Reference Thread: SUSPENSION, CHASSIS, AND HANDLING TOPICS (links)
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Reference Thread: SUSPENSION, CHASSIS, AND HANDLING TOPICS (links)
This thread is the clearinghouse for all suspension and chassis-related discussions, as well as general handling discussions. Please post links down in thread and we'll try to add them as appropriate.
Suspension & Handling
General Maxima Handling Mod site:
http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling
5th Gen Suspension Sticky with spring rates, reviews, etc. (DrKlop):
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=449807
Basic suspension info sites that I've used:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...ion_bible.html
Mike Kojima's sites and articles:
http://www.sentra.net/tech/garage/su...03b4e55cb53e0b
Making It Stick Parts 1-3 - http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413359 (credit to Bejay1)
Making It Stick Part 4 - http://www.whiteline.com.au/articles..._Align4_01.htm
Making it Stick (all installments):
http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...ified-mag.html
Oversteer and Understeer Corrections:
http://rogerkrausracing.com/overundr.html
Tire Pressure and Handling:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=58
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=398
Effects of Suspension Changes:
http://www.s2000.org/articles/suspension/
Site with all kinds of good suspension/handling info:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm
Chassis Foam Filling Discussions:
http://doug.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=477927
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr..._300zx_part_5/
Maxima Spring Rate Reference Guide (Irish44J & Others):
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=477500
Lower Tie Bars (LTB) - What are they and who sells them:
http://www.mattblehm.com/suspension.htm
Suspension & Handling
General Maxima Handling Mod site:
http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling
5th Gen Suspension Sticky with spring rates, reviews, etc. (DrKlop):
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=449807
Basic suspension info sites that I've used:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...ion_bible.html
Mike Kojima's sites and articles:
http://www.sentra.net/tech/garage/su...03b4e55cb53e0b
Making It Stick Parts 1-3 - http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413359 (credit to Bejay1)
Making It Stick Part 4 - http://www.whiteline.com.au/articles..._Align4_01.htm
Making it Stick (all installments):
http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...ified-mag.html
Oversteer and Understeer Corrections:
http://rogerkrausracing.com/overundr.html
Tire Pressure and Handling:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=58
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=398
Effects of Suspension Changes:
http://www.s2000.org/articles/suspension/
Site with all kinds of good suspension/handling info:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm
Chassis Foam Filling Discussions:
http://doug.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=477927
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr..._300zx_part_5/
Maxima Spring Rate Reference Guide (Irish44J & Others):
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=477500
Lower Tie Bars (LTB) - What are they and who sells them:
http://www.mattblehm.com/suspension.htm
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How-Tos & Write-Ups:
All Energy Suspension products for 5th Gens (Polo)
http://www.digitalpolo.com/2002Maxim...rgySuspension/
Lower control arm (LCA) installation (Hnda Etr)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...er+control+arm
Struts and springs, 5th Gen and possibly 4th Gen (Housecor)
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html
Checking and fixing suspension noises, 5th Gen and possible 4th Gen (Housecor)
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/su...on_noises.html
Inner Tie Rod Ends (not sure what this guy's .Org name is):
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/348507/13
Rear Anti-Sway Bar for 4th and 5th Gens (RSB):
Stillen RSB - http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...StillenRSB.htm
Addco/Progress RSB - http://www.moodym.com/maxima/tech/addcorsb.html
Front Strut Tower Brace for 4th and 5th Gens (FSTB):
http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...tillenFSTB.htm
Re-centering the rear beam after lowering (Larrio):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=465329 (post 18 onwards)
Steering Rack Replacement:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=473923 (Kevlo)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=364766 (I30krab)
Custom Sentra RSTB (JSutter):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=321967
All Energy Suspension products for 5th Gens (Polo)
http://www.digitalpolo.com/2002Maxim...rgySuspension/
Lower control arm (LCA) installation (Hnda Etr)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...er+control+arm
Struts and springs, 5th Gen and possibly 4th Gen (Housecor)
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html
Checking and fixing suspension noises, 5th Gen and possible 4th Gen (Housecor)
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/su...on_noises.html
Inner Tie Rod Ends (not sure what this guy's .Org name is):
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/348507/13
Rear Anti-Sway Bar for 4th and 5th Gens (RSB):
Stillen RSB - http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...StillenRSB.htm
Addco/Progress RSB - http://www.moodym.com/maxima/tech/addcorsb.html
Front Strut Tower Brace for 4th and 5th Gens (FSTB):
