Hey guys, this is it. If you are serious about having new modifications for the 3rd gen built, now is the time to step up.

We need 15+ people to lay down 1/2 the cash needed to buy coilovers so Brian will get a sysetem developed for us. The full price would be between $1200-1400. So $600-700 down would be the initial investment. Full refund if we don't get enough people.

If you want to read more about the deal, check out this post with my question, and Brians reply.

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I can't count the number of coilover threads we have had in the 3rd gen forum, this one is for real. Restore my faith in our ability to make a deal work. Let's do this.


People in: (Please tell me if you want on/off the list)
Lordrandall
Chris91se
nubiannupe
N34JZ
Kevincleff
Flipdoutmax93
ObsidianIce69
JonnyMax

 

wow... i didn't think that would happen that fast. i'm gonna do my best to do my part. what is the deadline?

 

thats awesome!!! good luck fellas...

 

No hard facts yet, trying to whip people into a frenzy for now. More info to come from Brian.

 

all i can say is good luck.

 

you definently need that when doing GDs on here!

alot of people are gonna look at the price and say but unfortunately majority won't understand the physics of a TRUE coilover system compared to the cheapo Dropline, etc. crap they sell on Ebay for $99. but the $1200 price is amazing for a full coilover kit made from scratch, it will be interesting to see how this develops.

Randy if you haven't already, hit Maximaforums and the other board like Max-world too. also the Maxima section on Automotiveforums.com as well!

 

i don't see 15 of us actually fronting the money for it but who knows...

 

Yeah, I got autoforums and maximaforums..... Max-world? Got link?

 

I wouldn't mind getting in on this one, Randy. And yes, I looked at that price and said "Whoa!!" But let's see what happens, ok?? I actually HAVE the initial investment, but only for a short time...

 

Good luck guys. Thats heck of a price I wish I could get them, but no more money is going into my max and I'm happy with toks and Eibach's. Chris this is a sign, this is a must for you

 

yes it is...looks like the leather kit may have to take a backseat on the list

 

I would do the same....coil-overs would definitely be first. But don't change plans leather seats are available, there is still 15 members needed for this coil-over deal.

I think that matt93se, n34jz, jon610 can be other peeps interested in this deal. Just a suggestion to ask them.

 

Hmm wow...

When would the initial money need to be paid?

 

Not sure yet, still watiting for word from Brian.

 

hey guys... i have yet to do anything to my suspension because i haven't had the money and have been searchin for an adjustable setup, but like i said in the skyline bodykit GD, im tryin to get a job at the airport, so if i get it i'll be sure to save up get in this deal...i really hope this goes through even if i cant get in the deal yet
if this deal goes through, is cattmann-performance going to be carrying the coil-overs for good???

 

my bad....cattman-progress...not cattmann-performance

 

Yes, but the problem is he needs to pre-sell 15 sets to make it worth his time.

 

hopefully 15 people will get in this cuz having a company carrying coil-overs would be awesome, cuz i know more and more people want them... ill try to spread the word

 

I can get the money when ever your ready.

 

I would have the money by late May and I garuntee I'll have it by then so if the deadline isnt before late March put my name down!!

 

OK, original post updated with people who are in.

The tenative cost is $1350 from Brian, no hard details yes, as Progress will have to look at a 3rd gen. I'm guessing camber adjustment would be an option, like it is for the 4th gens.

1/3 the way there guys, keep it up!

 

yeah he knows, but I was going to go with bags but now if this works I wont have to.

 

WOW.. Coilovers sound delicious. You can put me down tenatively as i have just about enough for the down payment. all the info ive read about it seems good and having an adjustable drop on the max would be sweet. Let me know when the deadline is so i can get ready to tap the atm lol. Hope to hear more soon. Keep me posted. Definitely need a new suspension the front struts are hurting.

 

I'm definitely interested, i've been part of 1 first group deal might as well be 3 (body kit if it happens)! and also...aren't these coilovers NON_ADJUSTABLE, i believe that's what cattman said, and that to make them adjustable would push the price higher....

