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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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progress sport lowering springs

Hey guys. quick question how would you rate progress sport lowering springs in terms of the ground clearance that it gives and its quality as it relates to the drive ability of the car.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Never heard of them... but I can recommend H&R Sport lowering springs! Eliminates that disgusting wheel gap. Good clearance...
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by evostanman
Never heard of them... but I can recommend H&R Sport lowering springs! Eliminates that disgusting wheel gap. Good clearance...
I want some thing that's not too low because in Jamaica the roads are very bad and with my aero front lip i may have some issues. So i want something that will remove some of the wheel gap, but don't compromise its drive ability.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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I'm also looking for some springs that people recommend.
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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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Had progress springs on both of my evos including my current evo. It's a decent, mild drop and rides like stock.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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Thanks for that great info. I'm planning on buying a set on black Friday or cyber Monday sale. My xxr527 18*9.75. In flat black will be here on Saturday. So I want a nice drop now
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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Do you have any pictures. Can show me.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by marlonmck
Do you have any pictures. Can show me.
If you look at my posts I have a thread with several photos of my last Evo on them but here's my current Evo on progress springs.

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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by W1cK3dSiK
If you look at my posts I have a thread with several photos of my last Evo on them but here's my current Evo on progress springs.

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Doesn't look bad at all. Evo looks more balanced. and the drop is just enough for me thanks. i would love to see a closer photo but thanks.
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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So I just installed Progress springs on my 14 MR today.

It feels great! There's about 1.7" front and 1.5" rear drops leaving 2/1.5 finger gaps.

It's a little lower than I'd wanted since I'm used to the stock height for the last 6 months.
The ride is very smooth w/ progressive wound springs. More stable and quicker turn ins.
It doesn't feel firmer but spring rates are than stocks. It's overall more sportier feel and look, I suppose.

Good upgrade for $180... I've yet to align... soon.
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 06:06 AM
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Hey do you have any pictures to show us. The more pictures the better idea we get on the quality of the product
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Also where did you get your to buy if you don't mind telling me.
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by spyderx
So I just installed Progress springs on my 14 MR today.

It feels great! There's about 1.7" front and 1.5" rear drops leaving 2/1.5 finger gaps.

It's a little lower than I'd wanted since I'm used to the stock height for the last 6 months.
The ride is very smooth w/ progressive wound springs. More stable and quicker turn ins.
It doesn't feel firmer but spring rates are than stocks. It's overall more sportier feel and look, I suppose.

Good upgrade for $180... I've yet to align... soon.
Are you sure about the drop? That is SIGNIFICANTLY lower than the stated 1.2" front and 0.8" rear on the product specs...

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...productid=1686

Not being pedantic, I'm actually thinking about pulling the trigger on these or the swift mach sport (1"F, 0.6"R), precisely because the drop isn't much (Greek roads... :/)
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 06:17 AM
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Do you need to do an alignment after installing springs?
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Ok, maybe its 1.2" drop as advertised. Not sure but it's way less than Eibach pro-kit I had before. That spring slammed it!

Best way to put it is 2 finger gap in front.

I just bought it off a ebay's vendor off west coast.

Yes, alignment is a must when you alter the suspension geometry like by changing springs.
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