HGBallin

hey guys, i know there is a million threads about this but for the lovely few who will respond....thanks!.....now, who has actually tried both sets of springs for the 6th gen? of course i mean Progress and Eibach. and which do you prefer and why? also, my brake rotors need replacing soon. i would like to get something that looks hot but i'm not into racing....what do you guys recommend?....thanks again!...you guys are swell!!!

chernmax

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Eibach hands down from my experience, Progress over time has been shown to have some issues...

DeusExMaxima

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I have had Progress longer than anyone and I have NO issues with them at all.

kamski

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What issues? Two years+ and perfect thus far.

From what I recall Eibach were the ones making noises and peple had to get their setups remounted and sleeves installed over the upper spring coil.

To each is own.

Lower Ride = Eibach
Smoother Ride = Progress
Best of both = TEIN
SOON to be the best = Racingline ;-)

chernmax

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Don't have the links anymore but google it and you'll see all the threads about issues with Progress (especially the ones I read as they get older). IMO Eibachs has a better quality spring that will last longer over time. Also even before Progress came out with springs for a Max I was rolling on Eibach's over a year before with zero issues (almost 4 years) with no noise and anyone who did have issues with them I attribute to bad installs period. Eibach overall has a way better world wide rep over Progress.

BUT, like you said, to each his own...

Hope it's thawing out nicely up there bro...

VQPRO

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i hade eibachs with stock struts before it ride alot softer than the stock springs,but it made alot of popping sounds and my kept bottoming out, i also hade tein coil overs but its too rough for ny streets ,now i have progress with kybs no issues so far and this setup feels solid compare to the eibachs

VQPRO

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i hade eibachs with stock struts before it ride alot softer than the stock springs,but it made alot of popping sounds and my kept bottoming out, i also hade tein coil overs but its too rough for ny streets ,now i have progress with kybs no issues so far and this setup feels solid compare to the eibachs

Acidzerocool

I have Progress with stock struts and the ride is smooooooth. The stance is perfect and corners mint (can't say on rails due to the struts). A+++ for Progress in my eyes.

No replies on the rotors yet? I too am in the market for rotors and pads. Time to hit the search button.

VigilanteMax

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Love the progress springs and I also have the KYB GR2s. Very solid. bought my springs used and repainted them. Car rides like a champ. Cant comment on the eibachs but do remember the posts about popping uncontrollably. They are both fine products. i have had no issues with contacting Progress when Ive had a question or concern. The rotorpros rotors are so far so good and customer service was very good.

kamski

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Dont get me started, my maxi is still hiding in the garage, she wont come out. So I'm putting around in the Vibe. ERGGGhhhh...

Back on topic: get a set of springs that will give u the ride height you want. Most manufacturers have already worked out any minor issues.

Kamski

blackmax07

Can't you blow a strut dropping on the stocks? I wanted to get springs, but everyone I talked to said its stupid to drop on a stock strut, because you'll most likely blow it..

chernmax

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Stay cool bro, the warm weather is coming...

chernmax

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If your roads are bad it's very possible, where I live the roads are really nice and I went 3+ years dropped on Eibach with my OEM struts with zero issues...

Glude

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Progress all the way, I was on Eibachs for years and changed to progress a while back, couldnt be happier with the ride, smoother than Eibachs and has a more even drop.

RHMax

I'm on Progress for almost 3 years now, and no problems; recently changed struts/shocks to GR2, but I never had issues w/ stock stuts/shocks. The ride on GR2is a stiffer than stock . I only changed them because I got a good deal.

QuickFast

I heard some people complaining about sagging in the rear when they had their Progress springs in. Is this true? Will spacers be needed to give the rear a lift?

Kryogen

jesus roads are so bad here in Montreal, 2 weeks ago I screwed a wheel in a trench in the road and yesterday I broke my bumper in another meteor crater.... montreal roads during spring, yay..... you dont spot the potholes, you spot the patches of nice road...

TAZ

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It's a slow process and you not driving your car makes it hard, me moving makes it even harder. I still gotta send you the new springs to play with and get some measurements.

STOUTE

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I have a 05v6 and looking for a low even drop . Looking to get the fenders right above the tires on stock 18's is there a kit that will do that useing the stock struts[

VigilanteMax

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If you are not going to go through and change your struts, do yourself a favor and just cut your stock springs...free

xorbitman

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Eibach pro kit one all around with KYB GR2's....changed the rubber mounts to 54034-ZK004...no problems at all!

Overisized from brake rotor, vented, cross-drilled and cadmium plated. Rear are aftermarket too and also plated. Hawk HPS on all four = unbelievable stopping power compared to OEM.

Very happy!
:-)

bambino

Tein, they're awesome!

STOUTE

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just one coil?

VigilanteMax

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depends how low you want to go.

STOUTE

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I want the front and back to sit right above the tire

jinyumax

i doubt you will get that with any lowering spring, espcially in the front. Thats the look i wanted and i had bought eibachs, to my knowledge no other spring has as low a drop as the eibachs in the front(2.0). So i ended up going with coilovers, they are pricey but completely adjustable and imo worth the money, but again if you live in an area with bad roads i wouldnt recommend you get coilovers.