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V-Maxx report
Just wanted to give a little feedback on my newly installed VMaxx coilovers. I went with the NB set on new NB mounts on my 94.

Very impressive initial quality for the money. The order of assembly was still a bit confusing, despite the included instructions. Some better pics/diagrams might be in order, though I figured it out. Not sure if the plastic split washer should stay in the mix, so I left it on. I think that’s correct, though I couldn’t tell you it’s function… I realize the starting dimensions on where to begin with the perch heights will be different for every car, but it seems like those numbers were pretty far off. I used the NB numbers, and had to change them pretty drastically. I’d be willing to give you the numbers I ended up with if it will help at all.

My car is sitting at 12.25” Front, and 12.75” Rear. I did get some settling of the springs, so I had to adjust them a few times… I don’t think I’d recommend going much lower than that, as the bumpstops can come into play pretty severely on the street. I might actually go up another ¼” eventually. With the current heights, the ride is excellent for a coilover setup, and I think the rate choices are spot on, and give a good initial balance. I have my swaybars adjusted to full stiff now (had my 2000 that way as well) and the turn-in is really nice, with a slight tendency to oversteer. The car takes a set in a corner very quickly, so no waiting around for things to settle before you can really “drive” the corner. This setup is probably 65% track, 35% street in my opinion, so for most of the real enthusiasts who can tolerate a touch of harshness here and there, the VMaxx are perfect.

I gotta think this will continue to be a very popular suspension choice. I’ll be interested to know what you guys hear about shock longevity on these, if it ever becomes an issue.

Thanks for another great product!

 
Mark Rivera 
2010-08-23