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Progress Springs
Hey guys 
I've been browsing the boards for a while and decided to become a member.
I have an '02 OZ and want to drop it a little. I did a search and have found mixed reviews about the progress springs (it seems to be a popular way to lower the Lancer around here). I found a set on ebay for a pretty resonable price. What do you guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2429963160
By the way, this site is bad ass. I must have clicked on the Random Rides section about 1000 times. You have some beautiful cars.
Dana 
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Aug 10, 2003, 05:38 PM
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For the price of the Progress springs, I'd go with the Tein S-Techs instead. Similar drop rates with a sag guarantee, and what I feel (having ridden shotgun in cars with both) is a stiffer ride. PM me and I'll help you get a set for a similar price as what you see in that eBay auction.
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Aug 10, 2003, 06:00 PM
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So the S-Techs are stiffer?
Wouldn't that wear out the stock struts faster? I dont really want a stiff ride, just less wheel gap. But I guess anytime you improve performance, you lose drivability.
Thanks for the reply,
Dana
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Aug 11, 2003, 08:30 AM
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i thought progress were better than tein. i got progres and they are goin on very soon. im gonna let everyone know what i think. i personally want to fin ut
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Aug 11, 2003, 08:44 AM
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Stiffer springs are actually easier on the shocks than looser springs. The more work the spring does, the less the shock does. Also the lower the drop, the more potential damage to the shock.
Having been driven around in a car with progress springs I can say without hesitation that I was not impressed. I have not been in a car with s-techs however.
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Aug 11, 2003, 08:54 AM
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i have driven in both and i prefer my progress and for when i autox my setup is perfect if i could improve my driving more i would be able to beat some of the wrx in my class. Progress all the way!
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Aug 11, 2003, 11:39 AM
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i know this was brought up many times, but ryan and elemental, u guys experiencing any squeaky noises from your progress springs?
cuz thats the only thing i'm hesitant about before getting my ES springs.
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Aug 12, 2003, 07:28 AM
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Well guys,
I found a set of Sprint springs at a local speed shop, and they made me a deal I couldn't refuse. I'll post pics as soon as they get installed 
The good news is the other springs are still available and noone has bid yet
I cant wait to get rid of the wheel gap !
Dana
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Hey OZCHICK TELL ME HOW YOU LIKE THE SPRINT SPRINGS. i WAS JUST ABOUT TO BUY SOME. BuT I HAVENT HEARD ANY FEEDBACK ON HOW THEY FEEL OR PERFORM.
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Aug 27, 2003, 08:29 PM
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Ok guys,
I got the Sprint springs installed. The ride is a little bit stiffer, but it handles a lot better. I hope to have a few pics up soon. A friend of mine just got the Progress for his car, and the ride is almost stock, kinda nice. But mine sits lower in the rear 
I also got some 205 55's for the stock rims, looks a little more agressive.
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Aug 27, 2003, 08:37 PM
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now to make the car handle even beter you should think about getting a front strut bar i think the boy's a www.roadracemotorsports.com sell theirs for around $90
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....once i installed the progress springs the car felt amazing in the curves...of course the k-bar and the rear sway bar help too...I've never tried the Teins but given Tein's reputation i'm sure they're excellent...