http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...tillenFSTB.htm
Re-centering the rear beam after lowering (Larrio):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=465329 (post 18 onwards)
Steering Rack Replacement:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=473923 (Kevlo)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=364766 (I30krab)
Custom Sentra RSTB (JSutter):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=321967
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Other Discussions/Reviews:
K Sport Coilover Thread (d00df00d):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790
Boss Chen Coilover Discussion (krmaxima):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=461186
5th Gen Coilover Spring Rate Discussion (blackmaxx96):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=442798
Tein H-tech vs Eibach Comparison (Irish44J):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=477358
Tein H-tech vs Maxspeeds Comparison (Irish44J:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=470142
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=471572
Housecor's 5th Gen Polls:
Springs - http://doug.maxima.org/old.php?t=281194
Struts - http://doug.maxima.org/oldthreadthread.php?t=281189
Bumpstops - http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=291334
Improving The Rear Beam (BlackbirdVQ):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=421885
Wheel Offset and Handling (DrKlop):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=470027
Rear Sway Bar Evaluation and Rear Suspension Information (SPiG & Puppetmaster)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=346336
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=428192
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=412478
Traction Bar discussions (JClaw):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=417318
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=456833
Custom SFC Discusson:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=477474
Supplemental LTB install guide and review (dko):
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=72
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...wcontent&id=18
K Sport Coilover Thread (d00df00d):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790
Boss Chen Coilover Discussion (krmaxima):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=461186
5th Gen Coilover Spring Rate Discussion (blackmaxx96):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=442798
Tein H-tech vs Eibach Comparison (Irish44J):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=477358
Tein H-tech vs Maxspeeds Comparison (Irish44J:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=470142
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=471572
Housecor's 5th Gen Polls:
Springs - http://doug.maxima.org/old.php?t=281194
Struts - http://doug.maxima.org/oldthreadthread.php?t=281189
Bumpstops - http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=291334
Improving The Rear Beam (BlackbirdVQ):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=421885
Wheel Offset and Handling (DrKlop):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=470027
Rear Sway Bar Evaluation and Rear Suspension Information (SPiG & Puppetmaster)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=346336
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=428192
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=412478
Traction Bar discussions (JClaw):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=417318
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=456833
Custom SFC Discusson:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=477474
Supplemental LTB install guide and review (dko):
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=72
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...wcontent&id=18
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Vendor/Sponsor Sites
BlehmCo (includes information for Z32 BBK, 6th Gen BBK, LTB, etc):
http://www.mattblehm.com
Energy Suspension (listing of ES polyurethane bushings for Maximas):
http://www.suspension.com/nissancars.htm
6th Gen Mod Links
RSB, FSTB, Springs, Struts, Coilovers, Etc:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldpost.php...9&postcount=12
5th Gen Mod Links
RSB, FSTB, Springs, Struts, Etc:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=449807
Coilovers:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=442798
4th Gen Mod Links
3rd Gen Mod Links
RSTB, LTB, endlinks, etc:
http://www.mattblehm.com/suspension.htm
BlehmCo (includes information for Z32 BBK, 6th Gen BBK, LTB, etc):
http://www.mattblehm.com
Energy Suspension (listing of ES polyurethane bushings for Maximas):
http://www.suspension.com/nissancars.htm
6th Gen Mod Links
RSB, FSTB, Springs, Struts, Coilovers, Etc:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldpost.php...9&postcount=12
5th Gen Mod Links
RSB, FSTB, Springs, Struts, Etc:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=449807
Coilovers:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=442798
4th Gen Mod Links
3rd Gen Mod Links
RSTB, LTB, endlinks, etc:
http://www.mattblehm.com/suspension.htm
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Thank you SPRINT
Thank you, I am so happy to see that this happened,
any way I think this thread would be useful for any one looking into buying a new suspension, these guys really helped me out.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=475855
any way I think this thread would be useful for any one looking into buying a new suspension, these guys really helped me out.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=475855
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Puppetmaster, what do you think of this?
