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Old 07-13-2012, 03:47 PM
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Anyone know of any distributors that still have PROGRESS springs?
I called 5 so far and no one has them

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Guess if I dont find the Progress springs anywhere, I'll have to settle for H-Techs.

Anyone have any leads on Progress springs? Thanks
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I have progress springs... Why you looking for progress specifically??
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Old 07-13-2012, 06:10 PM
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They're a bit higher than S-tech, but still seemingly low enough to probably fix my bottoming out issues on these roads.

Are you selling? If so how much? You can PM me.
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Old 07-14-2012, 05:31 AM
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I wasnt planning on selling them right now... Lol theyre on my car paired with illuminas... I dont have anything else to toss on the car....unless you wanna buy my whole setup and wait until my coilovers arrive and are installed for me to ship these lol....where are you located im on mobile
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Old 07-14-2012, 08:53 AM
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What color is your car? Would you mind taking some pics? I'd love to see how the drop looks. I was gunna get some GR2s first since my local autoparts store carries them (easily swap out for warranty if they blow), if I dont like them I was gunna get Illuminas!

PM me condition of setup, time installed on vehicle and price shipped to Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
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Ill grab some pics in a few.... I can tell you with 18 inch wheels from ground to fender is 26 1/4 in front and 26 in rear... Idk what stock height is these came on my car.. And my car is lakeshore blue... 99 only color
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What size is the tire?
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If ypu got a facebook you can add me brandon katrenak

Theres TONS of pics of my car with the springs on it
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Old 07-16-2012, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MAXIMA_STYLE
I have progress springs... Why you looking for progress specifically??

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Progress is good dont get me wrong. But there are SOOOOO many springs for our cars. I got the H&Rs and they good. Then there are are Eibachs too. Lots of good namebrand springs out there.
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Old 07-16-2012, 10:28 AM
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I want to go as low as possible all the while NOT bottoming out like I was with S-techs. Progress is my first choice, and H-techs is second.
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Old 07-16-2012, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by maximatogo
I want to go as low as possible all the while NOT bottoming out like I was with S-techs. Progress is my first choice, and H-techs is second.
People like KSport springs.

I suggest getting coilovers.
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Old 07-16-2012, 10:52 AM
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Coilovers would be much too harsh for me on these streets.
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You do know the spring isnt the only thing that causes ride quality.... Shock/strut combo plays a big role in it... If i wasnt going to PA in 3 weeks with the max id sell em fairly cheap and buy coilovers..but i cant justify that right now
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Originally Posted by maximatogo
Coilovers would be much too harsh for me on these streets.
You'd be fine with Tein's. They're comfy.
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I have an extra set of 4th Gen Progress springs are you interested? I'll let them go for $130 shipped....via paypal!
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Another question: apparently theres two versions of the progress springs? The older blue or teal color, and the newer gray or graphite colored? Is there any difference besides color?
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Mine are teal/steel LOL...
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Old 07-18-2012, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
People like KSport springs.
And people are dumb. KSport's 2.2"f/2.0"r drop is a joke. Stech's is 2.2"f/1.8"r. That is the MAXIMUM you can lower the car. There is NO travel. NONE. You are on the bump stops.
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Originally Posted by JSutter
And people are dumb. KSport's 2.2"f/2.0"r drop is a joke. Stech's is 2.2"f/1.8"r. That is the MAXIMUM you can lower the car. There is NO travel. NONE. You are on the bump stops.
KSport springs have better spring rates than S-Techs IIRC. Never looked into them so not 100% sure.
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Tein does list the Stechs spring rate, 201f/280r.
Can't find KSport but its a moot point. When you're on the bump stop spring rate, high or low, is pretty irrelevant.
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Originally Posted by maximatogo
Another question: apparently theres two versions of the progress springs? The older blue or teal color, and the newer gray or graphite colored? Is there any difference besides color?
All the 4th gen are gonna be Teal...the 5th gen later versions were Charcoal Grey while the earlier versions were Teal....No difference just color!
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Old 07-18-2012, 10:26 PM
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As JSutter had informed me via PM this Progress catalog link:

http://www.progressauto.com/2007.Catalog.secured.pdf - Refer to page 2 "A Note About Color" section

