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Old 12-16-2004, 08:57 PM
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Drop? Rims? which first?!

should i drop my car before i get rims?

and if yes what should i get to drop it like which springs or coilovers and how much will it be?

any help is appreciated
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Old 12-16-2004, 09:03 PM
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drop 1st

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling
 
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personally i'd drop it first to kill the ugly gap...then rims.
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Old 12-16-2004, 09:08 PM
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yup yup... drop then rims.
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Old 12-16-2004, 09:33 PM
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drop first, rims later...
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Old 12-16-2004, 09:49 PM
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yup drop first, get D2 coilovers , I think they're around $825 nowadays
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drop it unless u like the 4x4 look.
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Old 12-17-2004, 12:24 PM
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Drop,it's cheaper.
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Old 12-17-2004, 12:49 PM
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drop now, then rims in the summer
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Old 12-17-2004, 01:08 PM
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drop first then eveything else
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Old 12-17-2004, 06:41 PM
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Drop. Bigger rims (and smaller tires) make the wheelgap look even worse...UGLYYYYYYYY.
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Old 12-17-2004, 07:39 PM
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drop it first, you'll have the 4x4 look with new rims, and the car wont look as good until its dropped.

I'm sure you enjoy the drop more and for longer than the rims.
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Old 12-17-2004, 08:03 PM
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Are you interested in a performance suspension or mainly for looks? Either way I would recommend a lowering the car first. But be careful with what you pick, most suspensions for our car will not eliminate the fender gap if looks are what you're going for.
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Old 12-18-2004, 12:25 AM
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'drop today, rim tomorrow'
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Old 12-18-2004, 12:27 AM
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Drop it first, no question about it.
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Old 12-18-2004, 12:46 AM
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car actually looks better with drop on stock rims....car does not look better wit better rims and 4X4....




^^^ those are 18's buddy, on my old max....big mistake
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Old 12-18-2004, 12:48 AM
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Drop it first, no question about it.
no no no no no dont listen to him

SLAMMM it first !
 
Old 12-18-2004, 10:09 AM
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i did rims first, from experience i say def do drop first
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Old 12-18-2004, 12:49 PM
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Drop first. Rims second.
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Old 12-18-2004, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 98MikeXimaSE
no no no no no dont listen to him

SLAMMM it first !
What would I know about slamming my car
You should ask my oil pan and cross member
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Old 12-18-2004, 01:49 PM
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Drop 1st. Stock Maxima handling is horrible.
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Old 12-19-2004, 01:17 AM
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I got rims first but because of a deal i couldnt pass.
Drop 1st
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Old 12-19-2004, 01:31 AM
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drop 1234567890
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Old 12-19-2004, 06:55 AM
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When the Pimp's in the crib ma Drop it Like It's Hot, Drop it like it's hot , Drop it like it's hot........

lol wtf do I know im 4x4 on 15" steelies
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Old 12-19-2004, 08:09 PM
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Incase you're still wondering what the general consensus is, drop it first.

Dropping will make your handleing so much better and make it much mroe fun to drive. Rims are more of a cosmetic thing for a daily driver.
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Old 12-21-2004, 12:58 AM
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car looks hot on stock wheels dropped to me, then rims. i got a nasty gap if u can see my it in my sig. =\
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Old 12-21-2004, 01:01 AM
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As everyone else has suggested, upgrade your suspension first, then add a nice set of wheels.
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