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Feint Of Heart · 07-17-2007, 04:12 PM

Anyone who has Powered by MAX coils, I'd just like to know your opinion of them and how they are holding up. I'm not asking if they are better than this coilover, or that, just straight up opinions of them. If you've used other coils in the past, say how they compare or whatever. I've looked through the MAX thread and from the little I have seen in there, they seem like a great coilover, but I'd just like to hear from owners themselves. Any info is great, you can even PM it to me, email it, or just tell me on AOL if you want.

Thanks!

Ninjabread · 07-17-2007, 04:20 PM

Search reveals this and a FS thread.

I'd like to know too.

pinkarrowsnow · 07-17-2007, 06:54 PM

I have the coilovers and so far so good, they can go extremely low. My wheels are coming tomorrow so after that I will do final adjustments and other things like that. So far I love them but they are very very stiff I run them all the way soft and they are still extremly stiff. But if you can sacrifice some comfort for handing purposes then these are for you. PM me for any other info you may need. And Dan from the company is helpful too so go to their forums and shoot them whatever questions you may have. www.poweredbymax.net

seantwopointone · 07-17-2007, 07:27 PM

ive heard nothing but good things as well.

hitman · 07-17-2007, 07:39 PM

kirk, warren, and tommy all have them. if they can survive full throttle the huge dip at nos center, they can survive anything. of course eventually they will need rebuilding (few years), when you just replace the shock-cheaper/faster. i dont haqve any experience with this first hand, but all the guys i listed are very close personal friends of mine, who do sick shit with their car's and they are holding up. stiff as fuck! will turn your lunch into diarhreah in 15 minutes flat. my friend told me about it lol

pinkarrowsnow · 07-17-2007, 09:11 PM

hahah adding on to the stiffness a few rules
1. No drinks in the car ever again.
2. Your car will make noises you have never heard before, I think my sun roof is coming off half of the time haha

Bushido · 07-17-2007, 09:30 PM

powered by max or stance gr+... hmm

does anyone have experience with fitting a +12-15 9.5in wheel up front on s13 with these coils? in other words, how do these compare with other coilovers as far as wheel clearance.

Matej · 07-17-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by S30Z Bushido

does anyone have experience with fitting a +12-15 9.5in wheel up front on s13 with these coils? in other words, how do these compare with other coilovers as far as wheel clearance.

That should clear any coilover.

Bushido · 07-18-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Matej

That should clear any coilover.

I know that Tien HE wont clear a 9.5 +15 without a spacer, and neither will Megans...
KTS and Stance i know will clear... and someone above said that the Max's clear 17x9 +23 by 1mm, so that means it will clear 9.5 +15 by 3mm. good news!

now can anybody comment about Stance GR+ (not pro) vs. Max

Irukandji · 07-17-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by S30Z Bushido

powered by max or stance gr+... hmm

does anyone have experience with fitting a +12-15 9.5in wheel up front on s13 with these coils? in other words, how do these compare with other coilovers as far as wheel clearance.

Almost same as my JICs. 17x9+23 had about a 1 mm gap

Irukandji · 07-17-2007, 11:19 PM

Max coilovers are stiff as fuck. If you have to ask if they're stiff, they're not for you. I didn't get to drive mine much so I can't comment on its durability but i've heard good things

driftsilvias13 · 07-18-2007, 12:25 AM

i just picked up a set today for my s14 and all i can say is wow. much better than my old teins and you can go as low as you want!

crescendo · 08-01-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftsilvias13

i just picked up a set today for my s14 and all i can say is wow. much better than my old teins and you can go as low as you want!

Just curious, what TEIN's did you have? Which version are you comparing these to?

opponheimer · 07-18-2007, 06:20 AM

How much were they for s14?

driftsilvias13 · 07-18-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by opponheimer

How much were they for s14?

they were $1000. i believe thats the price for every coilovers they make

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-23-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by driftsilvias13

they were $1000. i believe thats the price for every coilovers they make

And thats what makes them so nifty!! lol well one of the reasons lolk

Edgar · 07-18-2007, 06:32 AM

Contact them

hellion240sx · 07-18-2007, 07:33 AM

i'm keeping an eye on this thread! more responses please.

Feint Of Heart · 07-18-2007, 07:38 AM

Thanks for all of the responses! I'm having a tough time deciding between these and GR+'s. The price for these is great, and it seems like everyone who has them loves them. Keep the responses coming, I'm sure there are other out there who would like to hear about them.

txrxs · 07-18-2007, 08:31 AM

I should have mine in a couple days, I'll let you know once they are installed.