This page got lots of interesting suspension articles:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm
This page got lots of interesting suspension articles:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
Puppetmaster, what do you think of this?
This page got lots of interesting suspension articles:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm
This page got lots of interesting suspension articles:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default..../reviews03.htm
So no one has any opinions on my classification of the links? I guess we'll just leave it as it is for now.
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Sport Compact Car: Making it Stick Part III (July 05) - Detrimental Effects of OVERLOWERING
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/nis...-part-iii.html
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/nis...-part-iii.html
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OK here are some helpful 6th Gen suspension links...
Suspension:
#2 FSTB (Front Strut Tower Brace)
#3 RSB (Rear Sway Bar)
#4 Coilovers
#5 Lowering Springs
#6 Adjustable Struts/Shocks
Additional 6th Gen suspension links:
Koni Front Struts/ KYB AGX Rear Shocks
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374585
RacingLine Endlinks
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473375&page=2
Suspension:
#2 FSTB (Front Strut Tower Brace)
#3 RSB (Rear Sway Bar)
#4 Coilovers
#5 Lowering Springs
#6 Adjustable Struts/Shocks
Additional 6th Gen suspension links:
Koni Front Struts/ KYB AGX Rear Shocks
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374585
RacingLine Endlinks
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473375&page=2
#10
Re-Centering the rear beam after lowering
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=465329
Post #18 and on
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=465329
Post #18 and on
#11
Steering Rack Replacement
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473923 (Kevlo)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=364766 (I30krab)
Rear Sway Bar Evaluation and Rear Suspension Information
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=346336
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=428192
Making it Stick from Sport Compact Car
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413359 (Bejay)
Custom Sentra RSTB
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=321967 (JSutter)
P.S. I want to thank the admins for putting this up. I really hope this forums brings a lot of information and discussion to the more advanced suspension modiifcation and not the normal lowering threads.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473923 (Kevlo)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=364766 (I30krab)
Rear Sway Bar Evaluation and Rear Suspension Information
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=346336
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=428192
Making it Stick from Sport Compact Car
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=413359 (Bejay)
Custom Sentra RSTB
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=321967 (JSutter)
P.S. I want to thank the admins for putting this up. I really hope this forums brings a lot of information and discussion to the more advanced suspension modiifcation and not the normal lowering threads.
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Came across this, might be helpful is for 5th gen's
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=337093
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=337093
Last edited by Matt93SE; 03-01-2008 at 06:29 AM. Reason: Fixed old link
#13
couple more links:
Brake Fluid Comparison
http://brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Br...Comparison.htm
Brake Performance Tips
http://www.se-r.net/car_info/brake_performance.html
Brake Fluid Comparison
http://brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Br...Comparison.htm
Brake Performance Tips
http://www.se-r.net/car_info/brake_performance.html
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Oooh... look what I found for brakes...
Tech articles:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml
Topics are:
Brake Technology
* The Physics of Braking Systems NEW
* Brake Bias and Performance: Why Brake Balance Matters
* Brake Systems and Upgrade Selections
* Rear Brake Upgrades, Is Bigger Really Better?
* ABS and Big Brake Kits Fundamentals, Impacts, and Real-World Solutions
* Formulas for Vehicle Braking Dynamics
Understanding Braking Experiences
* The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System
* Pad Knockback: A Common Racing Phenomenon
Technical Guides
* Brake Pedal Setup and Dual Master Cylinder Installation Guide NEW
* Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures NEW
* Removal of Uneven Pad Deposits From Rotors Using Aggressive Friction Compounds
* How to Bleed Brakes - The Right Way
* Bleeding ABS, is it really as hard as it sounds?
Braking System Components
* Brake Fluid 1A
* Monobloc Versus Two Piece Calipers
* Stainless Steel Brake Lines Q&A
* Brake Proportioning Valves: The True Story of a Misunderstood, Misused and Misnamed Brake System Component
Glossary
* Glossary of Braking Terminology
They also have FAQs (but ignore all the StopTech products and WRX questions):
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml
I'll update the categories when I have more time later... keep em coming guys.
