New Japanese brand's debut in the USA: Parts Shop MAX

[DC Dan MAX USA]

those look like pictures that end up on myspace after a night of ruthless binge drinking and antics...only I was completely sober there lol = )

[firm tofu]

Originally Posted by DC Dan MAX USA

those look like pictures that end up on myspace after a night of ruthless binge drinking and antics...only I was completely sober there lol = )

i dont know Dan, Alesmith is down the street near A to Z metal finishing, i'd be there every day if i worked down the street.

[Biggu]

Need Toyota sub frame collars/spacers shipped to 43230

thanks.

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Originally Posted by Biggu

Need Toyota sub frame collars/spacers shipped to 43230

thanks.

$62 shipped

*Ive noticed on Jzz31 one of the collars requires some modification for USA chassis

[Biggu]

Originally Posted by DC Dan MAX USA

$62 shipped

*Ive noticed on Jzz31 one of the collars requires some modification for USA chassis

what kinda modification are we talking about for the jzz31 chassis?

thanks for the vouch z33dori

[Z33dori]

he is legit btw^

[DC Dan MAX USA]

In the USDM JZZ31 we had to grind out a slot in the inner diameter of the upper SF collar (2pcs on the left) the other 6 pieces fly right on.

[DC Dan MAX USA]

We're taking suggestions for features our customers may desire in the second generation parts shop max coilovers here:
http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plu...topic.php?3776

[FaLKoN240]

Originally Posted by DC Dan MAX USA

We're taking suggestions for features our customers may desire in the second generation parts shop max coilovers here:
http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3776

This link doesn't work.

[Knuckles]

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

This link doesn't work.

you have to copy & paste...clicking on the link will take you to a blank page...hope that helps

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

This link doesn't work.

oops... fixed it!

Originally Posted by Z33dori

are you guys redesigning the coilovers......
i would suggest inverted monotubes

We like to constantly improve things and keep an open forum with our customers who may think of stuff we dont. Check out the link and what I had to say to another customer with the same suggestion.

Originally Posted by clain

Whats the time line on getting s13 coils back in?

March

Originally Posted by Brian

To: Dan
From: BH
RE: metal rail slider.

Dear BH,
Thats so sexy!
PS:

Originally Posted by hachi_roku_swing

you have to copy & paste...clicking on the link will take you to a blank page...hope that helps

Its fixed, POWERED BY MAX: Forums　フォーラム / 欲しい物のリスト Wish List / Second Generation MAX Coilovers
If you are not a member you may have to wait for me to manually approve your membership. Feel free to IM, email, or post here while the approval is pending. thanks! -Dan

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Ikeya formula tie rods are in stock again. $120/pair plus shipping.

[White Comet]

Originally Posted by DC Dan MAX USA

Ikeya formula tie rods are in stock again. $120/pair plus shipping.

is that price for tie rods and ends or just the tie rods?

[Z33dori]

are you guys redesigning the coilovers......


i would suggest inverted monotubes

[clain]

Whats the time line on getting s13 coils back in?

[Brian]

To: Dan
From: BH
RE: metal rail slider.

[Z33dori]

just the tie rods...

[DC Dan MAX USA]

So the ideas are still brewing on the next gen coilovers.

Heres what we are thinking so far, please comment if youre backing this plan (or not):
1. Diameter change to be compatible with SWIFT springs, offer Swift version
2. Pillowball lower mount (in addition to the uppers)
3. Color change to diferenciate the G2 version like yellow spring, orange mounting bracket
4. Steel Mounting bracket for cost savings
5. Wider range of damping, 12 clicks (additional two softer and two harder)
6. Even lower ride height adjustability
7. Graphic label for the bottom bracket
8. Caster adjustable top mount (so that you can maintain a stronger number of threads in your tension rod and keep the wheel centered in the wheel well no matter what the caster setting is)
9. More camber built in the lower bracket with offset holes. (non slotted type holes for strength)


Here is what we were thinking on the name and bottom bracket label



y'all feeling this?

[irritatedmax]

Are these second generation coilovers replacing the old coilovers completely or are you offering two lines?

My thoughts and questions using your numbering scheme:
1. If you change the diameter, are you making them less beefy looking? I realize it probably won't compromise strength/performance, but I like the beefy look of max coilovers. Insignificant.
4. Are you going to make the bracket type - steel or aluminum - optional for the purchaser?
6. Let's get deez carz in da earf. Seriously, lower? You guys kill me!
7. That looks like a lot of graphic for a coilover. I like simple. Maybe just Tsuiso Pro Max with Max Turbo Dude. I really do like that photoshop though. Mattycakes and Hitman's cars?
9. Any pictures on how that works? I can't visualize it.

