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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Progress Springs

Im about to get some new rims, so I want to go ahead and lower the car also.

Ive been reading about the progress lowering springs, and seen pictures.

So thats what I want to go with..I think.

My question is. Do all lowering springs lower it more in the back then the front?
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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the back sits higher than the front stock. so ... yes
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Ive just seen some pics of cobalts, with springs..
the front is so low, and the back looks AlMosT stock,
and it got me wondering if alot of people just buy 2 springs, or there was that much of a difference.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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theres a difference. i have sportlines and there good for me. H&R;s look sick though, check them out
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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I made myself 1/4 inch spacers for the back to keep the stock "rake" LOL.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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I just dont wanna lower it too much, Got a uphill driveway.

BTW, what is that piece under the car in the front that hits everywhere?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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some kind of air thing that brings more air from under the car into radiator/intercooler condesor whatever
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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i got the progress springs on my car, and i recommend them and if ya want to spend a few extra bucks, you can always go with the Eibach Sportlines...they lower the same as the progress do but are a little bit stiffer on handling
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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I love my progress springs
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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They dont mess with the warranty do they?

I found some for about 185, good price?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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no you're safe dude
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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your suspension warrenty they **** with, but your springs had to have fucked that part up
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Old May 21, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by HB_SS/TC
I love my progress springs
I was checking these out at Turbo Tech Racing and it says 2.0" Front and 1.8" Rear drop.
That must be on FE1 (LS,LT) but how much does it lower when your using the FE5 or LNF FE5 shocks/struts?
I have FE5's with eibach pro-kit but when these are worn out I'm going LNF FE5 and lower springs.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pacific cobalt
I was checking these out at Turbo Tech Racing and it says 2.0" Front and 1.8" Rear drop.
That must be on FE1 (LS,LT) but how much does it lower when your using the FE5 or LNF FE5 shocks/struts?
I have FE5's with eibach pro-kit but when these are worn out I'm going LNF FE5 and lower springs.
I don't know exactly how much drop I got but here is what it looks like

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Old May 21, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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SS drop is 1" in front 1.3 in the rear
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Old May 22, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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I was just about to buy these, then i started thinking, am I gonna need struts?
Or anything?

Or can I just replace the stock springs with the progress springs?
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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Strut upgrade is always nice, but not "needed" for lowering springs. Konis are a good choice for an upgraded strut, but again, they help but are not needed.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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I have been rocking a 2/2.5 drop for over a year on stock struts, they are still holding up well.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tru2nrtt777
I have been rocking a 2/2.5 drop for over a year on stock struts, they are still holding up well.
What are you dropped on?
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