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Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
09-01-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

Most progressive rate coilovers have tapered...

Most progressive rate coilovers have tapered springs, at least that I've seen Matt. The only ones I know of with varied spacing is the PSS9/10 from Bilstein.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
08-31-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

The coil gets larger in diameter as it goes up on...

The coil gets larger in diameter as it goes up on progressive rate springs. Linear have a set diameter the whole way up.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
08-31-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

From the pic they have on their site, the spring...

From the pic they have on their site, the spring is linear.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-23-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,827
Posted By E55AMG2

This thread is a few years late, it's been proven...

This thread is a few years late, it's been proven time and again that PRCAI (same as the cattman) outperformed any/all shortrams.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
05-30-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

No. Loosen the C collar, and spin the whole...

No. Loosen the C collar, and spin the whole threaded assembly so that both the A and B collar are closer to the C collar. No need to undo the whole assembly. This is why these struts have threaded...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
05-29-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

you have to turn the whole strut when the C...

you have to turn the whole strut when the C collar is loose. the A collar itself wont lower the car.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
05-24-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

Yes. Progressive rate springs usually require...

Yes. Progressive rate springs usually require some preload (helps avoid hitting the bump stops)
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
05-24-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

AFAIK, JIC says 0 preload (just make sure the...

AFAIK, JIC says 0 preload (just make sure the spring touches both perches when the car is in the air). Preloading linear springs = bad idea for handling.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
05-18-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

It should be the same, IRS or beam axle.

It should be the same, IRS or beam axle.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-28-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

Yes. You could do it before, but you'll end up...

Yes. You could do it before, but you'll end up re-doing it once installed on the car as you cant replicate suspension droop w/o the coilovers installed.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-13-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,710
Posted By E55AMG2

This isnt the right forum for this. This is...

This isnt the right forum for this. This is better asked in the 5th gen forum.

Do yourself a favor and get the offset specs from the factory wheels, then figure out the new wheel size you want...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-13-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,710
Posted By E55AMG2

The only good Koni are the orange d/a's, and they...

The only good Koni are the orange d/a's, and they cost as much as motons. 500lb/in is very very soft in terms of competition springs (any suspension will do for the street, so let's leave that out of...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-12-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,525
Posted By E55AMG2

One step vs two is my guess. Less rounding error...

One step vs two is my guess. Less rounding error as well (simply from it being a single step)
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-12-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,525
Posted By E55AMG2

This is the correct way (supplied by the...

This is the correct way (supplied by the manufacturers)

To convert kg/mm to lb/in you divide by .0179
To convert lb/in to kg/mm you multiply by .0179


Ex 9kg/mm = ~500 (502.79 lb/in), 8kg/mm...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-12-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,710
Posted By E55AMG2

This guy loves Koni...take that with a grain of...

This guy loves Koni...take that with a grain of salt. I've had Koni Yellow/GC "coilovers" and they cannot control any spring rate over 500lb/in effectively due to their low pressure design. GC said...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-12-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,095
Posted By E55AMG2

Preload is spring rate dependent....I personally...

Preload is spring rate dependent....I personally used 0 on my JIC FLT A2
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-28-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,584
Posted By E55AMG2

I assume youre using premium fuel...

I assume youre using premium fuel...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-28-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,584
Posted By E55AMG2

Base timing map is only to 2000rpm. Once moving...

Base timing map is only to 2000rpm. Once moving you're fine. Your engine shouldnt ping, esp not with quality 93 octane fuel. The only time I got "pinging" is when my precats melted from defective OEM...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-14-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,723
Posted By E55AMG2

Nope.

Nope.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,369
Posted By E55AMG2

Nice ninja edit, aackshun. :)

Nice ninja edit, aackshun. :)
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,369
Posted By E55AMG2

Preaching to teh choir, my good sir.

Preaching to teh choir, my good sir.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,369
Posted By E55AMG2

I miss your musk

I miss your musk
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,369
Posted By E55AMG2

Im aware of the precats location, as well as the...

Im aware of the precats location, as well as the crap design of the OEM Y. However, you can pick up another 10-12whp with headers over the Y pipe with a bit of Emanage Blue tuning. Im sure I could...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,369
Posted By E55AMG2

The y pipe is from a 6gen, didnt feel like...

The y pipe is from a 6gen, didnt feel like digging. Y pipe makes very little power....headers, on the other hand, make quite a bit. Especially when you stick an 00VI on.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,369
Posted By E55AMG2

Y pipe attaches to stock manifolds, Headers...

Y pipe attaches to stock manifolds, Headers replace the manifolds entirely.
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