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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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for ef sedan, anybody ever used em? stiff or bumpy? any pictures of somebody all the way down?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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I have them on my Db. I live in Denver where the roads are pretty sh!tty and they ride decently well. I went with the 350f/250r setup and I like them. They handle pretty good in the corners. I would have no problem recommending them.

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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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350 is kinda of soft. In my case the 250 introduces too much understeer with no swaybar. At the very least get 350/350.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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I'm planing on getting the 350/350 for my eg hb with a sway bar. Hoping its not over kill.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by chiprez
I'm planing on getting the 350/350 for my eg hb with a sway bar. Hoping its not over kill.
You will probably need to expect some oversteer.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by grumblemarc
You will probably need to expect some oversteer.
I'm guessing the 350/350 set up is somewhat made for cars with out rear sway bars? I have a GSR sway bar in my Civic
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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I run the 350/350 in my DB. I also run a 7/8" rear sway bar, Progress TA bushings and toe is at 0* (SPC spherical links). Camber is at 1.5* (Buddy Club setup). With my commuter tires (ZE-512 205/45/16) I can slip the rear if need be. Fairly progressive, but my buddy who is not used to a tail happy FWD said it is too snappy for him. With a more aggressive tire, I am sure that it would be more comfortable for him.

Decent street coil. I am a fan. Well made, great customer service and cheap.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Another vouch for Progress from me. I've had them for ~10,000 miles now. Work like new. Handles great in autocross. The 350 front is a little soft for no tire gap in the front. Sway bars compliment the softer springs very well.

Great customer service and fast shipping, also. Love the company.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Agreed on ride height and sway bars in relation to the softer springs. Car rides firm enough my wife wont ride in the car, but soft enough my car pool buddy does not mind.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Your wife is picky, lol. My Ex didn't mind my car at all with the 350/350 setup, she said it's noticeable but not uncomfortable.

Everyone is going to be different. Some people think 600lb/500lb setups are tolerable for the street.

There are a lot of variables, like tolerance, road conditions, driving style, etc.
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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ok so ive been debating the progress setup also on my EF i've got ebay coilovers on there now and my wife hates it...too stiff...so i was thinking of the 350f/250r with the progress 22mm sway bar...should i expect about the same handling as the 350r w/ no sway bar?
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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It would be comparable.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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I can vouch for these as well. I have the 350/250 with an si rear sway on my 98 hatch and I like it a lot.
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