alignment? How is the ride like in comparison to your stock setup?
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lookin good there. Why do Eibachs are called a "pro-kit", is there anything else in the "kit" besised the springs?

What kind of a drop do they provide? Did you have to do an alignment? How is the ride like in comparison to your stock setup?
The pro-kit only comes with springs. I did not measure the before-n-after drop, but, it is noticable and not "ricey". At least 1.3" rear and 1.8" front. They will probably settle a bit more as time passes. Eibach also sells Sportline springs which give a more agressive drop.

The ride is a bit harsher, but, more controlled. I definately did not like the factory suspension when traveling around bumpy curves/overpasses on the highway (which is where I do most of my driving) since it would get "floaty" and was not enjoyable. These were installed with the factory struts (on 3500 miles on them anyway). A huge improvement with the springs alone. Hopefully my RSB will come in soon
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Your car looks great. I am installing H&Rs soon and hopefully will
get the same results.

I noticed that the suspension on my 2002 Maxima SE is making alot of noises when going over bumps and other road potholes.

Did anybody else noticed it?
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Any squeaks ?
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Any squeaks ?
nada....Picked it up this evening, after 30 miles on choppy blacktop it's been guiet so far. I'll find out later after I've made some trips in it....
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Any squeaks ?
Very quiet, no suspension rattles at all....just more wind noise than expected at higher speeds.
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I just threw on some progress/tokico's on my car. Drop looks great and I can take almost 90 degree turns at high 50's with no wheel screetch. Ride is harsh, but the turn capability and drop is great and worth it.
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