Bushido · 07-18-2007, 11:20 PM

anyone that can offer some experienced opinions on stance vs max?

hellion240sx · 08-01-2007, 10:31 AM

s30z i have the same problem as you. don't know if i should get stance gr+ pro's or the PBMAX c/o. everyone thats around me has these! so it makes it harder to decide. they swear by stance. but by the looks of it i might go with these because, price is about the same, easily rebuildable, they are used in drift events, so they show some track support, and i like the fact that someone said "if you have to ask how stiff they are then they are to siff for you". you can go really low. i can sacrifice comfort for handling... thats nooooo problem!! but still on the fence..
more responses please

i want to hear people say that they switched from stances for these.

unlegendary · 08-01-2007, 08:41 PM

if you wanna be ridiculously flush , these coilovers will put you six feet under.

if you want the stiffest ride with reasonable quality, these coilovers is 1grand.

if you want warranty, then give it back to them if u want who cares.

if you wanna be like warren g, tommy, and them other ppl on sddrift.com your a$$ needs some max coilovers. go on poweredbymax.net and look at their youtube video and see if u wanna be cool too.

the only thing better than max coilovers is those hella baller zeal coilovers lol, but who's baller?

*AceInHole* · 08-02-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by unlegendary

the only thing better than max coilovers is those hella baller zeal coilovers lol, but who's baller?

Or Koni, Penske, JRZ, Bilstein, Ohlins, etc.

steve shadows · 08-03-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AceInHole

Or Koni, Penske, JRZ, Bilstein, Ohlins, etc.

shhh youll scare the bandwagoners off ace...

(pulls out turkey call, loads shotgun)

I love when i say ground control and people laugh at me.

its not jdm I guess.

Feint Of Heart · 08-04-2007, 05:20 PM

Yeah, I agree Zar. You will never get a true comparison of which coilover is better than another coilover unless you, yourself runs them all at some point, and then decides for yourself which you think is the best.

I made this thread asking for 1st hand opinions on them, from actual coil users. Not if they were better than Stance or whatever. To people asking what the difference is between the two, it really comes down to MAX being standard damping/ non-inverted monotube all around, where as Stance has inverted monotube for the front coils.

Now that is the real reason why I am uncertain about MAX. Inverted damping adds a lot of strength to the coilover but it seems as if MAX coils are very well made and durable.

hellion240sx · 08-16-2007, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feint Of Heart

I made this thread asking for 1st hand opinions on them, from actual coil users. Not if they were better than Stance or whatever. To people asking what the difference is between the two, it really comes down to MAX being standard damping/ non-inverted monotube all around, where as Stance has inverted monotube for the front coils.

Now that is the real reason why I am uncertain about MAX. Inverted damping adds a lot of strength to the coilover but it seems as if MAX coils are very well made and durable.

yeah just wanted to add to this, the stances re inverted up front only not the rears. from what i understand is that the inverted will take more abuse. but my counter on that is 100 bucks and you got a new one. so pbm makes up for them there in that aspect. if i am wrong someone correct me please.

*AceInHole* · 08-07-2007, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

shhh youll scare the bandwagoners off ace...

(pulls out turkey call, loads shotgun)

I love when i say ground control and people laugh at me.

its not jdm I guess.

You're right. I'm just upset that I didn't think to take cheap dampers and sell them off as JDM to make mad $$$, or take a modular design and market the flaws in poor fitment as "dual height adjustable!"

yokotas13 · 08-15-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

shhh youll scare the bandwagoners off ace...

(pulls out turkey call, loads shotgun)

I love when i say ground control and people laugh at me.

its not jdm I guess.

arent like tons of people in SCCA running GC/koni/kyb setups

If you dont need ot go super low, ground control is really the way to go from what i read about htem a few years back.

hellion240sx · 08-02-2007, 12:15 AM

o yeah standard 10/8 springs!

07-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
Feint Of Heart Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Powered by MAX coilover users! Need some info Anyone who has Powered by MAX coils, I'd just like to know your opinion of them and how they are holding up. I'm not asking if they are better than this coilover, or that, just straight up opinions of them. If you've used other coils in the past, say how they compare or whatever. I've looked through the MAX thread and from the little I have seen in there, they seem like a great coilover, but I'd just like to hear from owners themselves. Any info is great, you can even PM it to me, email it, or just tell me on AOL if you want. Thanks! __________________ -Adam

07-17-2007, 04:20 PM	#2
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Search reveals this and a FS thread. I'd like to know too. __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

