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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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I see u are looking to buy a progress RSB, I called about 20 plAces that said on the website that they where in stock, but when I called they where all on back order, I even called Progress co. they are ALSO on backorder but told me heeltoeauto just grabed his last bunch, so call marcus at heeltoe auto to see if he has anymore in stock and if u ship it fed-ex and type TSXROCKS in the coupon code it comes out to $162.79
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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I see u are looking to buy a progress RSB, I called about 20 plAces that said on the website that they where in stock, but when I called they where all on back order, I even called Progress co. they are ALSO on backorder but told me heeltoeauto just grabed his last bunch, so call marcus at heeltoe auto to see if he has anymore in stock and if u ship it fed-ex and type TSXROCKS in the coupon code it comes out to $162.79
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im probably going to wait a bit to see how you like it then ask questions and then maybe buy it. Im just thinking about all the money I have spent on the suspension alone it scares me.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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im probably going to wait a bit to see how you like it then ask questions and then maybe buy it. Im just thinking about all the money I have spent on the suspension alone it scares me.
I know me too, i must have put over $1000 in the last 2 months, but did most of the work myself with some help from the techs at my work, but then I think about it adn if I had all this done at the DLR it would be close to $5000!! I promised my girl (fiance) that if I did the suspention I am gonna keep the car for anouther 2 years! I all-ready had her for over 9 years (I bought her brand new in in april 2000 (exactly 9 years LOL) so what anouther 2 years gonna hurt!
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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I know me too, i must have put over $1000 in the last 2 months, but did most of the work myself with some help from the techs at my work, but then I think about it adn if I had all this done at the DLR it would be close to $5000!! I promised my girl (fiance) that if I did the suspention I am gonna keep the car for anouther 2 years! I all-ready had her for over 9 years (I bought her brand new in in april 2000 (exactly 9 years LOL) so what anouther 2 years gonna hurt!
nice man yeah I did all the stuff my self too did you ever have to replace your timing belt?
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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nice man yeah I did all the stuff my self too did you ever have to replace your timing belt?
Yeah i did timming belt water pump , and coolant like 3/4 years ago when my car had 110,000 , I got it done at a local shop for like $700. Thats B4 I started working at a car dlr. I didn't do my spark plugs yet and have 165,000 miles but just ordered my ngk's yesterday!
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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700 dollars that's pretty pricey I was just planning on doing it all myself with a friend that really good with cars
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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the hole at the edge/end of the bar is for a more stiffer handaling
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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700 dollars that's pretty pricey I was just planning on doing it all myself with a friend that really good with cars
Well Acura wanted like $1200 for the timming belt and water pump..

Thanks Rajca thats the hole that i am gonna use then for better handling!
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Hi, I'm new here. Glad to find this thread. Bought 03 cl-p last year for the wife. Completely stock. Looking for suspension upgrades. The cl floats at high speeds . Thought about Eibach pro plus system. I don't want to slam it just fix it. I live in southern Ohio. Terrible roads. Glad to read about the MOOG links and the Progressive RSB. Any thoughts is appreciated. My budget for the susp. is about $1200. Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
the hole at the edge/end of the bar is for a more stiffer handaling
Yeah, but reverse that. Inner holes are the stiffer setting.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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^ u sure about that?
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Hi, I'm new here. Glad to find this thread. Bought 03 cl-p last year for the wife. Completely stock. Looking for suspension upgrades. The cl floats at high speeds . Thought about Eibach pro plus system. I don't want to slam it just fix it. I live in southern Ohio. Terrible roads. Glad to read about the MOOG links and the Progressive RSB. Any thoughts is appreciated. My budget for the susp. is about $1200. Thanks in advance.
So far I got B@G shocks/springs (drops it about 1.5 inches) and I live in NJ and drive to NYC weekly so i know about bad roads and this suspention feels better the the stock CL-s setup, not harsh at all 2Fast4you also got it might wanna ask him also cost $440 + shipping Excelates website, 4 moog sway bar links that wher $75 shipped from rockauto.com and progress RSB which was $162 shipped from heeltoe auto , so far i installed the springs/shocks and front sway bar links and it feels great so far. The progress RSB is comming in tommorrow according to my tracking # so will install that with my rear sway bar links next week, I CANT WAIT!