Tech articles:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml
Topics are:
Brake Technology
* The Physics of Braking Systems NEW
* Brake Bias and Performance: Why Brake Balance Matters
* Brake Systems and Upgrade Selections
* Rear Brake Upgrades, Is Bigger Really Better?
* ABS and Big Brake Kits Fundamentals, Impacts, and Real-World Solutions
* Formulas for Vehicle Braking Dynamics
Understanding Braking Experiences
* The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System
* Pad Knockback: A Common Racing Phenomenon
Technical Guides
* Brake Pedal Setup and Dual Master Cylinder Installation Guide NEW
* Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures NEW
* Removal of Uneven Pad Deposits From Rotors Using Aggressive Friction Compounds
* How to Bleed Brakes - The Right Way
* Bleeding ABS, is it really as hard as it sounds?
Braking System Components
* Brake Fluid 1A
* Monobloc Versus Two Piece Calipers
* Stainless Steel Brake Lines Q&A
* Brake Proportioning Valves: The True Story of a Misunderstood, Misused and Misnamed Brake System Component
Glossary
* Glossary of Braking Terminology
They also have FAQs (but ignore all the StopTech products and WRX questions):
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml
I'll update the categories when I have more time later... keep em coming guys.
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Originally Posted by chernmax
I think that is exactly what needs to be done to streamline and reduce search times...
Thoughts and comments?
#16
Just an FYI... the only difference between 3,4,5,6 gen front brakes is the rotor/caliper size and the bolt size.. 3 and 4 gens use a 12mm bolt. 5 and 6 gens use a 14mm bolt.
so you could simply drill a 3/4 gen knuckle to 14mm bolts and bolt up any brake system from a 5/6 gen.
Thus, anything to do with the front brakes need not be gen-specific. anything that will fit on a 3 gen will fit on a 6 gen.
the rear brakes are much more complicated as they are different between 3, 4/5, and 6 gen. (4/5 gen use the same rear brakes). so there's some differences there. otherwise the theory and parts are the same for all maxima brake systems.
so you could simply drill a 3/4 gen knuckle to 14mm bolts and bolt up any brake system from a 5/6 gen.
Thus, anything to do with the front brakes need not be gen-specific. anything that will fit on a 3 gen will fit on a 6 gen.
the rear brakes are much more complicated as they are different between 3, 4/5, and 6 gen. (4/5 gen use the same rear brakes). so there's some differences there. otherwise the theory and parts are the same for all maxima brake systems.
#17
Here are some threads about JClaw's traction bars for 4th gens. He is obviously selling them via the threads but they are also good sources of info on a great mod:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=417318
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=456833
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=417318
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=456833
#18
supplemental LTB install guide and review:
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=72
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...wcontent&id=18
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=72
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...wcontent&id=18
#22
You can check www.archive.org for archived pages. I know MaxMods is on there. I think the site is dead now, though. The guy who started it sold his Maxima a year or two ago so he wasn't maintaining it.
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Old thread but OK, what type of coilovers and how many adjustment points? Lowering springs will bring your ride down depending on the drop advertised where as coilovers give you an option for multiply heights and adjustments. The trade off with coilovers is normally a stiffer ride and if you live in an area with smooth roads, you'll love them, if you live someplace with sh*tty roads you're going to feel a lot more of the shock vibration throughout the car on bumps, etc. Normally quality coilovers are the overall best for performance handling improvement...
Last edited by chernmax; 12-25-2008 at 05:47 AM.
#26
Alright i know some of you guys are going to hate me for bringing back an ancient thread, BUT in my defence it is to help fix some of these links.
for every link that you see that says http://doug.maxima.org change that to http://forums.maxima.org and the link will work, for example http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790 should be changed to http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790 and it will work again
for every link that you see that says http://doug.maxima.org change that to http://forums.maxima.org and the link will work, for example http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790 should be changed to http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=406790 and it will work again
#27
Old thread but OK, what type of coilovers and how many adjustment points? Lowering springs will bring your ride down depending on the drop advertised where as coilovers give you an option for multiply heights and adjustments. The trade off with coilovers is normally a stiffer ride and if you live in an area with smooth roads, you'll love them, if you live someplace with sh*tty roads you're going to feel a lot more of the shock vibration throughout the car on bumps, etc. Normally quality coilovers are the overall best for performance handling improvement...
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