95 DC2 sir-G

Hey i was just wondering is it safe to cut my springs? Its only until i get some lowering springs in 2weeks. I get my car back tomorrow as it just got painted and wanna cut them just for the mean time. Im only using my car to go to work and back etc. Any advice would be good thanks.

sirtef9

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Wait till you get springs, cut springs are retarded and why do that job twice?

PrettyMuchBoned

its not like its difficult to take off a few bolts to get a strut out.

ef2_civic

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If u r getting a new set in a few. Why ruin a perfect set of springs

Just wait dude

PrettyMuchBoned

If they're good condition I say dont *** with em.

if they're rusty, grab your sawzall and cut out a ring or half of em

EnjoyTheRideDC2

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JuggerNaut-CTR

Some of the worst advice I have seen offered on here in a loonnngggggg time!

B_Swapped93

GTFO and go back to the civic section where they deem it "ok"

TunerN00b

I'm going to actually provide the reasons why you shouldn't do this.

1) You need an alignment after every height change. You can't afford to buy lowering springs now, but you can afford to pay for 2 alignments? If you don't align after height changes, you'll burn through tires, which will be more expensive than the lowering springs would have been.
2) Lowering springs all have stiffer spring rates than stock, to work with the reduced suspension travel available. Cut the springs, and you don't have adequate spring rate for the new ride height.
3) The ends of the spring are shaped slightly different than in the middle. Cut springs do not sit correctly on their perch, posing a potential for failure.
4) If you heat the spring while cutting it, which will happen with any power tool, you'll compromise the strength of the metal, and it will fail at some point.

Can you do it? Sure.
Is it worth the risk for a cosmetic change? Only a fool would think so.

Solidis

Simplest answer is no! You'll ride like **** just wait

95 DC2 sir-G

Its all good now im getting some jamex super low springs n struts on monday next week for $150. I still have stock springs and havnt cut them

3rdtimecharmer

i would just wait.

ramboPandA

Just wait. It could be fine, but if you race the car, would not be advised. If you just want it slammed just add bricks into your car, or get some fat peoples.

EnjoyTheRideDC2

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