 

Randy, is there a deadline for this?

 

Can you find out when the deadline is gonna be? If I end up getting a VE five speed, I'll most likely be in. I like my Sprints, but I wanna be slammed.

 

i think the drop is adjustable but the spring rate or strut rate is not adjustable. 3 inch drop would be pretty sick.

 

http://www.progressauto.com/

click on Competition, then Coilovers.


From what I can see, non adjustable damper rates...... that's not cool.

I'll shoot Brian an email and see what's up.

No deadline, but as soon as we get the 15 people, they will go into development.

And then there were 7.

 

the shocks are supposedly damped to provide great habdling while only being slightly harsh.

 

http://www.progressauto.com/products/coilover.html

is this what you are talking about Randy? It says the dampening rates are adjustable but you have to take them apart to do it. Hassle but possible?

I'm torn on this. I don't know if I want such a low ride. But these do look nice.

 

You wouldn't do it. Do it, I dare you to. Prove me wrong!

 

Just got this email from Brian:

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Perhaps others would like this feature to be included for the price, but the fact is that adjustable dampers on a setup like this typically raise the price by $300-400, and I do not consider that feasible. You can confirm this by looking at the price structure for other upper-end coilover lines.

I've had a number of serious discussions about this with Progress and I've ended up agreeing with their engineer's position that adjustability is most necessary when the coilover system is not specifically engineered for the application and the owner has to use guesswork to see what works the best (and almost NEVER gets it to the optimal state, as they've found out in their work). What they would do for the gen3 car is to design the struts for that car from the ground up.

You ask if different struts can be used, but that's not the way these are, the strut, coilover sleeves, etc. are all designed together. The strut is designed to go with the car better than any stock replacement strut would, and then the springs are matched in length and tension to the frequency of the cars suspension. Net result, optimal design for all the driving that most people ever do.

The advantage of the Progress non-adjustables is that they are ready to go straight out of the box. Progress puts it out with damper valving that is set at an optimal setting .

For those with extremely specialized needs (like drag racing, intensive autocrossing, etc.), Progress offers custom race tuning services at very reasonable prices.


Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance

 

Let me see if I have this correct:

The damping level (struts) are non-adjustable, but the ride height is adjustable.

Although adjusting the height is possible, can it be done on the car? An alignment will be necessary after making an adjustment, correct?

Do you have any indication on how the ride-quality will be with the coilovers? I am interested, but I need my car to be (somewhat)comfortable, and I would assume others feel the same. Any idea of it would be comparable to, say, Eibach/Koni?

I know everything is in the very early stages and nothing has been developed yet- Im just trying to figure out what the goals of the project are, and if the price is justified Sorry for all the questions, but I'm not at all familiar with coilovers. The possibility of a better design + adjustability is very appealing though. Thanks

Tim

 

hmmmm...this sounds soo tempting...but getting that money is a problem....

If this happens....anyone looking to be selling a set of eibach/tok's with not too much usage?! haha.

 

In order

correct
yes, probably not (not sure on that last one. I'm a coilover beginner too)
Totally new part, but you could probably ask one of the 4th genners with them (Cheston, etc...)

With no feedback/questions, you have an inferior product.

 

OK, so this thread fell right off the face of the earth. I'm going to guess we don't have enough interest.

I'll email Brian and tell him I couldn't gather enough people.

BTW, I don't want to hear anymore complaining about no coilovers for 3rd gens.

 

did anyone attempt to send the first payment yet??

 

We didn't even get that far.

 

NNOOOOOO Damnit!! I'm not sure Brian's relationship with Alex from SWA but when I talked to him about the gauge pods he said he would buy like 10 sets or so to help us fill our requirement. Maybe this would work, just throwing out ideas. Damn people always complaining and here is a great opportunity and it just falls through!

 

heh, I know that feeling man! and as many times as its said around here, I'll say it once more... maybe next time