Springs tires nd all that -Altima

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Post by leroythtsme » 12 Apr 2011, 12:52 pm

I have plenty of questions.
i have a nissan altima 2.5s with 18" enkei,

i am gettin my stillen bodykit this month and i have a few doubts.
i am purchasing springs from performance garage for 1700 (eibach)
1.4 drop front and 0.8 rear. (can i get em for cheaper or should i just go ahead and purchase em )
my present tires are bridgestone and they are 45. should i go to 40 ??
can i have 40 in front and 45 at the rear ??? are there any issues ??
pics will be updated right after all this is done.

Also , wheres a good place to buy tires without any rip off. which tires should i go for ?? how much ??
i need only the front ..since they are worn out ...but if i have to change to 40 ..ill get all changed

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Post by TNT » 12 Apr 2011, 1:42 pm

- You could get the springs for less if you order them online yourself
- You will lose ride comfort, but if it looks better to your eyes then go for it
- 40 in front and 45 in rear? Are you a jerk-off? If the answer was no then stick to the same profile all-round
- Al Saeedi tires have good pricing. Call 181 and check who is the Bridgestone dealer and compare the prices

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Post by CaL][CaB » 12 Apr 2011, 1:59 pm

I guess u want tht look where ur rear siides a bit high?
If yes then u'l get tht from the drop u'l be giving the riide neway

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Post by leroythtsme » 12 Apr 2011, 3:41 pm

Sorry for the noobness..dnt knw much bout tht..thought its btr to ask ..
Newayz..wt do u guys think ..I do love the ride comfort bt I dnt think I hv any other option..after installing my 18s I have gained some height which I want to lose..
Do I hv ny other option..ur suggestions..
Nd yes I was looking to give it tht rear is higher look...imo it looks pretty nice..
Shud I sacrifice my ride comfort for the sake of lowering the car ?? I dnt have a clue xactly how much of the comfort I am losing so really cnt judge for myself..
Even after installing the body kit..my car will b stock high bcz of the rims
?? Wt do I do ???
Help plz

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Post by Tribal » 12 Apr 2011, 4:57 pm

Either go 40 on the tires (all 4).. or get 17" rims and lower it abit more

and abt comfort.. dont people only spend so much on springs to maintain their ride comfort while bein lowered... whts the diff between spendin 1700 or cuttin them irani style then haha.. if ur gonna be gettin the same shitty ride comfort anyway lol.. :S

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Post by real_ashwin » 12 Apr 2011, 5:24 pm

1) i am gettin my stillen bodykit this month - Are you getting the full front fasia kit or the aero one?

2) i am purchasing springs from performance garage for 1700 (eibach)
1.4 drop front and 0.8 rear. (can i get em for cheaper or should i just go ahead and purchase em )
--Too expensive its like 215$ online contact docaam im purchasing mine as well :)

3) my present tires are bridgestone and they are 45. should i go to 40 ??
can i have 40 in front and 45 at the rear ??? are there any issues ??
-- i have no idea on that kind of setup never seen anyone do that on the altima
-- check your tire size Vs stock using http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
(btw use the 16 not 17 in the stock one.) PS dont go over 3%

PS this is my config nothing as changes except the brand of the tyre now its nitto.
Front
Size: 18x8.0
Offset: +30mm
Weight: 18.19lbs
Tire: Bridgestone POTENZA 050A 225/45/18

Rear
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +33mm
Weight: 18.62lbs
Tire: Bridgestone POTENZA 050A 245/45/18

4)Also , wheres a good place to buy tires without any rip off. which tires should i go for ?? how much ??
--the bridgestone 18' potenzas are going to cost you 1000 no matter where you go. If you go for nitto well thats like half around 450-600 ask ZAFCO for pricing and install. NITTOs 555 18' are IMO good but not better than potenza in terms of grip.

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Post by hk20 » 12 Apr 2011, 9:10 pm

18 inch tyres get dunlop direzza ! we got for dhs 380 per piece from one shop behind the sahara centre mall !

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Post by TNT » 12 Apr 2011, 10:16 pm

GUYS GUYS GUYS! When I said ride comfort I was talking about the profile 40 tires.
Springs are fine when it comes to ride comfort.
Get 40 profile tires all-round and order Eibach springs online.

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Post by leroythtsme » 12 Apr 2011, 10:19 pm

@ashwin
i am gettin the aero.

i msgd him right after reading your msg lol .

dunlop ??? 380 ???

newayz ..i guess ill bear with the stiff ride if it is.
thnx guys..anything elz i need to know.

i will go 40 and order eibach .

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Post by CaL][CaB » 13 Apr 2011, 6:21 am

Ur not gonna loose any comfort...just tht sporty thing...bieng altima u get a bit of tht softness..and now tht u install PROPER coilovers u just get the sporty feel...wich obviously will be a gr8 feeling (Y)

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Post by holydevil27 » 13 Apr 2011, 8:58 am

Isn't the aero just for the coupe? And isn't it just the front fascia or is it a complete body kit?
Links please!

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Post by AccordTuner » 13 Apr 2011, 9:25 am

CaL][CaB wrote:Ur not gonna loose any comfort...just tht sporty thing...bieng altima u get a bit of tht softness..and now tht u install PROPER coilovers u just get the sporty feel...wich obviously will be a gr8 feeling (Y)
Where did he say he is gonna install coilovers ??

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Post by CaL][CaB » 13 Apr 2011, 10:19 am

Oh sorry springs..my bad...my point was he's getting the proper thing done and no rip off..

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Post by leroythtsme » 13 Apr 2011, 11:01 am

The aero is just for the coupe..I am gtin the side skirts and the rear of the sedan cuz they are a proper fit.only the front lip..I'll hv to tk it to a garage.I cnt wait anymore.stollen is. Under no intention of makin one for the 2010.

So u guys say tht comfort isn't really an issue.in tht case im goin to drop her...thnx a lot guys

Another 20 days and she will b done

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Post by docaam » 13 Apr 2011, 12:59 pm

change the tires if you ask me after you install the springs and let them settle down for a while like week to 15 days. You wont feel that much difference in ride quality withthe springs as these are progressive rate ones so it gets stiffer as the car goes faster.

Your overall tire diameter should be same =-3% as ashwin said.

I bought mine directly from Dunlop either DIP or Ibn Battua Mall ENOC, they have a dunlop outlet. Sportmax 240/40/19 625dh each



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