07-17-2007, 07:39 PM	#5
hitman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: late 19th century prussia Age: 37 Posts: 1,057 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	kirk, warren, and tommy all have them. if they can survive full throttle the huge dip at nos center, they can survive anything. of course eventually they will need rebuilding (few years), when you just replace the shock-cheaper/faster. i dont haqve any experience with this first hand, but all the guys i listed are very close personal friends of mine, who do sick shit with their car's and they are holding up. stiff as fuck! will turn your lunch into diarhreah in 15 minutes flat. my friend told me about it lol __________________ driftparty.com

07-17-2007, 09:30 PM	#7
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	powered by max or stance gr+... hmm does anyone have experience with fitting a +12-15 9.5in wheel up front on s13 with these coils? in other words, how do these compare with other coilovers as far as wheel clearance. __________________

07-18-2007, 06:20 AM	#14
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	How much were they for s14? __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

07-17-2007, 06:54 PM	#3
pinkarrowsnow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have the coilovers and so far so good, they can go extremely low. My wheels are coming tomorrow so after that I will do final adjustments and other things like that. So far I love them but they are very very stiff I run them all the way soft and they are still extremly stiff. But if you can sacrifice some comfort for handing purposes then these are for you. PM me for any other info you may need. And Dan from the company is helpful too so go to their forums and shoot them whatever questions you may have. www.poweredbymax.net

07-17-2007, 07:27 PM	#4
seantwopointone Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive heard nothing but good things as well.

07-17-2007, 09:11 PM	#6
pinkarrowsnow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hahah adding on to the stiffness a few rules 1. No drinks in the car ever again. 2. Your car will make noises you have never heard before, I think my sun roof is coming off half of the time haha

07-17-2007, 11:19 PM	#11
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Max coilovers are stiff as fuck. If you have to ask if they're stiff, they're not for you. I didn't get to drive mine much so I can't comment on its durability but i've heard good things

07-18-2007, 12:25 AM	#12
driftsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,297 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	i just picked up a set today for my s14 and all i can say is wow. much better than my old teins and you can go as low as you want!

07-18-2007, 06:32 AM	#17
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,980 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Contact them __________________ Drift Indy

07-18-2007, 07:33 AM	#18
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 43 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'm keeping an eye on this thread! more responses please.

07-18-2007, 07:38 AM	#19
Feint Of Heart Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for all of the responses! I'm having a tough time deciding between these and GR+'s. The price for these is great, and it seems like everyone who has them loves them. Keep the responses coming, I'm sure there are other out there who would like to hear about them. __________________ -Adam

07-18-2007, 08:31 AM	#20
txrxs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I should have mine in a couple days, I'll let you know once they are installed. __________________ DRIFTINDY

07-18-2007, 11:20 PM	#21
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	anyone that can offer some experienced opinions on stance vs max? __________________

08-01-2007, 10:31 AM	#22
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 43 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s30z i have the same problem as you. don't know if i should get stance gr+ pro's or the PBMAX c/o. everyone thats around me has these! so it makes it harder to decide. they swear by stance. but by the looks of it i might go with these because, price is about the same, easily rebuildable, they are used in drift events, so they show some track support, and i like the fact that someone said "if you have to ask how stiff they are then they are to siff for you". you can go really low. i can sacrifice comfort for handling... thats nooooo problem!! but still on the fence.. more responses please i want to hear people say that they switched from stances for these.

08-01-2007, 08:41 PM	#23
unlegendary Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: with my parents Posts: 625 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	if you wanna be ridiculously flush , these coilovers will put you six feet under. if you want the stiffest ride with reasonable quality, these coilovers is 1grand. if you want warranty, then give it back to them if u want who cares. if you wanna be like warren g, tommy, and them other ppl on sddrift.com your a$$ needs some max coilovers. go on poweredbymax.net and look at their youtube video and see if u wanna be cool too. the only thing better than max coilovers is those hella baller zeal coilovers lol, but who's baller?

08-04-2007, 05:20 PM	#26
Feint Of Heart Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I agree Zar. You will never get a true comparison of which coilover is better than another coilover unless you, yourself runs them all at some point, and then decides for yourself which you think is the best. I made this thread asking for 1st hand opinions on them, from actual coil users. Not if they were better than Stance or whatever. To people asking what the difference is between the two, it really comes down to MAX being standard damping/ non-inverted monotube all around, where as Stance has inverted monotube for the front coils. Now that is the real reason why I am uncertain about MAX. Inverted damping adds a lot of strength to the coilover but it seems as if MAX coils are very well made and durable. __________________ -Adam Last edited by Feint Of Heart; 08-05-2007 at 08:03 PM.. Reason: Wrong wordddd

08-02-2007, 12:15 AM	#30
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 43 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	o yeah standard 10/8 springs!