Im thinking about buying some progress lowering springs, how hard are they to install and what all is involved. Pics would be great to.
Thanks

 

Pretty straight forward. takes about 4-6 hours when changing out your struts, shocks and springs as I did, but well worth it. there are some DIY sites and getting the 17mm and 19mm bolts of including the endlink bolt is basically what it entails. Also, removing the strut bolts on top. Make sure you get a spring compressor. i would also add the FSTB from racingline if you are going through all the trouble.
Stock spring with Progress comparison:

Before drop:

strut assembly off:

KYB GR2 with Progress springs on:

After drop:

 

Great post coitaltie!! Please tell me your car wasn't actually SITTING on the front rotor?

 

LOL I'm sure it is a optical illusion Mack.

I agree with you. A very nice post indeed.

 

Let's hope so!

But yeah, great pics and info man, I love these kinda posts. (even though I'm sporting Eibachs)

 

yep sitting right on the rotor.....damn of course not... sitting on stocks. i appreciate the concern though. notice the bumper in the air.

 

Hey bro, are those stock calipers painted red?

 

yes siry bob.

 

Sexy

 

That's a good look.

 

Much appreciated guys

 

pure secks

 

Well i will be using my stock struts, the only part i am worried about is changing the springs out in the front.

 

Anthony, I did that for a bit and didn't have any problems with my Eibachs on stock struts. However I've heard about quite a few 6th geners who have their stock struts blown out awhile after installing lowering springs. Basically it makes it so all the cars weight then sits on the strut. I upgraded to the Koni adjustables and rides like a dream now, thanks to my personal "suspension guy" Coolmax.

Also, it's good that you have a smoke Maxima. Not may folks know this but the smoke models are a cut above the rest.

(p.s. oops, I guess that's Dan with the smoke max).

 

I can not lie...what Mack says is true. The Smoke maxies have a special purdy chip implanted. I would recommend replacing the struts bc if they do blow, you will have to do the same thing again. I got my gr2s (2 struts and 2 shocks) for $192 shipped and thats the cheapest you will find anywhere.

 

For those who have used the springs, have you noticed any rubbing while having passengers or maybe even luggage in the car?

and....can we see more pics? thanks

 

I dont have those,, but from what i hear there is NO rubbing issues...

I have H&R' springs w/ gr2's paired w/ my 20's, NO problems ANYWHERE!!

I know that the eibachs are a bigger drop... but i have not seen ANY threads on rub problems...

Here is a good view of my setup/space

 

This is because Smoke hides the ugly parts......

J/K

 

True dat

 

coitaltie, you mind if i asked what springs and where did you buy your stuff for that price?

 

The springs I bought used and they are progress. The struts and shocks are new from www.apwonline.com. No one can match this price or at least I have not seen advertised.

 

I just installed my Progress Springs. When I went to remove the OEM rear springs, I saw that they had a hard rubber insert (can't remember the proper name) wedged in the coils. Should I place the inserts in my new springs? Does it matter?

 

If they are not damaged, they are fine to use.