Okay there are many threads on lowering springs. Mostly with the "Which springs should I go with...." followed by "The springs I ride on are the very best and everything else $ucks"

It's not about that, different springs offer different qualities.

I've included a poll but please comment on:

1. Which springs are you on?
2. How do you like your drop? (feel free to post a pic if you like)
3. How do you like the ride quality?
4. Did you switch from other springs?
5. Are you still on stock shocks or struts.

Here is the data I have on springs:
Eibach---------- 2" front, .8" rear
Progress-------- 1.8" front, .75" rear Spring Rate Front : 180 lbs/in Rear: 350 lbs/in
Tein S-Tech ----1.6” Front, .5” Rear Spring Rate: Front: 196 lbs Rear 302 lbs
H&R-------------1.4" front, 1.3" rear.
Intrax-----------2.2" front, 1.5" rear
Canuck Motorsport (CM)-----1.75" front, 1" rear also see 1.6” front and .9” rear
Springs that have a low Spring Rate are soft, while springs that have a high Spring Rate are stiffer.

If you have used something else post it and I will add it to the list.

 

1. Which springs are you on?
PROGRESS
2. How do you like your drop? (feel free to post a pic if you like)
The drop is perfect.


3. How do you like the ride quality?
The ride is great, not bouncy but firm like it should be.
4. Did you switch from other springs?
Yes I did, I had Eibachs, they rode great but didn't give me a uniform drop, looked like me *** was sagging, still had a big gap in front.

5. Are you still on stock shocks or struts.
No Im not, im on KYB-GR2, perfect combination with Progress springs.

 

Awesome post RAZ76

1. I am on Teins
2. Love the drop, level but not too low.
3. Love the ride, stable yet comfortable
4. I switch from Progress. To low to stiff for me.
5. Still on stock shock and struts

 

1 - Tein
2 - Not too low. Sits just right for me.
3 - I like the ride quality. I don't feel too much of a difference from the stock ride. Very comfortable.
4 - Had stock springs.
5 - Still on stock shocks/struts.

 

hmmm i just bought Eibach Pro ... still waiting for them to get home .. n lets see how i like it ... quick question what is average rate to pay someone to install them ?? Im from Long Island NY .. or is there local here that does it?

 

A shop, between 300 to 500. Find someone local on the boards. I charge 100 to 150 but that wont do you any good.

 

Read a lot of good things about teins...........that's what I suggest.

 

My answers are pretty much the same as Raz's except that I came to the Progress springs directly from a factory setup.

On progress springs:

 

Whoever polled they had the Canuck springs, how do you like them?

 

you said you had the eibachs and still had a gap in the front but the eibachs give you a lower drop in the front then the progress's no?because i got a gap in the front too with the eibachs and i think it looks like **** rofl...

 

Well yeah, what they said it should give you and what it actually gives are two different things. The gap was a lot bigger with Eibachs then with Progress. I don't even have a system in the back and it looked like the a$$ was sagging, I can't imagine what it will look like with a system in the back. Like crap probably. The ride was great, can't complain there, just not a uniform drop. Progress gave me that uniform drop I wanted. Still have a gap, not as much as the eibach's but still have one.

 

yeah i know i dont like my eibach drop one bit i might have to go with progresses but its too much of a headache to look for swaps lol so fml

 

I just installed Progress springs on stock struts last night, I will post a thread with some pics and reviews.

 

Progress springs on stock struts...

 

I found all the info very helpful, has anyone used the D2 springs? Any info on drop and ride quality would be great!!

http://www.jmautoracing.com/racing-n...s-p-16132.html

 

If I am reading that right, both the front and rear drop 2inches.

That wouldn't be good to drop them the same, front needs to be a little lower to remove gap and 2inches in the rear is too much imo.

" All of our springs come with a lifetime warranty and are manufactured of 55 chrome silicon steel in an ISO 9001 and TUV approved facility.FR=2.0 / RE=2.0"

 

WHERE CAN I ACTUALLY BUY A SET OF PROGRESS SPRINGS I LOOKED ON EBAY AND NOTHING CAME UP ANYONE KNOW WHERE???

 

I believe you can still get them from Brian. That is where I got my first set.
You want to call him, that is the best way to reach him.


Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
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Brian C Catts, Cattman Performance
Tucson, Arizona
520.575.6195 for ?s and 800.759.9920 to order
bcatts@cattman.com

 

you can also contact Justin from importcarpartsplus.com, they are on the sponsors forum side. I went with them, quick shipping, no hassle, quality product.


Apollos, as for your poll ->

1. Which springs are you on?
Progress
2. How do you like your drop?
best drop/stance IMHO
3. How do you like the ride quality?
Love it, it's firm which is what I was looking for
4. Did you switch from other springs?
nope, had stock
5. Are you still on stock shocks or struts.
nope, running KYB-GR2's, again, best combo IMO

 

Same

 

I just installed some Tein Springs today and I must say I'm quite pleased with the ride. The drop is subtle and it really does improve the looks of the car. I took some measurements and the front measures 27 inches from the top of the wheel well to the ground, the rear is 27 3/4 inches.


1. Which springs are you on? Tein S
2. How do you like your drop? (feel free to post a pic if you like). Not allowed to post pics yet
3. How do you like the ride quality? Ride is great not to firm or bouncy
4. Did you switch from other springs? stock springs
5. Are you still on stock shocks or struts. stock shocks and struts.

 

I am thinking of buying lowering springs for my 08 maxima.
Its helpful that i found this thread.

I am confused what to go with Progress or Eibach?

There is another thread "Best Suspension Setup" .. It mentions that Eibach lowering springs and KYB AGX is the best setup.

A couple of people here said that they didn't have uniform stance with Eibach springs..

Here i also read that Gr2 and Progress springs..

I am confused can you guys help me make a decision, i dont have the money to swap things around more than one time.

I want to get the right thing the first time.

 

Very simple, there's no KYB AGX for our application, Only KYB GR-2, done with that. Now on to the springs. Progress and Eibach both ride great. On paper the eibach is supposed to be lower the progress but in the real world, it's the other way around. I had both Eibach and Progress and like them both a far as comfort. I switched to progress because it gave me a more uniform drop, meaning the front and rear fender gap were close and made it look even.

 

Thank you so much for your reply RAZ.
Where would be a good place online or anywhere, to purchase the gr2s and progress springs - Cost effective.
Do i need an alignment kit with this?
Thanks

 

djdownfawl -> see post #19 as to who you can contact.

I had the same dilemma and after doing numerous searches and tons of reading decided to go with the Progress springs and the KYB-GR2's. Best decision ever! The car has a very aggressive stance, no sag anywhere and handling has improved. You probably want to check the alignment after the install just in case....

Hope this helps man

 

How is the ride different from stock? is it too stiff??
Right now i am running on stock and every pot hole / bump i go over the steering wheel feels weird like less control..

 

I'd like to start a new thread for this question, but since I'm new I'm not allowed to yet.

I Just bought an 06 Maxima. I had no intentions to modify this car or lower it, but I do notice the factory stance is very level, leaving the gap between the tire and fender larger in the front than the rear.

I'd really just like to make the gaps even. Has anybody ever just lowered the front? Is there anyway to buy lowering springs for the front of my Maxima without buying the whole set.

Thanks,

Derek

 

the ride is a bit stiffer than the stock but I was looking for that so it worked out perfect for me. IMHO I think that progress coupled with KYB is the best combo out there man

 

I have put 1000 miles on my car with the Tein S springs installed. I'm still pleased with the ride and the look.

 

I went with progress springs and kyb gr2's.

Still waiting on the parts.

Let me know if there are any other critical things i should keep in mind before during or after installation.

I am assuming alignment for front and back is a must.

Thanks guys!

 

good choice buddy - you will deff. love this setup - not sure if alignment is a must - i had it done since i gave my car guy a case of beer instead of a 12 pack

 

Where did you order them from?

 

Progress Springs on 07 Maxima? > I'm having trouble finding those springs for a 2007 maxima.

 

You won't progress stopped production
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old thread i know but ive been on Eibach Pro with KYB for about 4 years on my 04. I absolutely hate the KYB's. They are too soft for the hard spring and bounce and bang on every moderate bump. Bigger bumps forget about it...
People that drive on flat nice roads all the time wouldnt notice.
im about to buy new struts/shocks and wanted to see if anyone was running Monroes?