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Old Jan 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??
Old Jan 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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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I have the first ones and I assisted in the design. They are great!!
Old Jan 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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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Join the few who got the ksport suspension!
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Progress is the best!
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Progress springs - Oh, Yeah
Old Jan 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...
Old Jan 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...
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 11:19 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...
did u use the stock struts/shocks on the springs?
Old Jan 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...
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiBlackMax
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.
Old Jan 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.
Old Jan 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????
Old Jan 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.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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-- Im drop on Progress springs..OEM struts.. not bad so far.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by SEGirl
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
Old Feb 1, 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?
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
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.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KCmaxx
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
who did the job for you????
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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i just check the cattman website and they not said maxima 2004 only until 2002
Old Feb 1, 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.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Nevermind. I read the announcement.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
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.
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