Drift Monkey Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I know what the rates are for the swifts. I was really wanting to know how the rates that were given to me in lbs. converts to N/mm so I could compare. N/mm x 5.714 = lbf/in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutter2k Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Isn't the S4 about 300-400lbs heavier too? B5 ~200 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 hmm interesting as the springs i have are not progressive in the rear (fronts are) and its more like 2" front and 1.5 rear .. so perhaps they re-engineered the springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tronix Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 hmm interesting as the springs i have are not progressive in the rear (fronts are) and its more like 2" front and 1.5 rear .. so perhaps they re-engineered the springs wow, my progress springs dropped exactly 1 1/2" front and 1 1/4" rear. weird how we got so different results. and I have the 5eat which should be a tad heavier? -Tronix(different springs?)GT for more pics and info... http://angevine.org/legacy/legacy.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBY3 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Will install them tomorrow. Got them shipped to CA for 155 from Hopupracing.com. Cant beat the deal. So far i am very happy with the progress rear sway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGGTLTD Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I'm having my Progress springs installed today. Can't wait to pick it up later to see how it handles now Megan header,Perrin TMIC, TD06-20G,AEM CAI, Lachute DP, Avo BOV, BC Coilovers, Magnaflow catback, Hawk HPS pads, Stoptech lines, Snow WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashadg1 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Who exactly makes the swifts anyway? I worked at Eibach for 5 years and I never heard of them. Sounds like a fly by night company trying to screw everybody with outrageous prices. Eibach's are the most expansive out there and for a good reason. They were about $220.00 for a kit retail. We produced our own springs under our own building. These do not, they are private labeled junkers I'm sure. Progress at least has a descent German manufacture make them for them. Again Progress are private labled as well but have been doing it this way for a while. But when doing it this way no one can be sure what your getting as standards are not checked like the Eibach's. I don't think Eibach makes them though so Progress would be the only thing I would put in othere than that. Do they make them for Wagons??? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashadg1 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 ttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Your experience with the Progress springs reminds me of the success I've had with installing the Whiteline Control springs: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22747&highlight=whiteline Ride vitually unchanged but benefits everywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashadg1 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 So does anybody know what the weight is on Wagon to Sedan. Corner weight would be the reall test. If the wagon is much heavier in the rear than they would not work. Sagging, Squat, bouncy you name it I have have seen this attempted on other cars wagon VS sedan same car installs. Anybody have a lowered wagon? if piks please Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillz Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 +1 for pics of the wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBY3 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I will try to post pics of my wagon with the Progress springs. I will say the ride didnt change and the look is awesome. Fairly easy install. I am sure it will corner better when I get it aligned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillz Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 What about the cambers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillz Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 The pics in the original thread are not there any more. Can you post them again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashadg1 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Please send piks anybody of Wagon lowered with Progress Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGGTLTD Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I've noticed that now with the Progress springs installed the front struts seem to bottom out when I go over railroad tracks or a good size dip or pothole. I'm very disappointed with the ride quality up front now. I wonder if I could go with Spec B struts and the Progress springs? Maybe those would work better than the stock struts. Anyone else encounter this problem/annoyance? ~Will Megan header,Perrin TMIC, TD06-20G,AEM CAI, Lachute DP, Avo BOV, BC Coilovers, Magnaflow catback, Hawk HPS pads, Stoptech lines, Snow WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 'Fraid that's one of the issues with lowering a car. You take ride height away, you take travel away. The standard struts are valved for standard ride height - i.e. they will control travel over sharp bumps assuming that they have full travel to work with. Since fitting Whiteline Control springs (27mm drop up front) there are two corners on my way to work that tax the bumpstops (not a problem previously). You now need to invest in some firmer shocks I'm afraid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGGTLTD Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Yes, I know. Unfortunately there isn't much of a variety to choose from for shock/strut upgrades. That's why I was asking if the Spec B struts would work well or better with my springs. Have you found any firmer struts? 'Fraid that's one of the issues with lowering a car. You take ride height away, you take travel away. The standard struts are valved for standard ride height - i.e. they will control travel over sharp bumps assuming that they have full travel to work with. Since fitting Whiteline Control springs (27mm drop up front) there are two corners on my way to work that tax the bumpstops (not a problem previously). You now need to invest in some firmer shocks I'm afraid: [ATTACH]12483[/ATTACH] Megan header,Perrin TMIC, TD06-20G,AEM CAI, Lachute DP, Avo BOV, BC Coilovers, Magnaflow catback, Hawk HPS pads, Stoptech lines, Snow WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Uh yeah - see the image? They are my Bilsteins. Not fitted yet, but will be by the weekend. Significantly firmer than standard & the front struts have built-in bumpstops which should mean an increase in total suspension travel. I'll report back shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGGTLTD Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Oh okay, sorry for the confusion. Guess I'm a little dense today. I'll have to look at getting some of those. Where did you get them? Did you get new or used ones? Megan header,Perrin TMIC, TD06-20G,AEM CAI, Lachute DP, Avo BOV, BC Coilovers, Magnaflow catback, Hawk HPS pads, Stoptech lines, Snow WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 No problem . Paid AUD$1350. I think you can pick these up in the 'states for US$850-ish? Note the inverted front strut top mount - you will need to source a new top hat to fit (JDM = Aussie models = all good, USDM = need new JDM top-hat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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