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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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progress springs + tokico dspec - opinions?

anyone run this setup? i currently have the eibachs on my 03 rex with stock struts, but after putting on the 18's, i think ill need more dampening, so im looking into the tokico dspecs. im also looking for a spring to get rid of that large fender gap up front, the eibach pros dont do it for me. I remember seeing the progress get rid of that gap pretty well, but havn't heard much about them recently. the most recent springs to come out all seem to be pretty gentle when it comes to the drop. any suggestions?
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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i run progress and kybs

no gap reallly and i track with this
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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I'm pretty sure I just saw a set of KYB's for sale too...
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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sigma - how does your set up feel for daily driving? ie. potholes, speed bumbs? what size wheels do you run?

i found a new set of dspecs on craigslist for a great price, so im leaning towards them. i hear they are at least as good as the kyb's. im also looking at the perrin springs, which lower the car the same amount as the progress do, but seem to be a "more" reputable brand, whatever that means.
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what kind of car do you have? 02-03, 04-05, or 06-07? and how much of a drop are you looking for? Something just to make the car look nice or slammed?
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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i drive an 03 wrx currently on eibach pros. i think the drop is 1.3" in the front and 1.0" in the back. I'm hoping to get something to close the wheel gap up front even more. Im not sure what you would call slammed, but def trying to get rid of that gap. I think the progress drop 1.8" up front and the perrins are 1.9" up front. This is a daily driver w/ mostly highway miles. I'll be honest, I'm looking for the aesthetic improvement just as much as the improvement in drivability.
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Originally Posted by apsbluerex
sigma - how does your set up feel for daily driving? ie. potholes, speed bumbs? what size wheels do you run?

i found a new set of dspecs on craigslist for a great price, so im leaning towards them. i hear they are at least as good as the kyb's. im also looking at the perrin springs, which lower the car the same amount as the progress do, but seem to be a "more" reputable brand, whatever that means.
id offer a ride if you are close (your locations does say where you are)

but its bearable on pot holes but gets bumpy on certian roads at certian speeds
speed bumps i have to slow down

im running 235 40 17
on the track it rolls a bit too much
it really is a compromise
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