How much better with SE springs?
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How much better with SE springs?
I have a 4th gen maxima gle I was wondering how much of a handling difference would I have with 4th gen springs? I have some good performance tires and a fstb on, would the cheap price of the SE springs do me any good or am I just wasting my time?
#2
I say you upgrade to a true lowering spring to help combat the floatiness of stock maximas...pick something like Eibachs, H&R, Progress...any of the big name brands will do great...and definitely increase your handling, while retaining a fair amount of suspension travel...make sure you pair it up with a quality damper such as Tokico Illumina or Koni Yellows
#4
It's a bit more technically-oriented than most spring questions on general-interest internet message boards tend to be (IOW, it's focus is not on "how much drop") so . . .
Without knowing the rates involved, or even having to, I'd guess if there isn't at least a 20% increase going from your current OE springs to whatever you have in mind that it's not going to be worth it from a performance-only standpoint. However, it may be a decent compromise if there aren't any plans to push the car's character very far into the hardcore realm.
ww - I don't think you can put any single number on "handling improvement", as that includes both the lateral g capability and the subjective "feel" as you get there. But if 20% stiffer springs gained you 5% to 7% more ultimate lateral grip and 12% to 15% less roll in any given turn, would that represent a good deal to you individually?
Norm
Without knowing the rates involved, or even having to, I'd guess if there isn't at least a 20% increase going from your current OE springs to whatever you have in mind that it's not going to be worth it from a performance-only standpoint. However, it may be a decent compromise if there aren't any plans to push the car's character very far into the hardcore realm.
ww - I don't think you can put any single number on "handling improvement", as that includes both the lateral g capability and the subjective "feel" as you get there. But if 20% stiffer springs gained you 5% to 7% more ultimate lateral grip and 12% to 15% less roll in any given turn, would that represent a good deal to you individually?
Norm
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