So which hole do I use for the better handling!
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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i got my mogg endlinks at an auto parts store. 30 bucks for one with tax. pm excelerat and he will tell u what hole is for what. he told me but i canr find the pm.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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The hole in the front is the softest setting as per Progress instructions:

http://www.progressauto.com/ecom/download/62.0110.pdf
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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I think im gona get the eibach rsb just because I have those on my 93 mr2 and it hadles very well its cheaper and its still 23mm like 1mm is gona make that much of a difference anyways
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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I think im gona get the eibach rsb just because I have those on my 93 mr2 and it hadles very well its cheaper and its still 23mm like 1mm is gona make that much of a difference anyways
I was gonna go with eabich but everyone convinced me not too!
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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got my eibach rsb for 115 dollars shipped new!!
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Fast4you
got my eibach rsb for 115 dollars shipped new!!
Where did you get it from?
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Where did you get it from?
http://www.autoanything.com they got a deal going on where you get 10% off and free shipping until 4/20
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Im still planning on going with the progress bar. Thicker is better. Plus, whats 20 bucks difference when we own such nice cars?
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
The hole in the front is the softest setting as per Progress instructions:

http://www.progressauto.com/ecom/download/62.0110.pdf
i stand corrected. my bad
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Im still planning on going with the progress bar. Thicker is better. Plus, whats 20 bucks difference when we own such nice cars?
60 dollars actually
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60 dollars actually
Excellerate has it for ~$130
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Excellerate has it for ~$130
I got mine for 115 with free shipping
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So far I got B@G shocks/springs (drops it about 1.5 inches) and I live in NJ and drive to NYC weekly so i know about bad roads and this suspention feels better the the stock CL-s setup, not harsh at all 2Fast4you also got it might wanna ask him also cost $440 + shipping Excelates website, 4 moog sway bar links that wher $75 shipped from rockauto.com and progress RSB which was $162 shipped from heeltoe auto , so far i installed the springs/shocks and front sway bar links and it feels great so far. The progress RSB is comming in tommorrow according to my tracking # so will install that with my rear sway bar links next week, I CANT WAIT!

So which hole do I use for the better handling!
Thanks for the info. I don't want much of a drop 1.5" sounds good. Definitely want to know how the new RSB does for you. I have to wait till summers end to buy anything. Thanks again.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Would I need a camber kit for that kind of drop? I'll probably buy everything at the same time and have it all installed at once. Will the stock 16" wheels be ok?
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Would I need a camber kit for that kind of drop? I'll probably buy everything at the same time and have it all installed at once. Will the stock 16" wheels be ok?
yes
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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2Fast4you are those TL rims on your ride? Thanks everyone for a great forum.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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2Fast4you are those TL rims on your ride? Thanks everyone for a great forum.
yes they are and welcome to acurazine
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Glad to hear. I can't get rims for a long while. Just convinced the wife to tint the windows 35%. Get that done in couple of weeks.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Glad to hear. I can't get rims for a long while. Just convinced the wife to tint the windows 35%. Get that done in couple of weeks.
you should get some pictures up and people could recommend what you should do
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Has anyone else had the floating issue with their cl?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by loopey dude
Has anyone else had the floating issue with their cl?
whats the floating issue?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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I want to get some pics up but had to meet the required post first. Now I need to figure out how. Do you like the suspension set up you have?
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When driving on the highway at like 80 or so hit a bump and the whole car feels like its floating or something not real stable feeling.
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Originally Posted by loopey dude
I want to get some pics up but had to meet the required post first. Now I need to figure out how. Do you like the suspension set up you have?
I like the drop not harsh at all kinda wish it was dropped in the front more though I have a manual transmission so the less weight I guess affects the drop in the front
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Originally Posted by loopey dude
When driving on the highway at like 80 or so hit a bump and the whole car feels like its floating or something not real stable feeling.
I would say it has to do with your struts or something else on your suspension
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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So will i need a camber kit?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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So will i need a camber kit?
I don't think you will stoned cl got an alignment and everything was good so I don't think you will need one I haven't got my car aligned yet because i havent got my rear sway bar yet but ill let you know when I get it done how it works out
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Yeah i was planning on replacing the struts,springs and sway bars. Trying to figure what kinds?
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