lowering spring/camber kit question??

[eclipse0508]

I am looking in to purchasing a set of Progress lowering springs for my 95 GS. They lower the front and rear 1.5". Does anyone have these springs, because i was wondering if they are a good quality. also i only have my stock 16" rims, do i need a camber kit right away. I plan on buying some 18" enkei r5 rims in a few weeks. i am going to get the camber kit then.....will my car be okay with out it for a little while.

thanks guys....

 

[Bostedquest]

I am looking in to purchasing a set of Progress lowering springs for my 95 GS. They lower the front and rear 1.5". Does anyone have these springs, because i was wondering if they are a good quality. also i only have my stock 16" rims, do i need a camber kit right away. I plan on buying some 18" enkei r5 rims in a few weeks. i am going to get the camber kit then.....will my car be okay with out it for a little while.

thanks guys....

get from a company that you have HEARD OF.
I have never heard of them.

 

[wret]

I am looking in to purchasing a set of Progress lowering springs for my 95 GS. They lower the front and rear 1.5". Does anyone have these springs, because i was wondering if they are a good quality. also i only have my stock 16" rims, do i need a camber kit right away. I plan on buying some 18" enkei r5 rims in a few weeks. i am going to get the camber kit then.....will my car be okay with out it for a little while.

thanks guys....

It's not the camber you really need to worry about, it's the toe. With only 1.5 inches of drop, you can usually leave the front camber alone and add some spacers in the back. The tire scrubbing caused by change in suspension height will probably take several months to destroy your tires, but immediate alignment is always recommended.

Why wait? The new wheels will not change your alignment settings/requirements?

 

[DGajre777]

I've heard of progress springs, but don't know anyone who has a DSM with progress springs on it. I would suggest that you go with the Eibach Pro Springs Kit. If you go with the Eibach Sportline Springs, you'll need camber kits. Generally the rule of thumb is that you get 1 degree negative camber for every inch that you drop.

To answer your question, if you get the progress springs, and keep the 16" tires with a big negative camber and/or toe, you might lose some rubber on the 16" tires. You can wait to get the camber kit until you get the 18"s. BUT when you are installing the springs, it is easier to put on the camber kit. Either way, you'll need a 4 wheel alignment after you install the springs and after you install the camber kit (if you do). Then all you have to do is put on the 18"s that are balanced and you are good to go. Putting the 18" instead of the 16"s don't change any of your suspension angles/settings. Another thing is that you'll need some good shocks when you get lowering springs if you don't want a crappy ride while you are driving.