For reference the color change seems to be only as simple as a new powdercoating color.
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Probably a better powdercoating to prevent rust or wear on the springs....who knows...either way teal is an ugly color lol
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well, powdercoating is really all the same strength. it all depends on prep like everything else.
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Old 07-19-2012, 08:58 AM
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The picture of these 4th gen Progress are of a set I found....and are still muddy....I'll clean them and Paint them if you'll like that.....I was gonna use them personally but these early S-Tein are extremely comfortable and fun which are installed on my "98" 4th Gen, and I know Progress springs are awesome as well, My 5.5th Gen has had them installed for 5-6 years if not more.....

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I had progress springs, and they were dark gray/black.

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Originally Posted by JSutter
Tein does list the Stechs spring rate, 201f/280r.
Can't find KSport but its a moot point. When you're on the bump stop spring rate, high or low, is pretty irrelevant.
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ride is more harsh on these black springs that I have now then my dropzones, it does matter, matters a lot.
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Originally Posted by maximized98
I had progress springs, and they were dark gray/black.

that was version 2....the originals were teal/turquoise.....
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Originally Posted by CMax03
that was version 2....the originals were teal/turquoise.....
Oh ok. I know that they rode really good, felt alot like stock se springs
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Old 07-19-2012, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by maximized98
Oh ok. I know that they rode really good, felt alot like stock se springs
No, IMO smoother than OEM SE stuff....
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Old 07-20-2012, 07:27 AM
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DONT GET EIBACHS. I totallly love the handling of my car with them, but the ride is TERRIBLE. It's fun and confidence inspiring when you are driving spiritedly, but the enjoyment stops when you are commuting. If you are meticulous about performance and think you can endure back jarring ride everyday you can get them. Otherwise get any lowering spring that is comfortable. Oh and dont get GR-2s, they aren't made for drops and will blow out. Get the Illuminas, plus they are adjustable
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Old 07-20-2012, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JSutter
Tein does list the Stechs spring rate, 201f/280r.
Can't find KSport but its a moot point. When you're on the bump stop spring rate, high or low, is pretty irrelevant.
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NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ride is more harsh on these black springs that I have now then my dropzones, it does matter, matters a lot.
Agree with Aack, spring rate matters.

But i see Sutter point, if u riding on bumpstops, the ride gonna suck no matter if u got soft or hard springs.

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DONT GET EIBACHS. I totallly love the handling of my car with them, but the ride is TERRIBLE. It's fun and confidence inspiring when you are driving spiritedly, but the enjoyment stops when you are commuting. If you are meticulous about performance and think you can endure back jarring ride everyday you can get them. Otherwise get any lowering spring that is comfortable. Oh and dont get GR-2s, they aren't made for drops and will blow out. Get the Illuminas, plus they are adjustable
This.

i got tokico blues and they straight. If i had to do it over, i would have gone Illuminas.

Im tellin u OP, them H&Rs springs are GOOD man. One of the best, if not THE BEST, IMO.

SEARCH. U wont hear anything bad about H&Rs.
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The only thing with H&R, people will still come up to you saying "Dude, you need to lower to car"

The ride is nice, but the drop isn't noticable, well to me anyways
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He should just get the Progress ones Cmax is selling and paint whatever color he wants or take them to get powdercoated.....
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Thats the thing with the Progress springs. They seem like it makes the car look lowered still yet at the same time increasing travel from my S-techs.
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All the 4th gen are gonna be Teal...the 5th gen later versions were Charcoal Grey while the earlier versions were Teal....No difference just color!
SOLD!!!!
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