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Originally Posted by irritatedmax

That looks like a lot of graphic for a coilover. I like simple.

I was thinking more about this comment. The graphic would wrap around 3 sides of the lower mount so if you look at the coilovers mounted in the car on one side you have TSUISOpro, the other side you have MAXドリフト and the cars are on the backside of the knuckle mount where you wouldn't seee them except for when the coilovers come out of the box.

If you look at any automotive coilovers out there they are all simple looking so youre right its alot of graphic for your average coilover. Just throwing out there whatever we think is cool. I was thinking outside the box drawing inspiration from other action sports like Jump bikes/ motoX where suspension graphics are commonplace seen below.

Originally Posted by pink godzila

"Diameter change to be compatible with SWIFT springs, offer Swift version" good idea, but is there still a 8 weeks wait if someone wants a 8k/6k for their S-chassis? hope not.

Also, look forward for soem streetable coilover!! stiff is good but for daily is crazy..

We have 6KG in stock in the USA now $60/pair

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Its all a bit conceptual at the moment

I think the decision of replacement if the current line or two lines would logically depend on price. The steel lower bracket is to offset some of the price increase made by the additional features, it wont be as sexy as annodized aluminum which is where the graphic label may help. Ya thats Matt and Tommy.

If you look at any bottom bracket the holes are parallel to the damper. This would have the top hole closer to the center of the car and the bottom hole farther out to give X degrees more negative camber before you fine adjust with the top plate. Right now everyone uses max negative camber on the top plate so there is no more adjustability in one direction but if we build in some of the necessary camber into the bottom bracket then you get a range of adjustability in both directions back in the top plate.

[SoSideways]

I dig the idea of having the caster adjustability as well as camber adjustability on the front pillowball upper mounts.

Just not really digging HKS's price of like $400 for the front pair... and they are the only ones that have those currently.

If you guys come out with those and sell them separately from the coilovers, and not for $400, that'd be hot.

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Our design for caster adjustability is way more simple than HKS and It does not add any more height to the coilover stack to maintain lower ride height adjustability.

keep the input coming, we'll make sure these are hot like fire

[pink godzila]

"Diameter change to be compatible with SWIFT springs, offer Swift version" good idea, but is there still a 8 weeks wait if someone wants a 8k/6k for their S-chassis? hope not.

Also, look forward for soem streetable coilover!! stiff is good but for daily is crazy..

[SoSideways]

Kinda off topic, but do you guys have a coilover shock dyno somewhere?

[DC Dan MAX USA]

yes
POWERED BY MAX: Forums　フォーラム / クレイジードリフタ―河森に質問　As k Eisuke San and MAX staff questions / MAX shock dyno charts

Shock Dyno stats: Front shock at maximum damping setting: Damping test at 229rpm (.6M/sec) Tension = 748.8KG Compression = 94.8KG Front shock at minimum damping setting: Damping test at 229rpm (.6M/sec) Tension = 625.7KG Compression = 92.9KG Rear shock at maximum damping setting: Damping test at 191rpm (.5M/sec) Tension = 642.6KG Compression = 99.5KG Rear shock at minimum damping setting: Damping test at 191rpm (.5M/sec) Tension = 591.8KG Compression = 94.4KG

[SoSideways]

Thanks.

Darn, I don't know how to read those ones lol I know how to read the other kind haha

[txrxs]

This my be a shot in the dark and I know the gen 2 coils are just in the conceptual stage...

Are we looking at like 3 months-ish or more like next year?

[harangatang]

s14 version 2 camber arms and toe arms, s14 subframe spacers, the water-air separator tank and a spin turn knob shipped to 76065

[DC Dan MAX USA]

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Thanks.

Darn, I don't know how to read those ones lol I know how to read the other kind haha

All you really need to know is that they have low compression damping and high rebound damping that makes them easily absorb impact yet control the bounce of the 8/10 KG springs compaired to others.

Originally Posted by txrxs

This my be a shot in the dark and I know the gen 2 coils are just in the conceptual stage...
Are we looking at like 3 months-ish or more like next year?

Its up to Eisuke San to work on the damper engineering so I dont know. I'm just taking this window of opportunity to contrubute some good ideas to the next generation before they get set in stone.

Originally Posted by harangatang

s14 version 2 camber arms and toe arms, s14 subframe spacers, the water-air separator tank and a spin turn knob shipped to 76065

$588