Just trying to see what the Org says on the progressive springs. i know there might be a thread out there but i couldnt find it. can someone help me out? i was looking into lowering my car but hear this and that bout progressive, eibach, H&R and so on. what do max owners perfer?

 

Cattman (Progress progressive) no noise like Eichrack.

Kamski

 

so the cattman are better than eibach ?

 

I like Cattman springs too

 

It's Progress, not "Progressive".

You all might be confusing the name with "progressive-rate", which just means that part of the spring is soft and part of it is hard.

Well... that or the insurance company, I guess.

 

how much does instal. usually cost on the springs, not experienced enuff to do it myself...

 

Any major tire chain usually charges between $80-100 depending on where you live but its so easy to do yourself!!!!! 2 hours tops with the right tools

 

yea my bad i dont know what i was thinking its "progress" springs. so let me get this right. progress is the same as cattman products?

 

Representing the 305....Speed and Style did my Cattman Springs and Rear sway bar. They did a great job. Hit me up if you need any other places to do things. I also got everything done on my car by local shops.I had Eibach before...sucked(IMO) Pogress Awesome!!
Thanks
VQ

 

hey VQ sent u a PM so let me know

 

I just installed the Progress springs (ordered from Cattman) with KYB GR2 shocks/struts. They are progressive springs: they get stiffer as you compress them. When I load the trunk, the rear does not squat much. May I suggest getting the rear sway bar from Progress at the same time.

 

I never had any noise issues with my Eibachs over the 2-3 years I had them on the car. I was the first member on the .org to install and post pics. If there was noise it was due to impropper installation. Have you had both of them?

 

Two thumbs up for Brian Cattman and the Progress Springs and Swaybar.

 

Anyone combine the new all aorund GR-2's with the progress springs? If so then how are they?

Dan

 

I will be going the full 360 with the Gr2's most likely this weekend.
we will see if Brian has them out to me by then.

VQ

 

I had both, installed by the same shop.... Eibachcrack noises everywhere, same shop Progress....perfect, no problems... +1 for Cattman

 

Just did 2 weeks ago. Front dropped 1.5-2 inch, back lower by less than 1 inch. The ride is more stable, more level, much less diving when I touch the brakes. The ride is a tad stiffer. The cornering is better but still some body roll, neutral to slight understeer. I have the Progress rear sway bar & Stillen FSTB.

 

how much did you pay for your springs and the install
and is this for all 4 springs

 

Do you have any pics of your car with those mods? I want to see how much of a difference the drop will look; and also do you have stock wheels on it?

 

any pics would help those decide instead of keeping us going in circles

 

im more concenred wit ride den pics =)

 

I'm concerned about both considering that I dont want my "grocery getter" to have the wheels in the well.

 

got it prjct =)

 

lol

 

Got busy at the office. Just added a few pics of the lowered look at www.cardomain.com/ride/2248073

 

can anyone comment on how these change the ride experience from the stock SL setup (i know the only thing "sport tuned" about the suspension on the SE is the larger tires/wheels) to the kyb/gr2 + progress springs

i like the plush ride right now and don't want to lose that in general but i would like a better suspension b/c i have started to autox my car - i can wait a few months and buy some coilovers for myself for xmas if it's worth it

 

Love the front.....gap looks perfect all around the wheel, but the rear is a lil too low for my taste; Thanks for visual though!

 

The front wheels on my SE are quite heavy, bouncy and noisy. Your 17X225 are probably quieter than my 18X245's. My Progress springs, expecially the rear, do not feel like a 'plush' ride. The OEM shocks were OK on rebound, but had no resistance during compression. You would probably like the GR2 as I find the stability quite good.

No autox experience here, but I suspect that coilover would be better for you.

 

Ive got Progress/Cattman springs on my SL and I like them alot. Soon I will also have KYB all around. The main thing is the ride isnt harsh, even to my wife, who can feel a grain of salt under the mattress(princess syndrome)! Plus the spring are super easy to do on this car.

 

I had the Progress Springs and the RSB installed a couple of months ago. Performance wise, the ride is great. Feels verys secure on the road, especially corners and highway curved ramps. Luxury wise, not so great, some of the bumps actually feel jarring, compared to what I had with the stock springs.

Looks? IMO The car looks 100% better with the springs. I can really see the difference when I park next to a stock Maxima. Pros and cons, you always have to weigh them.

My sig pics are with the springs installed. I am still using the 18" wheels.

My domain site has other pics, you can see the difference yourself.

 

I have Cattman/Progress springs, RSB, and adjustable KYB shocks and the handling is really really good. If I drive to LA or somewhere more than local driving, I can click the shocks to a 2 instead of 5 and the ride softens right up. Front Altima SE-R bar to be installed shortly.

 

Maybe I need the KYB shocks then. Thanks Dues.

 

Yeah, about that bar........

What the word on it?

Kam