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01-30-2007, 12:52 AM

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There is a great deal on Progress springs in the GD, and I was wondering who is wearing them and what is your opinion on them??

01-30-2007, 04:58 AM

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I Left my Eibachs in the dust for them!!!!..I LOVE EM!!!

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01-30-2007, 11:37 AM

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I have the first ones and I assisted in the design. They are great!!

01-30-2007, 11:38 AM

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Yeah I think mine are pretty darn good too. A little low in the rear for winter use up north here. But other than that, I'm really impressed by the ride comfort and the great looks.

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01-30-2007, 06:46 PM

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Join the few who got the ksport suspension!

01-30-2007, 07:33 PM

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Progress is the best!

01-31-2007, 06:33 AM

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Progress springs - Oh, Yeah

01-31-2007, 07:04 AM

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If I had chosen to purchase new springs, I would have gotten the Progress. But I found a rockin' deal on some used Eibachs, so...

01-31-2007, 11:08 AM

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I just installed my progress this week. WOW! Car feels 10x better. Looks amazing. I would however strongly urge all who lower to use all 4 instead of just the fronts. It will pay off in the long run. I'll be posting pics once the snow stops...

01-31-2007, 11:19 AM

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did u use the stock struts/shocks on the springs?

01-31-2007, 11:40 AM

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did u use the stock struts/shocks on the springs?

I'm lowered 360 with EiBach and they work great, ZERO problems since installation over 2 years ago. I still have my stock front struts, however replaced the rear with KYB AGX 8-way adjustable gas shocks. I also have a Stillen rear anti-sway bar, Stillen FUSB and racingline endlinks for a nice tight rear...

01-31-2007, 12:12 PM

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did u use the stock struts/shocks on the springs?

I did. I'll be updating the rear at least in the future. Brian at Cattman said these springs were desinged to use with stock suspension pieces. There should'nt be any problems.

01-31-2007, 04:58 PM

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Had Progress with KYB GR-2. Were incredible for cornering but a tad too stiff. Maybe with stock struts they whould have been better. Now have Eibach pro. Very happy.

01-31-2007, 05:45 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROGR...spagenameZWD1V
is this what are you talking about???? and it really fell better than the stocks????

01-31-2007, 07:16 PM

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How is the ride quality with the Progress and Eibach? Any bouncyness? Is the ride much rougher than stock? I have the Eibach sportline kit on one of my cars and it will beat you to death and have the pro-kit on my other car. It is a little rough but not bad. I would really like to lower my wife's Maxima but I have no experience with a lowered fwd car. I think the only think I don't like about the Maxima is the 4x4 stance in the front and the cheap looking grill.

01-31-2007, 11:47 PM

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-- Im drop on Progress springs..OEM struts.. not bad so far.

02-01-2007, 07:10 AM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROGR...spagenameZWD1V
is this what are you talking about???? and it really fell better than the stocks????

Thats them. Although their cheaper through the group deal from Cattman. Also you'll get amazing customer service with them. Ive never experienced the Eibachs myself but a few close friends have and they ended up on progress. I just took a few pics. Cant drive it today because of the damn snow..

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....35#post5495535

02-01-2007, 08:44 AM

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for all of you guys with the drop, have you needed to get an alignment? any installed camber bolts?

02-01-2007, 09:14 AM

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for all of you guys with the drop, have you needed to get an alignment? any installed camber bolts?

It's ALWAYS recommended to align after changing angthing in the suspension of a car. I dropped mine last week, it's drives beautifully. Straight and shimmy free. I will however, get a 4 wheel alignment once the snow clears. It will only save money due to tire wear in the future. Plus most shops offer life time align's for a few dollars more. Better safe than sorry.

02-01-2007, 02:39 PM

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who did the job for you????

02-01-2007, 02:43 PM

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i just check the cattman website and they not said maxima 2004 only until 2002

02-01-2007, 03:22 PM

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Sorry guys. I'm new here. I'm thinking about getting an 07 and need some info. I'm just trying to figure out why I cant start a new thread.

02-01-2007, 04:54 PM

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Nevermind. I read the announcement.

02-01-2007, 07:25 PM

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Quote:

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for all of you guys with the drop, have you needed to get an alignment? any installed camber bolts?

No alignment or bolts here. When I got my Progress from Cattman, he said no camber kit needed. I am now on Eibach. Still no uneven wear or cupping that I can see or pulling or anything.